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SergeStorms

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104. I've driven through Dothan...

Mon Sep 26, 2022, 09:29 PM

Sep 2022

but never stayed there. You'll be safe there. It'll be rainy, so don't get wet. Being made from sugar you'd melt, and we wouldn't want that!

OK, I've spread the fertilizer thick enough around here. 😉 Stay safe my friend.

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Ian is driving me out of Florida. [View all] ancianita Sep 2022 OP

good luck...suddenly blizzards up north do not seem so bad dembotoz Sep 2022 #1

I was thinking the same thing mgardener Sep 2022 #83

The winters are moderating in Michigan. roamer65 Sep 2022 #122

Wishing you the best of luck. Keep us updated Walleye Sep 2022 #2

Stay safe PJMcK Sep 2022 #3

Let us know when you get back. Polly Hennessey Sep 2022 #4

Best of luck! Gaugamela Sep 2022 #5

Never go through a hurricane in a trailer. Phoenix61 Sep 2022 #6

I don't think people realize just how bad Michael was.. Deuxcents Sep 2022 #89

No they don't and there's a reason for that. Phoenix61 Sep 2022 #92

Take care, ancianita blm Sep 2022 #7

Be careful and stay safe. Good luck to you. LoisB Sep 2022 #8

Be safe. TigressDem Sep 2022 #9

You're smart to get going early. GoodRaisin Sep 2022 #10

A sincere good luck wish to you. Stinky The Clown Sep 2022 #11

Ehh, is Alabama a good place to evacuate to? W_HAMILTON Sep 2022 #12

Coastal storm surge is the issue LeftInTX Sep 2022 #64

Best of luck!!! bluboid Sep 2022 #13

I'm glad you're leaving mountain grammy Sep 2022 #14

My sister lives close by you, in the Monticello/Lloyd area. Laffy Kat Sep 2022 #15

Smart decision. Stay safe and well. wnylib Sep 2022 #16

Good luck!!! Just think, could be worse? In TX? Tossup Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #17

Stay safe and keep us posted. Solly Mack Sep 2022 #18

If Ian's driving, make sure he ain't hittin' the sauce. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #19

you're lucky, at least you can leave. William769 Sep 2022 #20

I hope you stay safe, Bill brer cat Sep 2022 #41

Prayers with you, Bill. yardwork Sep 2022 #50

Get better soon. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #58

I'm sorry.... LeftInTX Sep 2022 #66

Man, when it rains it pours... BigmanPigman Sep 2022 #93

Sounds like you already are lucky, since you're going to get good care. ancianita Sep 2022 #112

Sounds like you already are lucky, since you're going to get good care. ancianita Sep 2022 #113

I hope everything goes your way, ancianita. You will be in my thoughts. littlemissmartypants Sep 2022 #21

Smart that you are are organized and prepared. Please stay safe, and stay in touch niyad Sep 2022 #22

Fingers crossed for you! MLAA Sep 2022 #23

11pm update just in, tracking east, Tampa Bay in right front quadrant, not where anyone needs to be Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #24

I hear you. tosh Sep 2022 #25

My daughter and SIL live just north of Sarasota SlimJimmy Sep 2022 #26

I would say a bit early tavernier Sep 2022 #27

Stay safe my friend. Please keep us posted on events in your neck of the woods. alwaysinasnit Sep 2022 #28

Oh shit! Few places are safe from any natural disaster these days. TeamProg Sep 2022 #29

Very wise. Hoping for the best for you. pnwest Sep 2022 #30

Good Luck! Jay25 Sep 2022 #31

The Very Best of Luck with Cha Sep 2022 #32

Safe journey SilasSouleII Sep 2022 #33

Maybe DeSantis will fly ya'll to Massachusetts stollen Sep 2022 #34

Good luck LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #35

You're making a smart Dorian Gray Sep 2022 #36

Take care malaise Sep 2022 #37

Good luck! Emile Sep 2022 #38

Digitize all your photos. At least take a picture w phone of most sentimental ones & backup to cloud Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2022 #39

Best of luck!!! I'm out of the country, can't do anything but hope at this point. CaptainTruth Sep 2022 #40

(((Sending my hopes that you will get through this okay))) BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #42

(( Back to you, too. )) ancianita Sep 2022 #68

I had just posted about Irma in the LBN thread BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #70

Good luck, prayers,goodwishes for an intact house and tree ... Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #43

Good Luck, Stay Safe! electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #44

Good luck and drive safely Old Crank Sep 2022 #45

Many DU'ers will be watching for your next updates. You're not exactly alone! Judi Lynn Sep 2022 #46

Best of luck to you. (nt) Paladin Sep 2022 #47

Good luck! mgardener Sep 2022 #48

Good luck to you! lark Sep 2022 #49

Sounds like you've planned well. Prayers for your safety. yardwork Sep 2022 #51

You may be at your destination or nearing it by now. Hope so. Hortensis Sep 2022 #52

Good move! IrishAfricanAmerican Sep 2022 #53

Safe travels, ancianita Niagara Sep 2022 #54

stay safe..travel with care. dawn5651 Sep 2022 #55

Stay safe. Give us updates. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #56

Wise decision. mia Sep 2022 #57

Sending you all the best. hamsterjill Sep 2022 #59

I'd consider DownriverDem Sep 2022 #60

I hear ya. Crazy to think one Democratic voter could make a difference, right? But ancianita Sep 2022 #76

Good luck, ancianita... rubbersole Sep 2022 #61

Best of luck! They don't call it the plywood state for nothing. LeftInTX Sep 2022 #62

Good luck, Ancianita! cilla4progress Sep 2022 #63

Good luck to you, ancianita! Greybnk48 Sep 2022 #65

MADE IT -- outside the cone of probable paths! Your spirit and love got me here! THANK YOU! ancianita Sep 2022 #67

Good timing! They just ordered mandatory evacs for Hillsborough County Zone A Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #69

Evacuating is smart. Evacuating all at the same time is dumb. It's all about the head start. ancianita Sep 2022 #73

But is it outside the Trump Sharpie line? Nevilledog Sep 2022 #71

I am glad that you are safe LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #74

Smart move. mercuryblues Sep 2022 #72

You've got a reasonable and prudent plan. SYFROYH Sep 2022 #75

Take care of you. Snackshack Sep 2022 #77

Best of luck to you! This always sucks. dchill Sep 2022 #78

Yikes - hang tight! calimary Sep 2022 #79

Oh, man Sugarcoated Sep 2022 #80

Thank you, but really, it's all good on my end. I just worry about those who waited to be told ancianita Sep 2022 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #81

McDill Air Force Base just got totally evacuated. It sits on a little peninsula of Tampa Bay. ancianita Sep 2022 #84

Please be safe. HillbillyDaoist Sep 2022 #85

Oh, I promise, I'm safe as can be. I'm in another state away from the cone of Ian's possible paths. ancianita Sep 2022 #86

Wishing you safe travels Ruby the Liberal Sep 2022 #87

Take care and don't drive through standing water. jaxexpat Sep 2022 #88

Thanks. You nailed it. And for weeks, since there's so little ground above sea level, ancianita Sep 2022 #98

Traveling mercies. nt duhneece Sep 2022 #90

Go to Alabama. Georgia is full of half-backs who... UGADawg Sep 2022 #91

Haha good one! ancianita Sep 2022 #99

One of those evacuations True Blue American Sep 2022 #94

Stay safe is key BaeBnakes99 Sep 2022 #95

Thanks. And thanks for the tip; I'll definitely check out Tropical Tidbits. ancianita Sep 2022 #100

You stay safe, 'ya hear! SergeStorms Sep 2022 #96

Will do, Serge! ancianita Sep 2022 #101

I've driven through Dothan... SergeStorms Sep 2022 #104

Best wishes and hope all will be OK. Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #97

Thanks, ED. It will. Either that, or I hit the road again and turn nomad! ancianita Sep 2022 #102

That has a ring to it! Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #108

All the best intrepid Floridian, safe travels & check in when you can.. appalachiablue Sep 2022 #103

Thank you, appalachiablue. I've got nothing but time to check in, now that I've escaped, to ancianita Sep 2022 #105

Look at the Tampa traffic LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2022 #106

Wow, thanks! It looks like a collective stupidity born of desperation. But I-4 just heads east ancianita Sep 2022 #107

Stay safe and please update us when you return home. NT akbacchus_BC Sep 2022 #109

Will do. ancianita Sep 2022 #110

Good choice and GOOD LUCK!! bluestarone Sep 2022 #111

Thanks. Luck is holding. I get to stay at this hotel in Dothan as long as I need to. ancianita Sep 2022 #114

UPDATE: Florida Power and Light reports that it has outages with 58 towns reporting. ancianita Sep 2022 #115

Great news malaise Sep 2022 #116

Thanks, mal. Millions are suffering in FL right now. I count myself a fortunate smart cookie. ancianita Sep 2022 #117

You sized up the situation and took decisive action malaise Sep 2022 #118

UPDATE: Good news. ancianita Sep 2022 #119

So glad to hear you're doing okay and still have power, ancianita! crickets Sep 2022 #120

Thank you! DU really helped me get through this. I love this place! Ever my home when I'm away from ancianita Sep 2022 #121