Tropical Storm Update [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

handieman

08-19-2008, 10:39 AM

As of 6:30 Tuesday AM EST TV had a very peacefull night with only spotty rain and no winds. The moon is hazy out right now and all is well. I'll keep you posted on changing events
Coffee's ready, have a nice day
Handie :joke:

Donna

08-19-2008, 11:43 AM

Handi..Hope you guys enjoy your trip in spite of the rain..

Hello to Mrs.Handi! :bigthumbsup:

ejp52

08-19-2008, 11:47 AM

All is well here in Duval,I'm hunkered in my closet,posting and watching storm movement. :joke:

Handie protect your inflatables. ;D :joke:

livsea2

08-19-2008, 12:05 PM

I'll keep my fingers, legs, toes, and eyes crossed that the storm dies out before reaching the Villages, FL and it's residents! :o

mom2five

08-19-2008, 12:16 PM

Thanks for keeping us posted.

renielarson

08-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Sending prayers to all of you in The Villages waiting as the storm passes through. Be safe!

cabo35

08-19-2008, 01:12 PM

Handi, thanks for starting the thread and the updates. We are in New Jersey and the Florida storm coverage is quite extensive but not central Florida specific. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in updating in live time. Our thoughts are with our friends and neighbors in The Villages. Be safe....God bless.

samhass

08-19-2008, 01:47 PM

It's 9:47 and all is dry. Golfers have been on Palmer. Dark clouds are starting to show up in the Eastern sky.

graciegirl

08-19-2008, 02:05 PM

I called my buddy JoJo and she said that the eye was predicted to pass close to LadyLake. Not good news. I wish, I wish, you all had basements. Wish there was a way TV could build some fortified places and take it out of our amenities. I sure would like THAT. They could even do it without asking me..........

samhass

08-19-2008, 02:09 PM

It's 10:08 and the skies have opened up. Rain is coming in sideways across Lake Sumter.
Several golf carts just went flying by.. heading up to and passing the 7th hole of Riley.

sschuler1

08-19-2008, 02:12 PM

I hope you don't mean that they were literally flying? Saying a prayer for all of you that you are safe through this storm. Please keep us posted.

schotzyb

08-19-2008, 02:13 PM

Just lost my Dish Network Satellite Signal. Really dark out over here in Polo Ridge.

jojo

08-19-2008, 02:17 PM

Had to dash from my first pickleball beginners organized play at Coconut Cove at 10 a.m. Started with some sun at 9 a.m. Tropical storms come in bands and that's what's happening. Right now it's just drizzling.

billethkid

08-19-2008, 02:17 PM

Seems we have just experienced a short (duration) bit of rain and wind. Looking at the animated weather map it is one of the Northernmost outer bands. The all day stuff is soon to arrive.

I would also like to share my interpretation of the latest set of computer models this morning:

:dontknow: = "we have no idea where it is going next" :joke:

BTK

samhass

08-19-2008, 02:24 PM

I'm sorry..bad choice of words under the circumstances :duck:
Let me rephrase my statement. " Several golf carts just went by at high speed. All four wheels appeared to be on the ground but my eyes aren't what they used to be!! ;)

I hope you don't mean that they were literally flying? Saying a prayer for all of you that you are safe through this storm. Please keep us posted.

beady

08-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks for posting this weather update.

Those of us that are out of town , me in particular, are very grateful for any information you all can pass on.

Be safe.

islandgal

08-19-2008, 02:40 PM

sschuler1 -

Speaking of flying, check this out from an Orlando TV station!!!

http://www.wftv.com/video/17230525/index.html

Shirleevee

08-19-2008, 02:42 PM

The Villages, Florida

10:42 a.m. and after heavy rain, the sun is shining in Poinciana........

Shirleevee

tkret

08-19-2008, 02:59 PM

sschuler1 -

Speaking of flying, check this out from an Orlando TV station!!!

http://www.wftv.com/video/17230525/index.html

Yikes! anyone know what his prognosis is? ouch. I guess the next question would be "Why?"

islandgal

08-19-2008, 03:05 PM

tkret -

Haven't heard yet - will let you know.

Life in the Fast Lane!!!!!

tkret

08-19-2008, 03:15 PM

tkret -

Haven't heard yet - will let you know.

Life in the Fast Lane!!!!!

Thanks, wiw1819, for any update...I feel bad for the poor guy. I can only imagine the fear that was going on within him knowing that he would probably hit something that wasn't going to be as soft as the sand was.

chelsea24

08-19-2008, 03:28 PM

All is well here in Duval,I'm hunkered in my closet,posting and watching storm movement. :joke:

Handie protect your inflatables. ;D :joke:

Eddie! Are you in the closet already? 1rnfl 1rnfl Handie protect your inflatables! 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl

Well, getting gloomy here now. My cats are getting a little edgy, but maybe that's because we're getting edgy. :dontknow:

thegreenerside

08-19-2008, 03:45 PM

All the yards on my street were mowed this morning before the rain. They came a day early with anticipation of missing a couple days this week because of the rain

islandgal

08-19-2008, 04:07 PM

tkret

08-19-2008, 04:20 PM

tkret

About the man thrown across the highway by strong winds -

I emailed the TV station. Their reply at this point is that he is in the hospital in critical condition.
What a sad bizarre occurrence.

http://www.wftv.com/video/17230525/index.html

Thanks, once again wiw, for taking the time to inform us on this matter. You are right, "What a sad bizarre occurrence"

graciegirl

08-19-2008, 04:26 PM

Could I have seen several inflatable women dolls zooming over head from the southern direction?

chelsea24

08-19-2008, 04:38 PM

Could be grace . . . Handie's in town! TA-DA! Now watch for inflatable sheep. 1rnfl

samhass

08-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Grace and Chelsea..Go to Handi's desk. He's gonna spank you two.
As for the weather, the sun has been shining brightly over Lake Sumter. I took a nice walk about outside. The wind is blowing and it is mahvelous right now. Winds appear to be coming in from the east.

chelsea24

08-19-2008, 06:07 PM

Spank the two of us! 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl In his dreams! :a20:

Hyacinth Bucket

08-19-2008, 06:32 PM

I can just visualize this scene - taken from the posts.

Sam is taking a leisurely walk and a gust of wind blows up - what does she see?

She can not believe her eyes, :yikes: :yikes:, blowing in the wind are inflatable ladies in the nude and sheep. She rubs her eyes to make sure she is not dreaming.

This time when she opens her eyes she sees Handie running crap crap crap crap after all of the inflatables and yelling to Sam to help him.

For all of us who are not in TV - you now have the latest update of what is happening in TV. ;)

swrinfla

08-19-2008, 06:40 PM

HB:

Are you sure that weren't some guys in white coats chasing after, carrying restraints?

I sometimes (often) wonder about the sanity of our friends on TOTV! :joke:

SWR

handieman

08-19-2008, 06:49 PM

As you can see life in TV is completely normal, meaning all us "in residence members" are so concerned that this thread is completely out of control
Eddie! get out of the closet, Chel go tend to your cats, Sam go for another walk and in the meantime, I'm deflating all my inflatable toys
Geesh youse guys are incorigable
Handie :joke:

chelsea24

08-19-2008, 06:55 PM

1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl But SWRINFL you are one of us! We're all ducking butterfly nets! :a20:

OK, so now it's windy here. Remember there is just a big open space across 466A. Lots of open spaces here. It's odd. No rain. Just gusts of wind. Hey, that FAYE better stay away from my new hibiscus bushes! I'll kick her windy rearend! (Did that come out right?) :o

Hahaha Handie, why are you deflating them. Just in case the power goes out (if ya know what I mean wink wink.) ;) :joke:

benj

08-19-2008, 07:03 PM

The Villages, Florida
Geez I've heard of it raining cats and dogs, But raining inflatable nude ladies and sheep? You'd think you were in Wyoming or something. Benj

swrinfla

08-19-2008, 07:15 PM

Chels:

I think you must remember that my very best friend is a six-foot pookah named Harvey! He and General Stewart and I have great fun together!

SWR

chelsea24

08-19-2008, 07:19 PM

Swrinfla, I want you to bring Harvey to the next Crisper's luncheon! Don't forget! ;D

Sidney Lanier

08-19-2008, 07:19 PM

We were once out in western New York State (!) where a tornado touched down a few miles from where we were, picked up 22 calves, and deposited them a distance away (3 in trees...). Talk about freak!

sschuler1 -

Speaking of flying, check this out from an Orlando TV station!!!

http://www.wftv.com/video/17230525/index.html

Definitely equally freak; you have to ask, though, what the man was doing out in a kite during a tropical storm....

samhass

08-19-2008, 08:34 PM

Oh Hyacinth, you definitely have to go to Mrs Grace's desk!!!! 1rnfl 1rnfl
It's pretty quiet here right now.
Whoa...what just sailed by my window....was it..could it be....
Handi...are you missing a six foot blond in a french maid's costume??

I can just visualize this scene - taken from the posts.

Sam is taking a leisurely walk and a gust of wind blows up - what does she see?

She can not believe her eyes, :yikes: :yikes:, blowing in the wind are inflatable ladies in the nude and sheep. She rubs her eyes to make sure she is not dreaming.

This time when she opens her eyes she sees Handie running crap crap crap crap after all of the inflatables and yelling to Sam to help him.

For all of us who are not in TV - you now have the latest update of what is happening in TV. ;)

tkret

08-19-2008, 09:12 PM

sschuler1 -

Speaking of flying, check this out from an Orlando TV station!!!

http://www.wftv.com/video/17230525/index.html

Hi wiw, just saw this on the national news and, yes, the 26-year old is in critical condition. His apparatus had an emergency release but he was unable to grab it due to the wind according to those in the know.

livsea2

08-19-2008, 09:28 PM

We were once out in western New York State (!) where a tornado touched down a few miles from where we were, picked up 22 calves, and deposited them a distance away (3 in trees...). Talk about freak!

Definitely equally freak; you have to ask, though, what the man was doing out in a kite during a tropical storm....

HE WAS WIND SURFING! Brilliant eh? He was picked up off the surf, bounced once on the beach then picked up again, sailed across the highway and slammed into the building by the storm. Ah to be in my twenties again young and stupid, nevermind. I'd rather be "mature" and stupid. :redface:

renielarson

08-19-2008, 09:33 PM

For the life of me I couldn't understand why the guy in the video didn't let go of the kite.
Then it dawned on me...http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/Bulb_lights_up_2.gif
It was Handie hanging on for dear life to his French maid dahlin'...http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee16/gd39/maid.jpg

Peachie

08-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Ooooo, Handie. Now can you understand how a woman like that could cost you your life? 1rnfl

redwitch

08-19-2008, 10:50 PM

Weather update -- Village of Santo Domingo: Soft, steady rain. Light wind (less than 5 mph). Only problem is the rain is coming from the "wrong" direction -- it usually comes from the southeast, this is from the west.

samhass

08-19-2008, 11:53 PM

It's raining and visibility across Lake Sumter is limited. The winds are fairly light at present
but still strong enough to make that whistling sound as it passes through the screens of the lanai. If you live here,you know this sound.

chelsea24

08-20-2008, 12:33 AM

OK, I'm calming down, but probably at the wrong time. I've always been bass-ackward!

It's really calm and not cows are flying through my lanai yet. YES COWS! We have cows across 466A. Don't they have little cow houses to protect these sweet animals? :dontknow:
I keep picturing the scene from 'Twister' when a cow comes flying towards the car. :yikes:

Yes, that's right I'm losing it. I'm not one to stay doing nuttin' in the house all day. Finished my office work way too quickly. Hope there's some "all clear" tomorrow!

Ican'tkeepsittiinginthishouse, Ican't keepsittinginthishouse, Ican'tkeepsitting inthishouse!

Well, I guess I could clean. :o Naw

samhass

08-20-2008, 12:36 AM

Did you say cows??? Or Steers? Barbecue, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chels, If one flies into your lanai during this storm, I think you have dibs on him.

renielarson

08-20-2008, 12:56 AM

I bet Vetman would be glad to butcher that steer..... :redface:...and actually know how!

Rokinronda

08-20-2008, 01:08 AM

mmmmm hope its prime beef!! Filet Mignon sounds good or prime rib!!

ejp52

08-20-2008, 01:19 AM

Long as it isn't BBQ mutton. :o 1rnfl

Rokinronda

08-20-2008, 01:30 AM

ewe eddie, for you ewe.

ejp52

08-20-2008, 07:53 PM

Looks like Fay missed us thankfully.
City of Melbourne report an inch an hour for the last 25 hours. :o

chelsea24

08-20-2008, 08:58 PM

That's because I sprayed . . .

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8766/z48ac8561eba50ns8.gif (http://www.commenthaven.com/glitter-text-generator/)

ALL OVER THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA ;D

Hyacinth Bucket

08-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Cows do fly. I know it for a fact.

We were camping and strong gusts of winds came out of nowhere. Some cows went a flying and landed safely as well as roofs off buildings and many other things.

Since they survived and were not harmed there were no bar be cues that night.

I must admit I have never seen a cow jump over the moon.

HB

billethkid

08-21-2008, 08:30 PM

Well it appears Fay (remnants thereof) has finally arrived. It now looks very tropical rain storm-ish. Given the roration of the storm and it's location just East of us and then North of us, it will stay like this until it heads on out of the state. No complaints....I only sympathize with all the folks in the Melbourne and proximate areas that have to deal with water in their homes. I was thinking this afternoon, how much rain would it take to fill Lake Miona until it reaches my front door......A LOT (and more than we might get)....I hope and pray.

The forecast is for us to get 6-8 inches of rain.....and we just might get it.

I am glad I have cable and not a satellite right now. Those with satellites....have you lost your signal during the current condition???

Keep smilin'.

BTK ;D

ejp52

08-21-2008, 08:48 PM

schotzyb

08-21-2008, 08:52 PM

Have Dish Network. Lost signal for 5-10 minutes . Back up for now. Wind is really whipping!

samhass

08-21-2008, 08:54 PM

I just came in from an afternoon of mahjong. Buena Vista has a lot of water on it but there is no problem driving on it. Lots of moss is laying on the roads and the wind is blowing fairly hard. I think the pool has about 3" more water in it than it had when I left at 12:15. I think the grass is happy. OOOoo a nice branch just hit my roof.

jojo

08-21-2008, 09:19 PM

Since this is my first tropical storm and we live on one of the golf course ponds I was getting pretty nervous. I called the TV administration and was told that I might see the irrigation sprinklers go on the golf course. Meanwhile I am still a tad nervous as the water is creeping up in my back yard. And supposedly the rains will continue all night.

punkpup

08-21-2008, 10:14 PM

I had heard that the storm was coming back around for the third time! The word from Miami is that it is clear and sunny today after three days of heavy rain. No one I know there has sustained much damage except some slight foliage loss.

BTW I too e mailed the TV station which posted the unfortunate flight of that Kite Boarder on their web site. It seems it happened in Ft. Lauderdale and that he is now in stable condition. Lucky man!!! I hope he'll never make a reckless decision like that again but then I have to consider whether I might have exercised any judgment at all given the same circumstances and youth. Probably not lol. I would have said, "Wow, what a rush!!!!"

gfmucci

08-21-2008, 11:17 PM

As of 5 PM after a drive around Amelia East, there were two (Queen Palm) trees completely down, and several others trees with a minor to moderate tilt.

Note:* Virtually all landscaping in this Village is less than six months old.* All Palms were planted within the last three months.* The great majority of recently planted Palms that remain upright were staked on three sides.

Village Kid 2

08-21-2008, 11:27 PM

Today is definitely the worst of the last three days in TV. There has been a steady, if misty, rain, wind, and rain gusts most of the day. It seems worse as the day goes on. There are palm fronds down all over the roads in then older sections. It's very blustery and one can hear "things" knocking against the house ( a good night for ghost stories - where is Julia?)

Supposedly it will let up Friday afternoon and return to more normal conditions. It is wonderful to see the lakes full but our neighbors on the east coast are having a rough time. Then north Florida will have a turn.

Chels, where is that Fay Away spray???

VK2

renielarson

08-21-2008, 11:28 PM

I worry about my 1 1/2 year old Queen Palm on Montrose Court in Liberty Park. If anyone is near, would you please drive by and check that all is OK or not? You'll recognize my villa by the Parrot's Landing address sign...we're on the right side of the road 3 houses from the dead end.

Thanks to anyone who will check for me.

chelsea24

08-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Very windy and rainy, guess the Fay Begone has worn off Kiddo! I keep looking at our trees, but so far so good. Stay safe all. :bigthumbsup:

Hyacinth Bucket

08-22-2008, 01:00 AM

Thank you, Thank you and Thank you once again to all of you posting what it is like in TV.

I am glad that you are all safe and sound. We watch the weather reports and they show flooding, cars getting stuck in high water and we wonder how you are all doing.

Please keep the reports coming. Appreciate it.

HB

carolynpage

08-22-2008, 01:17 AM

Hey! here in Tall Trees, I am getting ready to gather them up by "twos" and place them on the Ark. We are getting slammed with rain and wind now. :agree: :dontknow:

islandgal

09-10-2008, 10:07 AM

tkret

09-10-2008, 11:56 AM

Followup of Kite Board Surfer thrown by Hurricane Fay

http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=849306396&pl=849196945.xml&plc=849196945&launchpoint=Cover&cid=fancover&attr=default_headline&config=/config/common/fan/default.xml

Real nice of you wiw1819 to post this. Except for his voice, he appears to be doing very well after such an horrific encounter. In fact, it is funny that he didn't want the interview to end; perhaps he's got "cabin fever" already. Glad he's improving ... he sounds like a good guy!