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malaise

(277,353 posts)
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:53 AM Jul 2024

Phew! Holy shit I'm back

Last edited Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:44 AM - Edit history (1)

Major damage for thousands of people along the south coast as well as Portland in the NE, The worst hit parishes are Clarendon, Manchester and St Elizabeth which has been devastated. So far we know about three deaths.
All I had was a lack of internet and cable service. We did not even lose power which is amazing given that 65% of the island has no power.
Water has been on and off.
It is mostly coastal folks who have lost everything and I mean everything. Apparently the worst of Bertha hit our beloved St Elizabeth (St Bess) , Manchester and Clarendon while coming real close to the rest of us along the South Coast.
Haven’t been able to speak with a really close friend in St Bess - everything is down including homes, lots of roofs.
Island wide it isn’t as bad as Gilbert, but don’t say that to thousands on the coast.

Thanks for all the good thoughts. Love DU

Now to see if you locked up the monster while I was gone.
I see that you removed the British scumbags.😀




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Phew! Holy shit I'm back (Original Post) malaise Jul 2024 OP
yay! bigtree Jul 2024 #1
ROFL malaise Jul 2024 #2
my dear bigtree Jul 2024 #17
So happy to hear from you. I'm so glad you were unscathed. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #3
The wind was horrific malaise Jul 2024 #12
Glad you're safe. Sorry for the folks who got hit hard. brush Jul 2024 #4
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #33
SO glad to see you! nolabear Jul 2024 #5
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #34
Happy Days cojoel Jul 2024 #6
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #35
please let us know of any good donation links Skittles Jul 2024 #7
Will check malaise Jul 2024 #37
I have always found Direct Relief to be an excellent source for disaster relief... Hekate Jul 2024 #92
So glad to hear you're ok. Greybnk48 Jul 2024 #8
Major crop loss malaise Jul 2024 #39
same here ... DoBW Jul 2024 #110
This one looks like it's heading for Texas as a Cat 1 malaise Jul 2024 #168
Good to hear from you Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #9
Ist will malaise Jul 2024 #40
Nice to see you back, earlier that I was expecting. Stay safe and hope all friends and family are safe. Bev54 Jul 2024 #10
Thanksgiving malaise Jul 2024 #41
So glad you're safe and OK, my dear malaise! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2024 #11
DUer have been so kinds malaise Jul 2024 #42
good to hear you are well, time to help those with troubles nt msongs Jul 2024 #13
Indeed malaise Jul 2024 #43
Yikes! 2naSalit Jul 2024 #14
It's real bad for many malaise Jul 2024 #46
PHEW! elleng Jul 2024 #15
Indeed malaise Jul 2024 #47
Welcome Back. spanone Jul 2024 #16
As we sY malaise Jul 2024 #48
Malaise! Thank goodness! mahina Jul 2024 #18
You know St. Bess is probably the most organized parish malaise Jul 2024 #50
That's how! mahina Jul 2024 #109
Yyessss!!! pdxflyboy Jul 2024 #19
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #52
Glad you're okay, malaise. Haggard Celine Jul 2024 #20
Can't believe how lucky we were this time malaise Jul 2024 #54
So glad to see you! So very sorry to hear about the deaths, and all the destruction. niyad Jul 2024 #21
There will be more this season malaise Jul 2024 #60
In your honor, we sent the redcoats packing. usonian Jul 2024 #22
Bwaaaaah malaise Jul 2024 #62
happy to see you're OK... bluboid Jul 2024 #23
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #63
Glad to hear you are ok! DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #24
so glad to see your are safe sis! and so so gutted for St Elizabeth :( Celerity Jul 2024 #25
More here malaise Jul 2024 #28
Thanks for the local report. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #53
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #64
heartbreaking Celerity Jul 2024 #112
Glad you're okay ornotna Jul 2024 #26
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #55
Thrilled that you weathered the storm relatively well. BadgerMom Jul 2024 #27
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #58
Sorry to hear about the devastation but I'm glad you are ok. spooky3 Jul 2024 #29
PS, Denis plays Ben second match on ct 3 tomorrow. Nt spooky3 Jul 2024 #31
Hey you malaise Jul 2024 #65
Back atcha spooky3 Jul 2024 #117
can we say whew. AllaN01Bear Jul 2024 #30
Yes malaise Jul 2024 #66
Welcome back, Malaise! Bayard Jul 2024 #32
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #68
So glad you are safe, malaise! Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #36
I'll reach him soon malaise Jul 2024 #69
Glad you're back, safe and sound, My best to those less fortunate. Stinky The Clown Jul 2024 #38
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #70
Yay! We didn't lock up the monster, but Jamaica did a job on Beryl. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #44
Really? You want to speak for the Jamaican citizens? OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2024 #51
We were hoping the seas would do a job on Beryl before it hit Jamaica. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #59
Our blue mountains are good for more than that coffee : malaise Jul 2024 #71
Ah shucks! It's a shame the Cat 1 thing didn't happen. I'm glad you're safe. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #80
Glad you are back OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2024 #45
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #72
SO glad you're OK !!! fierywoman Jul 2024 #49
Glad to escape but sad for many friends malaise Jul 2024 #75
What a relief!! littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #56
The hard truth is that we were all lucky malaise Jul 2024 #77
Glad you are safe, malaise, and welcome back! Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 2024 #57
Very safe malaise Jul 2024 #78
That IS good news. BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #61
Now let's lock up malaise Jul 2024 #79
❤️ I am so glad to hear you are okay! TY for checking in here! Hekate Jul 2024 #67
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #81
:) Solly Mack Jul 2024 #73
Batten down malaise Jul 2024 #82
Yes. Solly Mack Jul 2024 #87
How did I miss this?! Welcome back, so glad to hear you're well and safe! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2024 #74
LOL malaise Jul 2024 #83
That one was for you - since DU has been worried about you! So glad that you're back and safe!!! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2024 #90
Yay! you're back! stage left Jul 2024 #76
We'd better malaise Jul 2024 #84
Glad you made it through OK Warpy Jul 2024 #85
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #89
Thinking of you Roy Rolling Jul 2024 #86
Mother Nature never loses that is the truth malaise Jul 2024 #91
New Orleans here Roy Rolling Jul 2024 #102
I'm in St Andrew but most folks malaise Jul 2024 #103
It is good that you are okay. Good! dchill Jul 2024 #88
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #96
GOOD News! VERY glad you made it through all that! calimary Jul 2024 #93
We got this o e right malaise Jul 2024 #97
Direct Relief.org already has a Beryl page up, here... Hekate Jul 2024 #94
Cool malaise Jul 2024 #98
Glad you're back canetoad Jul 2024 #95
Hey you malaise Jul 2024 #99
Good to hear. Scruffy1 Jul 2024 #100
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #124
I'm smiling bigly knowing that you are safe & OK Bundbuster Jul 2024 #101
And you and your sense of humor survived malaise Jul 2024 #125
... roamer65 Jul 2024 #104
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #126
Good to hear... elias7 Jul 2024 #105
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #128
So happy to see ur post. Stay strong 💪. n/t iluvtennis Jul 2024 #106
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #131
So good hearing you're O.K.! Your voice is an essential voice here, malaise. Always. Judi Lynn Jul 2024 #107
The good news is that the one coming now fizzled outs as we thought it would. malaise Jul 2024 #132
Hurrah! BlueMTexpat Jul 2024 #108
Great post malaise Jul 2024 #134
Thanks, malaise! BlueMTexpat Jul 2024 #139
Yay! BoRaGard Jul 2024 #111
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #135
Glad you're safe, Malaise. democrank Jul 2024 #113
Safe and drinking coffee malaise Jul 2024 #136
Glad you are ok, malaise. gademocrat7 Jul 2024 #114
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #140
Welcome back friend. You had a lot of people worrying. Lochloosa Jul 2024 #115
Thanks. 😀I did tell you that I'm in a safe location malaise Jul 2024 #141
So good to hear from you. My hopes and best wishes for all affected... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #116
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #142
Been wondering how you are doing...Glad to see that you are OK HipChick Jul 2024 #118
Hate to be mean but that black and white dress malaise Jul 2024 #143
Not mean... HipChick Jul 2024 #157
I let out an oh shit what the hell is that malaise Jul 2024 #158
Hey, my friend! So babylonsister Jul 2024 #119
Yes we did malaise Jul 2024 #144
Worried about you, but knew you'd pull through. Glad for you, sad for Jamaica and all those hit so hard. marble falls Jul 2024 #120
Thanks. Bro malaise Jul 2024 #145
So glad to hear from you! HeartsCanHope Jul 2024 #121
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #146
Oh, thank goodness! GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #122
Still trying to reach him malaise Jul 2024 #147
Yes he"# OK malaise Jul 2024 #215
Great news! GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #253
wow what a ride you had. so glad you are ok... samnsara Jul 2024 #123
The wind was horrific as always was surprised to see how little damage our neighborhood has after malaise Jul 2024 #148
The wind sounded like Gilbert but the damage I. Our neighborhood was nothing like Gilbert malaise Jul 2024 #216
👍 underpants Jul 2024 #127
Good to,go malaise Jul 2024 #150
Great news Historic NY Jul 2024 #129
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #151
Good to hear you fared so well--people were worried about you! Maeve Jul 2024 #130
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #152
Yay! I'm relieved to read that you made it through the storm Niagara Jul 2024 #133
They took a direct hit malaise Jul 2024 #153
Jamaica STRONG BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #137
Hopefully we'll see a U.K. like malaise Jul 2024 #154
+infinity BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #166
You were in my thoughts every waking minute, tavernier Jul 2024 #138
Isn't that the truth malaise Jul 2024 #155
Glad you got through that I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #149
Thanks friend malaise Jul 2024 #156
We locked him up a thousand times in our minds. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2024 #159
Thanks my friend malaise Jul 2024 #161
Oh geez bdamomma Jul 2024 #160
Love Portland malaise Jul 2024 #163
I was relieved to see your post this morning and glad you suffered little damage. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #162
They have already started to,help Folks in the malaise Jul 2024 #165
Glad you're back safely... MiHale Jul 2024 #164
Nah - that will be the one when Smelvis either croaks or malaise Jul 2024 #175
I am so glad you are safe and sound YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #167
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #214
Please add me... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #169
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #222
Welcome back & so glad to hear you're well! CrispyQ Jul 2024 #170
All good malaise Jul 2024 #225
So glad you're safe Malaise and not overly impacted by the storm. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #171
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #176
Glad you are safe! AmBlue Jul 2024 #172
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #177
Glad you're all good..... marmar Jul 2024 #173
You really know the island malaise Jul 2024 #178
Good news orangecrush Jul 2024 #174
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #179
So glad you're back and safe! highplainsdem Jul 2024 #180
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #207
Very good news that you have survived virgdem Jul 2024 #181
Freaking wow!🤯 malaise Jul 2024 #194
I found some hearts way in the back of my kitchen draw. magicarpet Jul 2024 #182
Sweet thanks malaise Jul 2024 #203
Welcome back, malaise. debm55 Jul 2024 #183
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #206
Please be safe. I hope cleanup is quick. Melon Jul 2024 #184
Power is returning in some places malaise Jul 2024 #208
Happy to hear that you're OK. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2024 #185
They are malaise Jul 2024 #209
Glad to know you're safe. DinahMoeHum Jul 2024 #186
Lucky Larry malaise Jul 2024 #217
Dammit. So sorry for Jamaica but glad you're ok! Evolve Dammit Jul 2024 #187
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #218
So glad you are safe and sound! CanonRay Jul 2024 #188
Very safe malaise Jul 2024 #219
I'm glad to hear you're OK. MineralMan Jul 2024 #189
Thanks MM: malaise Jul 2024 #223
Yay! Great to see you! blogslug Jul 2024 #190
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #224
Welcome back Rocknation Jul 2024 #191
I notice that a show in Ochi at Margaritaville is still on for tomorrow malaise Jul 2024 #232
Glad to hear you're ok! CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #192
Looking at some damage in Man hester malaise Jul 2024 #226
So glad you are safe, Malaise! evolves Jul 2024 #193
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #228
Thanks for the update, malaise. Mr.Bill Jul 2024 #195
Will do when it stops raining malaise Jul 2024 #230
What they ⬆️ said! So glad you're safe. nt Ilsa Jul 2024 #196
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #233
Thank goodness you're okay PatSeg Jul 2024 #197
Where I live is as safe as you can be malaise Jul 2024 #234
Yes! Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #198
LOL malaise Jul 2024 #235
It looks like it was a tough one, so I'm happy you're still here, Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #279
Oh, happy day! llmart Jul 2024 #199
I'm back malaise Jul 2024 #236
It must be hell for those who lost their homes and Cyrano Jul 2024 #200
Indeed malaise Jul 2024 #237
So glad you're okay. Very sad about all the people suffering from this storm. Vinca Jul 2024 #201
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #238
malaise ....... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #202
You must have had good karma... malthaussen Jul 2024 #204
Perhaps airless luck but mostly malaise Jul 2024 #239
So glad you made it through the storm dlk Jul 2024 #205
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #240
You're welcome dlk Jul 2024 #273
At 4:32, is that a mini earthquake? KS Toronado Jul 2024 #210
Didn't feel a thing malaise Jul 2024 #241
(( malaise ))! The Resilient! Yaay! ancianita Jul 2024 #211
Love that coffee malaise Jul 2024 #242
Glad All Is Ok ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #212
Thabks Prof malaise Jul 2024 #243
So happy to hear you are OK Nictuku Jul 2024 #213
You know the routine very well malaise Jul 2024 #245
Woo hoo! LuvLoogie Jul 2024 #220
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #246
So good to hear you are safe, malaise peggysue2 Jul 2024 #221
I'm worried for them malaise Jul 2024 #247
Hooray!! So glad you're okay!! diva77 Jul 2024 #227
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #248
Thought about you many times yesterday senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #229
We've been very lucky malaise Jul 2024 #249
Yes, it's important to be grateful senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #252
Glad you are safe! Iris Jul 2024 #231
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #250
malaise, it's a relief to hear you're okay. 🥰 crickets Jul 2024 #244
It's a relief to see you posting malaise Jul 2024 #251
I'm still around, just lurking more than gabbing these days. crickets Jul 2024 #256
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #257
Thanks for the update mountain grammy Jul 2024 #254
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #258
SO glad you are back and OK. Looking forward to news updates of the island. Marcus IM Jul 2024 #255
Just heard that several fishermen are missing malaise Jul 2024 #260
Somehow I missed this post of yours -- I had been checking, but didn't see it ??? liberalla Jul 2024 #259
Glad you are ok!!! GPV Jul 2024 #261
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #266
We were worried about you - so glad you're ok!! nt TBF Jul 2024 #262
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #267
I am so happy to see you are OK. MuseRider Jul 2024 #263
:hi:Thanks. -And now it's heading for Texas malaise Jul 2024 #268
So glad to hear from you. TNNurse Jul 2024 #264
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #269
Glad you're OK! LeftishBrit Jul 2024 #265
Thank you for running the Cons malaise Jul 2024 #270
ohhhh I missed seeing this! KarenS Jul 2024 #271
Thanks - my neighbors are also fine malaise Jul 2024 #272
Well, soldierant Jul 2024 #274
LOL malaise Jul 2024 #275
Thank you Malaise! barbtries Jul 2024 #276
Thank you malaise Jul 2024 #280
Glad your safe samplegirl Jul 2024 #277
Thank you malaise Jul 2024 #281
I had been thinking about you Phentex Jul 2024 #278
Thanks malaise Jul 2024 #282

bigtree

(89,635 posts)
17. my dear
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:06 AM
Jul 2024

...I am so sorry. I've seen the pictures and the reports.

So glad to see you're safe, tho.

onecaliberal

(35,476 posts)
3. So happy to hear from you. I'm so glad you were unscathed.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:56 AM
Jul 2024

The devastation is terrible. I feel so sorry for all of them.

nolabear

(43,072 posts)
5. SO glad to see you!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:00 AM
Jul 2024

What a mess the hard it areas are. I’m so sorry. I’m happy you’re okay and hope it’s weakening continues.

Skittles

(157,978 posts)
7. please let us know of any good donation links
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:02 AM
Jul 2024

so glad you are back and yes I am so proud of England (my mum was a Brit, her family was Labour all the way)

Greybnk48

(10,344 posts)
8. So glad to hear you're ok.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:02 AM
Jul 2024

Sorry for the others, of course. It's hard to wrap you mind around entire areas being wiped away that were there yesterday. So shocking, be it hurricanes or tornadoes, or wildfires.

Take care.

DoBW

(1,912 posts)
110. same here ...
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 04:41 AM
Jul 2024

been through a few, but never a killer. There's a great book called Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson about the 1900 Galveston hurricane. Happened before there was an effective warning system. suffice to say it was really really bad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac's_Storm

Bev54

(11,851 posts)
10. Nice to see you back, earlier that I was expecting. Stay safe and hope all friends and family are safe.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:03 AM
Jul 2024

2naSalit

(91,935 posts)
14. Yikes!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:04 AM
Jul 2024

Glad to hear you made it through without major problems!

Sorry to hear about all the damage though. I saw that the eye skimmed the south coast. I hope recovery happens quickly.

mahina

(18,815 posts)
18. Malaise! Thank goodness!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:07 AM
Jul 2024

So very good to see you. Thank you for the update and the good news that you are well. Hoping the communities can be OK soon too. Sending you aloha.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
50. You know St. Bess is probably the most organized parish
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:39 AM
Jul 2024

Last edited Fri Jul 5, 2024, 07:35 AM - Edit history (1)

In this island. They have an annual reunion with folks from all over the planet who have St Bess links and their families and friends. They will recover,

Haggard Celine

(16,998 posts)
20. Glad you're okay, malaise.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:10 AM
Jul 2024

Hope y'all get through the rest of the year without anymore serious storms. It's still early in the season, so we're probably going to see a lot of people on the East Coast, Caribbean, and Gulf Coast get their turn. I hope your friends are all right, too.

usonian

(13,303 posts)
22. In your honor, we sent the redcoats packing.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:15 AM
Jul 2024

Next, the red hats.

including then their bosses, Trumputin and Putrumpkin.

BadgerMom

(2,939 posts)
27. Thrilled that you weathered the storm relatively well.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:23 AM
Jul 2024

So sorry to hear about the issues for many others.

LeftInTX

(29,689 posts)
44. Yay! We didn't lock up the monster, but Jamaica did a job on Beryl.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:35 AM
Jul 2024

She went downhill fast. She went down to a Cat 2 for awhile. Now she's back up to a 3, but she will make landfall tomorrow.

Glad you're safe!

LeftInTX

(29,689 posts)
59. We were hoping the seas would do a job on Beryl before it hit Jamaica.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:45 AM
Jul 2024

Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Beryl was forecast to be a Cat 1 and travel about 50 miles or so south of Jamaica. Instead it was a Cat 4 with the eye skirting the coast of Jamaica, which is much, much worse.

Jamaica tore up Beryl in the process, so now lives will be spared tomorrow in the Yucatan.

ETA: It's in the process of landfall right now.

LeftInTX

(29,689 posts)
80. Ah shucks! It's a shame the Cat 1 thing didn't happen. I'm glad you're safe.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:01 AM
Jul 2024

I'm so sorry about the many places with devastation.

littlemissmartypants

(24,941 posts)
56. What a relief!!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:44 AM
Jul 2024

So sorry for all of those suffering. I've seen the destruction first hand in North Carolina.

Unfortunately it is those who have the least who always suffer the most.

It takes lots of fortitude and community love to build back.

And it's so nice to hear from you!

I had worried myself sick once I saw that the path was almost a direct hit for you. Such a great relief to hear from you! Welcome back!

❤️

Prof. Toru Tanaka

(2,250 posts)
57. Glad you are safe, malaise, and welcome back!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:44 AM
Jul 2024

And my best wishes go to Jamaica as the island goes through clean-up and recovery.

Rhiannon12866

(220,253 posts)
74. How did I miss this?! Welcome back, so glad to hear you're well and safe!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:56 AM
Jul 2024

And I just dedicated my last news OP to you!


Hurricane Beryl leaves most of Jamaica without power - CBS News
https://www.democraticunderground.com/132124075



Warpy

(113,065 posts)
85. Glad you made it through OK
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:11 AM
Jul 2024

This is the bit where you think you'll never be dry again. I'm just glad this stinker of a storm wobbled a bit and the worst winds stayed to the south of the island. Still even category 2 winds will make a hell of a mess.

DU as a whole has been wondering about you and will be relieved you checked in so soon.

Roy Rolling

(7,158 posts)
86. Thinking of you
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:12 AM
Jul 2024

Weathering a hurricane is not for amateurs. It drags all of us into a war of civilization vs Mother Nature.

Hint: Mother Nature never loses

malaise

(277,353 posts)
91. Mother Nature never loses that is the truth
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:19 AM
Jul 2024

As I sat ina chair in the yard this afternoon I looked up at the blue sky, laughed and said you win again.😀

Roy Rolling

(7,158 posts)
102. New Orleans here
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:50 AM
Jul 2024

Seen my share of hurricanes and weeks of living “off the grid” involuntarily. I was wondering what parish you were in, because Jamaica has parishes like Louisiana. I saw your southern island parishes were hit the hardest. When you said “you win” it’s good to know you’re on the side of Mother Nature, otherwise these things make us lose our spirit. Stay safe, DU friend.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
103. I'm in St Andrew but most folks
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:55 AM
Jul 2024

don’t separate Kingston from St Andrew and the postal codes don’t help.
We coasties continue to pay for humans messing with Mother Nature.
Hope you have a mild season.
I’m off to bed 😀

malaise

(277,353 posts)
97. We got this o e right
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:32 AM
Jul 2024

We expected serious coastal damage.
I had a little inconvenience - thousands weren’t that lucky.
I was supposed to be with family and friends in the US this week. The siblings are pissed😀

Bundbuster

(4,018 posts)
101. I'm smiling bigly knowing that you are safe & OK
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:43 AM
Jul 2024

Hoping that the island recovers with lots of empathy and assistance from good humans everywhere.

Long ago my house and I took a direct eye hit from a Cat 4 with scary destruction, and it's definitely traumatic. Rest up and stay well my friend.

.....

Judi Lynn

(162,261 posts)
107. So good hearing you're O.K.! Your voice is an essential voice here, malaise. Always.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 03:35 AM
Jul 2024

Stunned hearing from the news video you included that the island will be getting a couple of days with rain immediately!

Thank you, so much, for knowing so many people at DU would be haunting General Discussion waiting to find out if you had made it safely through the hurricane. Really great you've contacted your many, many followers at what must be a wildly busy time in Jamaica. You've said what we needed to hear!



malaise

(277,353 posts)
132. The good news is that the one coming now fizzled outs as we thought it would.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 07:48 AM
Jul 2024

We don’t need more rain but better that than another system.
Thanks sis ,hi:

BlueMTexpat

(15,483 posts)
108. Hurrah!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 03:40 AM
Jul 2024

And yes, the UK scumbags are officially out of office!

But we in Europe are still hoping for a block of the RRW takeover of France! God forbid! A recent poll shows that is possible, but still ... white knuckles here!

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/04/frances-far-right-unlikely-to-secure-majority-in-second-round-of-elections-poll-reveals

From the link:

...
The forecast shows that the RN and its allies are likely to obtain between 190 and 220 seats. Meanwhile, the centre-right Republicans (LR) — who have allied with Le Pen — were projected to win between 30 and 50 seats.

This outcome would likely prevent the possibility of a far-right minority government supported by part of the LR parliamentary group.
...


Unfortunately, in the US, tsf is still breathing! Waiting for Karma is like waiting for Godot!

VOTE BLUE at EVERY LEVEL!

BlueMTexpat

(15,483 posts)
139. Thanks, malaise!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:03 AM
Jul 2024

You are and have always been one of my absolute DU faves!

So glad to hear that you are safe. So many others are less fortunate.

And it's just the beginning of the season!

malaise

(277,353 posts)
141. Thanks. 😀I did tell you that I'm in a safe location
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:07 AM
Jul 2024

Truthfully Imrxpected to lose power for days. Can’t figure out how we have power when 65% of the island has none. Lots of,folks have no water either.

hlthe2b

(105,866 posts)
116. So good to hear from you. My hopes and best wishes for all affected...
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:02 AM
Jul 2024

I find it beyond devastating that climate change has brought us to this--the intensity of a nearly unheard-of July hurricane. I really don't know what to say except my thoughts and intense regrets are with all.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
142. Thanks
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:09 AM
Jul 2024

You nailed the problem
I’m sure this will be a very bad season. I may not be this lucky next time

HipChick

(25,495 posts)
118. Been wondering how you are doing...Glad to see that you are OK
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:28 AM
Jul 2024

I enjoyed watching his resignation speech this morning

malaise

(277,353 posts)
143. Hate to be mean but that black and white dress
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:11 AM
Jul 2024

was ugly on steroids.

St Bess mash up big time girl. Good to see you.

marble falls

(61,755 posts)
120. Worried about you, but knew you'd pull through. Glad for you, sad for Jamaica and all those hit so hard.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:58 AM
Jul 2024

HeartsCanHope

(688 posts)
121. So glad to hear from you!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 07:11 AM
Jul 2024

Thanks for letting all of us know you're okay. Also glad you didn't sustain any damage. I will be thinking of the people on St. Bess.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
147. Still trying to reach him
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:17 AM
Jul 2024

I know he’ s alive but he’s already dealing with some sick senior relatives.
Thanks

samnsara

(18,241 posts)
123. wow what a ride you had. so glad you are ok...
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 07:35 AM
Jul 2024

..makes me 'kinda' happy i live in the boring Pacific Northwest

malaise

(277,353 posts)
148. The wind was horrific as always was surprised to see how little damage our neighborhood has after
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:18 AM
Jul 2024

That battering.
Thanks

malaise

(277,353 posts)
216. The wind sounded like Gilbert but the damage I. Our neighborhood was nothing like Gilbert
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:19 PM
Jul 2024

It was severe in other areas.

Niagara

(9,321 posts)
133. Yay! I'm relieved to read that you made it through the storm
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 07:52 AM
Jul 2024



The devastation of Beryl's path is frightening to see videos in places such as Union Island.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
153. They took a direct hit
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:23 AM
Jul 2024

As bad as things are here, we were lucky. If Kingston and St Andrew took a direct hit, it would be much worse.
Thanks

tavernier

(13,200 posts)
138. You were in my thoughts every waking minute,
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:00 AM
Jul 2024

dear friend. As much as we appreciate the blessings of living in tropical paradise, there are prices to pay. I lost my home to Irma, yet wouldn’t dream of leaving this little island.

Glad to have you back! Now to make it through the rest of the season.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,593 posts)
159. We locked him up a thousand times in our minds.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:30 AM
Jul 2024

So glad to hear you're OK and your entire country will be in our hearts and minds during the recovery. So many people hurting around the world right now, yet the wealthy keep building more 100 meter yachts.

Will be looking for ways to contribute to help your compatriots in need.......

bdamomma

(65,820 posts)
160. Oh geez
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:31 AM
Jul 2024

I'm so glad you are okay. Portland that's where my husband and I got married. Please be well and safe and now the recovery starts.

Lonestarblue

(11,531 posts)
162. I was relieved to see your post this morning and glad you suffered little damage.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:33 AM
Jul 2024

I hope the international community helps with the rebuilding. I’m sure much will be needed.

YoshidaYui

(42,548 posts)
167. I am so glad you are safe and sound
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:39 AM
Jul 2024

You are an amazing contributor to DU and we would miss you! Hugs!

GiqueCee

(1,264 posts)
169. Please add me...
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:42 AM
Jul 2024

... to the long list of those happy to learn you're alive and well! At least, as well as can be expected under such circumstances.

Everyone here will gladly contribute to relief funds as their situations allow, but what can we do to help you?

Fla Dem

(25,545 posts)
171. So glad you're safe Malaise and not overly impacted by the storm.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:07 AM
Jul 2024

My heart goes out to all those who have lost everything.

marmar

(77,962 posts)
173. Glad you're all good.....
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:11 AM
Jul 2024

.... Big love to the people of St. Elizabeth and the other hard-hit areas. One of my greatest experiences in Jamaica was driving around St. Elizabeth and the South Coast, stopping at the little roadside markets, checking out Black River.

highplainsdem

(51,960 posts)
180. So glad you're back and safe!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:32 AM
Jul 2024

I feel so sorry for all of those hit harder by that monster storm. Hope you can reach your friend in St. Bess soon.

virgdem

(2,201 posts)
181. Very good news that you have survived
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:33 AM
Jul 2024

unscathed. As a survivor of 7 typhoons while we were stationed in Guam, I know what you experienced. Stay safe. You are an important voice on DU.

magicarpet

(16,140 posts)
182. I found some hearts way in the back of my kitchen draw.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:33 AM
Jul 2024

I'm sending them your way.
Your safe and sound,.. CHEERS !












greatauntoftriplets

(176,697 posts)
185. Happy to hear that you're OK.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:47 AM
Jul 2024

I hope that your friends in the hard-hit areas are alive and well. Houses can be rebuilt.

DinahMoeHum

(22,426 posts)
186. Glad to know you're safe.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 09:48 AM
Jul 2024

And on a lighter note, looks like Larry The Cat has a new lodger at 10 Downing Street (UK)

malaise

(277,353 posts)
224. Thanks
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:06 PM
Jul 2024

It’s raining again - just a tropical2@/3 this time but it must be delaying recovery for those with serious damage and no power

Mr.Bill

(24,716 posts)
195. Thanks for the update, malaise.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:57 AM
Jul 2024

Good to hear from you. Take care of yourself, first, then help others as you can.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
234. Where I live is as safe as you can be
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:19 PM
Jul 2024

Far enough from the coast and not high up in the hills 😀

llmart

(16,301 posts)
199. Oh, happy day!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 11:41 AM
Jul 2024

DU was so worried about you since you are an ever-present voice on our site. Glad to hear you're back and OK. I lived through hurricane Hugo in North Carolina in 1989. We were without power for two weeks. The worse thing about living through a hurricane is the sound of that god-awful wind. Whenever we have an extremely windy storm, I still get nervous and I don't even live in hurricane country any longer.

P.S. I sure hope someone is going to help the cleanup with some paper towels. I've heard that's the answer to surviving a hurricane.

Cyrano

(15,287 posts)
200. It must be hell for those who lost their homes and
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:00 PM
Jul 2024

the families who lost loved ones.

But it's good to hear that you are safe. DU wouldn't be DU without you.

malaise

(277,353 posts)
237. Indeed
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:24 PM
Jul 2024

On the other hand listening to the noisy young folks who weren’t around for Gilbert bawling about lack of access to the internet is almost laughable.

Upthevibe

(9,000 posts)
202. malaise .......
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:13 PM
Jul 2024

I'm soooooooooooooooo glad you're okay!

I was absolutely sending good vibes your way.........

malthaussen

(17,645 posts)
204. You must have had good karma...
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 12:17 PM
Jul 2024

... better build it back up for the next one! Glad the hurricane decided to ignore you.

-- Mal

ancianita

(38,090 posts)
211. (( malaise ))! The Resilient! Yaay!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:00 PM
Jul 2024

Glad you're okay, and can help your loved ones, friends & neighbors. Keep the coffee on, it's medicine.

Saw the NOAA map, thank heavens you're alive. I'm so sorry others are suffering, really hope for island improvements - like moving a little more away from the coast - that might(?) keep more folks safe the rest of this godawful season cuz Beryl's just a warmup. If possible please get to the states before the next one.

Nictuku

(3,846 posts)
213. So happy to hear you are OK
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:03 PM
Jul 2024

Having a mother who lived through Hurricane Iwa (1982) AND Iniki (1992 - which wiped out her hair salon in Hanalei) in Kauai, I am aware of the long road ahead getting everything working again. This is when you see actual Community and Brotherly Love. Mom's situation after Iniki was bad, there was a newborn who lived with her, the mothers milk dried up, and there was NO WHERE to get formula. The community came together and solved the problems for their neighbors. The only silver lining when Mother Nature is done with her shit fit.

Stay safe. Keep the Love (Aloha) alive!

peggysue2

(11,435 posts)
221. So good to hear you are safe, malaise
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 01:56 PM
Jul 2024

Sorry to hear about the damage elsewhere. The pics from the coastal regions look really bad with more rain in the forecast.

Continue to hunker down and stay safe!

senseandsensibility

(20,256 posts)
252. Yes, it's important to be grateful
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:44 PM
Jul 2024

and to keep things in perspective. Sending good vibes to all the people impacted!

malaise

(277,353 posts)
251. It's a relief to see you posting
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:44 PM
Jul 2024


Everytime I write kick for visibility I say to myself where is crickets😀

crickets

(26,146 posts)
256. I'm still around, just lurking more than gabbing these days.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 03:23 PM
Jul 2024

My heart is with you all as Jamaica goes through the cleanup after this storm. Stay strong, stay safe.

mountain grammy

(27,160 posts)
254. Thanks for the update
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 02:44 PM
Jul 2024

Been thinking of you for days. So glad you’re ok. My 💙 to beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲

malaise

(277,353 posts)
260. Just heard that several fishermen are missing
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 04:08 PM
Jul 2024
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240705/jdf-seaching-11-missing-fishermen

A search and rescue operation is now under way to find 11 fishermen who have been reported missing since Tuesday.

The JDF is reporting that the fishermen left the Cow Bay area in St Andrew for the Morant Cays in three canoe-type vessels on Saturday, June 29, 2024 and were expected to return on Tuesday.

When the vessels and fishermen failed to arrive and efforts to reach them proved futile, the JDF was contacted yesterday to begin search and rescue operations.

Then we have stupid deaths like a young man jumping into an ‘in spate’ gully to retrieve a football. A young girl in a group was swimming at a beach yesterday and the young man who tried to rescue her also drowned. Who takes children to the beach the day after a major hurricane.



liberalla

(9,878 posts)
259. Somehow I missed this post of yours -- I had been checking, but didn't see it ???
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 04:06 PM
Jul 2024

Thank goodness you're back! Sounds like you fared pretty well... But... gulp, gulp...
How did you survive without internet and cable ???

malaise

(277,353 posts)
266. Thanks
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:52 PM
Jul 2024

Lots of rain since afternoon
Must be hell for those with damaged homes.
Should stop and start until Sunday. Just a tropical wave this time around.

MuseRider

(34,330 posts)
263. I am so happy to see you are OK.
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:05 PM
Jul 2024

That is some storm.

So much devestation in some of my favorite places in the world but I am most happy that you are still with us. So scary. All I could think of was the sound of strong wind over the ocean. Many HUGE HUGS to you. Spread 'em out as you can, I am sure there are many who need them. Stay safe.

LeftishBrit

(41,302 posts)
265. Glad you're OK!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:26 PM
Jul 2024

We are glad to have given our Tory government its marching orders after 14 years. But worried about what's happening next door.in France,

barbtries

(29,662 posts)
276. Thank you Malaise!
Fri Jul 5, 2024, 08:34 PM
Jul 2024

for letting us know you're okay. I wish y'all were okay!

re: UK election. This was a big fuck you to the Brexit crowd. My hope is that the SC's overreach with stripping women of their rights and re-crowning a king in a country that was founded on the premise of "of, for, and by the people" will carry us through November.

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