Right now the eye of the storm is over the southwest corner of DeSoto County, about 20 miles northeast of Port Charlotte. Right now it looks like it's coming right to my front door - I live east of Lake Wales in Polk County. I am currently in the process of packing up some of my camping supplies and my pets so I can head to my grandmother's house shortly - her place is a '50's vintage concrete block house and should be fine.
I know you guys are sending the prayers down this way, and I ask you to include me in them as well. Frankly, right now I don't know when I'll be able to post again - depends on whether or not I still have a home in 12 hours or so. God, that sounds so melodramatic and I hate it, but this is the first major hurricane I've been directly in the path of in my 31 years of living in Florida. At any rate, I'll be okay, and if my place gets it, it's just stuff, and stuff can be replaced.
To all Florida Freepers, good luck and Godspeed.
Godspeed to you CFC_VRWC. I was just telling my husband I couldn't imagine the thought of worrying about this hitting our area.
Is there a freeper you can call to let them know you're okay so if you lose power we don't worry?
Stay safe....Im praying for all of you.
"it's just stuff, and stuff can be replaced."
Great attitude. Know you are in our prayers.
Well cheer up there is a daddy cardinal on my bird feeder having supper. He must be a great flyer because the wind is incredible here now. I think it is good omen. I am praying these 100 year old oaks withstand this assault by charley,one is patched with cement and guy wires.
Your house can be replaced, take care of yourself and your pets. We're thinking about you all on this side of the coast.