[piperpilot]

GOOD NEWS!!!! Just got a call from my parents on Marco Island. They are safe and the house, built post-Andrew, seems to be in one piece. My folks said they spent the early morning hours hunkered down in a closet with the dog. They were quick to say that they would NEVER try to ride out a hurricane again, so I guess some good came of all this. Everyone, thanks so much for your prayers and concern. Now, it's time to focus on those whose status is unknown.

[RoseyT]

"GOOD NEWS!!!! Just got a call from my parents on Marco Island. They are safe and the house, built post-Andrew, seems to be in one piece."

Thank God! I can only imagine how relieved you are!

[fatima]

So happy they called piperpilot.

[VeniVidiVici]

That is truly outstanding news. I'm glad they made it through OK.

[NautiNurse]

Wondeful news! Prayers answered.

[SE Mom]

Thank GOD. I'm so relieved for you- your parents have been in the prayers of many FReepers.

JEB up at 10 AM for news conf.

Does anyone know if Rush stayed in Palm Beach for this?

[dixie sass]

Great news!

[publiusF27]

My folks said they spent the early morning hours hunkered down in a closet with the dog. They were quick to say that they would NEVER try to ride out a hurricane again, so I guess some good came of all this.

LOL! Sorry, glad to hear they are OK, and hate to chuckle, but I've been in that safe room (yes, with dogs and cats) and I won't be again. I think I mentioned a couple of pages ago that they would be in the closet, and they wouldn't want to repeat the experience. Tell them they can pick up their new Florida Cracker badges at the tax collector's office. ;-)

In other news, a bit of my porch roof peeled up and is clunking around up there in the gusts. I'm astonished the whole thing didn't go. It's not really part of the house roof, and isn't that strong.

[buickmackane]

A big Hallelujah! for your parents!