As I write this Irma is pounding my neighborhood with the eye only a few miles away. We’ve been taking 60mph winds most of the day. Down to Cat 2 helps. I’ve got some nice furniture I hope I don’t lose to storm surge. I’m not there, I’m in KY but friend is close to the house keeping me informed on status. Not a good day, but I’m still alive. I just hope the house doesn’t blow away. It is much quicker to fix than rebuild.
I’ve got a good friend in Venice who is telling me it’s tolerable. He and his wife even ventured out into it to save a cherry tree.