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Siwsan

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2. I think a bar in the basement is a grand idea

Reply to Grim Chieftain (Reply #1)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:49 PM

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We've had several near misses with tornadoes over the past few years. I'm in mid-Michigan. We were lucky, in my neighborhood, to avoid any floods at Easter time.

I was actually born right after a massive tornado hit Flint Michigan. It was in the top 10 deadliest with around 116 killed. My poor Dad couldn't be there when I was born because they had him working triage in the hospital parking lot.

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First the sump pump and now the riding mower [View all] Siwsan Monday OP

Right there with you, friend Grim Chieftain Monday #1

I think a bar in the basement is a grand idea Siwsan Monday #2

Whoa! Born during a massive tornado! Grim Chieftain Monday #3

I know ALOT about fixing lawn mowers. I do it full time Alpeduez21 Monday #4

I have a nice little charger and that did the trick. Siwsan Monday #5

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have Alpeduez21 Monday #7

Talk about being stressed womanofthehills Monday #6