The Cozy Corner

[AngelicaS1780]

So... on ScarletDaisy's Day Off, I have spent my morning drinking coffee and working on the miniature I've decided to build.

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That’s some impressive work there, Daisy.

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

I've visited the Midwest once (lovely place!) and I've seen The Wizard of Oz and the first Twister movie.

How often are y'all under threat of tornado?

In the Twin Cities, it's only a handful of times a season
well... tornado warnings anyway
we find ourselves under tornado watches more frequently

Does every house have a tornado shelter? Are there sirens like in the movies?

The sirens are definitely like the movies and here they are tested the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 in the afternoon
I would say most homes here have a basement so we don't need storm shelters

 

[LordofDargaardkeep]

Does every house have a tornado shelter? Are there sirens like in the movies?

A lot of the homes in the midwest have basements. Almost every town has a tornado siren. The storm fronts pick up a lot of moisture and energy moving across the mississippi river/valley area. Those of us near there see a lot of tornado watches and warnings

 

[CJamarous]

I've visited the Midwest once (lovely place!) and I've seen The Wizard of Oz and the first Twister movie.

How often are y'all under threat of tornado?

Here, we have storms a few times a year that might cause tornadoes. Actually having one touch down happens every few years. (A few years ago we had a nightmare-inducing scenario when a tornado tore through a Home Depot - oh that flying debris ).

Does every house have a tornado shelter? Are there sirens like in the movies?

A. I love the movie Twister! So good!
B. Wizard of Oz is just a great, wholesome classic!
C. I'd say at least a dozen times a year we're under tornado watch or warning here in Southern Wisconsin. And at least a few times a year have one touch down near us. They're a beautiful, awesome, terrifying force of nature which I respect, fear and love all at the same time. Mother nature has a way of mixing raging beauty and terror at the same time!
D. Depends on where you are in the Midwest or Tornado Alley, but some homes are built with shelters either below the home (basement) or detached separate (small bunker style) and yes, almost everywhere at least in Southern Wisconsin has sirens.

I'm definitely that guy outside watching the sky, the lightning, the awesome green/yellow/purple colored clouds clashing and swirling, taking it all in while the sirens are going off and everyone else is running to the basement. It's just too amazing not to watch!

 

[cheekygirl75]

Wait! Time out! Give me a second to see if I got this straight!

1. Unlimited beer and coffee
2. Unending supply of food
3. Jokes galore

And not one guy offering a dick pic? Is this even real? It's s fucking set up!

Eyes everyone suspiciously.

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

A lot of the homes in the midwest have basements. Almost every town has a tornado siren. The storm fronts pick up a lot of moisture and energy moving across the mississippi river/valley area. Those of us near there see a lot of tornado watches and warnings

April, May, and June are most likely occurring but they can be seen in any month.

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I like it - it’s neutral in color but a good pattern.

 

[CJamarous]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I couldn't handle that! Lol. More power to you if it trips your trigger!

 

[Dayhoosier]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I don't think so....the pattern is light enough that I don't think it's intrusive and you're showering so you're not staring at it .... Well admittedly I'm not super well versed in your shower habits despite my best efforts.... But I'm guessing it wouldn't be bad

 

[LordofDargaardkeep]

April, May, and June are most likely occurring but they can be seen in any month.

So what I am hearing is we should head down into the storm shelter now and just wait it out?

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I think it's light enough that it would look very nice and not feel too busy

 

[AngelicaS1780]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I think it’s a little too busy of a pattern for me, but the light color does help mitigate that.

 

[wwot40]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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Seems a little muted and subdued to me.

 

[ScarletDaisy]

I can offer a tile pic… trying to decide if I would hate this very quickly in a shower:

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I like it. And you could decorate around it with a lot of options, so if you want to change the feel of the bathroom, you're not locked in to any one direction.

 

[Catepillar_glacier]

I like it. And you could decorate around it with a lot of options, so if you want to change the feel of the bathroom, you're not locked in to any one direction.

This! It keeps your color scheme open.

 

[CJamarous]

@cheekygirl75
@RDM97756
@Shymidwestgirl
@lilmissdarling
Please don't be sad! I'm not! I'm actually excited for the weather moving in and looking forward to whatever jobs it might bring my crew through the rest of our shift! Lol. I'm truly having fun out in the elements running the chain saw!

 

[lilmissdarling]

A lot of the homes in the midwest have basements. Almost every town has a tornado siren. The storm fronts pick up a lot of moisture and energy moving across the mississippi river/valley area. Those of us near there see a lot of tornado watches and warnings

I disagree a bit. Ive lived in tornado alley my whole life (lower midwest). It'd shock you how many homes dont have basements. But in most instances towns and cities have shelters they open up for the citizens and tornado sirens are tested frequently.

April, May, and June are most likely occurring but they can be seen in any month.

Exactly this. This was my first year that we had a warning in January though.

(p.s. sorry for treading in randomly unannounced. I was passing through and saw the tornado discussion.)

 

[CJamarous]

@Catepillar_glacier Well good morning and welcome to the Cozy chaos this morning, Ma'am And of course, as is complimentary here, a fresh cup of coffee just for you!

 

[cheekygirl75]

I disagree a bit. Ive lived in tornado alley my whole life (lower midwest). It'd shock you how many homes dont have basements. But in most instances towns and cities have shelters they open up for the citizens and tornado sirens are tested frequently.

Exactly this. This was my first year that we had a warning in January though.

(p.s. sorry for treading in randomly unannounced. I was passing through and saw the tornado discussion.)

Welcome! Feel free to drop by any time!

 

[Qky75]

I disagree a bit. Ive lived in tornado alley my whole life (lower midwest). It'd shock you how many homes dont have basements. But in most instances towns and cities have shelters they open up for the citizens and tornado sirens are tested frequently.

Exactly this. This was my first year that we had a warning in January though.

(p.s. sorry for treading in randomly unannounced. I was passing through and saw the tornado discussion.)

I am thankful to no longer live in western Missouri. We had basements but if I never see or experience another tornado it'll be too soon.

 

[LordofDargaardkeep]

It'd shock you how many homes dont have basements.

Do you live in an area where the ground is rocky?

(p.s. sorry for treading in randomly unannounced. I was passing through and saw the tornado discussion.)

You being a little whirlwind of chaos is always welcome.. Its what you do.. we like it!

 

[mobleedzblue]

I am thankful to no longer live in western Missouri. We had basements but if I never see or experience another tornado it'll be too soon.

Everyone in the Midwest just cracks open a beer and steps outside to see if it’s close or not……or is that just me?

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

Everyone in the Midwest just cracks open a beer and steps outside to see if it’s close or not……or is that just me?

Yes... one thousand percent yes
which way is the wind going?
how green is the sky?
is that a patio furniture cushion?
oh, there's the siren... better check radar to see if we should go inside

 

[Dayhoosier]

Everyone in the Midwest just cracks open a beer and steps outside to see if it’s close or not……or is that just me?

Same! My kids are like you're such a Midwestern dad

 

[KatieKulka32]

Everyone in the Midwest just cracks open a beer and steps outside to see if it’s close or not……or is that just me?

Same! My kids are like you're such a Midwestern dad

I thought you needed the bathrobe open too when you step outside?