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*dtlilly* · 08-05-2003, 08:54 PM

July 22, 2003, at 6:55 AM, A severe storm hit Memphis TN.

Peak straight line winds were clocked at 103 MPH. Over 330,000 household lost power, several hundred homes were totaled, the new stadium being built was damaged as well as two cranes bent from the wind, the Gibson Guitar factory on Beale Street collapsed. Clark Tower had windows blown out, etc, etc, etc.

My house had the roof damaged, windows gone, trees on all my trucks and boat. I now have water damage in two areas that will require new sheet rock and paint. It took 2 days before I could even leave my subdivision.

I lost power for two weeks!!!, actually 15 days. I was unharmed (physically), but will take several more months before I can say my pocketbook and property will recover. I had to through away over $200 in food, $500 in cloths, and $1000 in property that was damaged. That doesn't include the $800 damage to my 03 Ram, the $2000 uninsured loss to my 71 GMC, and the total loss of my Jet Boat. I still have a full size oak tree that is split from the ground to about 30 foot, and is leaning toward the house.

I hope everyone else in the Memphis surrounding area is okay from the storm, and I must say a prayer for the 7 people that died in the storm, and the people still suffering without a home or electricity.

CEDJUNIOR · 08-05-2003, 08:58 PM

Welcome back. Glad to see you're not hurt, although losing all that stuff sucks too.

**swervin ervin** · 08-05-2003, 09:09 PM

Man, that sucks. Everyone has been concerned if you were OK. It's good to hear news, but this is not the news we wanted to hear. It's great to hear you are OK physically, but the damage you sufferd is not. One thing is for sure, you can replace the monetary things, but your life couldn't be.

RiverCityChevy · 08-05-2003, 09:24 PM

I live in memphis too,tree damage at my house, power was out for a few days, heckuva storm to wake up to. I know how you feel, lucky for me my 84 chevy was in car port.other cars in the yard didn't fair so well.I wish you luck getting things back together....Jim

***Liz*** · 08-05-2003, 09:36 PM

Welcome back, I'm sorry to hear about your loses. Thank goodness you and your family are ok.

dmurphy68 · 08-05-2003, 09:46 PM

your homeowners ins should cove all the thing that were not covered by other insurances. Or does this fall onto the "act of God catagory"
later
Darren

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2003, 09:48 PM

My younger sister lives in Horn Lake, MS. The house across the street from them was a total loss. The owner had let the insurance lapse. Talk about something that really pulls a vacuum (sucks)....

Glad to hear you are all okay.

RiverCityChevy · 08-05-2003, 09:51 PM

It covered all my stuff....Thank God for home owners insurance.

gldevall · 08-05-2003, 09:56 PM

Damn dude, sorry to hear all that. At least you made it through it all. Welcome back.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-05-2003, 10:11 PM

i know this sounds like something you dont wanna hear right now but at least you and the family are ok the 71 and the rest of the toys and regular vehicles can be replaced insured or not you and your family cannot
look at the bright side tho all the board members will talk you through another restopration

krue · 08-05-2003, 10:29 PM

Glad to hear no one was hurt, hopefully your homeowner's will cover some of your losses.

marcuspboldt · 08-05-2003, 10:31 PM

Glad your ok!,
Sorry about the damage.

weasel29gm · 08-05-2003, 10:50 PM

Wow DT, hate to hear that. Glad your OK. Was it early this year that the tornado hit Jackson? You got the wind like we've had rain up here in W VA. Good luck!!

*dtlilly* · 08-06-2003, 09:19 AM

Thanks everyone for the concern and condolences. That is what really makes this board special.

Yes insurance will cover almost everything for me. The cloths and furniture they had to adjust for depreciation which I am taking a whooping on. My Ram comes out of the shop by Friday. The 71 GMC they totalled and only gave me $900, but let me keep it. Luckily for me I had already bought a new cab and bed for the truck, and they were not damaged. The jet boat was sitting in the driveway (for 5 years now, waiting for restoraton). The windshield is broke, and the body has cracks in front right and rear transum area.

I see we all have another new member from the Memphis area. I'm sure there was a welcome post that I missed, so here is my official welcome to ya. We are going to have to meet. I was hoping to get a Mid-South board meeting organized for the summer (still hoping).

Weasel, your memory serves you well, Jackson was leveled the last days of April this year.

Thanks again everyone for worrying about my where-abouts. I feel all fuzzy inside knowing there are people that care, and have never met face to face. I again must say this is the best board on the net.

ChrisK10 · 08-06-2003, 10:49 AM

Glad to hear insurance is covering most of your stuff and that you didn't get hurt. 100 mph straight line winds is crazy. Last year we had a storm that blew through here with a microburst 2 miles wide right through our area. We had a lot of tree damage, and some property damage. Those winds were only estimated at about 80 mph or so. We lost power for almost a day. I thought that was terrible, lol. I couldn't have even imagined what you went through.

Mudder · 08-06-2003, 11:29 AM

Memphis holds some fond memories for me. Glad you are back and doing well....

**Yukon Jack** · 08-06-2003, 12:27 PM

Welcome back and glad you survived without injury. Good luck getting everything back in order.

RiverCityChevy · 08-06-2003, 12:42 PM

thanks for the welcome, I live in the getwell, indian hills area, commanche, arrowhead, navaho etc.,I would like to meet local board members.I have a 84 scittsdale pickup, just finishing new motor tranny job.body is next.....Jim

RiverCityChevy · 08-06-2003, 12:46 PM

my spelling stinks...its a 84 Scottsdale Chevy...Jim

**Palf70Step** · 08-06-2003, 01:05 PM

Glad to see you back! Best of luck on the rebuilding of everything messed up.

papawswrench · 08-06-2003, 06:42 PM

Got in here late Dtilly - sorry to hear of your misfortune - as has been said material possessions can be replaced , so we are glad you and family are ok
Papao55

casey · 08-06-2003, 11:07 PM

Man I'm glad you and your family are OK, when storms like that hit the toys don't much matter, you see its your lives that really count, good luck to you and your family, and God bless those who lost their lives

Class of 69 · 08-06-2003, 11:28 PM

Sorry to hear about the chaos...been there myself 3 years ago lost some roof, and had water running out the ceilings. Still hit high alert when the wind picks up... we had no warning, just bamm! Glad no one was hurt.

*dtlilly* · 08-06-2003, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by RiverCityChevy
thanks for the welcome, I live in the getwell, indian hills area, commanche, arrowhead, navaho etc.,I would like to meet local board members.I have a 84 scittsdale pickup, just finishing new motor tranny job.body is next.....Jim

Jim, we are close neighbors...I live on the edge of Orange Mound

Have you posted pics of your truck yet? We gotta see the truck

Don

krue · 08-07-2003, 04:28 AM

Let me Know if you decide to get a Midsouth Gettogether together!

08-05-2003, 08:54 PM	#1
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	After the storm.........I'M BACK!!!! July 22, 2003, at 6:55 AM, A severe storm hit Memphis TN. Peak straight line winds were clocked at 103 MPH. Over 330,000 household lost power, several hundred homes were totaled, the new stadium being built was damaged as well as two cranes bent from the wind, the Gibson Guitar factory on Beale Street collapsed. Clark Tower had windows blown out, etc, etc, etc. My house had the roof damaged, windows gone, trees on all my trucks and boat. I now have water damage in two areas that will require new sheet rock and paint. It took 2 days before I could even leave my subdivision. I lost power for two weeks!!!, actually 15 days. I was unharmed (physically), but will take several more months before I can say my pocketbook and property will recover. I had to through away over $200 in food, $500 in cloths, and $1000 in property that was damaged. That doesn't include the $800 damage to my 03 Ram, the $2000 uninsured loss to my 71 GMC, and the total loss of my Jet Boat. I still have a full size oak tree that is split from the ground to about 30 foot, and is leaning toward the house. I hope everyone else in the Memphis surrounding area is okay from the storm, and I must say a prayer for the 7 people that died in the storm, and the people still suffering without a home or electricity.

08-05-2003, 08:58 PM	#2
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	Welcome back. Glad to see you're not hurt, although losing all that stuff sucks too. __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's

08-05-2003, 09:09 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Man, that sucks. Everyone has been concerned if you were OK. It's good to hear news, but this is not the news we wanted to hear. It's great to hear you are OK physically, but the damage you sufferd is not. One thing is for sure, you can replace the monetary things, but your life couldn't be. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-05-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	storm damage in memphis I live in memphis too,tree damage at my house, power was out for a few days, heckuva storm to wake up to. I know how you feel, lucky for me my 84 chevy was in car port.other cars in the yard didn't fair so well.I wish you luck getting things back together....Jim __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

08-05-2003, 09:46 PM	#6
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	your homeowners ins should cove all the thing that were not covered by other insurances. Or does this fall onto the "act of God catagory" later Darren __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour. - George Washington No free man shall be debarred the use of arms - Thomas Jefferson Later Darren http://www.myspace.com/dmurphy68

08-05-2003, 09:36 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,822	Welcome back, I'm sorry to hear about your loses. Thank goodness you and your family are ok.

08-05-2003, 09:48 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Sorry for your losses... My younger sister lives in Horn Lake, MS. The house across the street from them was a total loss. The owner had let the insurance lapse. Talk about something that really pulls a vacuum (sucks).... Glad to hear you are all okay. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-05-2003, 09:51 PM	#8
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	after the storm It covered all my stuff....Thank God for home owners insurance. __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

08-05-2003, 09:56 PM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Damn dude, sorry to hear all that. At least you made it through it all. Welcome back. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-05-2003, 10:11 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	i know this sounds like something you dont wanna hear right now but at least you and the family are ok the 71 and the rest of the toys and regular vehicles can be replaced insured or not you and your family cannot look at the bright side tho all the board members will talk you through another restopration __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-05-2003, 10:29 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Glad to hear no one was hurt, hopefully your homeowner's will cover some of your losses. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-05-2003, 10:31 PM	#12
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Glad your ok!, Sorry about the damage.

08-05-2003, 10:50 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Wow DT, hate to hear that. Glad your OK. Was it early this year that the tornado hit Jackson? You got the wind like we've had rain up here in W VA. Good luck!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-06-2003, 09:19 AM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Thanks everyone for the concern and condolences. That is what really makes this board special. Yes insurance will cover almost everything for me. The cloths and furniture they had to adjust for depreciation which I am taking a whooping on. My Ram comes out of the shop by Friday. The 71 GMC they totalled and only gave me $900, but let me keep it. Luckily for me I had already bought a new cab and bed for the truck, and they were not damaged. The jet boat was sitting in the driveway (for 5 years now, waiting for restoraton). The windshield is broke, and the body has cracks in front right and rear transum area. I see we all have another new member from the Memphis area. I'm sure there was a welcome post that I missed, so here is my official welcome to ya. We are going to have to meet. I was hoping to get a Mid-South board meeting organized for the summer (still hoping). Weasel, your memory serves you well, Jackson was leveled the last days of April this year. Thanks again everyone for worrying about my where-abouts. I feel all fuzzy inside knowing there are people that care, and have never met face to face. I again must say this is the best board on the net.

08-06-2003, 10:49 AM	#15
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Glad to hear insurance is covering most of your stuff and that you didn't get hurt. 100 mph straight line winds is crazy. Last year we had a storm that blew through here with a microburst 2 miles wide right through our area. We had a lot of tree damage, and some property damage. Those winds were only estimated at about 80 mph or so. We lost power for almost a day. I thought that was terrible, lol. I couldn't have even imagined what you went through. __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L



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08-06-2003, 11:29 AM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Memphis holds some fond memories for me. Glad you are back and doing well....

08-06-2003, 12:27 PM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Welcome back and glad you survived without injury. Good luck getting everything back in order. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-06-2003, 12:42 PM	#18
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	thanks for the welcome thanks for the welcome, I live in the getwell, indian hills area, commanche, arrowhead, navaho etc.,I would like to meet local board members.I have a 84 scittsdale pickup, just finishing new motor tranny job.body is next.....Jim __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

08-06-2003, 12:46 PM	#19
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	not scittsdale....scottsdale my spelling stinks...its a 84 Scottsdale Chevy...Jim __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

08-06-2003, 01:05 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Glad to see you back! Best of luck on the rebuilding of everything messed up. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-06-2003, 06:42 PM	#21
papawswrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alvin ,TX Posts: 2,172	Got in here late Dtilly - sorry to hear of your misfortune - as has been said material possessions can be replaced , so we are glad you and family are ok Papao55 __________________ papawswrench Certified wrench hound ! Tool Talk Randomview PapawsImages https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

08-06-2003, 11:07 PM	#22
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Man I'm glad you and your family are OK, when storms like that hit the toys don't much matter, you see its your lives that really count, good luck to you and your family, and God bless those who lost their lives

08-06-2003, 11:28 PM	#23
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Sorry to hear about the chaos...been there myself 3 years ago lost some roof, and had water running out the ceilings. Still hit high alert when the wind picks up... we had no warning, just bamm! Glad no one was hurt. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-07-2003, 04:28 AM	#25
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Let me Know if you decide to get a Midsouth Gettogether together! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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