[Caipirabob]

When Wilma hit us in SoFlo in 2005, we were blessed to have been prepared. We had everything ready and even though the roof had been shredded and a side window shattered (we didn't think a protected side window would be threatened...last time that happens) we were in a relatively comfortable situation. No power for 11 days that time. We had all our scouting camp gear ready, and prior to the storm I roasted enough coffee and ground it to last two weeks.

So every day I'd get up like I always do, but instead of reading FR, I'd go to the patio and fire up the gas stove and make my coffee, read a book until sun-up and then cook breakfast. My neighbors had worse damage so I spent the days helping them patch roofs and stuff. Made some very good friends with folks I hadn't really spent much time around previously. We had a generator that we eventually worked out a run schedule for. We had "family movie night" for the kids and an AC unit in the master bedroom where everyone slept. We had want for nothing. It was a good couple of weeks.

We are grateful to God it wasn't worse than it was.

Next time around, who knows...

These threads are great. Always best to help FReepers remember to keep on their toes. I am in debt to God and the FReepers who made this info available over the years.

[nw_arizona_granny]

We are grateful to God it wasn’t worse than it was.

Next time around, who knows...

These threads are great. Always best to help FReepers remember to keep on their toes. I am in debt to God and the FReepers who made this info available over the years. <<<

I am thankful you were spared.

It is good to share what you have learned and I hope you will keep reading/posting here, we will have lots of links in time, it is now shake down time for the thread.

I don’t own a tv, so am always busy at something, even if it is only reading.