Phew! Holy shit I'm back

[malaise]

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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.😀

Add link

[bigtree]

1. yay!

...first in!

[malaise]

2. ROFL

This poor island. Our two major crop producers have been devastated.

[bigtree]

17. my dear

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

So glad to see you're safe, tho.

[onecaliberal]

3. So happy to hear from you. I'm so glad you were unscathed.

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

[malaise]

12. The wind was horrific

I was surprised that there isn’t more damage even where we are

[brush]

4. Glad you're safe. Sorry for the folks who got hit hard.

[malaise]

33. Thanks

😀

[nolabear]

5. SO glad to see you!

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

[malaise]

34. Thanks

[cojoel]

6. Happy Days

So glad you are safe!

[malaise]

35. Thanks

😀

[Skittles]

7. please let us know of any good donation links

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)

[malaise]

37. Will check

Thanks

[Hekate]

92. I have always found Direct Relief to be an excellent source for disaster relief...

Link to their website:
https://www.directrelief.org/

Here’s the Hurricane Beryl page:
https://www.directrelief.org/2024/07/response-underway-as-hurricane-beryl-cuts-a-devastating-path/

[Greybnk48]

8. So glad to hear you're ok.

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.

[malaise]

39. Major crop loss

as well

[DoBW]

110. same here ...

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

[malaise]

168. This one looks like it's heading for Texas as a Cat 1

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. Good to hear from you

Hope everyone recovers down there.

[malaise]

40. Ist will

We’re tough 😀

[Bev54]

10. Nice to see you back, earlier that I was expecting. Stay safe and hope all friends and family are safe.

[malaise]

41. Thanksgiving

😀

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. So glad you're safe and OK, my dear malaise!

Glad you could reach out to all of us.

[malaise]

42. DUer have been so kinds

Thanks 😀

[msongs]

13. good to hear you are well, time to help those with troubles nt

[malaise]

43. Indeed

Funny how people smile with strangers in these disasters 😀

[2naSalit]

14. Yikes!

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.

[malaise]

46. It's real bad for many

We’re the lucky ones.

[elleng]

15. PHEW!

[malaise]

47. Indeed

😀

[spanone]

16. Welcome Back.

Phew is right!!!!

❤️

[malaise]

48. As we sY

Yuh done know 😀

[mahina]

18. Malaise! Thank goodness!

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]

50. You know St. Bess is probably the most organized parish

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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,

[mahina]

109. That's how!

so dang relieved about you. This big ones spook me

[pdxflyboy]

19. Yyessss!!!

Glad you’re Okay!!!!!!

[malaise]

52. Thanks

😊😀

[Haggard Celine]

20. Glad you're okay, malaise.

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.

[malaise]

54. Can't believe how lucky we were this time

Then I think about many close friends who are in tears now

[niyad]

21. So glad to see you! So very sorry to hear about the deaths, and all the destruction.

[malaise]

60. There will be more this season

[usonian]

22. In your honor, we sent the redcoats packing.

Next, the red hats.

including then their bosses, Trumputin and Putrumpkin.

[malaise]

62. Bwaaaaah

😀😀

[bluboid]

23. happy to see you're OK...

please stay safe - your voice & presence is very important

[malaise]

63. Thanks

[DemocraticPatriot]

24. Glad to hear you are ok!

I hope that is pellucidly clear.....

[Celerity]

25. so glad to see your are safe sis! and so so gutted for St Elizabeth :(

[malaise]

28. More here

[multigraincracker]

53. Thanks for the local report.

More rain coming too!
Just so happy you are safe.

[malaise]

64. Thanks

Will find many more local reports later today.

[Celerity]

112. heartbreaking

[ornotna]

26. Glad you're okay

So good to hear from you. Hope the rest of the season is fair winds for you.

[malaise]

55. Thanks

[BadgerMom]

27. Thrilled that you weathered the storm relatively well.

So sorry to hear about the issues for many others.

[malaise]

58. Thanks

[spooky3]

29. Sorry to hear about the devastation but I'm glad you are ok.

Thanks for letting us know.

[spooky3]

31. PS, Denis plays Ben second match on ct 3 tomorrow. Nt

[malaise]

65. Hey you

[spooky3]

117. Back atcha

[AllaN01Bear]

30. can we say whew.

[malaise]

66. Yes

😀

[Bayard]

32. Welcome back, Malaise!

Glad to hear you're okay.

Sorry to hear about the ones who are not so much.

[malaise]

68. Thanks

[Silver Gaia]

36. So glad you are safe, malaise!

I hope you hear from your friend in St Bess soon.

[malaise]

69. I'll reach him soon

He has no power and no communications.

[Stinky The Clown]

38. Glad you're back, safe and sound, My best to those less fortunate.

[malaise]

70. Thanks

[LeftInTX]

44. Yay! We didn't lock up the monster, but Jamaica did a job on Beryl.

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!

[OAITW r.2.0]

51. Really? You want to speak for the Jamaican citizens?

They got creamed. Cat 5 over Jamaica....

[LeftInTX]

59. We were hoping the seas would do a job on Beryl before it hit Jamaica.

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.

[malaise]

71. Our blue mountains are good for more than that coffee :

[LeftInTX]

80. Ah shucks! It's a shame the Cat 1 thing didn't happen. I'm glad you're safe.

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

[OAITW r.2.0]

45. Glad you are back

[malaise]

72. Thanks

[fierywoman]

49. SO glad you're OK !!!

[malaise]

75. Glad to escape but sad for many friends

[littlemissmartypants]

56. What a relief!!

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!

❤️

[malaise]

77. The hard truth is that we were all lucky

If Beryl to had taken. Gilbert’s path I would not be posting

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

57. Glad you are safe, malaise, and welcome back!

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

[malaise]

78. Very safe

Thanks 😀

[BigmanPigman]

61. That IS good news.

We can all use a lot of that these days.

[malaise]

79. Now let's lock up

Smelvis 😀

[Hekate]

67. ❤️ I am so glad to hear you are okay! TY for checking in here!

[malaise]

81. Thanks

[Solly Mack]

73. :)

[malaise]

82. Batten down

😀

[Solly Mack]

87. Yes.

[Rhiannon12866]

74. How did I miss this?! Welcome back, so glad to hear you're well and safe!

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

[malaise]

83. LOL

You’re busy posting videos for us

[Rhiannon12866]

90. That one was for you - since DU has been worried about you! So glad that you're back and safe!!!

[stage left]

76. Yay! you're back!

And the Brits took out the trash. Hope we can do that in November.

[malaise]

84. We'd better

[Warpy]

85. Glad you made it through OK

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.

[malaise]

89. Thanks

[Roy Rolling]

86. Thinking of you

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]

91. Mother Nature never loses that is the truth

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]

102. New Orleans here

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]

103. I'm in St Andrew but most folks

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 😀

[dchill]

88. It is good that you are okay. Good!

[malaise]

96. Thanks

[calimary]

93. GOOD News! VERY glad you made it through all that!

VERY good to hear from you again!!!

[malaise]

97. We got this o e right

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😀

[Hekate]

94. Direct Relief.org already has a Beryl page up, here...

Link to their website:
https://www.directrelief.org/

Here’s the Hurricane Beryl page:
https://www.directrelief.org/2024/07/response-underway-as-hurricane-beryl-cuts-a-devastating-path/

[malaise]

98. Cool

Thanks

[canetoad]

95. Glad you're back

And unharmed.

[malaise]

99. Hey you

Good to go.

Off to bed noe😀

[Scruffy1]

100. Good to hear.

Wouldn't be the same DU without you.

[malaise]

124. Thanks

😀

[Bundbuster]

101. I'm smiling bigly knowing that you are safe & OK

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.

.....

[malaise]

125. And you and your sense of humor survived

[roamer65]

104. ...

Welcome back, Malaise.

[malaise]

126. Thanks

[elias7]

105. Good to hear...

[malaise]

128. Thanks

😀

[iluvtennis]

106. So happy to see ur post. Stay strong 💪. n/t

[malaise]

131. Thanks

[Judi Lynn]

107. So good hearing you're O.K.! Your voice is an essential voice here, malaise. Always.

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]

132. The good news is that the one coming now fizzled outs as we thought it would.

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

[BlueMTexpat]

108. Hurrah!

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!

[malaise]

134. Great post

I have a nephew and his wife in Paris. They are very worried.
Fight people fight.😝

[BlueMTexpat]

139. Thanks, malaise!

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!

[BoRaGard]

111. Yay!

[malaise]

135. Thanks

😀

[democrank]

113. Glad you're safe, Malaise.

Sorry about all the devastation.

[malaise]

136. Safe and drinking coffee

Worried about my friends with no power or communications

[gademocrat7]

114. Glad you are ok, malaise.

Hoping there will be relief for people who were affected by the storm.

[malaise]

140. Thanks

St Bess, Man Hester and. Large don are in really bad shape.

[Lochloosa]

115. Welcome back friend. You had a lot of people worrying.

[malaise]

141. Thanks. 😀I did tell you that I'm in a safe location

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]

116. So good to hear from you. My hopes and best wishes for all affected...

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]

142. Thanks

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

[HipChick]

118. Been wondering how you are doing...Glad to see that you are OK

I enjoyed watching his resignation speech this morning

[malaise]

143. Hate to be mean but that black and white dress

was ugly on steroids.

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

[HipChick]

157. Not mean...

I was looking at that dress, wondering what da hell she was wearing..

[malaise]

158. I let out an oh shit what the hell is that

A
and she didn’t even try to fake a smile😀

[babylonsister]

119. Hey, my friend! So

happy to see you again, and that you escaped the worst! xoxoxo

[malaise]

144. Yes we did

Phew!

[marble falls]

120. Worried about you, but knew you'd pull through. Glad for you, sad for Jamaica and all those hit so hard.

[malaise]

145. Thanks. Bro

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[HeartsCanHope]

121. So glad to hear from you!

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]

146. Thanks

[GoCubsGo]

122. Oh, thank goodness!

I'm glad you're okay. I hope your friend is, as well.

[malaise]

147. Still trying to reach him

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

[malaise]

215. Yes he"# OK

Minor damage

[GoCubsGo]

253. Great news!

Thanks for the update. Glad he's okay, and came out of it relatively unscathed.

[samnsara]

123. wow what a ride you had. so glad you are ok...

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

[malaise]

148. The wind was horrific as always was surprised to see how little damage our neighborhood has after

That battering.
Thanks

[malaise]

216. The wind sounded like Gilbert but the damage I. Our neighborhood was nothing like Gilbert

It was severe in other areas.

[underpants]

127. 👍

[malaise]

150. Good to,go

😀

[Historic NY]

129. Great news

[malaise]

151. Thanks

[Maeve]

130. Good to hear you fared so well--people were worried about you!

[malaise]

152. Thanks

[Niagara]

133. Yay! I'm relieved to read that you made it through the storm

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

[malaise]

153. They took a direct hit

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

[BumRushDaShow]

137. Jamaica STRONG

and malaise even stronger!!!!

[malaise]

154. Hopefully we'll see a U.K. like

Election result soon. That would be strong.

[BumRushDaShow]

166. +infinity

[tavernier]

138. You were in my thoughts every waking minute,

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.

[malaise]

155. Isn't that the truth

We learn to be resilient

[I_UndergroundPanther]

149. Glad you got through that

Hurricane intact because DU would not be the same without you.

[malaise]

156. Thanks friend

[KY_EnviroGuy]

159. We locked him up a thousand times in our minds.

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.......

[malaise]

161. Thanks my friend

,

[bdamomma]

160. Oh geez

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.

[malaise]

163. Love Portland

The original home of jerk pork and jerk chicken.

[Lonestarblue]

162. I was relieved to see your post this morning and glad you suffered little damage.

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

[malaise]

165. They have already started to,help Folks in the

Eastern. Ari bean.

[MiHale]

164. Glad you're back safely...

One of the most awaited DU posts in its history.

[malaise]

175. Nah - that will be the one when Smelvis either croaks or

Is heading for prison 😀
Thanks

[YoshidaYui]

167. I am so glad you are safe and sound

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

[malaise]

214. Thanks

[GiqueCee]

169. Please add me...

... 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?

[malaise]

222. Thanks

[CrispyQ]

170. Welcome back & so glad to hear you're well!

[malaise]

225. All good

[Fla Dem]

171. So glad you're safe Malaise and not overly impacted by the storm.

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

[malaise]

176. Thanks

[AmBlue]

172. Glad you are safe!

And internet restored. My heart goes out to those dealing with the devastation.

[malaise]

177. Thanks

Mine too - going to try and make contact with my St Bess brethren

[marmar]

173. Glad you're all good.....

.... 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.

[malaise]

178. You really know the island

Thanks 😀

[orangecrush]

174. Good news

Very welcome!

Glad you're back and safe!

[malaise]

179. Thanks

[highplainsdem]

180. So glad you're back and safe!

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

[malaise]

207. Thanks

[virgdem]

181. Very good news that you have survived

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.

[malaise]

194. Freaking wow!🤯

[magicarpet]

182. I found some hearts way in the back of my kitchen draw.

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

[malaise]

203. Sweet thanks

😀

[debm55]

183. Welcome back, malaise.

[malaise]

206. Thanks

😀

[Melon]

184. Please be safe. I hope cleanup is quick.

[malaise]

208. Power is returning in some places

Thanks

[greatauntoftriplets]

185. Happy to hear that you're OK.

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

[malaise]

209. They are

Finally made contact
Thanks

[DinahMoeHum]

186. Glad to know you're safe.

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

[malaise]

217. Lucky Larry

Starmer is a good guy

[Evolve Dammit]

187. Dammit. So sorry for Jamaica but glad you're ok!

Best Malaise,
ED

[malaise]

218. Thanks

[CanonRay]

188. So glad you are safe and sound!

[malaise]

219. Very safe

Cooking again😀

[MineralMan]

189. I'm glad to hear you're OK.

Worried about others in Jamaica, though.

[malaise]

223. Thanks MM:

[blogslug]

190. Yay! Great to see you!

[malaise]

224. Thanks

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

[Rocknation]

191. Welcome back

And let the benefit concerts begin!!!!


Rocknation

[malaise]

232. I notice that a show in Ochi at Margaritaville is still on for tomorrow

St Ann escaped the worst.

[CaptainTruth]

192. Glad to hear you're ok!

So sorry for those who are suffering.

[malaise]

226. Looking at some damage in Man hester

Unbelievable.

[evolves]

193. So glad you are safe, Malaise!

[malaise]

228. Thanks

[Mr.Bill]

195. Thanks for the update, malaise.

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

[malaise]

230. Will do when it stops raining

Lots of folks in need

[Ilsa]

196. What they ⬆️ said! So glad you're safe. nt

[malaise]

233. Thanks

[PatSeg]

197. Thank goodness you're okay

People were getting worried!

[malaise]

234. Where I live is as safe as you can be

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

[Bluethroughu]

198. Yes!

[malaise]

235. LOL

[Bluethroughu]

279. It looks like it was a tough one, so I'm happy you're still here,

and have internet available.

[llmart]

199. Oh, happy day!

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.

[malaise]

236. I'm back

Things will be hard for many on the island.

[Cyrano]

200. It must be hell for those who lost their homes and

the families who lost loved ones.

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

[malaise]

237. Indeed

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.

[Vinca]

201. So glad you're okay. Very sad about all the people suffering from this storm.

[malaise]

238. Thanks

[Upthevibe]

202. malaise .......

I'm soooooooooooooooo glad you're okay!

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

[malthaussen]

204. You must have had good karma...

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

-- Mal

[malaise]

239. Perhaps airless luck but mostly

a nice safe neighborhood that trims trees and keeps things simple

[dlk]

205. So glad you made it through the storm

And glad you're back.

[malaise]

240. Thanks

[dlk]

273. You're welcome

[KS Toronado]

210. At 4:32, is that a mini earthquake?

[malaise]

241. Didn't feel a thing

[ancianita]

211. (( malaise ))! The Resilient! Yaay!

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.

[malaise]

242. Love that coffee

Thanks 😀

[ProfessorGAC]

212. Glad All Is Ok

And, glad you're back.

[malaise]

243. Thabks Prof

[Nictuku]

213. So happy to hear you are OK

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!

[malaise]

245. You know the routine very well

Thanks

[LuvLoogie]

220. Woo hoo!

[malaise]

246. Thanks

[peggysue2]

221. So good to hear you are safe, malaise

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!

[malaise]

247. I'm worried for them

Thanks

[diva77]

227. Hooray!! So glad you're okay!!

[malaise]

248. Thanks

[senseandsensibility]

229. Thought about you many times yesterday

So glad you're safe!

[malaise]

249. We've been very lucky

Mere inconvenience - others need help - some will never recover
Thanks

[senseandsensibility]

252. Yes, it's important to be grateful

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

[Iris]

231. Glad you are safe!

[malaise]

250. Thanks

[crickets]

244. malaise, it's a relief to hear you're okay. 🥰

[malaise]

251. It's a relief to see you posting

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

[crickets]

256. I'm still around, just lurking more than gabbing these days.

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

[malaise]

257. Thanks

[mountain grammy]

254. Thanks for the update

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

[malaise]

258. Thanks

[Marcus IM]

255. SO glad you are back and OK. Looking forward to news updates of the island.

[malaise]

260. Just heard that several fishermen are missing

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]

259. Somehow I missed this post of yours -- I had been checking, but didn't see it ???

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

[GPV]

261. Glad you are ok!!!

[malaise]

266. Thanks

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.

[TBF]

262. We were worried about you - so glad you're ok!! nt

[malaise]

267. Thanks

[MuseRider]

263. I am so happy to see you are OK.

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.

[malaise]

268. :hi:Thanks. -And now it's heading for Texas

As a Cat2
Lots of water

[TNNurse]

264. So glad to hear from you.

We need you. Always grateful to see your posts.

[malaise]

269. Thanks

Glad to be back

[LeftishBrit]

265. Glad you're OK!

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,

[malaise]

270. Thank you for running the Cons

What a whipping

[KarenS]

271. ohhhh I missed seeing this!

I am so glad you're back ~ safe & sound.

[malaise]

272. Thanks - my neighbors are also fine

Lots of other folks are picking up up the pieces.

[soldierant]

274. Well,

[malaise]

275. LOL

My jaw is dropping as I watch the devastation in St Bess

[barbtries]

276. Thank you Malaise!

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.

[malaise]

280. Thank you

[samplegirl]

277. Glad your safe

[malaise]

281. Thank you

[Phentex]

278. I had been thinking about you

so happy you are okay!

[malaise]

282. Thanks