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tavernier

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88. Key Largo, town of Tavernier here.

Thu Sep 7, 2017, 07:50 AM

Sep 2017

I'm in Indiana for the summer and my kids evacuated yesterday. They drove up the east coast, mostly on the old highways as the interstate was very crowded. They also had little trouble finding gas this way. They made it as far as Georgia and even got a motel. They are joining me and other family in Indiana today.

Sadly my friends are not so smart. They are all staying in the Keys, but one. Makes me sad, but you can't tell adults what to do. I wouldn't stay simply because i wouldn't want to chance putting other people's lives in danger if I had to be rescued.

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All DU Floridians, please check in here.... [View all] steve2470 Sep 2017 OP

Hey there steve Phoenix61 Sep 2017 #1

Just south of Tampa on the east side of Tampa Bay. lamp_shade Sep 2017 #2

Take care. When will you be able to make a decision? Our friends Hortensis Sep 2017 #47

It's hopeful that the spaghetti models are moving East. lpbk2713 Sep 2017 #3

me too that was a bad year! nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #4

We have a little place off the south end of Tampa Bay, and so we know Hortensis Sep 2017 #50

Yet you still have that asshole Sheriff. rzemanfl Sep 2017 #55

It doesn't say much for Polk County. lpbk2713 Sep 2017 #57

You needed a preacher to say 2004 was God's punishment for electing him. n/t rzemanfl Sep 2017 #60

Jacksonville here. I'll be staying. Work demands it. Lochloosa Sep 2017 #5

Stay safe. I'm staying this time. Matthew was a ginormous pain in the ass. NightWatcher Sep 2017 #56

You do the same. Lochloosa Sep 2017 #67

checking in from Port Orange - packing up and hopefully on the road north later this afternoon DrDan Sep 2017 #6

I wouldn't trust coastal Georgia or South Carolina. Head northwest. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #17

You might not be able to get gasoline. longship Sep 2017 #77

got that right - filled up and made it to Columbia SC on that tank. DrDan Sep 2017 #99

Holly Hill here... rppper Sep 2017 #87

made it up to Greenville SC yesterday - quite a bit of traffic but flowed ok after JAX DrDan Sep 2017 #98

I'm in West Palm and hunkering down. It's all good, so far. n/t monmouth4 Sep 2017 #7

Same here XRubicon Sep 2017 #45

70 miles N of Tampa mcar Sep 2017 #8

Gainesville here, no water and no gas available at this time katmondoo Sep 2017 #9

Fill up all your available containers alwaysinflux Sep 2017 #10

And fill up tub of water for washing and toilet flushing FloridaBlues Sep 2017 #85

No gas in places like Gainesville is something to keep in mind for those coming from South Florida. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #16

Probably a solid decision, sure hope so. As people with a little place in the Hortensis Sep 2017 #52

Tap water is as good as it ever is Warpy Sep 2017 #51

Orlando checking in OriginalGeek Sep 2017 #11

Orlando Here zipplewrath Sep 2017 #27

13 days with no power in 04! GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #97

We can float together. kydo Sep 2017 #12

Hi there. mia Sep 2017 #21

South Florida here. Believe it or not, I'm staying put, ONLY because of the south to north path. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #13

My house in Miami Lakes was built in '67... Scurrilous Sep 2017 #33

That's pretty good. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #38

We were in Miami Lakes during Andrew mcar Sep 2017 #90

... Scurrilous Sep 2017 #92

Could you head toward Alabama? RandySF Sep 2017 #102

Believe it or not, out of mere curiousity's sake I looked at available hotels. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #108

Far western edge of FL Panhandle here: Grammy23 Sep 2017 #14

Is there gas in the panhandle? Not much here in Clearwater Sancho Sep 2017 #83

There was gas available on Wednesday. Grammy23 Sep 2017 #100

Salutations from Central Florida Baitball Blogger Sep 2017 #15

Look for his ad on Craigslist. lpbk2713 Sep 2017 #20

And he'll probably get it. Baitball Blogger Sep 2017 #25

still stocking what I can onethatcares Sep 2017 #18

Sarasota Ghost of Tom Joad Sep 2017 #19

Stay safe my friend malaise Sep 2017 #22

thank you steve2470 Sep 2017 #23

Hello from Miami. mia Sep 2017 #24

Here and safe. Latest forecasts are looking even better for me. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #26

Orlando here. Flaleftist Sep 2017 #28

last night at Costco OriginalGeek Sep 2017 #37

I remember the same thing at Costco before Mathew. Flaleftist Sep 2017 #44

Start making tupperware ice now XRubicon Sep 2017 #48

From Texas to Florida: Take this seriously, and stay safe. hamsterjill Sep 2017 #29

North Tampa here HAB911 Sep 2017 #30

just north of clearwater Tribalceltic Sep 2017 #31

go hang out at the Dunedin Brewery. OriginalGeek Sep 2017 #36

Great Idea thanks! Tribalceltic Sep 2017 #39

I heard a rumour... Ineeda Sep 2017 #32

LMAO, Thanks!!!!!! Wiseman32218 Sep 2017 #53

Treasure Coast checking in Loge23 Sep 2017 #34

Me too, going to Lakeland tomorrow. dewsgirl Sep 2017 #89

Stay safe! (eom) Loge23 Sep 2017 #91

Does it count as Hurricane Preparedness OriginalGeek Sep 2017 #35

yep :) nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #46

Freemanville representin' GusBob Sep 2017 #40

I know we have more Floridians here :) nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #41

When we identify, we hear Florida Man a lot. Blue_true Sep 2017 #64

I think it's been less frequent lately nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #65

Just BTW ... lpbk2713 Sep 2017 #42

shameless bump nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #43

No shame. Lochloosa Sep 2017 #66

no shame in my game lol nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #68

Jax here Wiseman32218 Sep 2017 #49

Cutler Ridge/Goulds here bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #54

Were you there for Andrew? malaise Sep 2017 #70

I wasn't but my parents were bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #75

Well I hope Irma doesn't make you have to start over malaise Sep 2017 #79

Thanks bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #82

Former Florida DUer, now in VA Best_man23 Sep 2017 #58

North of Clearwater, six feet six inches above sea level as of 20 years ago. rzemanfl Sep 2017 #59

South FL here lunamagica Sep 2017 #61

Brooksville here - left for Augusta Sat. afternoon, arrived around midnight. Native Sep 2017 #62

I am north of you. Really calm here, some rain earlier, but no wind. nt Blue_true Sep 2017 #63

Please stay safe Texasgal Sep 2017 #69

Southwest Miami suburbs Awsi Dooger Sep 2017 #71

Jacksonville..... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2017 #72

In Georgia but checking in for my family on Amelia Island and mfcorey1 Sep 2017 #73

Not from Florida, but wanted to send you my thoughts mvd Sep 2017 #74

I think anyone who doesn't get out... chillfactor Sep 2017 #76

Duly noted bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #78

They are already running out of gasoline on the Interstates. longship Sep 2017 #81

Perhaps you should read the 5am NWS forecast discussion Capt Sunshine GusBob Sep 2017 #84

It's far, far more complicated than just that. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #94

Chill, appreciate your concern GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #95

This isn't a "Bull" any of you have rode before... Godspeed. nt Purveyor Sep 2017 #101

I sincerely appreciate your concern GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #106

FUCK! I'm in northern Dominican Republic and my home is a barrier island in secondwind Sep 2017 #80

Northeast Florida on barrier Island. Evacuated for Matthew. Staying put for Irma. Fla Dem Sep 2017 #111

1 mile from the worlds most famous beach here... rppper Sep 2017 #86

Key Largo, town of Tavernier here. tavernier Sep 2017 #88

A lot of my Key West friends are staying too. cwydro Sep 2017 #114

Key west might actually miss the brunt tavernier Sep 2017 #116

It's not looking good right now. cwydro Sep 2017 #117

Models say Marathon tavernier Sep 2017 #118

As an aside, I'm so glad to see many fellow Sunshine Staters on DU. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #93

South Lake County here, 20 miles west of Orlando GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #96

Hey, same location! bearsfootball516 Sep 2017 #104

Please check in after it passes, if you can. RandySF Sep 2017 #103

Looking for plywood 3/4" 4'x8' sheets I need 20 sheets to cover my windows! juxtaposed Sep 2017 #105

Summerfield, Florida here radical noodle Sep 2017 #107

Are you Steve 24 7? XRubicon Sep 2017 #109

bump nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #110

Stay safe....I don't like the western shift that this storm is taking LeftInTX Sep 2017 #112

Bonita Beach here. William769 Sep 2017 #113

Oh crap. GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #115

Goulds/Cutler Ridge bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #119

Wading this out at my sister's home in Orlando Awsi Dooger Sep 2017 #120

pressure just dropped to 999.1 mb bluecollar2 Sep 2017 #121

East Oakland park here superpatriotman Sep 2017 #122

All my Florida DU friends ok ? steve2470 Sep 2017 #123

Aye Mate tomorrow is going to be a long day after what's been a forever week GusBob Sep 2017 #124

best wishes to you! nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #133

kick Solly Mack Sep 2017 #125

N. Florida, near Tallahassee. Lunabell Sep 2017 #126

how are you Florida people doing? watching the eye lift off of cuba on my noaa radar-heres a link Sunlei Sep 2017 #127

Goodnight Florida. I hope y'all are where you can get some rest tonight. NightWatcher Sep 2017 #128

good morning Florida! watching NOAA radar, I see the 'eye' right on key west. Is anyone out there? Sunlei Sep 2017 #129

I am in Chicago steve2470 Sep 2017 #130

North east of Tallahassee, been windy since yesterday afternoon csziggy Sep 2017 #131

Barrier island in St Pete... EX500rider Sep 2017 #132

My brother in Tallahassee might get hit later steve2470 Sep 2017 #134

Everyone OK so far ?? nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #135

very last bump nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #136