vision386 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I just read a tornado touched down near Peoria,IL today causing some major damage,i hope our old BMT friend Rob faired ok,and all others involved as well!.....................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 me too! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/11251Live feed of emergency responder radio frequencies for Tazwell County, Illinois. They got kicked in the balls hard. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sounds really nasty. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sorry to hear about that and hope the best for everyone in that area. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I just heard about the tornado. I been trying to find out more info. Some very good friends of ours live in the area hit by the tornado (Washington, IL). That area is flat as a pancake. I read at least two (2) fatalities so far. Sad day and hope there are no more.Rob is west near Farmington...not to say he was not hit. Hope everyone is okay.UPDATE: I tried calling Washington and the phone service is down. I suppose there is no electricity either. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Coal City and Diamond (60 miles southwest of Chicago) were also hit.Very near Wilmington where just 2 weeks ago I picked up a Quadbox from a good friend & had a great time visiting with macknutt & b61mack. Hope everyone there is OK as well. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayettesFinest Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I couldn't imagine going through that... I get jacked when I have to cut a tree up because it fell on the electric fence... I wish the best to everyone in that area Quote Being in the process of getting your CDL's is like sitting on death row... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted November 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2013 Things are not looking good for my friends that live in Washingtion, IL. I tried calling last night and "no phone service" (no surprise). And this morning I been searching the internet and found serveral pics. One taken on my one friend's street (area leveled) and another pic just a block away from my other friend. I sent emails just in case one has a Smartphone. I am sure electricity, gas, and phone are all down! Anxiously awaiting a response to know they are okay.I lived in Illinois for 10 years and observed a few tornados "at a distance". I can't imagine loosing your house and personal goods in a few seconds. Personal goods can be replaced, lives cannot. I hope and pray for the best! 4 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nocluejoe called yesterday, he was north of Indianapolis somewhere, heading towards Chicago. He said he was expecting bad weather north of Chicago, hope he found a safe place to wait these storms out. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yea buddy we stayed at the TA just outside chicago, but right before gary indiana on I-65 they had damaging winds. Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yea buddy we stayed at the TA just outside chicago, but right before gary indiana on I-65 they had damaging winds.Good to hear you are okay.I was viewing pics of Washington posted on the Peoria Journal Star (newspaper) website. In one pic I think I see my one friend's house. If so, it is still standing. Still too early to know if him and others are okay.Strange thing about tornados. One side of the street is flattened and the other untouched. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yea buddy we stayed at the TA just outside chicago, but right before gary indiana on I-65 they had damaging winds.Oh...Burr Street TA? Been there before. I was trying to call you, but you're on BMT. Glad to hear you made out OK. I was looking at different maps of the tornadoes online, looked like they were all from Peoria east. Lot of then over in Indiana too, right up the way you went. Might be a good thing you didn't go the 74-39 rt, it said at least 6 trucks were blown over about 80 miles west of Chicago. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am in Indianapolis. There were many tornado touchdowns through the state with many storms cells rolling through. It was a very fast moving front, traveling around 70 mph. It seemed to go around me personally, but many others weren't so lucky. My internet came back online this morning, but that is no big deal compared to power outages more severe damage in many places. There are many schools across the state with a 2 hour delay and some have even canceled school today. I hope everyone else is OK!Drew Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Glad everyone was ok. not much going on in SLC right now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33535-tornado/#findComment-217364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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