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GusBob

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124. Aye Mate tomorrow is going to be a long day after what's been a forever week

Sat Sep 9, 2017, 11:46 PM

Sep 2017

Lawd, I am tired. Tomorrow into Monday will be longer I reckon.

Won't go into all the various tiresome problematic details of our personal hectic experience.

I will be happy be to say we have been able to corral various storm refugees from across the state and from mandatory evacuation zones, our kids (5) from Tampa& Orlando, 3 families from the beachside, for a total of 15 people here at the compound. A lil 14 month old child is the star of the show

Today while I was cooking up for the assembled crew, I larded up an extra tray or 2 on took it down to my good friend and his mates in law enforcement on the beachside Daytona before they shut down the bridges. It was like a ghost town down there and the ocean was angry. Blustery with heavy rain and low heavy clouds. It actually reminded me of a gray and windy November day in the Midwest, but warmer. Your Chicago friends may know.

Standing by, over and out

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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