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!!!! THE PERFECT STORM !!!!

Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:40:51 GMT

I have a lot of family in FL and have been following the storm news. IAN looks like a bull of a storm.

NC will be getting a lot of rain and wind Thursday through Monday. Many times we have flooding and lose power.

We're planing to keep cell phones charged and I filled up both cars yesterday.

Luckily, we have a gas cooktop and a gas grill that allows us to still make coffee (YAY!...more important than food to start my day) and cook simple items.

Our utilities are buried, but the flooding always affects the nearby transformers or the crashes in the rain/wind that knock down trees.

I'm following weather reports all day just to make sure the tornado warnings will not be on our coast and make its way in land.

Everyone be prepared and stay safe.

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catter70 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:44:19 GMT

@Shanus , hope all goes well for you and everyone in the path of this storm. My ex SIL, BIL and nephew live in FL. so hope they will be okay. Everyone take care.

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Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:52:08 GMT

@catter70 Some family flew to NC yesterday before FL airports closed to stay with me. How could I refuse the requests? Two cousins drove here on Monday. My upstairs has 4 quest rooms, so I'll have a full house.

Thanks, I think they'll moved further north and will be OK.

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PhilaLady1 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:52:50 GMT

Please stay safe @Shanus and all in the path!

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gidgetgh — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:53:29 GMT

I have 2 close friends in Lakeland FL. I'm so worried for them this morning. Almost a category 5.

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judianne — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:07:51 GMT

How does a gas stove work with out electrical , l thought the ignition system was electric . Can you lite it with a match ? Interesting to hear !

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Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:08:01 GMT

I'm doing a wedding Sat. afternoon. The venue was an outdoor tent and another set up for the reception. Not now. We scrambled and cajoled until the hotel found a ballroom not used after 6PM. They offered the lobby for cocktails which will stall everyone until the ballroom can be reset and ready for the reception.

I was on the phone until 11PM last night making arrangements. Their event planner was too whimpy too getting this done, backed out and the bride was in tears!

I insisted the caterer provide wine and platters of very light snacks until the reception and also hired several freelance wait people to handle this portion of the wedding. The hotel staff was limited and already promised to other affairs in the hotel.

The outdoor flowers will be hustled inside for the ballroom, too.

I swear, the bridal makeup biz has become a wedding planner business. This is not something I intend to be involved in unless an emergency. It's alot of work and time I'm not willing to give even if I can charge for my time. Some aggravation and rushing around has no price worth it.

Sorry...not really pertaining to this storm, but just a hint of how the rains in other states are being affected.

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Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:09:44 GMT

@judianne wrote:
How does a gas stove work with out electrical , l thought the ignition system was electric . Can you lite it with a match ? Interesting to hear !

@judianne Yes, I turn on the gas under the burner on low and light the flame w/ a long candle lighter.

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teganslaw — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:37:13 GMT

@Shanus , doesn't the wedding planner have to sign a contract before starting? I don't know how she could back out at the last minute. You might as well call yourself a wedding planner and charge more money accordingly.

I still think that the best idea for anyone is to elope or get married with as few people as possible. Not worth all the headaches, especially since one doesn't know if the marriage will last. But then Shanus wouldn't have a job.

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Isobel Archer — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:50:20 GMT

I watched the press conference this morning and it seems FL has done everything it can do to prepare. 26 states are ready to help - so far.

I was disappointed in the attempted gotcha questions - what are you doing to help those who refused to evacuate (we have over 200 shelters - oh but is that really as safe as evacuating?) - why are you closing bridges - how can people travel (um - and what would they say if high winds caused massive accidents on said bridges), what are you going to do for people who don't have flood - or other - insurance?

Wow.

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Mj12 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:45:08 GMT

I'm worried about the millions and millions in the direct path of the storm in FL. My SIL in Chapel Hill hasn't mentioned a thing. I wonder if she's not planning on having any terrible weather from it.

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Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:02:06 GMT

@teganslaw wrote:
@Shanus , doesn't the wedding planner have to sign a contract before starting? I don't know how she could back out at the last minute. You might as well call yourself a wedding planner and charge more money accordingly.

I still think that the best idea for anyone is to elope or get married with as few people as possible. Not worth all the headaches, especially since one doesn't know if the marriage will last. But then Shanus wouldn't have a job.

@teganslaw They do sign a contract that includes finding the venue,doing invitations, flowers, etc., but brides need to read the fine print. It usually states that if the time or situations change, they are no longer involved in alternate arrangments. Yep, it's true.

They're usually a one and done service....especially now that they're still catching up from covid canceled weddings. They fit in as many engagements as possible and the being responsible factor goes out the window.

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Shanus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:50:41 GMT

@Mj12 wrote:
I'm worried about the millions and millions in the direct path of the storm in FL. My SIL in Chapel Hill hasn't mentioned a thing. I wonder if she's not planning on having any terrible weather from it.

@Mj12 Central NC not expecting a direct hit,just rain and wind with possible flooding in low areas.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:01:59 GMT

I have family in Clearwater and they said they are up high enough in their building and are staying.

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millieshops — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:11:04 GMT

@Isobel Archer FEMA with its funds is already in place as are local services and the big power companies have their own staffs standing ready and many companies from elsewhere have already moved trucks closer.

I've lived in 2 very diffferent kinds of hurricane-prone areas. Sadly, sending rescuers into those areas where early evacuation is ordered wouldn't be an order I would care to give. Fortunately hundreds of thaousands living in those areas began moving even before the orders came. That helps everyone.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:12:10 GMT

Yes poor victim, as opposed to the actual real victims of this hurricane. All those questions and more are asked of all officials before a natural disaster, if they can't face that they have no business being in those jobs.

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lil sophie — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:12:56 GMT

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chrystaltree — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:20:07 GMT

My daughter's inlaws secured their FL home, loaded up both cars with belongings and drove to NC to stay with friends. They left over the weekend. They knew what was barreling at them so they didn't wait. The blessing is that hurricanes and storms don't come as a surprise anymore. There's time to prepare and evacuate.

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gizmogal — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:21:47 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
I have family in Clearwater and they said they are up high enough in their building and are staying.

If they're "up high enough" they need to think that if power goes out the elevators won't work. Then being up high means long walks down and tiring walks up if they have to go out for supplies or food. They can become isolated up there if they need medical help.

Those conditions could last a week or more. If there is damage to the building and it is delayed in repairs it might become unsafe anywhere in the building and they could be required to leave. So lugging belongings all the way down and finding shelter might be a new worry. Or by that time shelters may be full. Wouldn't it have been better to leave for safety in advance?

I certainly hope they stay safe and do not have to regret the decision to stay. But they may find the very same high location has disadvantages and dangers that should have been weighed. Have they ever sat out a hurricane in a high floor apartment?

I hope everyone in or near the direct path of this big hurricane stays safe and comes out of it unharmed.

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meallen616 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:22:26 GMT