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Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

homedecor1 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:15:21 GMT

Felt like the days of the pandemic shutdown.

I had to go to a friends to help her and it's a "ghost town" nothing is open until Friday -- thankfully the storm missed our area.

It was just a wierd feeling...

and I continue to pray for those who were impacted. We have a friend whose family is in Fort Myers's area he was going up today to bring them generator, fix his roof with tarps,etc.

We donated him cases of water from the community that were no longer needed to take with him.

Re: Very Eery driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Zhills — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:12:36 GMT

Pictures from the Fort Myers area are devestating!

So happy it slowed once it came ashore. Family has a home on Lil Gasparilla. The Placida marina was completely destroyed! Hope they still have a house!

People in central and western Florida were not prepared and have a lot of damage. Prayers for all in path.

Re: Very Eery driving around today (Post Hurricane)

homedecor1 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:17:29 GMT

@Zhills

I am praying for them I just saw the devastation and heard there is no Verizon service in the area. I heard from my family in Venice (Englewood area) the area is flooded & no power but they are fine, thank God.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Mindy D — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:15:52 GMT

My heartfelt sympathy for all those throughout Florida that have been impacted. I ache for Sanibel. I hope most had evacuated. I loved my trips there. Shell collecting was one of my hobbies since childhood and going over to Sanibel was special to me. The Governor was flown over Sanibel and he said the flooding was biblical. The expectation that the storm was headed north to Tampa might have cause less evacuations from Sanibel. The causeway...the only way in or out, has collapsed at three locations. For anyone trying to reach Naples, the cell towers are down and there is no cell service. Crews are on their way bringing portable towers. Central Florida has some areas with rising water that were not expecting flooding. Not all storms are very wet. For example, Andrew was dry. Ian is very wet.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

manny2 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:34:06 GMT

Those of us that went through Sandy know what these poor people are going through. It is devastating. It looks like a somebody dropped a bomb. Everything is shut down, no power. My prayers are with all of you.

Especially those that lost everything. We don't know what the fatalities are yet. My heart goes out to all involved.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Lilysmom1 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:35:05 GMT

@homedecor1et al, we are watching horrified at the destruction this storm has brought. I have vacationed for thirty plus years on Sanibel Island and southwest Florida. My sister lived in Englewood for many years. Sending prayers for all affected. LM

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

pieman — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:49:26 GMT

@manny2 I lived in CT then, right along the shoreline and watched my house be carried out to sea... My heart broke that day,

I had one person on here saying she was glad I lost it...

I will never forget that day , Her words hurt more than me watching my house drift away.

Sandy was not nice to us people that day.

Now we are here in FL, going through it all over again.

Actually we got lucky this time.

Lights flickered for a few seconds but that was it.

God had mercy on us this time around...

We are listing our home here and headed back North,,

This was enough for me..

I wish everyone else much luck, things will get better,,,,

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

goldensrbest — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:18:06 GMT

I feel bad for the people, and animals.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Lilysmom1 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:53:48 GMT

@goldensrbest , yes, I worry about the animals too. ❤️ LM

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Kachina624 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:03:20 GMT

@pieman wrote:
@manny2 I lived in CT then, right along the shoreline and watched my house be carried out to sea... My heart broke that day,
I had one person on here saying she was glad I lost it...
I will never forget that day , Her words hurt more than me watching my house drift away.
Sandy was not nice to us people that day.

Now we are here in FL, going through it all over again.
Actually we got lucky this time.
Lights flickered for a few seconds but that was it.

God had mercy on us this time around...

We are listing our home here and headed back North,,
This was enough for me..

I wish everyone else much luck, things will get better,,,,

@pieman I'm so sorry someone here said that to you. The callousness of some thoughless people boggles the mind. The mods should have instantly banned that poster.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

homedecor1 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:12:34 GMT

@pieman

so sorry reading you lost your home☹️ during Sandy. I was visiting my kids in Pt Pleasant when it hit definitely very sad & devastating days. They lost a lot in Sandy. I am from NJ and I recall I ended up staying months after. There is no words for the feeling one has.

When my younger son was 13 months old decided to visit in-laws who lived in Daytona Beach on beachside when Hurricane Andrew hit they lived in mobile home. The evacuation was something Ill never forget but seeing high rise hotels dessemated to rubble was unreal.

So, I'm very aware the devastation these storms bring. Again, sorry for your loss & best wishes on your move back north.

Give me a snowstorm any day ☃️☃️

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

lynnie61 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:31:23 GMT

@pieman I’m so sorry to hear that was said to you here. I have family in Florida. They are currently safe. They are not sure of their condo near Tampa. The devastation in FL will be massive.

People think the northern winters are so bad, but it’s a day or two of inconvenience. Mostly, not life threatening.

My my heart goes out to those families and pets that are affected,

prayers for all.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

phoenixbrd — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:44:05 GMT

@pieman Such devastation and I'm glad you were able to avoid it. That must have been a heartbreak losing your home in Connecticut.

I am sorry that you have experienced a painful post and I remember an incident you might be referencing. I can understand your pain...I have a fan who enjoys making sarcastic remarks...usually just don't read her comments. 99.9% of the forum family is loving, intelligent, funny, and helpful.....that makes it worthwhile to stay here. Just hang with us...people who hurt are usually hurting people.

Good luck with listing your home. I've heard a few people say that in the storm interviews....they say they don't to rebuild. I'm wishing you the very best and hope to hear from you soon, as I look forward to your posts.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

manny2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:23:50 GMT

@pieman wrote:
@manny2 I lived in CT then, right along the shoreline and watched my house be carried out to sea... My heart broke that day,
I had one person on here saying she was glad I lost it...
I will never forget that day , Her words hurt more than me watching my house drift away.
Sandy was not nice to us people that day.

Now we are here in FL, going through it all over again.
Actually we got lucky this time.
Lights flickered for a few seconds but that was it.

God had mercy on us this time around...

We are listing our home here and headed back North,,
This was enough for me..

I wish everyone else much luck, things will get better,,,,

Oh, @pieman I am so glad you were spared this time. How awful to lose your home. I know things can be replaced and life is more important. We all know that. But there is nothing wrong with mourning the loss of your home too. Everything you worked so hard for.

I am not shocked someone would say such a horrible thing on this board. Behind the keyboard we have a lot of bullies. I am sorry that happened to you.

Good luck on your move back north.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Oznell — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:44:37 GMT

Joining others in saying I'm sorry for your earlier loss, and that you had that inexcusable comment here, @pieman.

Am glad at least it didn't discourage you from continuing here. That's key. As @phoenixbrd says, most here are kind, balanced, and not out to hurt. My advice to anyone targeted is based on my experience. For awhile, I had a persistent few who would "gang up" in a way that was not in good faith, I believe. Finally I spoke up about it directly-- I don't believe personal attacks have any place, regardless of differences in viewpoint. The attacks diminished.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

manny2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:59:28 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Joining others in saying I'm sorry for your earlier loss, and that you had that inexcusable comment here, @pieman.

Am glad at least it didn't discourage you from continuing here. That's key. As @phoenixbrd says, most here are kind, balanced, and not out to hurt. My advice to anyone targeted is based on my experience. For awhile, I had a persistent few who would "gang up" in a way that was not in good faith, I believe. Finally I spoke up about it directly-- I don't believe personal attacks have any place, regardless of differences in viewpoint. The attacks diminished.

I am sorry you had to go through that too. @Oznell I can’t imagine it happening to you. I enjoy reading your creative descriptive writing. I can see you writing a novel.

I have a few that do it to me too.

I have a broad shoulders, so I use the negative energy as fuel to succeed, and to keep posting. I never meet a miserable poster in their comfort zone.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

rms1954 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:59:17 GMT

@pieman wrote:
@manny2 I lived in CT then, right along the shoreline and watched my house be carried out to sea... My heart broke that day,
I had one person on here saying she was glad I lost it...
I will never forget that day , Her words hurt more than me watching my house drift away.
Sandy was not nice to us people that day.

Now we are here in FL, going through it all over again.
Actually we got lucky this time.
Lights flickered for a few seconds but that was it.

God had mercy on us this time around...

We are listing our home here and headed back North,,
This was enough for me..

I wish everyone else much luck, things will get better,,,,

OMG you poor thing.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Oznell — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:03:24 GMT

That's the ticket, exactly, @manny2 -- good for you!

And thanks for your kind words, much appreciated.

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Oznell — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:10:34 GMT

Glad to see rescue team "Samaritan's Purse" is there in the hardest hit area, with huge trucks full of heavy equipment and tools to help "mud out" houses, clear all the debris, cut downed trees, and re-roof structures that will need it.

So much work to be done. Prayers for everyone in the entire devastated storm regions.

Re: Very Eerie driving around today (Post Hurricane)

Nonametoday — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:19:42 GMT

I have a brother in that area who is an insurance attorney. I have not heard from him but he is probably okay, knowing that he would prepare for himself and family and probably preparing for all the business that is coming his way. Unfortunately, lawyers thrive on others' suffering.