hi guys,
i was with 3 other guys trying to cover up mechandise when the storm hit.
the tarps kept blowing off and then the major wind blast hit!
the four of us grabbed on to the canopy poles to keep it from taking off ! a couple of times we almost got lifted in the air.
we got soaked, plus there was hail about the size off a dime that was
pelting us along with the rain !! (PLEASE, you don't have to tell me
how DUMB that was !!! BUT, it DOES make a great story !!!!! ) ( It was
probably from having one too many beers from the 100 degree heat !!
LOL
anyways the canopy did survive but the 20 x 20 next to us landed on top of a tractor trailer !
well. here are some pics of that vette they talked about in the
newspaper article where the tree and or tree limb fell on his car.
it's a 69 coupe out of long island. it happened right out side gate #1.
the guy drove it into the fairgrounds and parked it under a tent.
i watched as the ambulances came and checked him out, put a neck brace
on him, (the t-top hit his head plus i hear there was shattered glass
in his face.) of course they sent him to the hospital.
i spoke with his girlfriend/or wife? on sunday and she said he was doing fine but was still in the hospital.
well, i'm glad he's OK. it COULD have been worse had it been a larger limb !!
dave, (dwright), it was nice meeting you in person early saturday morning !
joe
ps. hope these pics come out !!!
68vet4272007-08-27 16:47:17
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