Class of March 2013 Part 51
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Duff, you probably know you need to prep bug out bags and keep the car gassed up.
We started getting evacuees at the motel yesterday. My folks had spent less than a week at PCB when they decided to get out.
Looking at the satellite, Irma will reach coast to coast if it goes up the center of Florida. Be safe and be ready to run.
The rest of the Southeast is more at risk now that the forecast path is more inland.
We started getting evacuees at the motel yesterday. My folks had spent less than a week at PCB when they decided to get out.
Looking at the satellite, Irma will reach coast to coast if it goes up the center of Florida. Be safe and be ready to run.
The rest of the Southeast is more at risk now that the forecast path is more inland.
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Toots --hope you feel better real soon.
Duff---I talked to my girlfriend last night by text and she lives in Fort Myers and it is scary not knowing where It is going. I will be praying for you.
Hi Marchers ! and hugs to all of you.
Babs
Duff---I talked to my girlfriend last night by text and she lives in Fort Myers and it is scary not knowing where It is going. I will be praying for you.
Hi Marchers ! and hugs to all of you.
Babs
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Originally Posted by wehav2day 
Duff, I'll be thinking of you in court! If he ticks you off, just picture me going all Italian on him. ;-)
Sooooo...we met during Hurricane Frances in '04, I guess it's fitting that we divorce during Irma.
Things are crazed here, massive lines at the pumps, food shelves empty, everything closing, it's all anyone can talk about, yet I'm oddly calm tonight. I think yesterday was a lot for me, the morning in court and told to continue the hearing today, not knowing if our trial date would be continued (it wasn't), the panic of the storm. As of right now I'm staying put. That can change at any point but thinking I'm going to ride it out.
Thank you again for all your prayers, I might sound brave right now but we're going to need it.
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Duff I hope you haven't suffered too badly from Irma, the destruction she caused on the island of Barbuda was heart breaking.
It looks like being a really crappy hurricane season.
Be strong through the divorce case, you can and will see the sunshine on the other side of this.
I'm still feeling rough, the worst is that I haven't had any quality of sleep since Saturday. And by quality I mean a run of at least 3 hours. The last full night was last Thursday. At present im lucky to get an hour before either shakes, sweats or pain drags me awake. I'm exhausted, which is making me tearful, and am staggering around like I had one too many. Did I really live like this??
Of course I am on my own so nobody to sympathise or make me chicken soup, which is making me feel even more pitiful ( though I hate being fussed over, it would be nice if someone tried!)
Hubby will return tomorrow, hoping and expecting me to be back to normal and wondering why I have done nothing around the house.
It looks like being a really crappy hurricane season.
Be strong through the divorce case, you can and will see the sunshine on the other side of this.
I'm still feeling rough, the worst is that I haven't had any quality of sleep since Saturday. And by quality I mean a run of at least 3 hours. The last full night was last Thursday. At present im lucky to get an hour before either shakes, sweats or pain drags me awake. I'm exhausted, which is making me tearful, and am staggering around like I had one too many. Did I really live like this??
Of course I am on my own so nobody to sympathise or make me chicken soup, which is making me feel even more pitiful ( though I hate being fussed over, it would be nice if someone tried!)
Hubby will return tomorrow, hoping and expecting me to be back to normal and wondering why I have done nothing around the house.
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I know, Toots, isn't it shocking that we used to make ourselves sick like that on purpose! I wish I could make you some chicken noodle soup and have it delivered to your doorstep. Hopefully you are getting sleep right now and will be on the mend quickly.
I can't really watch the news about the Caribbean right now. I've been to most of the islands and I just...I just can't right now.
Irma's still a few days away but it looks terrifying. I have supplies, a full tank of gas, cash. I live in brand new construction and have hurricane impact glass windows but ... ugh. Is it enough? I'm worried about my parents who live on the intercostal and close to the beach. I'm worried about my dad's heart condition and ... ugh. I'm just worried, worried, worried.
The good news is the dogs have enough food to last until 2018! Lol, priorities. During our trip to Walmart the boys and I filled our cart with dog food. It's not the fancy brand they're used to but we all make sacrifices during an emergency lol.
Anyway, just got back from walking them and it is eerily quiet out there. No one getting ready to go to work, no school buses picking up kids. My westie was a neurotic mess, ears pinned back, jumping at every tiny noise, I'm sure she senses something is up.
I imagine power/internet will be an issue for some days but I will try to check in as soon as I can. It's Thursday and we're not expecting to feel any effects until Saturday and the hit on Sunday.
Thank you for your prayers, we really, really need them. xoxo
I can't really watch the news about the Caribbean right now. I've been to most of the islands and I just...I just can't right now.
Irma's still a few days away but it looks terrifying. I have supplies, a full tank of gas, cash. I live in brand new construction and have hurricane impact glass windows but ... ugh. Is it enough? I'm worried about my parents who live on the intercostal and close to the beach. I'm worried about my dad's heart condition and ... ugh. I'm just worried, worried, worried.
The good news is the dogs have enough food to last until 2018! Lol, priorities. During our trip to Walmart the boys and I filled our cart with dog food. It's not the fancy brand they're used to but we all make sacrifices during an emergency lol.
Anyway, just got back from walking them and it is eerily quiet out there. No one getting ready to go to work, no school buses picking up kids. My westie was a neurotic mess, ears pinned back, jumping at every tiny noise, I'm sure she senses something is up.
I imagine power/internet will be an issue for some days but I will try to check in as soon as I can. It's Thursday and we're not expecting to feel any effects until Saturday and the hit on Sunday.
Thank you for your prayers, we really, really need them. xoxo
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Toots, feel better soon!
Duff, the devastation in the Caribbean is unbelievable. I, too, have been to a number of the islands. It's hard to imagine. Sending many, many prayers for your safety and for all who will be affected by this storm.
Duff, the devastation in the Caribbean is unbelievable. I, too, have been to a number of the islands. It's hard to imagine. Sending many, many prayers for your safety and for all who will be affected by this storm.
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Thanks for asking Gilmer ! ! I'm good. Glad to have a few ugly days behind me.
Changing that attitude really helps. You know what ? It is what it is ! !
Somethings you can't change ---Only if you want to.
Hugs everyone !
Babs
Changing that attitude really helps. You know what ? It is what it is ! !
Somethings you can't change ---Only if you want to.
Hugs everyone !
Babs
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