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Post by busymom on Oct 5, 2016 22:09:23 GMT -5
Carp! The meteorologist here is estimating a 15 to 20 foot storm surge, but didn't say which parts of Florida that would hit. They're basically estimating that north of Orlando, they expect Matthew to hug the coast (not that areas South are going to get off with no problems--it's just going to be "close & personal" once it lines up with Orlando). Of course, these are only projections, but if it were me, I'd be loading up the family, pets, family pics & getting out.
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Post by justme on Oct 5, 2016 22:31:31 GMT -5
The 11 am forecast is honestly going to be my get the fuck out or start the fuck drinking point. (Get the fuck out plan delays the drinking by a few hours but it's traveling with me)
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Post by bean29 on Oct 6, 2016 0:34:43 GMT -5
Althena, My condolences on the loss of your Mother. Actually, I think it did help. We'd planned a gathering for my mother's 85th birthday in April and she got her bad news shortly before that; it was a wonderful celebration even though we knew what was coming. DH and I went there in June for a few days and re-told stories, brought out old pictures, took a few keepsakes, etc. Her brother who disappears from the radar screen for years at a time came for a visit. On DH's side, his son and stepdaughter were here a couple of weeks ago. SD sent me a very warm e-mail afterwards telling me she'd thought it would be gloomy and instead it was a wonderful visit. (They mostly told tales of DH's dysfunctional Ex- she's DSS's mother with DH and DSD's mother from a previous marriage.) It's also given me time to sort things out with DH's estate in accordance with his wishes (see "Moochers" thread) and next week I plan to transfer the 2 cars to my name so I don't have to deal with them as part of the estate. So, even though it's awful to see a loved one go downhill, I think I'd choose advance notice. I thought as much. I'm sorry for your loss though. Time does help. It was a year today. . Hugs Zib, Hopefully now you reached this milestone you will start to feel better.
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 6, 2016 0:37:44 GMT -5
There's a couple of more things I am doing in connection with DH's religion but I'll handle it.
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Post by Jaguar on Oct 6, 2016 0:55:49 GMT -5
@athena53, so sorry for your loss. zibazinski, hugs to you hon, so sorry. Everyone stay safe, that's a direct order from me. << BIG HUGS >>
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 6, 2016 7:45:47 GMT -5
DD and her roommate went to roommates home in western SC
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 6, 2016 9:38:21 GMT -5
We are done with preparations - just the one living room shutter slider to close and the garage brace to lock down. Laundry, dishwasher, vacuuming, hair drying and hot showers are done. We had a hot breakfast and should have a hot lunch as well. Dinner could be a different story.
We are two blocks from the evac zone cutoff, and see no reason to leave. Two blocks will not make or break this situation. We are not a barrier island, mobile or manufactured home and are not low-lying (house is on built-up land that cost DH extra when he bought it - good move!). Drawbridges are now closed, most businesses are closed. I did contact family to let them know we are OK, also posted on FB.
We did get a lovely offer from a friend who owns a hotel to stay there if we need it, free of charge. Small, five-star place with rooms on the second floor, full generator power. Awesome of him, don't you think? The hotel is sitting on the Intracoastal, so flooding of his first floor is a possibility, but that he thought of us and wanted to extend the offer was nice.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 15:05:10 GMT -5
As I watch the projected storm track, I'm very glad we're not on the road to Myrtle Beach right now. Even if it just grazes the coast, they could be in for days without power.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 6, 2016 15:16:50 GMT -5
Yeah I think my cousins are staying put. I wish they'd head north.
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Post by suesinfl on Oct 6, 2016 15:34:09 GMT -5
As I watch the projected storm track, I'm very glad we're not on the road to Myrtle Beach right now. Even if it just grazes the coast, they could be in for days without power. Athena, I'm sorry to hear about your mom, but am glad you have some good memories in the last months of her life. I'm also glad that you are not traveling to MB at this time. Many hugs.
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Post by suesinfl on Oct 6, 2016 15:36:54 GMT -5
We were released at 2 p.m. today and all offices are closed tomorrow. Right now it is just drizzling with some breeze, but tomorrow will be interesting to say the least. I'm as ready as I can be, so time will tell.
Stay safe to all who are in the path.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Oct 6, 2016 16:33:35 GMT -5
Stay safe everyone.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 6, 2016 16:53:01 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the storm, once off the Carolinas is going to head southeast and double back around again. Who knows what it will do in those still warm waters off the southeast coast.
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Post by Tiny on Oct 6, 2016 17:09:26 GMT -5
That is interesting! It might go back for a second pass at the Bahamas and Florida.
Right now it looks like the Bahaman city of Freeport is going to take a direct hit... Hope everyone stays safe! It looks like it will be a long night and Friday in Florida and a rough weekend for the rest of the East Coast...
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Post by taz157 on Oct 6, 2016 17:12:08 GMT -5
From what they guessing when it turns back around, it will be a tropical storm as it would be going through cooler waters. I really hope it changes track and goes away from Florida or it dissipates.
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Post by mmhmm on Oct 6, 2016 17:20:56 GMT -5
Hotel rooms in upstate SC are completely booked in Greenville and Spartanburg with 3 rooms left in Anderson. There's not much left in Charlotte, NC either and even Asheville, NC hotels are full. Columbia, SC hotels are booked solid as are those in Rock Hill. It's ugly. People are going to have travel quite a distance if they haven't already arranged for housing of some sort. There are, of course, shelters available at this time but I have no idea how long that will last.
Please, stay safe and don't hesitate to get out of Dodge if you're in the path!
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Post by finnime on Oct 6, 2016 23:24:38 GMT -5
TheHaitian, hope your extended family has fared well despite Matthew.
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Post by justme on Oct 6, 2016 23:28:30 GMT -5
My friends still have power, but I haven't heard from them in like two hours. I think they went to bed.
I went to my rents cuz why not and I got to see my niece and she's been asking for me.
Having fun watching the news with such gems like
Want to know what 70mph winds feels like? Go 70 down the highway and stick your head out the window.
A reporter calling out a car after curfew only to have it be a cop car roll up next to him.
A reporter saying it's unsafe to be outside pointing to downed branches around her as evidence.
An anchor talking about how when you see reporters everywhere you know it's getting squirrelly. (Mom insists they didn't mean flying through the air)
(A paraphrase in response to a reporter in front of a transponder sparking with maybe a downed line) Shit's already sparking and it's only going downhill from here, don't underestimate this bastard.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 7, 2016 5:03:18 GMT -5
My friends still have power, but I haven't heard from them in like two hours. I think they went to bed. I went to my rents cuz why not and I got to see my niece and she's been asking for me. Having fun watching the news with such gems like Want to know what 70mph winds feels like? Go 70 down the highway and stick your head out the window. A reporter calling out a car after curfew only to have it be a cop car roll up next to him. A reporter saying it's unsafe to be outside pointing to downed branches around her as evidence. An anchor talking about how when you see reporters everywhere you know it's getting squirrelly. (Mom insists they didn't mean flying through the air) (A paraphrase in response to a reporter in front of a transponder sparking with maybe a downed line) Shit's already sparking and it's only going downhill from here, don't underestimate this bastard. Jim Cantore is in town, just to our north, and so help me, he said this on live TV a few minutes ago: "I've done this for so many years, I can tell there is tree damage in the area. I can smell broken trees."
FFS man, get some sleep already. And put down that coffee cup. Whatever is in it is making you more loopy. We are fine here so far. Still windy and rainy, but the worst of this has passed by and headed north. No idea as to exterior damage, but the inside of the house seems to be fine. Holding off putting away supplies, since this storm may loop around for another possible go at us.
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Post by tractor on Oct 7, 2016 8:22:35 GMT -5
The impact from the storm has strange far-reaching effect. I was working in northern Michigan yesterday, and the small local airport had several private/chartered jets flying in with people leaving Florida to stay in their summer homes. The problem was they used all the rental cars, and filled all the hotel rooms so us local working types had to make other arrangements. One family of five spent $30,000 to charter a private jet just to get away from the hurricane.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 8:26:06 GMT -5
Hotel rooms in upstate SC are completely booked in Greenville and Spartanburg with 3 rooms left in Anderson. There's not much left in Charlotte, NC either and even Asheville, NC hotels are full. Columbia, SC hotels are booked solid as are those in Rock Hill. It's ugly. People are going to have travel quite a distance if they haven't already arranged for housing of some sort. There are, of course, shelters available at this time but I have no idea how long that will last. Earlier this week when I thought I'd have to go to a funeral in Myrtle Beach Monday and then they cancelled my reservation due to mandatory evacuations, I made a reservation for one night in Greenwood, SC near my brother, a 5-hour drive from Myrtle Beach, for Saturday night. I cancelled it when the funeral got postponed. It would have been Wednesday when I cancelled it. Wonder what they got for the room when they rented it out again.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 7, 2016 10:00:21 GMT -5
Just spent 90 minutes cleaning up the yard. Messy out there. Lost my garden, two trees and a lot of branches and palm fronds. House is fine, though. Grocery stores reopen at 2 p.m. We have power, so I can shop for perishables this afternoon.
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Post by alabamagal on Oct 7, 2016 10:02:29 GMT -5
Most of my friends and family are doing fine so far. I have 2 aunts in Melbourne beach who evacuated, hopefully can head home this afternoon and see how things are. I have a cousing who lives in Melbourne (not beach area) who decided last night that they should evacuate even though they are not in evacuation zone. Apparently were worried about their boat (which is on a trailer in their yard) so they loaded the truck and boat and headed to west coast of FL but could not find a hotel room. I think they are just adding to the drama by their decisions, which is typical for them. DD's apartment is in the evacuation zone in Jacksonville (flooding from St. Johns river). Thankfully she has been with us in Alabama since Wednesday Saw this in the Jacksonville news Meanwhile, the cities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach have ordered all alcohol sales there suspended as of 6 p.m. Thursday, through Sunday morning. Hope everyone there was well prepared
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Post by Bonny on Oct 7, 2016 10:34:09 GMT -5
Meanwhile, the cities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach have ordered all alcohol sales there suspended as of 6 p.m. Thursday, through Sunday morning. Hope everyone there was well prepared That's just cruel. You should be able to a least make a party out of a good storm!
Just got off the phone with DH's favorite aunt who lives in Jacksonville. She's filling up the tub with water just in case the power goes out. She told me that she's been through earthquakes in CA, blizzards in Ohio and now a hurricane in FL, none of which were on her bucket list. At least she's still got her sense of humor.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 7, 2016 10:55:37 GMT -5
I spoke to my DH and he said everything is good there (we are an hour south of Nancy). No damage that he could see.
We got very lucky!
The area that we previously lived in 3 years ago most likely won't be as lucky though.
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Post by lexxy703 on Oct 7, 2016 13:48:34 GMT -5
Now there is a motivator to evacuate!
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Post by NastyWoman on Oct 8, 2016 13:38:26 GMT -5
Have all our peeps who were in the path of Matthew checked in again? I've seen a few, but would like to know that they are all safe
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 8, 2016 14:05:32 GMT -5
TheHaitian: Carl, I hope your family in Haiti is safe. Can you recommend any legitimate charities to which those of us so inclined can donate?
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Post by naughtybear on Oct 8, 2016 19:43:49 GMT -5
Yes, they suspended alcohol LOL...got mine on thurs. A lot of damage. I'm safe for those who care. Jacksonville checking in.
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Post by Opti on Oct 8, 2016 21:07:42 GMT -5
My friends still have power, but I haven't heard from them in like two hours. I think they went to bed. I went to my rents cuz why not and I got to see my niece and she's been asking for me. Having fun watching the news with such gems like Want to know what 70mph winds feels like? Go 70 down the highway and stick your head out the window. A reporter calling out a car after curfew only to have it be a cop car roll up next to him. A reporter saying it's unsafe to be outside pointing to downed branches around her as evidence. An anchor talking about how when you see reporters everywhere you know it's getting squirrelly. (Mom insists they didn't mean flying through the air) (A paraphrase in response to a reporter in front of a transponder sparking with maybe a downed line) Shit's already sparking and it's only going downhill from here, don't underestimate this bastard. Jim Cantore is in town, just to our north, and so help me, he said this on live TV a few minutes ago: "I've done this for so many years, I can tell there is tree damage in the area. I can smell broken trees."
FFS man, get some sleep already. And put down that coffee cup. Whatever is in it is making you more loopy. We are fine here so far. Still windy and rainy, but the worst of this has passed by and headed north. No idea as to exterior damage, but the inside of the house seems to be fine. Holding off putting away supplies, since this storm may loop around for another possible go at us. It may sound loopy, but I believe him. Covering all those storms has probably made him sensitive to certain sounds and smells.
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