[CFrance]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

How can you just assume he's a moron because he's bicycling with a mask on? I bet he doesn't get any dragonflies in his mouth!

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

Only you can compare a hurricane to wearing a mask. Have you looked in the mirror…. Why do you care if someone is wearing a mask and then call them a moron for wearing it. Grow up.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

The path of Irma was actually west of us - the center of the circulation did not pass directly over The Villages. At that point, it was probably a tropical storm in intensity and the exact path is really not of much consequence since the circulation was pretty wide but it is a misconception that the center of the circulation passed over The Villages.

I'll listen to Tucillo. I think he's a meteorologist.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Only you can compare a hurricane to wearing a mask. Have you looked in the mirror…. Why do you care if someone is wearing a mask and then call them a moron for wearing it. Grow up.

You grow up! Decisions about masks and hurricanes should be based on factual information, not "feelings".

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Only you can compare a hurricane to wearing a mask. Have you looked in the mirror…. Why do you care if someone is wearing a mask and then call them a moron for wearing it. Grow up.

Endless similar posts from this guy.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Only you can compare a hurricane to wearing a mask. Have you looked in the mirror…. Why do you care if someone is wearing a mask and then call them a moron for wearing it. Grow up.

As I said a waste of time.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I assume you were being disingenuous. But seriously, no one should panic. After all, when they do evacuate for a hurricane, THIS is the place they evacuate those people TO

I was trying to be funny. The ground here is great at absorbing moisture and we feel very safe from hurricanes.

Now tornadoes or sink holes that is a horse of another color.

[tsmall22204]

Thats correct. If you PANIC every time a hurricane is mentioned, you are living in the wrong state.

[bobeaston]

A couple of days ago, the Villages Newcomers" hosted David Castro, Sumter County Emergency Management Director, for a discussion about what to do in emergencies.

One of the points he made was that recent tropical storm activity has not seriously harmed this area, that homes in The Villages are constructed to modern hurricane survival standards, and that the best thing for us is to shelter in our homes, not wander out in to the chaos of those jamming the highways trying to exit the area.

Watch the interview here: Emergencies in The Villages, Florida - YouTube and/or visit the Sumter County Emergency Preparedness site for more info: Emergency Management | Sumter County, FL - Official Website

That site has preparedness tips and offers an alert service.

Mr. Castro mentioned that surrounding counties have very similar sites and advice.

[banjobob]

I hope this is a joke posting , the weather shows love to hype storms to get viewers , if a real hurricane is on the way you should have your supplies in place and follow officials directions.

[Hpy2BHere]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Glad we are not living in glad.

Where is glad?

[Travelingal702]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

Our friends are panicking and afraid of this hurricane heading toward glad. They are ready to evacuate. I. Haven't had news on so not sure how bad it will be. Anyone updated on this?

Oh Oh, time to run out and stock up on water, bread and toilet paper

[jswirs]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

No offense intended here, but I have and will continue to trust my own common sense, (as you said, that which makes sense), before I trust any "Expert". I have not successfully ascended into my 70's by doing what others have deemed necessary. I have learned that too many "Experts" in this world are primarily experts in in their own success, be that success notoriety, financial, or both. "Experts" and "common sense" are not always congruent.

[davephan]

The hurricane is too far out till Sunday to know with more certainty about the risks.There are some things you can do now. Don’t drive around with a nearly empty gas tank. You can fill up your gas tank when it’s gone down to 3/4 full. Buy some five gallon gas cans and fill them up too. Make sure that you know your insurance information, in case you will need it.

We also keep about 20 cases of water, about 12 cases of paper towels, and about 12 cases of toilet paper. We don’t have our whole house electric generator yet, that we ordered in January, but we have flashlights and lanterns. We have a lot of non perishable food. We have a grill with a full propane tank, plus an extra propane tank.

At some point, you have to make the decision to evacuate or stay. Many people say if the hurricane is a category 4 or 5, they evacuate. If you wait too long to evacuate, it might be 5 mph for hundreds of miles. Along the way, there will be dead cars that are clogging up the roads that are simply unreliable cars, or they ran out of gas. Many people wait till their gas tank is empty before they refill their gas tank. That’s a bad habit. You might need those extra 5 gallon gas cans that are all full, if it takes hours to fill up your gas tank or the gas stations run out of fuel on the way up north. If you wait too long, it’s too dangerous to evacuate. If you evacuate too early, then you might have evacuated for nothing if the hurricane weakens or changed course away from your location. If you’re too stressed out, then it’s better to evacuate sooner than later.

[Annie66]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Guess we will wait and panic at the last minute.

Why panic ...... throw a party!