Just got back from the Grocery Store... It was a ZOO (Florida)

[Misunderestimator]

This is near Tampa, where Frances is not supposed to make it until early Saturday morning. Right now, looking like we're in its path, but at least far enough across land to hopefully weaken it. The water was flying off the shelves, and I got the last of the "D" batteries.

If it's like this HERE, I can't imagine what it's like in Miami right now!

[tandot]

1. Good luck to you and all the other people in Frances' path

Are you planning to evacuate?

[Misunderestimator]

8. no, and they don't want us to

the east coast coastal communities, yes, but if everyone evacuated inland, it would disrupt the people who really need to evacuate.

[tcfrogs]

2. My in-laws are in Ft. Myers

Which already got hit hard by Charley. They're freaked out again. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and everyone else in the potential path!!!

[VelmaD]

15. So is my brother...

and his wife and my 5 year old nephew. I hate worrying about them and I'm ready for them to come home to Texas RIGHT NOW!

[Misunderestimator]

16. Thanks, and I for your in-laws...

I have many friends in Ft. Myers... hopefully they will be spared this time.

[Liberal Veteran]

3. I got a wind up radio for emergencies...

It has a light as well.

[Misunderestimator]

11. I wish I had that... but I do have lots of batteries now

[Liberal Veteran]

12. Radio Shack sells one for 40 bucks....

Probably not helpful now, but you might look into it.

[kerryin2004]

4. why would you even stay there?

Head west for a few days..

[Misunderestimator]

5. I'm as west as I can go

[kerryin2004]

7. head northwest

hell, just get the hell out of there until it passes. I don't want you to die because your vote is needed in Fl:)

[Misunderestimator]

9. They have advised us NOT to evacuate, but they may evacuate

mobile home communities here if the path stays the same.

[kerryin2004]

13. the Republicans are just trying to get rid of a few of you..

good luck anyways!

[Misunderestimator]

14. LOL... Thanks!

[MuseRider]

6. Take care.

I am certain you know what to do but still, please take care of yourself.

[BlueHandDuo]

10. Thank you for the reminder...

...to update my earthquake kit.

Don't want to be caught short again like I was in '89.

Stay safe, all of you.