[graciegirl]

Henry is right now on the roof attaching a one iron to the top elevation.

And you all know why.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by justjim

A good comment.

Agree. I think if I owned a house that already had a roof collapse in a storm, I wouldn't stay there in the most powerful hurricane to EVER hit above Palm Beach, lest I was standing under the next collapse.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

henry is right now on the roof attaching a one iron to the top elevation.



And you all know why.

lol!!!

[Bjeanj]

Drove by Publix in Southern Trace about 9:30 this morning. I have NEVER seen all the parking spaces taken until today! Also went by Shell station there and it was packed. The Shell station a few blocks west of there had almost no one there; don't know if they were out of gas.

Reminds me of the blizzards we had up north. Made me (sort of) nostalgic.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

Drove by Publix in Southern Trace about 9:30 this morning. I have NEVER seen all the parking spaces taken until today! Also went by Shell station there and it was packed. The Shell station a few blocks west of there had almost no one there; don't know if they were out of gas.

Reminds me of the blizzards we had up north. Made me (sort of) nostalgic.

Do not miss the blizzards in Colorado or Minnesota or even Nevada.

We moved from the Gold Coast Area of FL partly because of all the hurricane threats in 2004 in Palm Harbor, FL.

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Going to startup and check our motor home, it has generator, propane water etc.

I can park in front of my house, hot wire the house off the genny if needed.

Just returned from a trip. All systems operational. Hope the tin roof at Cover-All Storage holds.

[Jazzcat]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Henry is right now on the roof attaching a one iron to the top elevation.

And you all know why.

OMG! We are moving to TV next month. Hoping that you all come through without any serious or long term damage. You are in our thoughts and prayers!

[socrafty]

Originally Posted by DougB

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 to you! Both my brothers are in Palm Bay and on call, will be praying for all of you!

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by DougB

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.

You will probably be safe from the storm surge. After all, Melbourne is at 19 feet above sea level and the storm surge is only predicted to be about 10 feet above normal high tide. Depends on how close your house is to the shore.

On the other hand, it is supposed to still be a Category 4 storm when it hits Melbourne. That means winds as high as 155 MPH. Right now they are seeing gusts up to 165 MPH. It is almost certain that your house was not built to withstand such winds. Even the houses in The Villages are only built to handle Category 2 storms.

And you are going down there to "protect" your house from damage?

I can't imagine the level of apprehension you are subjecting your wife to, and the personal risk you are taking to place yourself somewhere where your presence will be ineffectual at best.

But, it's none of my business.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

to place yourself somewhere where your presence will be ineffectual at best.

well said

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Also, fill your tub with water--will need it to flush toilets

Or take a bucket or two down to a nearby pond and fill it and bring it home for flushes.

[Yung Dum]

I just heard that thunder is very rare in a hurricane and if you hear it, there's a good chance it's a tornado. Be safe.

[DougB]

OK, now it's a cat 4. Gonna get out of Dodge and head back to TV!

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by DougB

OK, now it's a cat 4. Gonna get out of Dodge and head back to TV!

Smart move. God bless you.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by DougB

OK, now it's a cat 4. Gonna get out of Dodge and head back to TV!

Glad to hear that. Drive safe my friend!