[myprecious]

My nephew called in from Punta Gorda this morning. He survived the storm about 5 blocks from the Burnt Store Marina when he cares for about 20+ boats. He started storm preparations 3 days before the storm, tying off, reinforcing ropes. Every single craft under his care was unharmed, but almost every other boat is totaled - beached, sunk, mast bent. There was PLENTY of warning.

One of the problems is that Punta Gorda has not had a storm for about 85 years and thought they were immune to them. Guess not.

Yes, the forecasters said the storm was going to hit Tampa. Sounds like Charley wasn't listening.

[patriciaruth]

Charley wasn't listening

Charley looked deep into himself for his inner truth, found out he was gay, and VEERED.