THINK WE SHOULD ALL SAY A PRAYER FOR ALL THE FLORIDA RESIDENTS TODAY HOPE THEY ARE ALL GONNA BE OK
FLORIDA AIR GUNNERS AND FOLKS
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Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. It's coming in about 75-100 miles south of me and will pass just east by 50-75 miles. Almost the same path as Charley. The weather man this AM said the hurricane and tropical storm winds will reach out 3X farther than Charley. They are predicting 70mph winds here starting around 6PM and 100mph winds near 11pm then back down to around 70mph by 3AM. We never saw winds over about 60mph gust in Charley and lost power for 2 weeks. It's also slower moving they are predicting rainfall up to 20 inches in Polk county.
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im here at about cedar key hoping it doesnt drift north .. it pretty soggy out there but wind is about 10 15 atm, normal fl weather .. so far .. power getting knocked out for extended period is the worst concern, most rural areas have wells and rely on electric for water .. already been through that scenario 3 times in fl, once for almost 2 weeks, not a comfortable prospect, have a gen, but even then, figure at minimum 10 gals of gas a day to keep things running, think you got enough for 2 weeks? lol gas stations dont work either without power ..
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Just got a report from several friends from Church that are probably 10 miles east of us. Their power is already out. The lights flickered 3X while we were having lunch and I didn't think they would come back on, but they did. Don't know how much longer we will have power but will update as I can.
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Down here in south fl. Winds been picking up had some tornados and lots of rain. Flooding all over. Power is out. Got some friends in Tampa. Prayers sent to them!
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Been in our prayers all week and been talking about it next door Douger, thanks for posting here. Anyone that lives on the coast knows how much damage this thing is gonna do. Talk to y'all when the power comes back on. Which is hopefully sooner rather than later.
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been watching the weather channel its crazy what mother nature can do just so powerful stay safe
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When Charley came through the phosphate mine I worked at was shut down for 2 weeks due to high water. We took all of the cranes, and crane trucks and the mechanics and volunteers from the mine and cut 79 trees out of peoples roofs so they could get tarps over their homes. I was surprised to see 3 tractor trailer rigs out of east Texas doing volunteer work the whole time as well. They had equipment in one, the second was set up as a kitchen capable of cooking 800 meals a day, and the third was set up as a laundry. Great crew of men and women. Natural disasters can bring out the best in folks.
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I'm just east of Ocala...thanks for the thoughts AND "PRAYERS", I'll take all I can get...remember the folks in FT. MYERS area. Wind just starting here. Thanks Douger!...no shootin' today...
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I took a pek at some live footage on youtube not long ago, did not look too bad ATM, but you never know with these things i am told ( not something we see in Denmark )
Or that is the remnants of Hurricanes actually end up way over here some times, but then it is worst just a little windy.
It warm my heart when people do good for other unfortunate people, i so dislike the danish way where in principle it is the gooberment that are supposed to take care of things,,,, and pretty much always fail, and people are still OK with that.
I am not much for handing money over to strangers, but i will work my back to threads for nice folks.
Or that is the remnants of Hurricanes actually end up way over here some times, but then it is worst just a little windy.
It warm my heart when people do good for other unfortunate people, i so dislike the danish way where in principle it is the gooberment that are supposed to take care of things,,,, and pretty much always fail, and people are still OK with that.
I am not much for handing money over to strangers, but i will work my back to threads for nice folks.
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Thanks to Douger and others for thoughts and prayers. Dodged a bullet on the Nature Coast, very concerned for those in harm's way. This is the price for living in Paradise. WM
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Good luck folks. Stay safe and indoors. Don’t go out in this crap unless its absolutely necessary, like life and death necessary. Been through hurricanes myself, but nothing this strong! Even those weaker ones were no joke, and the only people I knew who got hurt went outside.
Not sure MY prayers will help, but for what its worth, I’m saying them!
Not sure MY prayers will help, but for what its worth, I’m saying them!
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Being from Guam, we all know too well about typhoons and the prep work and anxiety that comes with it. You guys be safe man. Prayers sent.
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