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LIVE THREAD-WAITING FOR CHARLEY
8-13-04 | vanity

Posted on 08/13/2004 7:24:06 AM PDT by STARWISE

ALL FLORIDIANS, PLEASE COMMENT ON CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE ON SOUTHERN WEST COAST

I'm inland from Tampa Bay about 25 miles. Dear God, I'm scared. I lost it all in Andrew in '92 and left South Florida after a year and a half to come to this area.

Please keep me and all those going through this storm in your prayers. I'm alone here, and this storm's probably going to be very damaging and destructive. I'm picking up branches, objects lying about. I've filled the tub with water, I'll bringing in my dog and my birds, I haven't taped the windows as I've heard that can cause worse problems when the windows are broken. I pulled the car right up close to the house on the south side. I've draped the windows with fabric to stop debris or glass .. but in high winds, it probably won't be much help.

I've got old, tall oak trees overhead .. and I don't know how the roof or house or I will fare. There is no inner room without a window, so my location will probably be my shower stall on the south side of the house. It has one typical bathroom window. There is no other place where my dog and I could at least be surrounded with some strengthened walls.

I'm not in an evacuation area, and I wouldn't be able to take my pets in anyway.

Even if I have to get offline because I need to move the computer, there may be some insight and help offered until then and many thousands of us in this area may be helped by some tip.

PLEASE pray Charley away from here .. please pray for my and our safety on the West Central Florida coast. God Bless Us All.


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: bush43; charley; charlie; elections; fl; florida; hurricane; hurricanecharley; hurricanecharlie; jeb; jebbush; politics; prayers; scary; weather
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To: clintonh8r

I agree. But she's 25 miles inland. If a storm surge is a problem that far inland, then I would say my prayers.


41 posted on 08/13/2004 8:06:15 AM PDT by cwiz24
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To: Camachee
Try to relax and enjoy the awsome majesty and might of what's about to happen. Not everyone gets to experience a big storm like this and I, for one, intend to be out in it, camera in hand, enjoying the moment. Take care.

Agreed.

I've been through many hurricanes while growing up in Louisiana and I can say firsthand that there's something strangely inviting about having a hurricane come through. It's awesome to behold and experience. In fact, since moving to California, my family and I have missed having to go through hurricane season.

Have fun and post some of the photos on FR when you're through.

42 posted on 08/13/2004 8:13:12 AM PDT by A2J (Oh, I wish I was in Dixie...)
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To: Admin Moderator

Would you be so kind as to put this in a side column - activism or breaking -- so people can see it and report? Many thanks, Star


43 posted on 08/13/2004 8:13:30 AM PDT by STARWISE (If you saw OBL, would you feel 'sensitivity?' Kerryspeak .. the new speech impediment)
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To: STARWISE

I lived in the Disney area until four years past. My Demented Sister and her brood live outside Tampa, in the Brandon area. She's been emailing me, since the DSL is still up.

She went dark an hour ago, though. Just until the worst is past.

Judging from where yur area is, you'll be in better shape. just stay tuned, and stay informed. There are a lot of FReepers holding out for you!


44 posted on 08/13/2004 8:14:04 AM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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To: STARWISE

Starwise,

I'm in Homestead and believe me, the thoughts and prayers of the people here is with you all today.


45 posted on 08/13/2004 8:14:13 AM PDT by Brytani (Stop, hey, what's that sound, it's just John Kerry flip-flopping around!!!)
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To: STARWISE

I know what you are going thru. In 8-83 I went through a force 3 hurricane called Alicia in Houston. I was even in the eye. it is no fun but this is nowhere as bad as Andrew. Good luck. God Bless.


46 posted on 08/13/2004 8:14:56 AM PDT by TXBSAFH (Bandwidth is too good for these (L)users.)
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To: A2J
Have fun and post some of the photos on FR when you're through.

Thanks! I will post if anything more interesting than blown over trees occurs.

47 posted on 08/13/2004 8:17:00 AM PDT by Camachee (`)
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To: STARWISE
Kerry is running ads every 15 minutes or so at break times on the local Ft. Meyers hurricane info channels. Never seen so many Kerry ads. No Bush ads.

Bush better not do what Bush 41 did with hurricane Andrew. Kerry will step right in and take advantage of the situation. I hope Bush is coordinating with Jeb.

This hurricane looks like it's for real. The 11 AM prediction is cat 3 with landfall right in the middle of populated areas. 2 million have evacuated already.
48 posted on 08/13/2004 8:18:44 AM PDT by snooker
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To: Camachee; OXENinFLA

Please ping your Florida list, The bridges in Jacksonville will close at 4PM, due to fears of high winds. Cubicle bound Freepers in Jax need to know this.


49 posted on 08/13/2004 8:21:02 AM PDT by Dutchgirl (Gen. Tommy Franks,"We owe it to Osama to kill him.")
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To: STARWISE
God be with you and your pets, Starwise!

You will be ok. I know it's frightening, but put your trust and faith...........you know............

If you can, keep us updated on the computer. That will give you something else to think about. Unless the power threatens your PC.

Keep your chin up and your head down!!!!


50 posted on 08/13/2004 8:23:58 AM PDT by SheLion (The terrorist are here.......living among us. It's too late to close the borders.)
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To: cwiz24
If you did, that would be the place to go, obviously.

No basements in Florida. No rain run off. The basements would be the first to fill with water. I wouldn't recommend it.

51 posted on 08/13/2004 8:25:31 AM PDT by SheLion (The terrorist are here.......living among us. It's too late to close the borders.)
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To: TXBSAFH

I went through Alicia in Houston too. I was 12. A while later, I was living in Charlotte, NC with my Dad and Step-Mom when Hugo hit. My Step-Mom thought I was going crazy--bringing the lawn furniture, taping the windows, filling the bathtub, and stocking up. Turns out we were the only house in the neighborhood that didn't have broken windows. I guess I wasn't so crazy after all!


52 posted on 08/13/2004 8:26:22 AM PDT by AZHSer
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To: cyborg
"Ain't that like a southron. Thinking about barbecue in the midst of impending disaster!"

Living in the Raleigh area during Hurricane Fran (Sept. '96) we had a huge week-long barbecue after the storm. The power was out in our neighborhood for 8 days. We put up a tent, built a campfire and put out a few grills by the cul-de-sac and everyone started emptying out their freezers before the meat went bad. Man-o-man, we ate like kings all week!

I remember standing in a long line at Kroger's surrounded by people with multiple carts filled with bread, milk, toilet paper, bottled water, batteries and candles and here I was with a couple of cases of Corona, a couple of limes and six bottles of bone-suckin' sauce!

53 posted on 08/13/2004 8:27:04 AM PDT by Hatteras
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To: Dutchgirl; Chieftain; kcvl; votelife; Taxman; Warrior Nurse; krunkygirl; Dixie Pirate; js1138; ...
PING.............

The bridges in Jacksonville will close at 4PM, due to fears of high winds. Cubicle bound Freepers in Jax need to know this.

54 posted on 08/13/2004 8:27:35 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: Dutchgirl

BTW, Where did you hear this??


55 posted on 08/13/2004 8:28:12 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: SheLion

SheLion

I have a friend who lives in Tampa...on Richmond Place. I have been unable to reach her. Do you know this area and how close she may be to the action?


56 posted on 08/13/2004 8:28:20 AM PDT by 4everontheRight (The Liberal Media - the world's vast left wing conspiracy - GW'04 - Rice'08)
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To: Hatteras

and here I was with a couple of cases of Corona, a couple of limes and six bottles of bone-suckin' sauce

*** Good to see you had your priorities in order hehehehehe


57 posted on 08/13/2004 8:28:43 AM PDT by cyborg (http://mentalmumblings.blogspot.com/)
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To: Hatteras

11 AM EDT Advisory -- still 110 MPH winds but Central Pressure down to 965 MB ... looks like the Radar NE move was just a wobble, still moving due north at 18. Looks like a Direct hit on Tamp Bay area if it continues on this track.


58 posted on 08/13/2004 8:29:01 AM PDT by commish (Freedom Tastes Sweetest to Those Who Have Fought to Preserve It)
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To: Dutchgirl

Thanks, DG. I'll alert my friends up there. Stay dry!


59 posted on 08/13/2004 8:33:15 AM PDT by Camachee (`)
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To: 4everontheRight
I have a friend who lives in Tampa...on Richmond Place. I have been unable to reach her. Do you know this area and how close she may be to the action?

I have lived in the panhandle for three years and vacationed in southern Florida many times.

Perhaps they lost power or are just sitting in a more secure place. Do they have a cell phone?

Maybe they went to a shelter? I hope you say yes to a cell phone. That would make it a good way to call them. Let me know.

The Weather just said that Charly is over the Keys. I am not sure if the winds would be reaching the Tampa yet.

60 posted on 08/13/2004 8:34:04 AM PDT by SheLion (The terrorist are here.......living among us. It's too late to close the borders.)
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