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neverending · Sep 28, 2022 at 01:48 PM

We r under hurricaine warning on the opposite coast. I am staying where I live. It will hit us sometime tonight but should be down to cat 1.

Just hope the intercoastal doesn't flood.

unaluna · Sep 28, 2022 at 01:56 PM

Thinking of you guys

Liz, keep us posted as you are able.

Nammu · Sep 28, 2022 at 02:33 PM

Thinking of you. Be safe

lizardlady · Sep 28, 2022 at 02:42 PM

Quick check in. Power went out around 1pm. Expected it to happen. Power goes out here all the time. Comes from living in the boonies and outdated equipment in the area.

Other than no power things are okay here at the farm. We are getting some really strong winds, but no damage.

I am only turning my phone on for quick updates every few hours. Am trying to conserve phone battery. Will post updates as I am able.

Thanks for the support everyone!

*Beth* · Sep 28, 2022 at 03:48 PM

I am in no way discounting the severity of the hurricane. It's annoying to me, however, that all of the world news media channels extensively cover the yearly hurricanes, but when California is practically burning to the ground we get a blip comment on CNN. "Oh, yeah, and by the way California burned down today. On to..."

I guess they're too cheap to fund sending a reporting crew out this way.

Mountaindewed · Sep 28, 2022 at 05:33 PM

My aunt and uncle are inland and won't get hit until 11 Florida time. They are just waiting. They think they will just get some wind and rain. Hopefully their house will be fine.

lizardlady · Sep 28, 2022 at 07:47 PM

MD, it will depend on where they are inland. Some areas are getting hit harder than others. I hope your aunt and uncle are okay.

Beth, I don't get it either.

lizardlady · Sep 28, 2022 at 07:50 PM

One last check in for the day. Winds are still howling. Rain still pouring down. Spooky as it was during the day it is down right scary in the dark.

unaluna · Sep 28, 2022 at 09:05 PM

We will want to hear all about how the kittiez and Beej handled the storm. Hopefully you will get power back soonest.

lizardlady · Sep 29, 2022 at 07:21 AM

Power still out. Some minor roof leaks. Have not been outside yet, but do not see any major damage outside.

Una, will do once I get power.

eskielover · Sep 29, 2022 at 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

I am in no way discounting the severity of the hurricane. It's annoying to me, however, that all of the world news media channels extensively cover the yearly hurricanes, but when California is practically burning to the ground we get a blip comment on CNN. "Oh, yeah, and by the way California burned down today. On to..."

I guess they're too cheap to fund sending a reporting crew out this way.

Calif got lots of news when the whole northridge part of the San Fernando Valley & the bridge I needed to get to work all collapsed in the 1994 earthquake. But maybe news was presented differently then.

Lizardlady: Have been watching Ian on my weather app. Was glad to see it was back down to tropical storm & heading back to sea....residual rain still is torrential. Be safe

lizardlady · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:07 AM

Am using laptop to post this.

Still no power. Not sure how long computer battery will last so going to make this quick. Nearest town has power. I may go there later to charge devices. A neighbor told me that "all" the power poles along the closest main road blew down. I'm thinking we might not have power until Saturday or Sunday. A friend next county over offered to put me up until the power is back on. May take her up on it if this goes on much longer.

I am happy to report my hurricane kit is a success! I would not want to live this way long term, but am doing okay. Will post details about the kit later.

Cats have calmed down. BJ has to stay near me, but is no longer glued to my leg. Horses are still kind of unnerved.

This morning is the first time I've heard wild birds calling since the storm. I saw them flying around yesterday, but no singing. They must have still been spooked too.

Will post again when able.

Nammu · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:28 AM

A bunch of volunteer utility vehicles and workers headed your way from here to help restore power. Was a whole convoy of them.

Buffy01 · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:05 PM

I hope that everyone is safe who is affected by the recent hurricane. My prayer and thoughts are with you. Stay safe.

Breaking Dawn · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:39 PM

Fingers crossed for everybody. So glad you have been able to hold your own throughout this storm, lizardlady!

unaluna · Sep 30, 2022 at 09:44 PM

Fort Myers Beach looks like a 3rd world country. The ground is covered in inches of kindling sloping up to 3 remaining feet of structures.

lizardlady · Oct 01, 2022 at 04:04 PM

This is a text I just sent out. Still trying to save power on the phone. What I didn't say in the text is that when I got to town I broke down and bawled my head off. Ian stirred up scary stuff from Charlie and Irma.

Will post again when I can.

Quote:

Hello everyone. I am going to copy and paste this to send to multiple people. Power is still out and trying to conserve phone battery.
Went to Wally World today to get new charger cable and propane.
Today was my first day off the farm since Tuesday. Good gawd almighty the damage in the area and we "only" got brushed by the storm. I am VERY lucky. Probably going to have to replace the roof, but no major damage.
Power company is saying Sunday or Monday night or longer until power is back on. Seeing the damage for myself I think Monday is optimistic. Local damage reminds me of Charlie in 2004.
Okay, going to shut down the phone to save power. Will be in touch again as able.

Travelinglady · Oct 01, 2022 at 04:11 PM

Thinking of you and your critters, Liz.

We just got rain where I live in NC. But I've been through several hurricanes in different places in NC where I saw trees twirl around and fall over and water pouring down my dining room wall. "Evacuate" is my approach to any hurricane that's eyeing where I live! We went to my sister's house during one hurricane, taking our critters with us. The city we lived in was surrounded by water and no supplies could get in for awhile, so I'm glad we left. Liz, I hope you can evacuate next time. Being in a hurricane is a scary experience.

divine1966 · Oct 01, 2022 at 06:22 PM

Omg I hope you are all ok guys. Thinking of everyone effected by this crazy weather

*Beth* · Oct 01, 2022 at 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eskielover

Calif got lots of news when the whole northridge part of the San Fernando Valley & the bridge I needed to get to work all collapsed in the 1994 earthquake. But maybe news was presented differently then.

Seems to me that it was. Good old Walter Cronkite type of news. Everybody got a fair shake and "just the facts." And "breaking news" brought everyone in the house to the TV, because breaking news really did mean something major had happened. Very different from the breaking news repeatedly used today until we're all desensitized.

Speaking of news, I saw that a couple of hotels were smashed up in the hurricane. I saw that and I wonder why anyone builds a hotel in such a location?

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neverending Member Member Since Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 346 8	Sep 28, 2022 at 01:48 PM #21 We r under hurricaine warning on the opposite coast. I am staying where I live. It will hit us sometime tonight but should be down to cat 1. Just hope the intercoastal doesn't flood.
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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,868 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 01:56 PM #22 Thinking of you guys Liz, keep us posted as you are able.
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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,381 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 02:33 PM #23 Thinking of you. Be safe __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,215 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,769 hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 05:33 PM #26 My aunt and uncle are inland and won't get hit until 11 Florida time. They are just waiting. They think they will just get some wind and rain. Hopefully their house will be fine. __________________ Ridin' with Biden
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 07:47 PM #27 MD, it will depend on where they are inland. Some areas are getting hit harder than others. I hope your aunt and uncle are okay. Beth, I don't get it either.
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 07:50 PM #28 One last check in for the day. Winds are still howling. Rain still pouring down. Spooky as it was during the day it is down right scary in the dark.
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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,868 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Sep 28, 2022 at 09:05 PM #29 We will want to hear all about how the kittiez and Beej handled the storm. Hopefully you will get power back soonest.
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Sep 29, 2022 at 07:21 AM #30 Power still out. Some minor roof leaks. Have not been outside yet, but do not see any major damage outside. Una, will do once I get power.
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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,381 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Sep 30, 2022 at 08:28 AM #33 A bunch of volunteer utility vehicles and workers headed your way from here to help restore power. Was a whole convoy of them. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Sep 30, 2022 at 08:39 PM #35 Fingers crossed for everybody. So glad you have been able to hold your own throughout this storm, lizardlady! __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,868 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Sep 30, 2022 at 09:44 PM #36 Fort Myers Beach looks like a 3rd world country. The ground is covered in inches of kindling sloping up to 3 remaining feet of structures.
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,376 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,277 hugs given	Oct 01, 2022 at 06:22 PM #39 Omg I hope you are all ok guys. Thinking of everyone effected by this crazy weather
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