Have your dog bury it---they always remember:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Turnpike from Ft Lauderdalr
 

We drove from Pompano Beach, via the Turnpike this morning, arriving in TV about noon. No problems and "average" traffic. If you haven't left yet, I would consider leaving for TV ASAP. It will be safer in TV than the east coast of Florida IMHO.

Has happy hour been cancelled?

Best Wishes
 

First, to Gracie. Barbara decided, and I agreed, that she will be fine remaining in The Villages through the hurricane. She has a friend who lives closer to the Atlantic coast who is going to relocate to be with her. I am confident that she will be safe. That should indicate my confidence in the concept of "hunkering down" in The Villages.

Next, to the inquiry about remaining in Ft. Lauderdale or coming to The Villages. I would come to The Villages.

Regarding the Old Section. I would not sit out the hurricane in a manufactured (or mobile) home.

Regarding propane tanks. I have kept filled propane tanks in my garage, year around, since 1974, but advise other people to do whatever they are comfortable with.

Regarding flying a J-3 in a hurricane. It might be interesting. You could fly backwards with reference to the ground. Careful about Vo. :wave:

This thread is filled with good advice. I don't think I have anything significant to add.

Everyone stay safe.

Keep your phones and other communicating devices fully charged.

A side effect of the hurricanes proximity is the potential for severe weather and tornadoes.

KNOW where you will go if ever needed. (at home)

e-Notification
Subject: Administrative Message - Special Notification to All Newsletter Subscribers
Date: 10/5/2016
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Severe Weather Closures and Information
For the safety, health and welfare of District staff and residents of The Villages, there will be several closures on Friday, October 7, 2016 due to the anticipated severe weather caused by Hurricane Matthew.* Please note that all of these closures are subject to change based on updated weather reports.
·******** The District Customer Service Center and all District Administrative offices will be closed on Friday.* This closure impacts Customer Service, Administration, Recreation, Community Watch Administration, Finance, Community Standards, Human Resources and all other District departments.
·******** All outdoor Recreation Facilities, including swimming pools, will close by 6:00pm on Thursday and will remain closed all day Friday.* They will not re-open until it has been determined that the area and facility is safe for operation by The Villages Public Safety Department or other appropriate agencies.*
·******** All Recreation Centers will close at 10:00pm on Thursday and will remain closed through Friday.
·******** All Executive Golf Courses will be closed on Friday.
·******** Due to the prediction of strong winds, all gate arms in the community will be removed by 6:00pm on Thursday.* While the gate arms are removed, please use extreme caution when traveling through or around the gates.* When conditions improve, the gate arms will be replaced to normal operations.
Please continue to visit Village Community Development Districts for additional updates.* We will continue to post additional updates and send E-Notifications as information becomes available.*
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I just did my hurricane supply shopping at Publix. I picked up a jar of maraschino cherries, some birdseed, a package of hearing aid batteries, a Shamwow, a happy birthday balloon, and a pack of gum. That was about all they had left. Maybe I waited too long. Gotta go now. I’m going to fill up the gas tank.

Best post, maybe ever.

We shuttered up the house in Ft. Lauderdale and drove up here tonight. We left at 8:15pm and arrived here at 12:15am. The traffic was steady but not too heavy. We noticed over 100 utility trucks heading south on the Turnpike tonight. We hope that everyone in South Florida and throughout the state are safe from this storm.

Happy Hour is NEVER canceled!!! :MOJE_whot:

I drove my wife to our home in The Villages tonight then turned around and drove myself back to Brevard. I will be riding Matthew out in Melbourne.

Good luck down there.

Please be safe, dougb!

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Please do not ride out any storm--if you do- remember -emergency services will not be available until the storm goes away--people who rode out Andrew-gave lots of evidence why you should never ride out any storm.

The officers club @ Patrick AFB was blown into the Atlantic--Melbourne is way to close to be near a Cat 4 hurricane.

Do NOT MESS WITH A HURRICANE--if your house was built prior to 95'--it may not be standing

That is a great post. Thanks for the smile I got from that.