How long until your oldest moves out? ;)

Actually we were just chatting about this last night. I'd say my husband and I will likely move away from this house before either of the kids move out. The oldest is only 11, so a few more years at least before he should be going anywhere. :)

The idea is for us (me and dazza) to move out of the city and leave this house for the kids to live in while they're in uni or trying to get themselves set up as adults. That's a few years away though. We're looking for a block of land somewhere on the coast atm though. We figure that way we'll be able to find the perfect spot. :)

That's a really interesting idea, and a good one. Usually, I hear of kids "leaving the nest," but not the parents.

In Joe R Lansdale's Hap and Leonard series of books (set in East Texas) two of the main characters ride out a tornado in just this fashion. I've used this "tip" in conversation before, to sound more worldy than I am :)

I thought Texas had a lot of tornadoes.

But yeah, the tub thing or an inside wall is next best. Unless you're in a trailer, in which case you should just run screaming down the street and hope for the best! :)

Thanks Ali, very nice. It's amazing, from the sound of your voice I really couldn't tell that your toilets flush in reverse.

As a state, we probably have more than most, but they have a lot of room to spread out. Plus, they really only form in the big open flat areas, which tend to be much less inhabited. All the major cities are built on the more appealing land, i.e. hills. The last major one that I remember making the news was about 8 years ago, and it hit a little podunk town called Jarrell. It was mostly... trailers. :)

Ali. I finally got to watch it. Can't see YouTube at work.

Man you have one sexy voice.... anyway, lovely home. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah, that makes sense. Ohio is so densely populated, you can't swing a tornado without hitting a cat.

Sorry, not mean to threadjack. I too enjoyed your home and your voice, Ali. :o

Thanks Merc and Shawnee. :) Go ahead and thread jack all you like. I've done a bit of that in my time anyway. Who am I to criticize?

oh and Merc...does that mean I'll be able to sweet talk you in future? ;)

Potentially. Only if my wife and I can come and visit you and your hubby for vacation. :p

Sure...if you like.