We set out for the mountains of Colorado with three Grandchildren, the travel trailer and truck. All went well until we saw a massive mountain effect weather front come over the mountains.
We continued on but slowed way down when the rain came and the winds picked up. The trailer started swaying and the next thing we knew we were on the other side of I 70 facing traffic with blood everywhere.
The Fire Chief from Goodland, Kansas (Ryan), was the first one there with his private truck. By this time it was cold and hail was beating us. He assessed our juries and put us in his truck to warm up while he worked getting the interstate back open.
People who were stopped got out of their cars checked on us, gave us blankets and collected our belongings. Law enforcement was kind and overly accommodating as were the EMT’s and hospital staff, all the way to the people at the impound lot. They helped us load our personal belongings on a holiday weekend.
My point here is nobody was seriously injured and everyone involved went over and above what we would expect in a big city atmosphere. The rest of the world could learn some valuable lessons from the wonderful people in small town America.
The Human Spirit Is Alive and Well
Bert! I am saddened to hear about the tragic weather-induced end to your vacation. But of course I'm happy to hear that you all survived and with minimal injuries. Sounds like a situation that brought out the best in a lot of people in the immediate vicinity. Kind of restores one's faith in humanity, at least for a while!
I hope you all heal fully, from the physical injuries as well and the psychological trauma. Much love.
Small is beautiful Bert but the oligarchs haven't learned that yet. But in time they will when their magical wealth evaporates and they are forced to face the reality of gardening!
OT - Bean Report - my beans have not prospered in spite of planting seeds directly into the garden at the start of June planting season. I planned to stage them, 8 canes in the first wigwam (3 came up, looking a little sad plus of course my 'Champion' -the survivor of 15 pots in early May!). Then a neighbour gave me 8 seedlings from his pots ready to plant and I put them in today with a second wigwam, and filled 2 holes in the first one.
So now I must wait until nature does her magic, or not. I will report next month.