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Hurricane Delta will be here tomorrow by late afternoon (time to landfall expected to change).
People in some areas still without power from Hurricane Laura. Others were starting to return to Lake Charles to begin the rebuilding process. Now they're being evacuated once again.
I'm prepared as can be for now. Got supplies in case we lose electricity again. Got the animals ready for a quick safety lock-down. Various other hurricane must-haves.
I would scream in frustration if I thought it would help.
On the plus side, I could use some extra paper towels.
They can keep the flies.
Just venting.
Thanks for listening.
Solly
mcar
(42,340 posts)You have had a terrible season this year.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)It truly has sucked.
Skittles
(153,169 posts)don't take any chances!
Check in with us as you can, thanks.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I won't. Not going out again if I can in any way help it.
My idiot has to work in the AM. Hopefully they'll be released early.
MLAA
(17,302 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'll be around on and off until the power goes. Or the wind starts to blow hard.
sheshe2
(83,815 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I got scared last time with the wind howling. It was unnerving.
sheshe2
(83,815 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Please stay safe!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'm hoping to.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)I'll be holding you & yours in safe thoughts.
Nevilledog
(51,137 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Nevilledog
(51,137 posts)P.S. Hope you and yours stay safe.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Got a 40 cup urn for get togethers I'll be putting to use.
russiamommy
(244 posts)Make sure you have enough ground beans or cans of pre-ground and a way to heat water. Ive been through this rodeo several times too. A rolling pin just doesnt work! 😃
Good luck to you and stay safe. Im in coastal NC and lived through Florence as it sat over us for five days. Not fun. Stay safe!
brer cat
(24,580 posts)Keep the animals close by.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I will. I'll be sitting between them. Pillows and blankets at the ready.
Tribalceltic
(1,000 posts)I'd light a candle for you but i sent all of mine up to NOLA already
Good Luck!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Croney
(4,661 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'm above Lake Charles. Y'all should be getting some of the rain, right? Stay dry!!
redwitch
(14,945 posts)I hate this year!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Me, too. Except we do get to vote Trump out. That's a good thing.
malaise
(269,093 posts)The really bad news is that it is back to 115mph; it is moving at 12mph which means it has slowed down and there is a lot of rain in this system.
The good news - it will be an afternoon/evening hurricane rather than a night one.
Please stay safe - you really don't need this.
I heard today that there have been 10 storms that hit the US coast this year - the most in recorded history.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts).
Poor Louisiana has taken more than a fair share of storm hits this year.....
malaise
(269,093 posts)That's the horrific news.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Was thinking about you while getting my doggie pillows and blankets ready. You do a good deed with your weather threads.
malaise
(269,093 posts)one another. We were so lucky - this one was close and brought an awful lot of rain.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Delta. Dammit.
And hurricane season still has 2 months, more or less, to go.
malaise
(269,093 posts)This year is unbearable and we haven't had a hit yet.
They are watching another one far out. You stay safe.
If this one develops I don't think it will head for the Gulf
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)nolaboy
(29 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)underpants
(182,848 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)marmar
(77,084 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)That's the goal.
mentalsolstice
(4,461 posts)Fortunately, we havent been directly hit, but we did have a lot of flooding from Sally. Watching the news and weather makes me weary. There are so many benefits to living on the Gulf Coast, beautiful area, great food, and those sea breezes.
Good luck! And vent away!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I hate the flooding. It's already swampy here. The flooding makes it worse.
I live in a rural area. Lots of wildlife I enjoy watching.
mentalsolstice
(4,461 posts)Right now we have hummingbirds out the wazoo in our backyard. We live on a small lake, so herons also come to feed and every now and then a black bear or deer are also spotted. We can go down a mile and watch dolphins, sea turtles and beach crabs.
Be safe!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Thanks!
Wounded Bear
(58,673 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'm hoping.
Sienna86
(2,149 posts)Keep us posted as you can.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I will. I'll probably need to vent again after.
BumRushDaShow
(129,197 posts)This is #3.
And it seems that Delta is taking a path similar to Laura, and unfortunately, it will be a bit harder to nail down because the NWS Lake Charles Doppler Radar was completely obliterated by Laura.
Link to tweet
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@jamiearnoldWMBF
Here are the before and after pictures of the Lake Charles National Weather Service Radar dome and the last image taken from that radar before it was destroyed by Laura. (Damage picture from @AlaStormTracker )
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11:08 AM · Aug 27, 2020
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)This is the second to make so direct a hit here where I live. The other was a near miss for me. Thankfully.
Tanuki
(14,919 posts)⚜⛈ 🌀 🌦🌞
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)jpak
(41,758 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'm hoping. In the we'll see portion of the show now.
LuckyCharms
(17,448 posts)You've been through a lot...I'll be hoping for the best outcome possible.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'm hoping it works out that way. Last time was scary. I already feel sick at my tummy.
Alliepoo
(2,221 posts)And I dont mean that the insulting way. You guys have been through it for sure with this awful weather. Im glad youre battened down. I hope you got some extra coffee! Stay safe, check in with us and know Im keeping you and yours in my thoughts!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'll have coffee. One way or another.
ananda
(28,868 posts)That is one huge, nasty storm.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Thank you, ananda.
ananda
(28,868 posts)Praying.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,108 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Gets old after a bit. This has been a bad year though. Usually we don't see this kind of activity.
Freedomofspeech
(4,227 posts)Stay safe...I cannot even imagine dealing with that. Sending good vibes.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I've been through it before and still have a hard time imagining it. It gets old but it's still new each time. if that makes sense. You know what you need to do, so you do it to get ready - but you're never really truly ready.
Freedomofspeech
(4,227 posts)getagrip_already
(14,775 posts)Can't be fun to be in the zone. Hope all ends well!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Thanks, getagrip_already.
mnhtnbb
(31,397 posts)Hope this one isn't as bad. Hang in there. We're thinking of you.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)It's expected to be about the same.
But, well...hoping for the best, preparing for the worst.
Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)Stay safe and check in when you can.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)If you're all thinking of me, who will think of the fly?
That poor fly! On his head! Alone!
Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)Came out a little blurry, but it still works!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)lolololol
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)Losing electricity after a hurricane is the worst. Good to see you're prepared.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)It's cooler now. Last time it was horrible. Hot, no AC.
barbtries
(28,805 posts)2020: the year that was, and everyone wished was not.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I hope for no loss of life this time around and that everyone has a safe place to go.
Mr.Bill
(24,305 posts)What did you learn from the last storm that is making your prep for this one different? I remember you couldn't make coffee without electricity last time. Have you got that solved? We have our fires here, been evacuated twice so we're pros now.
Please heed all the warnings and stay safe. Hope it turns out to not be as bad as predicted.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Mainly the generator. We got extra solar lights - leave them out during the day and bring them in at night. In the event of loss of electricity. Saves on generator use. Use those instead of overheads or lamps. Got extra batteries. Already stocked on water.
Got the coffee hook-up already in place.
So, the generator.
Mr.Bill
(24,305 posts)Haven't needed it yet, but it's full of gas plus a five gallon can and ready to go.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Can't let it get blown away. I'd probably cry.
Grammy23
(5,810 posts)If youve been through a storm, you know whats coming and it is hard not to think of the what ifs. Sounds like youre prepared and now you wait. Just know that lots of us are thinking of you and really care what happens. Please be safe and check in as you can. We dodged the bullet this time but were still cleaning up from Sally so the feeling of the experience is still fresh. So many hearts across the hurricane areas are with you in spirit.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)BeckyDem
(8,361 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)so you do it. But then the wait comes.
LuvNewcastle
(16,847 posts)healthy and whole. May your loss of property be minimal. I also hope your electricity gets hooked up again very soon. Let's hope we don't have another year this active for at least 100 years.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I second that! 100 years plus.
keithbvadu2
(36,836 posts)A black Sharpie in the right hands should be more than adequate to fix it.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)A quick circle on the WH and it will be Hurricane Delta v. Covid Trump - grudge match.
spanone
(135,854 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)2021 - sooner the better. For the next hurricane season. lol
GeorgeGist
(25,322 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)May it be so.
panader0
(25,816 posts)Please check in if you are able.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I'll let people know how it's going.
paleotn
(17,931 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Ligyron
(7,636 posts)Let myself get a bit distracted by some silly ol' thing and just wasn't paying attention, l'll admit it.
Please be safe and hopefully it won't be all that bad. I got hit twice (or was it 3 times?) here in Florida that one year although I can't even remember her names now. Scary, but got a better house out of the deal when all was said and done.
Peace be upon thee and thine friend.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I enjoy distractions. I suppose the hurricane is a distraction from Trump. Of sorts. Like asking someone would they rather be shot or stabbed. Trump or a Hurricane.
We just bought our home a couple of years ago when we retired. I'm still moving things around to see how I like it.
wendyb-NC
(3,328 posts)I'll be positive thoughts, and and protective energy toward that area. Stay safe and check in to let us know you are okay. I really hope it curves out of the way.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)My plan is to secure my animals and then hug a pillow and blanket.
SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)It's been a sucky year for everyone. In fact, I can't remember a more sucky year, and I'm about to turn 71. Let's make it through this year without losing any more DUers, alright? Stay safe. We'll keep an eye on Trump in your absence.
Best of luck to you and yours.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)You watch Trump. I'll watch the Fly.
cayugafalls
(5,641 posts)Sorry you're getting hit again.
2020 can't be over soon enough...
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)2021 brings with it a new Hurricane season - BUT it'll also bring a new President!!!
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)must be so hard for them. poor babies.
i developed a taste for cold coffee. was used to just warm when i was married, as it was timed for when the ex got up. even w a thermos carafe and a warmer, it was lukewarm. then some half and half, and... but now it is just me and i tend to make a whole pot anyway. so just got in the habit of cold. half whole milk and half coffee.
but in a pinch you can make cold brewed. some vodka, or whatever you have over grounds and a few hours wait and voila.
a little jameson, some cream, and you have irish coffee.
stay safe. good luck.
give the pups a hug for me.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I do have some photos. I'll see what I can do.
This is Gladys Moon-pie when she was a few weeks old.
This is Mac. He's a standard dachshund. Have a mini as well as a terrier mix.
I'll have to find the others.
catbyte
(34,412 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,963 posts)It's a mere 11 hour drive.
Stay safe.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Ever been in a car with 3 dogs and 2 cats?
Love you!
Behind the Aegis
(53,963 posts)One husband, one dog, one cat, 27 birds! In a Toyota Corolla! For 24 hours!
Love you too!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Fla Dem
(23,704 posts)this without a lot of trauma and destruction. Being in Florida, I know the worst part sometimes is the waiting for it to arrive. Will be thinking of you and your animals. Good luck Solly.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)The waiting is awful. Wanting it over with and not wanting it to come at all.
bluestarone
(16,989 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)They'll need something to weigh them down.
Blow away otherwise.
mountain grammy
(26,630 posts)So soon after Laura.. I still hope it misses. Be safe, keeping you in my thoughts..
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I feel for those who lost everything in Laura. They don't have anything left to destroy but it will be that much longer before they can go home. People were just now starting to go back home to rebuild. I can't imagine how painful that must be.
I'm hoping for the best for all.
appalachiablue
(41,153 posts)We're thinking of you!
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)crickets
(25,981 posts)Please stay safe, Solly.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)I almost cried earlier today. We have a lot going on right now and then this.
Oh, well. Life. Messy and beautiful.
crickets
(25,981 posts)I'm trying my best to send good vibes your way. Be well!
Baclava
(12,047 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)the wait begins again.
Judi Lynn
(160,581 posts)Hope you've got batteries for everything, thank goodness for batteries.
Check in, people will be thinking of you.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)Lots of batteries. Loaded up all the flashlights with batteries to spare.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)You have already been through too much.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)There is a chance, saw this AM, that it will be slightly to the east of us. So maybe not as bad as last time. Maybe.
Squinch
(50,957 posts)And hang in there. This has been such a hard year. But things always change, and this constant stream of disasters can't last forever.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)We're all hoping she weakens. Maybe, just maybe.
malaise
(269,093 posts)Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)It's raining and has been since yesterday morning. Cooler than last time with Laura but warmer than it has been lately. If that makes sense.
Mainly it's just yucky outside.
I'm drinking coffee and waiting. Weather should start to change around 2, maybe 3 PM CDT. Wind will pick up.
We'll see.
malaise
(269,093 posts)This too will pass and somehow we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start all over again
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)She should be even weaker when she reaches me. With any luck.
70 mph winds v. 105 mph winds would be the difference.
Bad news. Lot of readily available "missiles" all over. Debris everywhere from Laura still. Don't need 100 mph winds to move those.
Thanks for the music!
malaise
(269,093 posts)Niagara
(7,632 posts)I'm sorry that you have to go through this again.
Solly Mack
(90,776 posts)With any luck it shouldn't be as bad as Laura. Still, sucks.
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