Im sure most other DUers are fed up with hurricane threads ....... but,

[lpbk2713]

I just got my electricity back on this morning after being out since very early Sunday morning. I heard on the radio that in the area of Florida I live in (Polk County) that as much as 90% of the people were without power at one time. And I must say it is good to have it back. Life was very primitive without it. I probably missed air conditioning more than anything else. I was very lucky in that I didn't get a whole lot of damage except for trees down and maybe the food in the refrigerator, haven't checked that yet, want it to build up a little bit of coldness before I open it up much. I lost what was in it last time with Frances. The eye went right over us. It was calm from about 11am to 1pm Sunday and then it started all over again. This is the tird damn hurricane in six weeks to go right over us. I made out a lot better than a lot of my neighbors with houses blown apart, trees through their roofs, trees blocking both ends of their streets etc. As in most wind storms it wasn't the wind itself that did the damage but the debris that was blown around. Here's a link to a photo gallery from my local newspaper.......... It's good to be back.

Link: http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=LL&Dato=20040927&Kategori=PHOTOS&Lopenr=927001&Ref=PH

[ncrainbowgrrl]

1. I'm fed up with hurricanes, not the threads.

Glad to hear you're ok! :hi:

[Zomby Woof]

2. nothing wrong with the threads

After all, they are matters of life and death.

What I am sick of are all the "name a song" threads, and of course, my perennial, unfavorite, "ask me anything!".

Stay safe!

[Donkeyboy75]

5. That's what the "hide" function is for. n/t

[ewagner]

3. Glad you're okay

What you've been through has been unreal....my heart goes out to all Floridians.........and yes, I have sand in my shoes so I'll be back there someday.

[demnan]

4. Glad your power is back on and most importantly

that you're safe. I remember during Isabel I lost power for 3 days. It was quite an experience. We take all the creature comforts for granted when we don't have them. I remember driving around trying to find ice and the humidity and heat of an apartment with no cross ventilation.

On a brighter note, my friend Mary and I learned at least three new card games that weekend.