WrestlingRasta

Certainly wouldn't have been outside on a kayak in 100mph. For where I'm at most of the high water came after the heaviest of the winds. That would be for a situation where....you hear about people busting through their attic and sitting on their roofs....well that's where I'll be floating.

Do you feel better now that you were able to get that out?

Ummmmm…the election

I’m doing good, thanks. Working a distribution pod (water, ice, showers) and we’re closing up shop because it’s gotten so slow. That’s a good thing. Area is good, just going to need a whole lot of work, again, but it’s what we do.

. How much time every day do you spend on Kamala. Prior to that Biden? It’s almost as if projection is a prerequisite into the MAGA fan club. Only three weeks to go. Enjoy!

No. Because I think that after he loses the election, he is either going to off himself, or flee the country….fearful of all of the other felonies he is awaiting trial for.

https://youtu.be/hWZeJsYTEMU

Shutters done, sounds of generator fills the air….think I’m just gonna chill with some coffee and Bob Marley before I start on the fence.

I’ll tell you what though, there’s no better Florida weather than the day after a hurricane goes through.

To illustrate what I was saying about being in a really good spot, this is the most water encroachment I’ve ever had on this property (you can see the line it got to overnight). All good here. Have to replace a fence again but house is in good shape. Going to be without power for a while but I’m well stocked. On to the next one….

Lost power about 45 minutes ago. Landfall shortly before at Siesta Key, about a half hour or so north. Storm sped up (traveling speed) considerably on approach. Made landfall about three hours early. Damage, and surge throughout tonight, should not be near as bad as expected. Which means it should be safe to try to go to sleep Just gonna be a really dark, really loud night.

Cell towers lasted a good bit longer than power during Ian. We may not completely lose cell service, I think it broke up enough that the highest wind we get here will be around 75 mph. We’ll see… The tornado scene around here today has been insane.

Sky is a weird color. Sustained Winds really starting to pick up. Will peak in about 3-4 hours. Surprised still have power, expecting to lose it soon.

I’m in an evacuation zone but I’m abnormally high for my neighborhood in elevation. The barriers are in fact for wind, not water. My neighborhood is an evacuation zone because of the southeast corner of the neighborhood which lies low and gets flooded all the time. I’ve never had water get near my structure.

11:00 update came in and not much change. Looking more and more like Sarasota county for landfall, around 130-135 mph. Winds and rain picking up here and tornadoes have been breaking out in surrounding areas. I'm guessing I'll lose power before the next 5:00 (big) update

BBQ PitDock officially retired. But I’m making Milton work for me; just layed out five gallons of bleach across the dock and steps…

Living like “The Purge” over here…

5:00 update bumps it up to a cat 4 at landfall. Consensus is Sarasota area, about 30 miles north of me.

Try to answer all, and keep posted as it goes and I’m able. Appreciate the thoughts everyone. I do not have a two story house but I know what you’re thinking, and like I said I have plans for all. For a flash flood I have the kayak and dry bag ready. For a surge problem I have a bag packed and in the jeep, cooler ready to fill with ice and food. For a roof off issue, I have the right room picked out for the oh shit room for this one, will get the proper items ready for that in the morning. I’m kinda feeling like we’re going to be okay here though. Get some real nasty weather and will lose power, but okay. Don’t assume silence as in I’m in trouble; just could be while before I’m able to get on. I’ll post and send any pics if I’m able to get anything interesting.

Appreciate the words. I have a plan in place for each scenario. And the peeps being gone is better, now I don’t have to worry about anyone else. The 11pm and 5am advisories will tell a big tale.