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108. That has a ring to it!

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Tue Sep 27, 2022, 06:49 PM

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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