[ExSoldier]

Hey, I'm on a public library computer doing research on portable power generators and we drove all the way across the state to Fort Meyers! We might have to replace our roof, and there is mold growing on an interior wall, we lost power THURSDAY night, shortly thereafter we lost 80% of the TREES in my area. We were one of the hardest hit as far as power restoration goes, but not flooded, thank the LORD. But wife and pups couldn't handle stifling HEAT inside house (prolly over 100 degrees), so we packed up and headed to a pet friendly motel (BEST WESTERNS ARE GREAT!)on the west coast, a couple hours from Miami. We have friends and family in the BIG EASY, too. Very worried. Ian can somebody post all the info on the stuff they're tracking out in the tropics...the new stuff? Nobody around here wants to mention it. I have to go offline, I'll get back as soon as we get power back in Miami....Everybody is well, despite me having to go outside in the middle of the storm to prevent some stuff from damaging the neighborhood that we forgot to lock down. THAT was fun....

[JellyJam]

Thanx for the update, ExSoldier. Glad to hear everyone's safe and sound. But sorry about the damage ... and that was just from when Katrina was a Cat-1. Unbelievable. (We thought for sure we were going to get Katrina after she passed through Miami-Dade, but luckily she went southwest.)

My wife has family in Birmingham, Ala., and they say they've been getting 80-mph winds.

[MamaDearest]

there is mold growing on an interior wall

You've been through a lot - and from the looks of it, lots more when you get back! Thankfully you, your wife and the pups are okay. Thanks for letting us know and keep us posted how you're doing and what the situation is around you there.

[Cindy]

I'm glad you are as ok as can be.
KEEP US UPDATED and take care of yourself.

Cindy

[Oorang]

Good to hear from you ExS. Sorry to hear about your storm damage but knowing you, you will have everything back in order in no time. Having a generator is a good idea. We have two and if nothing else it lends a feeling of security. How did your daughter do with the storm?

[Oorang]

Welcome Jeff! Glad you decided to quit lurking and jump on board. Good to hear that TT is back up and running, it's a great site.

[nwctwx]

It's good to hear you are alive and well... I knew you took a hard hit when you didn't respond for a while.

The next two aren't something to worry about (yet). We'll have to see if they can cross the atlantic in any form. I fear the season is not done yet for the GOM states yet.

First report of mass casualty is out on Katrina (50 in one county of MS)... I have this feeling that the next 24 hours will reveal some terrible things. Indications are that the market is going to start to take a hit tomorrow as well.. we need some strategic oil to flood the market, and fast. The gov't should rest assured that al Qaida is watching what has happened.

[Velveeta]

Glad you're OK, Exsoldier!