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DH was telling me about an article he read about the thousands of homeless people in shelters in south Florida. Many if them were homeless before Irma and many more are now homeless because they are poor, their homes were destroyed and they don't have any money or insurance to rebuild.
This is so utterly awful
. Reminds me of Katrina.
This is so utterly awful
. Reminds me of Katrina.
I am headed to Estero on Wednesday to help with Operation BBQ Relief. They are. In need of more volunteers to feed the workers & locals who have lost everything. They served 300,000 + meals after Harvey & their crews are weary. Check them out on FB or just google them. They also have an app.
And if she comes this way . . .
I'M OIT OF HERE ! ! !
No way I can take another week where I am . . .
I'M OIT OF HERE ! ! !
No way I can take another week where I am . . .
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come up to virginia, uncle! we'll treat you right - no instant coffee!And if she comes this way . . .
I'M OIT OF HERE ! ! !
No way I can take another week where I am . . .
Wanted to post to say that we finally got power back on and therefore water, too, at 8:10PM last night. Finally got cell reception Wednesday night, IIRC. Had no structural damage to the house itself, nor to my 24 x 24 storage building I built in 2007. My barn (with my horse inside it in his stall) had only minimal T-111 siding damage to the south end of it, which was amazing considering the cluster of 3 big oaks that fell between the barn and my chain link fence across the back yard.
My 91 year old Mom and I are worn out and weary, but otherwise OK now. We lost power and water Sunday night at 7PM. It didn't really get scary until I heard on the radio about midnight, that we were going to start getting hit by the eye wall 100mph+ winds in about 15-20 minutes. I heard the front door making creaking and rumbling sounds about 15 minutes later, and when I checked on it...the deadbolt and door knob lock throws were literally being pushed very hard back and forth against the lock throw holes in the door jam. So from 12:25AM - about 3:30AM I was braced up against my front door (alternating which hip and leg, shoulder, and arm I had pressing against the door with everything I had) as it would push inward on the door with each strong gust. Boy, did I wish I was a man at that point, and had more strength than I did! Have some bruises now, but they're going away. Absolutely could not allow that door to come open, or the roof could've given way from the inside out.
Got some sleep finally from about 4AM-7AM. Then up and waited for still pretty gusty winds and some rain to quit, so I could set up the generator and get it going. Problem then was getting more gas for the generator and/or more cans to put it in. Drove all over town Monday late afternoon and during the morning Tuesday trying to find some. Nice neighbor brought over 5 gallons to last another 10-12 hours. With no power in most all areas...even the few stations that did have gas in their underground tanks, couldn't get it out. After waiting an hour in a line at 1 little station Tuesday night...was able to get 7 gallons. Wednesday late afternoon was able to get 7 more gallons after only a 30 minute wait. Thursday late afternoon I found 2 more gas cans at Lowe's in a nearby town, so got more then to last through yesterday.
The big trees down in the barnyard and 1 in the front yard were the only real damage done, so we were very lucky. Those will be taken care of ASAP when tree companies aren't so busy. Went out this afternoon and took some photos of them that will probably be needed later. We made it through unhurt and so did all of my animals. It could've been much much worse. So we're very thankful at this point. But...I can honestly say that this one, out of all the others I've been through (including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004), was the worst nerve-wise.
Next...we'll see what Maria has in store for us possibly in the next 7-10 days.
Now I need to go back and read pages 36-52, where I left off before writing this. Glad to see that so far, in the pages I've read...everyone who has reported in seems to at least be OK.
My 91 year old Mom and I are worn out and weary, but otherwise OK now. We lost power and water Sunday night at 7PM. It didn't really get scary until I heard on the radio about midnight, that we were going to start getting hit by the eye wall 100mph+ winds in about 15-20 minutes. I heard the front door making creaking and rumbling sounds about 15 minutes later, and when I checked on it...the deadbolt and door knob lock throws were literally being pushed very hard back and forth against the lock throw holes in the door jam. So from 12:25AM - about 3:30AM I was braced up against my front door (alternating which hip and leg, shoulder, and arm I had pressing against the door with everything I had) as it would push inward on the door with each strong gust. Boy, did I wish I was a man at that point, and had more strength than I did! Have some bruises now, but they're going away. Absolutely could not allow that door to come open, or the roof could've given way from the inside out.
Got some sleep finally from about 4AM-7AM. Then up and waited for still pretty gusty winds and some rain to quit, so I could set up the generator and get it going. Problem then was getting more gas for the generator and/or more cans to put it in. Drove all over town Monday late afternoon and during the morning Tuesday trying to find some. Nice neighbor brought over 5 gallons to last another 10-12 hours. With no power in most all areas...even the few stations that did have gas in their underground tanks, couldn't get it out. After waiting an hour in a line at 1 little station Tuesday night...was able to get 7 gallons. Wednesday late afternoon was able to get 7 more gallons after only a 30 minute wait. Thursday late afternoon I found 2 more gas cans at Lowe's in a nearby town, so got more then to last through yesterday.
The big trees down in the barnyard and 1 in the front yard were the only real damage done, so we were very lucky. Those will be taken care of ASAP when tree companies aren't so busy. Went out this afternoon and took some photos of them that will probably be needed later. We made it through unhurt and so did all of my animals. It could've been much much worse. So we're very thankful at this point. But...I can honestly say that this one, out of all the others I've been through (including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004), was the worst nerve-wise.
Next...we'll see what Maria has in store for us possibly in the next 7-10 days.
Now I need to go back and read pages 36-52, where I left off before writing this. Glad to see that so far, in the pages I've read...everyone who has reported in seems to at least be OK.
quite the event,, glad you, mom and the horse are better now. as for the tree trimming,, the prices come down about 75% around 6 weeks after the storm by the 'roaming treetrimmers'......we had a huge oak cut down and logged for about $200Wanted to post to say that we finally got power back on and therefore water, too, at 8:10PM last night. Finally got cell reception Wednesday night, IIRC. Had no structural damage to the house itself, nor to my 24 x 24 storage building I built in 2007. My barn (with my horse inside it in his stall) had only minimal T-111 siding damage to the south end of it, which was amazing considering the cluster of 3 big oaks that fell between the barn and my chain link fence across the back yard.
My 91 year old Mom and I are worn out and weary, but otherwise OK now. We lost power and water Sunday night at 7PM. It didn't really get scary until I heard on the radio about midnight, that we were going to start getting hit by the eye wall 100mph+ winds in about 15-20 minutes. I heard the front door making creaking and rumbling sounds about 15 minutes later, and when I checked on it...the deadbolt and door knob lock throws were literally being pushed very hard back and forth against the lock throw holes in the door jam. So from 12:25AM - about 3:30AM I was braced up against my front door (alternating which hip and leg, shoulder, and arm I had pressing against the door with everything I had) as it would push inward on the door with each strong gust. Boy, did I wish I was a man at that point, and had more strength than I did! Have some bruises now, but they're going away. Absolutely could not allow that door to come open, or the roof could've given way from the inside out.
Got some sleep finally from about 4AM-7AM. Then up and waited for still pretty gusty winds and some rain to quit, so I could set up the generator and get it going. Problem then was getting more gas for the generator and/or more cans to put it in. Drove all over town Monday late afternoon and during the morning Tuesday trying to find some. Nice neighbor brought over 5 gallons to last another 10-12 hours. With no power in most all areas...even the few stations that did have gas in their underground tanks, couldn't get it out. After waiting an hour in a line at 1 little station Tuesday night...was able to get 7 gallons. Wednesday late afternoon was able to get 7 more gallons after only a 30 minute wait. Thursday late afternoon I found 2 more gas cans at Lowe's in a nearby town, so got more then to last through yesterday.
The big trees down in the barnyard and 1 in the front yard were the only real damage done, so we were very lucky. Those will be taken care of ASAP when tree companies aren't so busy. Went out this afternoon and took some photos of them that will probably be needed later. We made it through unhurt and so did all of my animals. It could've been much much worse. So we're very thankful at this point. But...I can honestly say that this one, out of all the others I've been through (including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004), was the worst nerve-wise.
Next...we'll see what Maria has in store for us possibly in the next 7-10 days.
Now I need to go back and read pages 36-52, where I left off before writing this. Glad to see that so far, in the pages I've read...everyone who has reported in seems to at least be OK.
Thanks for taking time to give us the details, JC.
Yes, looks like more hardship for them. We leave Saturday for 2+weeks. Hubby is going to board the windows again and off we will go. At least, so far, it doesn't look like it will be a CAT 5, but that could change.
I just hope she doesn’t come this way.
The islands have been tore up from Irma and a well or so later they are going to be hit by the Cat 3 Maria. I feel bad for them island people.
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Wanted to post to say that we finally got power back on and therefore water, too, at 8:10PM last night. Finally got cell reception Wednesday night, IIRC. Had no structural damage to the house itself, nor to my 24 x 24 storage building I built in 2007. My barn (with my horse inside it in his stall) had only minimal T-111 siding damage to the south end of it, which was amazing considering the cluster of 3 big oaks that fell between the barn and my chain link fence across the back yard.
My 91 year old Mom and I are worn out and weary, but otherwise OK now. We lost power and water Sunday night at 7PM. It didn't really get scary until I heard on the radio about midnight, that we were going to start getting hit by the eye wall 100mph+ winds in about 15-20 minutes. I heard the front door making creaking and rumbling sounds about 15 minutes later, and when I checked on it...the deadbolt and door knob lock throws were literally being pushed very hard back and forth against the lock throw holes in the door jam. So from 12:25AM - about 3:30AM I was braced up against my front door (alternating which hip and leg, shoulder, and arm I had pressing against the door with everything I had) as it would push inward on the door with each strong gust. Boy, did I wish I was a man at that point, and had more strength than I did! Have some bruises now, but they're going away. Absolutely could not allow that door to come open, or the roof could've given way from the inside out.
Got some sleep finally from about 4AM-7AM. Then up and waited for still pretty gusty winds and some rain to quit, so I could set up the generator and get it going. Problem then was getting more gas for the generator and/or more cans to put it in. Drove all over town Monday late afternoon and during the morning Tuesday trying to find some. Nice neighbor brought over 5 gallons to last another 10-12 hours. With no power in most all areas...even the few stations that did have gas in their underground tanks, couldn't get it out. After waiting an hour in a line at 1 little station Tuesday night...was able to get 7 gallons. Wednesday late afternoon was able to get 7 more gallons after only a 30 minute wait. Thursday late afternoon I found 2 more gas cans at Lowe's in a nearby town, so got more then to last through yesterday.
The big trees down in the barnyard and 1 in the front yard were the only real damage done, so we were very lucky. Those will be taken care of ASAP when tree companies aren't so busy. Went out this afternoon and took some photos of them that will probably be needed later. We made it through unhurt and so did all of my animals. It could've been much much worse. So we're very thankful at this point. But...I can honestly say that this one, out of all the others I've been through (including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004), was the worst nerve-wise.
Next...we'll see what Maria has in store for us possibly in the next 7-10 days.
Now I need to go back and read pages 36-52, where I left off before writing this. Glad to see that so far, in the pages I've read...everyone who has reported in seems to at least be OK.
Yay for POWER!!!!!
I was going to call you today and see if you got power back yet but I got busy then had to come in tonight for work :0(. Even though I don’t like it I have to do something to keep the power on since we got it back....lol.
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I only liked your post to let you know I read it.... Extremely glad to read that you, Mom, and the horse including all the other animals made it through the storm...
Really good to hear from you, JC, and glad most everything is in good shape. You didn't mention your vape stash, so I'm guessing it also came through okay. 
There are some places. But we try to get all the water drained off because of mosquitos. There had been Zika virus found here. The Air Force has been helping with spraying using C-130's. They were spraying over us Thursday & Friday.
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You didn't mention your vape stash, so I'm guessing it also came through okay.
OH...yes! My vape stash, including the nic in the deep freezer made it through just fine! In fact, I was even able to sneak and vape a few puffs at a time between really bad gusts...while I was braced against the front door. Never could've done that if I was still smoking!
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