My bride and I took a ride to Topeka about 6:30 this evening. My grandson asked for a cowboy hat for his B-day, which is tomorrow,and I was going to get him one. Saw the first tornado before we hit town. It was around 4 miles away. Bout 5 mins, after we passed it, the cell phone went off with a text warning about it. Got to Topeka and TSC would'nt let us in the store due to the tornado warning.... Well not one to be put off, we turned around and headed for Lawrence. Just passed where we had saw the tornado, we passed storm spotters and news crews all heading toward Topeka. Looked behind us and 3 could be seen at one point, all tailing from one wall cloud. Farther away this time, maybe 8 miles away... We did shopping and headed home just behind the storm. Baseball sized hail, strong winds, but no touch down at home. Did throw one of my 450 lb quail pens. I have found no dead but couldnt check really well, it was dark and the sirens are going off again. Storm looks to be going just north now thou... WILD night in Kansas Toto.... Heres what my pen looked like when I got home....Bill
