Hurricane Irma
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Damage is extensive here in Tally...
I can't handle all of the Reynolds Wolf face time this morning on the Weather Channel. He's killing me with all of his schtick. No one is more of a drama queen than that fool.
All sorts of people reporting power out in Tallahassee.Damage is extensive here in Tally...
Power is out at home per a neighbor who went back this AM. Said there appears to be no damage to the homes. Will have to see for ourselves if there is something like a leaks in the roof and of course downed tree limbs. I expect there will be those.
Still windy and reportedly 51% of TECO customers have power.
There is a 6 PM curfew here.
Mrs BFT's mother made it through OK as well with no damage to her mobile home. She did spend two nights in a shelter.
Still windy and reportedly 51% of TECO customers have power.
There is a 6 PM curfew here.
Mrs BFT's mother made it through OK as well with no damage to her mobile home. She did spend two nights in a shelter.
My clock was flashing when I woke up...But it's back on now.
Friends in Tampa (Westchase for those familiar) said they only lost power for a few minutes. Very mild night other than that, just a few branches and limbs in the street.
They got very lucky.
They got very lucky.
I am in Dade City, about 40 miles nne of Tampa. Eye blew right through here around 2 or 230. It was roaring. Luckily, no damage to my house or office. Power went out at 3 yesterday, still out and probably wont be for a few days. Trees and large limbs down all over town. Still pretty windy and raining off and on. Gonna fire up the green egg soon and cook things beforw they spoil. I am tired, didnt sleep much last night.
So weird, all my coworkers in FL are offline on Skype. First time I've ever seen that. Almost all my people in Hogtown are without power except for ONE, not sure which part of town she's in though. My Clearwater and IRB folks are down.
As of 1AM the Mahan Waffle House was on a restricted menu. I had to settle for sausage egg and cheese sandwich instead of wrap...
Power out when I woke up ~5:30 this morning.
Running on generator and waiting for the last of the rain to pass so we can pick up twigs in the yard.
Don't think I'm going to get a new roof from this one.
Power out since 1915 yesterday;multiple water main breaks have us down to very low water pressure / and on boil water for two days minimum. Kinda sucks.
My dad in Lady Lake is on generator as are my friends in Tavares and Mt. Dora. Seems like power outage is the brunt of the storm. Any reports of damage like what Rockport, TX saw or Houston-type flooding?
If "feels" like this wasn't as bad as expected.
Power blipped, lots of yard debris, amazing enough my needs-to-be-replaced storage shed survived. NE Tally COT power
Lucky for you!Which once again proves size doesn't matter.
Building codes have a lot to do with that. But yes, at the center Andrew was as destructive as they come...
Power back on, water pressure back, but boil water order UFN; I'll take it.
The impact is more widespread, but not nearly as devastating as Houston.
Am I the only one that feels a bit melancholy when these storms meet their ultimate demise? An organism born exclusively near the equator, utilizing rising water vapor, forming a ring of thunderstorms under the guidance of the Coriolis Force. It needs certain conditions to form and thrive, and when these conditions are ideal continues to grow in size and strength. From there, it is a thing of beauty and power, with no pity on anything that crosses it's path, until it's eventual demise, either on a land mass or overwhelmed by cold seas. But damn, when it hits a land mass it doesn't go down without a fight.
Yes melancholy is the word for: "I wonder if my roof is ripping off my house as I lay here in the dark sweating while dumping water in the toilet tank so I can take a shiz."
I find them fascinating but would prefer they stay over water and am not sad when they fade out.
Power back on in our neighborhood off Pedrick in Tally.
Put less than 7hrs on the generator today.
Means not having to get more gas.
Actually have been hit by one and close calls on several, so yes I've been a victim. Admit you've been watching Irma with curiosity, fascination and excitement, that's why all channels are covering it and we are tuned into it. And when the drama finally comes to end, well it's back to the everyday hum drum life. I'm not saying I like these storms, but I am in awe and respect of them. Is there human suffering from these storms? Sure, but life is full of suffering and adversity, what people do in times of suffering and adversity makes us stronger.So you've never been hit by one. Got it.
The drama may end for those watching the storm like a b grade movie; but those in it will not be back to normal for a while and neither will their bank accounts. I kind of get what your saying but I am more than happy to just watch them go out to sea and not make my life even more hectic.
Yeah, they're like car wrecks. You don't realize the long term impacts they have on people until you're directly affected...
Looks like the keys got hit really hard. Lots of buildings destroyed and boats and vehicles everywhere.
Irma causing rain in ten states simultaneously, might be a record if they keep track of such things.
Honestly, your post strikes a note with me, as I have always enjoyed storms. Not only is the power and beauty of them something to marvel at, being tested and engaged by them is something that for some reason I am drawn towards.
Call me crazy or whatever, a soft and unchallenged lifestyle is of no interest. If untold riches fell in my lap, leisure is not where I would be drawn... as time moves on I wish for less material shat, but more physical/mental challenge.
You, by the way, show all the signs of a trail runner at an age that many retreat inside. Well done, sir.
I agree they are cool how they form and live and I think tornados are also mesmerizing
But with that said the destruction to lives, families and property far outweighs any fascination I have with these cyclones
Here I sit by my pool in ft laud, cooking on the grill
No power
Generators running all night keeping me and my 80 year old dad with Alzheimer's up most of the night
It sucks, I spent 6 hours cleaning the neighbors oak leave and tree limbs from my boat and yard
But I am not complaining, in fact I am thankful
I could very easily have destruction all around, possibly loss of lives right here in my neighborhood
Boat could of been damaged, and on and on
So hear I sit smelling my grilling pondering what goldmom looked like under that waterfall, if fan2 u has cold hands, what day this week I say screw it and go land some monster bull dolphin, maybe grab some lobsters saving them from that long treacherous march
Yeah compared to those in Texas, the islands and in our own keys, I didn't do bad at all
Oh yeah, and about 300 Lin ft of wood fence that came down
It was old anyways
I am thankful and no bitchin coming from itch!
But with that said the destruction to lives, families and property far outweighs any fascination I have with these cyclones
Here I sit by my pool in ft laud, cooking on the grill
No power
Generators running all night keeping me and my 80 year old dad with Alzheimer's up most of the night
It sucks, I spent 6 hours cleaning the neighbors oak leave and tree limbs from my boat and yard
But I am not complaining, in fact I am thankful
I could very easily have destruction all around, possibly loss of lives right here in my neighborhood
Boat could of been damaged, and on and on
So hear I sit smelling my grilling pondering what goldmom looked like under that waterfall, if fan2 u has cold hands, what day this week I say screw it and go land some monster bull dolphin, maybe grab some lobsters saving them from that long treacherous march
Yeah compared to those in Texas, the islands and in our own keys, I didn't do bad at all
Oh yeah, and about 300 Lin ft of wood fence that came down
It was old anyways
I am thankful and no bitchin coming from itch!
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Wifey looked at that pic and did not realize just what was what...before saying"oh crap! Look at that."
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Atta way Mr. Itch. You came thru to the other side. Be thankful and roll on. Glad to hear you and your pop are in good shape.
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