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#257260 05/02/11 10:40 PM
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First, let me say that our loss was nothing compared to those who lost their loved ones, their homes and their businesses.

The tornados that devastated so much in other states over the next few days started their journey in Texas during the early evening of April 26th. Our property in Van Zandt county took a direct hit. We live about 20 minutes away so we were not in danger.

When we bought the property 4 years ago, it had a 900 square foot metal barn that was an asset in storing our tractors and other equipment. There was also a 1200 square foot house that we torn down and have been building a pavilion on that slab. The pavilion was built using VOBB concrete blocks and a metal roof and is close to being completed.

The tornado demolished our barn, but disturbed very little of its contents including tractors, golf carts and lots and lots of tools and other equipment. It torn off 1/2 of the roof of the pavilion, put a big hole in the roof of our travel trailer, destroyed our front gate, uprooted or twisted off many big oak and cedar trees and scattered debris throughout much of our planted pine trees.

Our pontoon boat was in the water at the back of the pavilion, but it received no damage.

We do have some structure in our lake now, including trees, metal and a big Oak tree.

We will have the pavilion repaired in the next 2 weeks, but the barn will have to wait a little while.

Like I said, our loss was minimal when I see the devastation others have suffered. Our hearts and prayers go to them.

Larry

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Larry, I'm relieved to hear that nobody was hurt. While the material loss hurts, it can be rebuilt.


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Glad nobody got hurt.

Insurance?


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Larry we're glad that you made it thru unhurt, Tornado's seem to do weird things.



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No Insurance.

Since this property was not occupied, the high cost of insurance could not be justified. Will still be in that same boat, until we can get to the point of having our homes there.


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Larry, PM sent


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Lucky Larry, your positive attitude is inspirational!


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