Friday, September 8, 2017

Sad Day For Country Music/Under The Weather



On top of the dire news of Hurricane Irma on the news, it is also a sad day for country music.  Don Williams and Troy Gentry both died today.  (Troy Gentry of the country duo, Montgomery/Gentry.)  Don Williams is a favorite of my Dad's.  Such a wonderful voice, deep and comforting to hear...
Don Williams was 78 years old.


Troy Gentry died in a helicopter crash, he was on his way to perform in a concert.  Troy was only 50 years of age.

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"Under the weather"...the news about Hurricane Irma is scary to watch on TV.     The weather models show the storm marching up through Florida and making its way through Georgia.  By the time it reaches this area, it is still supposed to have 50 miles per hour winds.  This might not sound like much but it can also produce tornadoes and the high winds could blow down trees and power lines. We are told to be watchful.  So...we are really "under the weather". Praying for all in Florida and south Georgia, especially.
(The reports of the earthquake in Mexico and the pictures of the hurricane destruction from the Caribbean...so hard to see.  Praying for them all.)


Peace.


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  1. That's sad news, I liked both of them. Stay safe in the scary weather we're about to have.

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    1. Hope YOU stay safe. Be careful, will be glad when we no longer hear anything about IRMA.

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  2. So much sad news, and i am praying the storm turns back out over water and heads to the North Atlantic to simply break up there.

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    1. That very warm water made it even more powerful. Scary huge storm with winds and rain, the schools here will be closed Monday and Tuesday! Everyone else will be at work though, so everyone will have to be careful in the wind and rain.

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  3. I am not so familiar with Troy Gentry but Don Williams has long been a favorite. Both will be missed.

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    1. Went to see Don Williams once in concert with my Dad. Will never forget it!

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  4. Oh I do love a covered bridge - we don't have these in Australia, so picturesque. Hoping you stay safe and not affected by the hurricane, prayers for all those in danger.

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    1. The covered bridge is at Stone Mountain and you can walk across it and there is one lane for cars to drive across it. If it were me, I would only allow foot traffic on it...but then, no one ever asks me! LOL!

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  5. We have friends in Cayman, BVI, Florida, and S Georgia; we worry for them all.

    That covered bridge is just perfect; what a good idea they were.

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    1. All of your friends in those places could be affected by the hurricane, even the ones in South Georgia! Praying that they will all be safe.
      The covered bridge somehow made me think of the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water", but then, everything makes me think of songs.
      Thanks very much for your visit. I appreciate it.

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  6. Hi Kay - sad news ... and difficult times - let's hope for everyone ... and even those inland - take care - cheers Hilary

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    1. Seems like there is so much to deal with these days, that is life I suppose! Take care of yourself in lovely Meads!

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  7. Praying for all in the path of this storm. So much to pray about these days. Hope you stay safe and sound there.

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    1. I often think of the little boy in "It's A Wonderful Life" when he asked his mother, "should I pray, Mommy?" and her reply was , "Yes, pray very hard.".
      Hope you are doing well, my friend. x

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  8. Don Williams' voice is really wonderful to listen to. Sad news on so many fronts. I have friends in Florida I worry about. I hope you will all be safe. You live close to my brother and his wife.

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    1. Hope your friend in Florida is okay too! And your brother and sister-in-law. Here in Georgia, it is the amount of TREES that we have to worry about, coming down on our property and also on our roads. Hope the wind won't be too bad. Wish us luck!

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  9. Doing a lot of praying this morning for all those in Irma's path. I hadn't heard about the earthquake. Lord have mercy on all those affected.

    Sad news indeed on so many fronts.

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    1. Hey Sue,
      So much happening, hard for my little brain to keep up with it all.
      Love your work with your new crochet technique, keep up the good work, my friend! :-)

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  10. Please stay safe! My older brother lives in Cape Coral and decided to stay. My other brothers live in McDonough and Atworth. Keeping all of you in my prayers!

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    1. Thanks, Yaya! Praying for the best for your brothers also.
      That covered bridge is at Stone Mountain Park, come down when it is not storming and we can walk across that bridge together! Stone Mountain is closed tomorrow, I just heard!

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  11. The past week or so has felt very tragic. There seems to be a new natural disaster or death every few days.

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  12. Sad news indeed, Kay. A loss to country music. As for the destruction of the earthquake in Mexico, Harvey, and Irma, it's heartbreaking!

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