Have you considered that the cyclist may have severe allergies? The mask would help prevent his immune response to pollen. Time to stop judging what others do and start being kind.

Here we go!! The little boy is out to play...with attitude...you grow up!...no you grow up!!
Who has popcorn?

I live on a large preserve in SS.
The Tortoises are bitchin at me as I am digging my own Burrow.

Perhaps the cyclist has severe allergies and the mask helps prevent pollen from making his allergies worse. We really need to stop judging people and learn to be kind. Calling him a moron really isn’t necessary now is it?

Lol,lol.....a very fine quote from...............(come on people)...the wizard of Oz.

(Thank you...it brought a smile to me)

Or the cyclist may have discovered that wearing a mask helps minimize their allergies. From wearing masks, I definitely noticed a reduction in my allergies.

Anoles. Snakes. Roaches. No food shortage. Toilet Paper .... Use my hand and a wash cloth
Wake up people.
You came form dirt, and dirt is where you are going.

Oh... wait... Charmin is on sale at Target.

Go away wimps........ please go away

Where do you put all of this? (Not trying to be funny)...

Who cares!!!!
It was years ago...do we need a "yes"- "no" match now?
If you truly are a meteorologist, please give current info.

Your attitude about masks is offensive!!!

Wow.
Having a bad day, or a normal day?
Tucc provided and provides good info for Villagers.
If you don't like it, don't read it.
:ho:

Evac
 

Been in FL 23 years now. We evacuate for any that’s going to be a Cat 1 when it reaches us. That usually means a Cat 3 when it makes landfall. We are pretty much smack in the middle of FL. So a lot of weakening before it reaches The Villages. Plus, The Villages I laid out perfectly for storms. Between underground utilities, golf courses for water run off, nothing to worry about here. Just bring in anything that could possibly take flight, have 3-7 days of supplies and you’ll be fine. I remember when Irma came through. No real homes flooding, almost no power loss, and that was a Cat 4 when it made landfall and a strong Cat 1 weak Cat 2 when it made its way across The Villages.

Has nothing to do with my day....if you read this whole thread it went back and fourth about the path of the storm. One says it was right over us, no it wasn't...yes it was....enough. sorry, but it was years ago....no one cares. What they truly care about isTuesday's weather, and with that he could be very helpful.
But thanks for inquiring about my day, otherwise (besides mild infractions from certain non helpful people), it's going great!

When was this kind of response warranted!

Okay, so it's normal day & attitude for you.

You are new here.............during the last breeze, Tucc removed all the media hype and many, many, many Villagers enjoyed and respected his comments and thoughts.

That's who cares.

Years ago my daughter was in college in Fl. Her first hurricane was coming. Cousin in GA police called her and said to evacuate to his home and she did. When she got back home no one else left and no problem. Next hurricane she sleep through.
The answer depends on how your area has done in the past and how likely flooding is. Seems like staying put is ok for this one.

I think it’s silly to panic over this storm. At worst, it might be a stage one hurricane, but more than likely a tropical storm. I would certainly hope that our homes are built good enough to withstand a stage one hurricane.
However, if we see that the winds are going to be severe enough to blow our lawn furniture, potted plants, etc around, we will secure them. We will rely on the media for information on what we should do.
I would suggest that we get supplies to sustain us through the storm. A few examples would be flashlights, water, non perishable food, etc.

It's never too late to panic.

If you don't like the post then don't read it. I have given current information. You just need to read the posts. And, yes, I am a meteorologist. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in meteorology. I was a research scientist at NASA and the National Weather Service, where I developed numerical weather prediction computer models on supercomputers for research and operational forecasting.

I do try to provide some useful information when things get interesting. However, most of what you need to know you can obtain by watching the news.

It's the tornados you have to worry about not these little hurricanes.

My walk down memory lane brings me to a weather incident before Irma and we were only here about a month. We knew nobody but noticed everyone loading up to get outta town. Seeing this heightened our worry when Irma was coming toward us. Tuccillo was a major part of helping us keep our heads on. We were ready to stay and ride out the storm when we received a call from a friend who evacuated at his wife's and 95-year old mother's request to Tifton Ga.

After they arrived in Georgia he called me as said it may be a good idea to spend some time with them. We were in the car and the 5-hour ride took about 9 hours. We were and always will be grateful to them for their hospitality. The home that we arrived at had its own wing just for us. We were not roughing it at all.

My point. Everyone who lives here was new at one point. Some people are a little more stable than others. After 5 years I count myself as able to digest information from all sources and make a good decisions on my own. I didn't have that skill when I moved here.
So newbies ask all the questions you have. Many people are here to help you. For us, it was and still is Tuccillo and a few others.

People have different recollections about where they were during and after Irma and the time it was there and blah blah blah. Who cares. That one is done. Let's deal with what we have in front of us now. Let's try and be constructive with the posts in this thread.

So far it looks like we are staying. Five years ago I'd be packing the car already. :1rotfl: :pray:

11AM Update
 

Elsa has been downgraded to a tropical storm. The forecast track (see link below) remains about the same. The hurricane center average track error is 125 miles at 3 days. Best estimate at this point is a gusty rain event for parts of Florida. However, continue to listen to the news as 3-4 days out is still a long time.

TROPICAL STORM ELSA

People have to do what makes them feel the most comfortable. Individual choice, individual decision.

From when IRMA hit
 

From the NWS site at the PEAK IRMA wind

Leesburg Airport Spanish Springs The Villages
Day Time Wind Day Time Wind
11 17:53 SW 17 G 28 11 17:10 E 22 G 30
11 16:53 SW 21 G 28 11 16:50 E 16 G 30
11 15:53 SW 22 G 36 11 15:50 E 20 G 29
11 14:53 SW 22 G 36 11 14:50 E 21 G 29
11 13:53 SW 26 G 39 11 13:30 E 20 G 33
11 12:53 SW 24 G 37 11 12:50 E 25 G 36
11 11:53 SW 25 G 41 11 11:50 E 22 G 37
11 10:53 SW 31 G 46 11 10:50 E 24 G 39
11 9:53 S 35 G 49 11 9:50 E 26 G 43
11 8:53 S 29 G 48 11 8:50 NE 32 G 41
11 7:53 S 33 G 52 11 7:50 NE 25 G 45
11 6:53 S 40 G 52 11 6:50 E 25 G 45
11 5:53 S 32 G 51 11 6:10 E 24 G 54
11 4:53 SE 38 G 59 11 5:50 E 31 G 43
11 3:53 SE 43 G 69 11 5:30 E 33 G 51
11 2:53 E 38 G 53 11 5:10 E 32 G 54
11 1:53 E 37 G 62 11 4:50 E 36 G 51
11 0:53 E 35 G 53 11 3:50 E 28 G 44
10 23:53 NE 31 G 48 11 2:50 NE 32 G 43
10 22:53 NE 40 G 61 11 1:50 NE 31 G 44
10 21:53 NE 41 G 59 11 0:50 NE 28 G 39
10 20:53 NE 37 G 49 10 23:50 NE 26 G 41
10 19:53 NE 24 G 43 10 22:50 NE 37 G 54
10 18:53 E 20 G 31 10 22:30 NE 28 G 41
10 17:53 NE 15 G 26 10 22:10 NE 25 G 38
10 16:53 NE 25 G 39 10 21:50 NE 28 G 45
10 21:30 NE 26 G 40
10 21:10 NE 29 G 52
10 20:50 NE 23 G 37
10 20:30 NE 22 G 35
10 20:10 NE 22 G 36
10 19:50 NE 17 G 33
10 19:30 NE 18 G 35
10 19:10 NE 20 G 29
10 18:50 NE 21 G 37
10 18:30 NE 16 G 23
10 18:10 NE 13 G 26
10 17:50 NE 18 G 28
10 17:30 NE 14 G 23
10 17:10 NE 13 G 21
10 16:50 NE 17 G 28

The wind was strong enough during Irma that a gust blew over a very large Live Oak Tree next to Laurel Manor. I am not good with guessing but It towered over Laurel Manor and had huge roots. It was indeed fortunate that it fell away from the building and the building had been evacuated. How tall you'all think that tree was? 90 foot???

AND I copied Tucillo's credentials. I am so grateful for his background and his experience when we are faced with these issues on the Forum. I know that even with all knowledge, Tropical Storms and Hurricanes do whatever they want to.

I tend to worry about stuff and I really didn't worry much about Irma. Elsa has NO business being here at all. She is a Snow Queen and way outa her realm.


Tucillo.

If you don't like the post then don't read it. I have given current information. You just need to read the posts. And, yes, I am a meteorologist. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in meteorology. I was a research scientist at NASA and the National Weather Service, where I developed numerical weather prediction computer models on supercomputers for research and operational forecasting.

I do try to provide some useful information when things get interesting. However, most of what you need to know you can obtain by watching the news.

Yup! I feel a sense of relief when Tucc chimes in. Experience and wisdom is good enough for me.

Which one???

Please reread my comment:
I have great admiration for this person , and meteorologist in general. The who cares was bc people were fighting back and forth about the path of a very very old storm, not his ability.
Having a great day, fingers crossed here in TV, where I live, not orlando.

Unless you plan to leave the state you are already in the place that is an ideal spot to evacuate to. If storm surge manages to make it this far inland then I would recommend you close your eyes and cross your fingers. Unless you happen to be the older sections of TV the building code should mitigate most issues related to wind unless you forgot to bring in any missiles waiting in your yard to crash through your sliding glass doors. I'm pretty sure the naysayers will disagree and tell you the only safe place to go is Utah which of course will also have issues. Don't be stupid and put masking tape in a 'X' pattern on your windows, everyone knows it has to be a circle.

Bring in yard flags, wreaths or anything else that might be blown around. Check flashlights and make sure you have batteries in the event of a power outage. Fill your car up with gas. Fill up containers (like empty milk jugs) with water and freeze. Have some bottled water and have some food in your pantry like a loaf of bread and peanut butter. Be sure to have some extra pet food. Refill and pick up any prescriptions. Be sure that shrubs/trees close to the house are trimmed - they will be less likely to break from the wind and they won't be rubbing against the house/gutters during the storm.

If there are power outages or downed trees blocking roadways you'll be all set.

(Editing to add: Make sure to charge your cellphone, too)

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 View Post
Who cares!!!!
It was years ago...do we need a "yes"- "no" match now?
If you truly are a meteorologist, please give current info.

Re-read.
Looking for the admiration......jus can't find it. :ohdear:

We've lived 30 years in southwest Florida and only ever evacuated for two 'canes. The last one we evacuated for was a Cat 5. Our evacuation actually brought us to TV land, and we basically stayed. I don't think we would evacuate for a hurricane from here, unless it was a cat 5 headed directly at us from 90 degrees off the coast. You don't have to worry about storm surge here, and by the time a 'cane hits land, it starts to wind down.

I’ll be glad if it doesn’t hit us
 

I’m so glad. I’m so glad. I’m glad I’m glad. I’m glad.
Cream, 1966, et al

This post can’t be for real

I've been in Cen. Fl. for 52 yrs. and have actually never been IN a hurricane.

Lol,lol.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Don't worry about hurricanes in TV. By the time they get here, the winds have lessened their strength.
And as far as listening to the "experts", what they recommend is what most people with common sense already know and do. The "experts" always talk down to the lowest intelligence. Also you CAN do what makes you feel comfortable. I for one, love storms.....the hurricanes, blizzards, ice storms, and even a typhoon at sea.....I thrive in weather like that.

Hurricane Advice
 

Hurricane Advice:

During the hurricane you can send text msg to 32665 to your timeline to let others know u are safe without signing into Facebook or using a lot of phone battery.

Any water coming up from the ground into your house will not be covered by your homeowners insurance. If you have no Flood Insurance . . .
1. File ASAP with your homeowners.
2. Receive a denial notice.
3. Take denial and file with FEMA. Asap. You can't file until you have a denial letter from your homeowners insurance . If you have no insurance then just file immediately with FEMA
4. Take 1,000,000 pictures of the damage, including personal property and document everything. Put pictures in an elec file easily accessed by your email.
5. Start cleanup. (Sheetrock FIRST and drying house). Damaged personal property needs to be kept for view by the adjuster. You can toss Sheetrock flooring insulation but put on the side of the road in a pile for collection in a few weeks. DO NOT MAKE REPAIRS NO MATTER WHAT FEMA SAYS if you will need an SBA loan (fema loan is an SBA loan). If you won't need an SBA loan you can repair and save receipts (renting blowers/dryers, sprayers for bleach, etc count). SBA cannot approve loans on homes where even one thing has been added/replaced!! Note: you CAN replace personal property. Just cannot replace parts of the house.
6. When applying for fema, best to do at the office they will set up. Take all documents including loan papers deeds and proof of identity. You can bring your estimate of work to be done at that time if you want. If not just list things: 22" Sheetrock and insulation on 2200sf Home; wood flooring 2200sf, baseboards 110', 35' lower wooden cabinets etc. Then tell them you want to apply for an SBA loan there. The rep will be there. Have an idea of amount for building and for personal property. Have a list of damaged items.
7. The fema/SBA inspector will come to your place and you show them everything. At some point you might need a written estimate.
8. FEMA meantime will send you some money, prob for housing plus money to fix the basics, I.e. Sheetrock.
9. When they call you to finalize papers, be ready to file the documents yourself at the courthouse. It's easy and super cheap. Then you wait. Still you cannot make repairs. They'll call and tell you when it's approved.
10. SBA will approve you and dispense money in stages depending on your damage. You'll have to show receipts (from cleanup and replacing personal property counts too) where you've spent the fema money and then the SBA first portion before they release the next one. Keep your receipts. Good luck.
An SBA loan is a good loan. Around 1.5% in many cases. Also, if you do not have sand bags to prevent water from entering your house you can fill trash bags with water and tie them tightly which will work.

And don’t forget you have 40-50 gallons of fresh water in your hot water tank . . . . . good luck!

Have them tune into Dennis Philips in Tampa. He is on Facebook. He is the voice of reason weatherman. I love him. 23 years in Florida and I find him the best. No bull crap, just the truth