Back on line here in West Palm Beach

[TroubleMan]

We just got power back a few hours ago. We rent an apartment, and half our ceiling is terribly water damaged. Some of it's hanging down.

Our landlord's been by, but he hasn't fixed anything yet. I might have pictures of the damage for you in a couple of days.


My Mom, who is Scarlet Lib here on DU, has no damage to her house, but they have no power and no phone. I wanted them to stay here, but they declined because they've got 4 pets.

As far as Palm Beach County, about half of the places have power, and the gas lines are ridiculous. A good 1/3 of the stoplights are out, too. The county north of us was hammered, though.

The slow movement of this hurricane was the worst part - we had 65mph and above winds for the better part of two days, and 6-8 of those hours we had sustained 100mph plus winds. However, by the time it got here, everybody was ready for it...I don't think anybody was killed (as far as I know).

[bigwillq]

1. The good part is that you are still with us

All that other stuff can be fixed with time. I know it probably is difficult to be without power, forced to fix apartment, etc...

But you are alive.

Remember that. You could always get a new roof but you personally can never be replaced.

I am thinking about you and others in Florida at this difficult time.

[Rick Myers]

2. Great to have you back!!!

And glad everyone is safe!!! Hope this is the LAST bad luck Florida will have to endure this year!!! Looks like Ivan's going wide. My brother and sister in law are going to Miami this weekend!!!

GLAD ALL IS WELL and hope you get that ceiling fixed ASAP!!!

Rick

[freetobegay]

3. Glad to see that you are safe

God speed & getting your life back to normal.

[Indiana_Dem]

4. Welcome back!

I bet it feels good to be connected again!;-)