Everything in my little town is closed. Even grocery stores. This sign tells it all.
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My FIL, SIL and her children live in Ft. Myers general location. They stayed according to my daughter who plays computer games with her cousins every day. Apparently, they installed hurricane proof windows and shudders along with other enhancements a year or so ago and said they think they will be fine. No contact today as is to be expected since power will probably be out by now.
Spoke to my daughter in the Bushnell area a little while ago. A little light rain, but expecting it to get heavier. Wind gusts up to 40. guess they are missing a lot of it.
I am not far from Bushnell, they are the next county over. Have you been to or toured Dade Battlefield. It is very historic. Sumter County is a very nice area of Old Florida.
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I think the triple-digit Phoenix heat is gone now. I just looked at the 10 day forecast and it will be in the 90s for the coming week. I suffer the four months of summer heat just for the next eight months of great weather.
Well if you need any water Florida has water to spare.
They previously lived near Dade City. Just bought small ranch by Bushnell. I've never even seen it. I had a customer in Orlando. I used to deliver to him and visit her and the grand kids on the same trip. Would take them to WDW or some place before WDW got so woke. Last trip, I took her a revolver and a shotgun, then took her to a shooting range to make sure she knew what to do. Her and her husband are both pretty good shots. Never had time for an extended stay, so I haven't had much extra time.
My son in Gainesville is okay so far.
Thank the Lord. Hope evrryone is ok.
Got that Evil Knievel look to it.....😅😁
Praying for Florida. My wife's 92-year old aunt lives in Naples but got out yesterday. My BIL's parents also live in Naples. Unfortunately his father is in his last days in a hospital so no evacuation for him. Prayers to everyone in harm's way.
Well Grant's father was living in KY at the start of war and was selling supplies to the Confeds. Grant had to step in to stop him.
So how long should a car battery last? DW's was dead tonight on 2017 CR-V. Original. Son ran it a couple times for a few minutes in the 15 days we were gone but still this. Car has only 25K on it though I don't know that much matters. Thanks.
AAA provides a good service for car batteries. They come out, replace the battery and haul the old one off. The only problem, their batteries suck. Lucky to get 3 years.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 61°F and clear. Our high should reach 92°F.
Guess we'll find out how much damage happened down in FL after daybreak.
Heading into the office this morning, so keeping it short.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Guess we'll find out how much damage happened down in FL after daybreak.
Heading into the office this morning, so keeping it short.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
This photo was taken in a local parking lot. There are miles of utility trucks set to go into service once roads are cleared. These arrived from out of state, Alabama. We are a distance from the storm center so things are safe for parking and to be on the ready. 47,000 utility workers have a huge job ahead. But they are organized and will hit the ground running.
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Good Morning D
I just want to thank God for his protection and for the prayers of my D League friends. Most I have never met in person but share a kindred spirit.
We were spared from any adverse weather, we only got a mild rain during the day and no wind to speak of. But I also reflect and pray for my fellow Floridians who were not so fortunate. Many many lost everything and their lives are shattered this morning. One almost feels guilty when you see what happened to them and I haven't even been without electricity for a split second. May God be with them.
I have been in and been to many hurricanes in my life. I think my first was when I was one year old. But the magnitude of this one may be one of if not the worst in my 79 years on this earth. Daylight will give a clearer picture but I expect the worse.
So although I am grateful and blessed my thoughts and prayers go to those who are not. Please say a little prayer for them. Although we did not get the hurricane here we had some strange weather going on. Our beach was sucked into the Gulf, down at Tampa Bay it to was sucked out into the Gulf of Mexico. Below is a picture of Ochlockonee Bay in Panacea, Florida. This is in the big bend area of the state of the Panhandle. A long, long, long way from where the hurricane hit. The bay is dry as a bone. The water was sucked out into the Gulf. It will come back but this shows the strength of what nature is and can do.
I just want to thank God for his protection and for the prayers of my D League friends. Most I have never met in person but share a kindred spirit.
We were spared from any adverse weather, we only got a mild rain during the day and no wind to speak of. But I also reflect and pray for my fellow Floridians who were not so fortunate. Many many lost everything and their lives are shattered this morning. One almost feels guilty when you see what happened to them and I haven't even been without electricity for a split second. May God be with them.
I have been in and been to many hurricanes in my life. I think my first was when I was one year old. But the magnitude of this one may be one of if not the worst in my 79 years on this earth. Daylight will give a clearer picture but I expect the worse.
So although I am grateful and blessed my thoughts and prayers go to those who are not. Please say a little prayer for them. Although we did not get the hurricane here we had some strange weather going on. Our beach was sucked into the Gulf, down at Tampa Bay it to was sucked out into the Gulf of Mexico. Below is a picture of Ochlockonee Bay in Panacea, Florida. This is in the big bend area of the state of the Panhandle. A long, long, long way from where the hurricane hit. The bay is dry as a bone. The water was sucked out into the Gulf. It will come back but this shows the strength of what nature is and can do.
Morning Legionnaires!
Prayers go out to all who have suffered through this storm and those still in harm's way. Daughter had contact with one cousin last night (text from cell phone) and she said they had about 3 ft of water in their back yard but did not know the extent of the damage because they had not gone out yet. Winds still high at the time.
May God bless and keep you safe.
Sawnee, I’m happy you were spared. Continued prayers for those who face some difficult days.
And a prayer for the reporters from the New York Times and Washington Post who were sent to Florida with explicit instructions: “Find the state run organizations or services managed by Desantis that failed, and interview some crying grandma who was harmed as a result. We need headlines by later today!” Sounds like they may have a tough task criticizing the preparation and execution of storm relief.
As for the D-League, I wish you all well.
And a prayer for the reporters from the New York Times and Washington Post who were sent to Florida with explicit instructions: “Find the state run organizations or services managed by Desantis that failed, and interview some crying grandma who was harmed as a result. We need headlines by later today!” Sounds like they may have a tough task criticizing the preparation and execution of storm relief.
As for the D-League, I wish you all well.
Forgot to give fishing report from yesterday so here it is:
Went to a pond (Mennard, big enough to be considered a small lake) that I had only been to once because I did not even get a bite last time. Well, after the second cast I hooked a catfish that was about 4 1/2 pounds and that was the last bite I got in 2 hours of fishing there. Bass were jumping everywhere but not taking the bait. I then moved on to Natches where bass were moving but not biting either save one I hooked and landed weighing around 3 pounds.
Not a good fishing day so to speak but, I did not get skunked and any day out fishing is better than no day out fishing. Mennard pictured below to show just how big this pond is:
Went to a pond (Mennard, big enough to be considered a small lake) that I had only been to once because I did not even get a bite last time. Well, after the second cast I hooked a catfish that was about 4 1/2 pounds and that was the last bite I got in 2 hours of fishing there. Bass were jumping everywhere but not taking the bait. I then moved on to Natches where bass were moving but not biting either save one I hooked and landed weighing around 3 pounds.
Not a good fishing day so to speak but, I did not get skunked and any day out fishing is better than no day out fishing. Mennard pictured below to show just how big this pond is:
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Yes, it would take a plant for sure. But you know they are working on that.
Facts: There has never been preparations for a storm like we saw down here in U.S. History. They even got black hawk helicopters from Alabama to help in search and rescue. There was a call a few days ago for airboats to be on the ready. The Cajun Navy has arrived from Louisiana. An invaluable group of people in times of a storm. Governor DeSantis went out of his way in a press conference to stress how much he appreciated their presence.
Drones are flying at this moment to identify the priorities of power restoration. Every base was covered.
But, my concern is potential loss of life, especially Ft Meyers and barrier islands. Population growth has made this a dangerous area in times of storms. New comers have never experienced hurricanes and may not know how to act. I hope this does not translate into deaths. Today will provide the answer.
Yeah, hoping for the best. I know Florida can take a tremendous beating from a hurricane without lots of fatalities —as far back as Andrew the loss of life in Florida was remarkably small considering the incredible devastation. Let’s hope this one sees the same pattern.
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Good morning D-League. It's currently 47° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. The morning clouds will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon and bring a high of 69°.
Continued thoughts and prayers for Sawnee and all those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Everyone stay safe on this Thursday.
Continued thoughts and prayers for Sawnee and all those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Everyone stay safe on this Thursday.
I'm praying for a better than expected outcome. You're right. That part of Florida has experienced a big expansion within the past several years. My sister in Sanford will get hit today with 40-60 mph winds. Only about an inch or two of rain. Nothing like the southwest part of the state but it just shows how widespread hurricanes can be. Hell we lost power for nearly a week in 2008 due to Hurricane Ike.
Fox News reporting 100's are dead in Fort Meyers. I pray this is a false report but they were quoting the Sheriff of Lee County.
Woah. Praying that is not true. National wire services haven't picked up on that yet which gives me some small hope it's a false report.
The only people I've seen reporting on it so far are a couple of Fox Weathermen, and that was on Twitter.
It is being reported on our local news. They have boots on the ground reporting. The Governor is holding a press conference at 8:45 AM. I am sure he will cover that in detail.
Since we did not have any damages to speak of and flooding is minimal the Sheriff is dispatching all resources to SW Florida. Including air boats. Neighbor helping neighbor. These water craft are invaluable and can navigate swamps as well as water. And fast.
Their website says that also. Unless people left Sanibel, they are in trouble.
The Governor just finished up his press conference. 30,000 workers are in or on their way to Lee and Charlotte counties. 28 helicopters are doing search and rescue. People have been airlifted from Sanibel Island. The causeway and bridge is destroyed so no access except by boat or air.
Regarding the deaths. None have been confirmed as of this moment. Apparently the Sheriff of Lee County was basing this on 911 calls from people saying the water was rising and they thought they could not make it. It is hoped they were able to get into their attics or a second floor to escape. We will not know until the area is searched. Until this happens he can not confirm deaths. We are praying this was a false report or the sheriff got poor information.
The governor is on the way down there now. Once on the ground he will prepare another press conference.
Regarding the deaths. None have been confirmed as of this moment. Apparently the Sheriff of Lee County was basing this on 911 calls from people saying the water was rising and they thought they could not make it. It is hoped they were able to get into their attics or a second floor to escape. We will not know until the area is searched. Until this happens he can not confirm deaths. We are praying this was a false report or the sheriff got poor information.
The governor is on the way down there now. Once on the ground he will prepare another press conference.
I walked around the house and no damage but I do have 41 palm fronds on the ground and I am headed back out to pick them up. It will save me from having to trim them so a blessing in disguise. Blessed
Hello,
I logged on a few minutes to check updates. Take care and God Bless you...
I logged on a few minutes to check updates. Take care and God Bless you...
Causeway to Sanibel partially washed out. No vehicles can get thru.
Our beach is now in the Gulf of Mexico. If you see it tell it to come back home.
Those cruel retarded bastards.
Fox showed the Lee Country official talking to an ABC reporter. They have asked the Gov. and he would not confirm the number. He was hoping for zero.
Good morning D-League. Here is hoping for good reports out of Florida. They think it may be a 500 year rain event. Wow.
It was 46°F when I got up this morning which was 6 degrees higher than yesterday morning, but I turned the heat on anyway. It felt good and the coffee was really tasty.
The causeway to Sanibel Island is in tatters. It took part of the asphalt and stacked it around the road. I can't imagine the power of that tide coming in like that. I have been over that causeway and the bridge and it is hard to understand the power of mother nature until it starts stacking massive waves onto land.
The one good thing about events like this is how the folks from other states rush in to help. It makes you proud.
It was 46°F when I got up this morning which was 6 degrees higher than yesterday morning, but I turned the heat on anyway. It felt good and the coffee was really tasty.
The causeway to Sanibel Island is in tatters. It took part of the asphalt and stacked it around the road. I can't imagine the power of that tide coming in like that. I have been over that causeway and the bridge and it is hard to understand the power of mother nature until it starts stacking massive waves onto land.
The one good thing about events like this is how the folks from other states rush in to help. It makes you proud.
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