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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:03:39 PM EST
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WINK news flooded.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:05:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably needs it's own thread, the next round of Ian starts soon https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/AL092022_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind.png https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/09L_gefs_latest.png https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/09L_intensity_latest.png https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/SECTOR/car/GEOCOLOR/GOES16-CAR-GEOCOLOR-1000x1000.gif Son of a bitch. Glad I got the propane tanks filled yesterday. Time to go file chains. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:07:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. 
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:08:10 PM EST
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Has fuckhead called DeSantis yet ?
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:09:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted:  Son of a bitch. Glad I got the propane tanks filled yesterday. Time to go file chains. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Probably needs it's own thread, the next round of Ian starts soon https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/AL092022_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind.png https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/09L_gefs_latest.png https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/09L_intensity_latest.png https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/SECTOR/car/GEOCOLOR/GOES16-CAR-GEOCOLOR-1000x1000.gif Son of a bitch. Glad I got the propane tanks filled yesterday. Time to go file chains. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:09:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Has fuckhead called DeSantis yet ? Yep, back about three pages. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:11:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you think that access will be blocked? Your ID has your address, right? I think they would allow it and I’m sure you have a tender that can put right up on the beach I have an 18’ center console that can if you don’t. Get there and secure the house and board up windows that have been broken, start removing anything waterlogged. Can you get offshore and put up a drone anyways? I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:12:47 PM EST
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Allegedly Sanibel.
  
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:13:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Do you think that access will be blocked? Your ID has your address, right? I think they would allow it and I'm sure you have a tender that can put right up on the beach I have an 18' center console that can if you don't. Get there and secure the house and board up windows that have been broken, start removing anything waterlogged. Can you get offshore and put up a drone anyways? I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. also is this pic is legit the entire end of sanibel has been removed. The fishing pier etc. you should not be able to see the base of the lighthouse from that angle. Where are the 3 buildings that sat at the base of the lighthouse?  |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:14:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryPretty sure they're legit. NBC keeps playing a video that is panning from there to the causeway damage.  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:14:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone.  I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:14:56 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Do you think that access will be blocked? Your ID has your address, right? I think they would allow it and I'm sure you have a tender that can put right up on the beach I have an 18' center console that can if you don't. Get there and secure the house and board up windows that have been broken, start removing anything waterlogged. Can you get offshore and put up a drone anyways? I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:15:13 PM EST
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A compilation of short facebook videos, some pretty amazing timelapse videos showing how fast storm surge can come in during a powerful hurricane like this. Prayers out for the people missing and hats off to the brave first responders and individual citizens who saved lives.
 HURRICANE IAN DRAMATIC AFTERMATH!! (Catastrophic Flooding & Chaos In Florida) In case anyone wanted to see what it was like for the crew of the NOAA observation plane - I'd never complain again about turbulence in a commercial flight after that!  Hurricane Hunters show dramatic flight through Hurricane Ian Here's hoping Ian dissipates and/or doesn't regain strength before it hits the atlantic coast. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:16:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" It is sad that it is destroyed. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:19:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:19:28 PM EST
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In all the pics it would seem the homes and businesses are all standing. Even on the Island. I expected them to be leveled. Glad they are not.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:19:32 PM EST
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:20:18 PM EST
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:20:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Then why did the neighbor's roof land on my parents. They are fine but roof damage is significant. Englewood. Simple: you get both a hurricane, but typically one is different than the other. There's a pretty significant difference between this (Ian - a flood hurricane):  and this (Michael - a wind hurricane):  |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:21:42 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. Do you know how absolutely selfish you sound? People have lost their houses or have lots of damage and you’re worried about a damned vacation? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:21:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is being referred to as ground zero  I hope and pray your loved ones are safe and okQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any news out of Nokomis,my parents have a home aproxamatly 1 mile inland from the coast. That is being referred to as ground zero I hope and pray your loved ones are safe and okWith this being ground zero why no news or info while all the stuff is focused on Ft. Meyers and Sanibelle? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:22:04 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fuck Joe Biden Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted:
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:22:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:23:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: With this being ground zero why no news or info while all the stuff is focused on Ft. Meyers and Sanibelle? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Any news out of Nokomis,my parents have a home aproxamatly 1 mile inland from the coast. That is being referred to as ground zero I hope and pray your loved ones are safe and okWith this being ground zero why no news or info while all the stuff is focused on Ft. Meyers and Sanibelle? Comms probably big issue. Hope your folks place is OK so they ain't in your backyard too much longer |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:24:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. Probably smart. I'd expect Skyline's probably got a deeper draft than most things operating in that area, and who knows what was washed where. What was a safe channel days ago might have hidden hazards - then again I don't know what kind of gizmos and sensors you have to avoid that stuff. Not to mention picking a spot to anchor as there are almost certainly no spots to dock. Any word from your other property? I hope you didn't lose many of those old oaks. @taylorWhite how are you making out? I know you said you were worried about what you'd find in daylight, but I didn't catch an update (sorry if I missed it). Hope you're OK! |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:25:22 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Even the hurricane wants to avoid Memphis...... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Probably needs it's own thread, the next round of Ian starts soon https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/09L_gefs_latest.png Even the hurricane wants to avoid Memphis...... |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:25:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does Sanibel have a ferry? I imagine they'll get one set up quickly to get equipment to the island. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:26:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. If you need a place to put up on the west coast is Marco an option? I have family in the area (inland on Collier Blvd) and the last I heard from them when Ian was about to make landfall was that they had not catastrophic damage. (ETA- Just heard some surge about 14 of the streets on the island effected, island is without power). Wind was not significant in that area yesterday. I can't imagine that getting close to Sanibel with a large vessel would be anything less than a complete cluster as your navigation charts are probably useless. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:26:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Comms probably big issue. Hope your folks place is OK so they ain't in your backyard too much longer Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Any news out of Nokomis,my parents have a home aproxamatly 1 mile inland from the coast. That is being referred to as ground zero I hope and pray your loved ones are safe and okWith this being ground zero why no news or info while all the stuff is focused on Ft. Meyers and Sanibelle? Comms probably big issue. Hope your folks place is OK so they ain't in your backyard too much longer They were planning on returning on Oct 23rd before the snow flies here. Not sure what their plans will be at this point. I don't think they have heard from any of their friends/neighbors there as of yet. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:27:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you know how absolutely selfish you sound? People have lost their houses or have lots of damage and you’re worried about a damned vacation? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. Do you know how absolutely selfish you sound? People have lost their houses or have lots of damage and you’re worried about a damned vacation? I am sad that it was destroyed. Read the whole thing. I am concerned about thier well being. Why don't you stay in your own lane |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:28:30 PM EST
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So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is:
4430 Dutchess park rd (By the CalUsa Nature center) Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:33:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to the 3 minute mark...multiple breaches of the Sanibel Causeway....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWpvsR7I4o0For those that don't know this - the Sanibel Marina is NOT on Sanibel. It's on the mainland side. I have seen zero aerial footage besides the few stills posted by USCG. I'm kind of curious why they're not letting anyone fly over Sanibel right now.... |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:34:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is: 4430 Dutchess park rd (By the CalUsa Nature center) Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. thats damn near the bullseye for the eye. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:35:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For those that don't know this - the Sanibel Marina is NOT on Sanibel. It's on the mainland side. I have seen zero aerial footage besides the few stills posted by USCG. I'm kind of curious why they're not letting anyone fly over Sanibel right now.... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Go to the 3 minute mark...multiple breaches of the Sanibel Causeway.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWpvsR7I4o0For those that don't know this - the Sanibel Marina is NOT on Sanibel. It's on the mainland side. I have seen zero aerial footage besides the few stills posted by USCG. I'm kind of curious why they're not letting anyone fly over Sanibel right now.... |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:35:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is: 4430 Dutchess park rd Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. No, but that area looks bad   https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd0mqv3XwAE4S3H?format=jpg&name=large  
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:35:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is: 4430 Dutchess park rd (By the CalUsa Nature center) Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. Probably fine. I grew up playing the in the woods just south of there between 6 Mile and Plantation Rd. The area always had standing water from rain, but I truly doubt the surge made it there. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:35:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They were planning on returning on Oct 23rd before the snow flies here. Not sure what their plans will be at this point. I don't think they have heard from any of their friends/neighbors there as of yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Any news out of Nokomis,my parents have a home aproxamatly 1 mile inland from the coast. That is being referred to as ground zero I hope and pray your loved ones are safe and okWith this being ground zero why no news or info while all the stuff is focused on Ft. Meyers and Sanibelle? Comms probably big issue. Hope your folks place is OK so they ain't in your backyard too much longer They were planning on returning on Oct 23rd before the snow flies here. Not sure what their plans will be at this point. I don't think they have heard from any of their friends/neighbors there as of yet. If power infrastructure is down then it'll be a minute before any cell data will be getting there |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:36:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, but that area looks bad https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd1te_2XEAAOXrp?format=png&name=900x900 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd1vyjxWQAQbzvj?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd0mqv3XwAE4S3H?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd1mSuCWYAAyKNz?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd1pn5lXkAAVFM2?format=jpg&name=large The area he mentioned is inland a bit and not near the beach. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:36:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is: 4430 Dutchess park rd (By the CalUsa Nature center) Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. i used to live in fort myers. I looked up that address and it's just off colonial blvd. fox weather had a reporter down the street opposite the racetrac station on colonial and Winkler/Ortiz. Looked windy and wet but no flooding. I wouldn't worry. none of my texts are going thru to friends so I'm assuming cells towers are down. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:36:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" Give banditman a break - he didn't mean it that way. He's a good guy and a local. In fact, he's the one that recommended I move to Sanibel over a decade ago. Wait a minute, maybe all of this is his fault!! 
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:37:30 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is a hurricane pass. I assume it's a pass that lets home owners go back to their property? Yes. Nobody without a hurricane pass that matches their vehicle registration or photo ID will be allowed on the island. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:39:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does Sanibel have a ferry? I imagine they'll get one set up quickly to get equipment to the island. No. There aren't even landing areas for anything of consequence. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:39:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes. Nobody without a hurricane pass that matches their vehicle registration or photo ID will be allowed on the island. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What is a hurricane pass. I assume it's a pass that lets home owners go back to their property? Yes. Nobody without a hurricane pass that matches their vehicle registration or photo ID will be allowed on the island. Thanks for the info! Is this something they do every time there is a hurricane? Just curious. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:41:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I said the exact same thing to my wife when the flew back towards Fort Meyers...why did they just not fly to Sanibel Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Go to the 3 minute mark...multiple breaches of the Sanibel Causeway.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWpvsR7I4o0For those that don't know this - the Sanibel Marina is NOT on Sanibel. It's on the mainland side. I have seen zero aerial footage besides the few stills posted by USCG. I'm kind of curious why they're not letting anyone fly over Sanibel right now.... you made me check flightaware. Nothing in the air over Sanibel or Captiva itself.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:41:43 PM EST
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Family is good to go.
No coms at the house but somehow only minor damage. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:41:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Give banditman a break - he didn't mean it that way. He's a good guy and a local. In fact, he's the one that recommended I move to Sanibel over a decade ago. Wait a minute, maybe all of this is his fault!! LOL If you (of all people) can cut him a break, I certainly can. His post just seemed a little callous. I have not posted any updates from our situation (3 days of rain & 30+ MPH winds) because it pales in comparison to what you guys down there are dealing with. Steering back into my lane. 
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:42:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @blackfox Thanks for the info! Is this something they do every time there is a hurricane? Just curious. If it's anything like ours used to be further up the coast, you get them when you register your vehicles/change addy on driver's license, and you have to have them and an ID proving you live there before you're allowed back in. The county here (Citrus) is doing away with the passes and just using DL's to verify you do or don't belong somewhere, post-evacuation |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:44:17 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Give banditman a break - he didn't mean it that way. He's a good guy and a local. In fact, he's the one that recommended I move to Sanibel over a decade ago. Wait a minute, maybe all of this is his fault!! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Crazy that a section of the Sanibel Causeway is gone. I've been on that bridge a thousand times. Anyone on Captiva and Sanibel is going to be stuck there for a long time. Any members live in the area?@Blackbeard28 I'm the only ARF member who lives (well, lived) on Sanibel. We evacuated for the storm and are fine. We're filing insurance claims now, but I don't imagine we'll go back to Sanibel for many months given the situation with the bridge. The sad thing is that my wife and I were discussing heading there next month for our anniversary just over a week ago. That is not happening. There is so much unknown now. Like are there any hotels left? Will they be able to weather the lack of business. It would be good to get a ferry going soon. People talking about losing their houses there and your vacation plan is "the sad thing?" Give banditman a break - he didn't mean it that way. He's a good guy and a local. In fact, he's the one that recommended I move to Sanibel over a decade ago. Wait a minute, maybe all of this is his fault!! Thank you BlackFox. I love going there and am genuinely concerned for the local businesses and locals. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:45:31 PM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @blackfox Thanks for the info! Is this something they do every time there is a hurricane? Just curious. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What is a hurricane pass. I assume it's a pass that lets home owners go back to their property? Yes. Nobody without a hurricane pass that matches their vehicle registration or photo ID will be allowed on the island. Thanks for the info! Is this something they do every time there is a hurricane? Just curious. They issue hurricane passes annually at the Sanibel recreation center to residents. It's been a thing for as long as I can remember. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:46:28 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: i used to live in fort myers. I looked up that address and it's just off colonial blvd. fox weather had a reporter down the street opposite the racetrac station on colonial and Winkler/Ortiz. Looked windy and wet but no flooding. I wouldn't worry. none of my texts are going thru to friends so I'm assuming cells towers are down. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: So, this may be odd, but my GF has a friend down in Fort Meyers that we can't get a hold of. Their address is: 4430 Dutchess park rd (By the CalUsa Nature center) Anyone have an idea of how that area fared? We cannot get any comms in or out and she is worried now. i used to live in fort myers. I looked up that address and it's just off colonial blvd. fox weather had a reporter down the street opposite the racetrac station on colonial and Winkler/Ortiz. Looked windy and wet but no flooding. I wouldn't worry. none of my texts are going thru to friends so I'm assuming cells towers are down. Much appreciated! I passed on what you said and I think it did help her a bit. Not too surprised nothing is going through, but she is stressed. She wanted to drive down, but that just doesn't make sense right now. . |
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