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Posted: 8/29/2023 2:50:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryInteresting graphic, never realized that area had not been in a Cat 3+ storm. A very near miss with Michael just to the west, there was a lot of flooding in the bay though. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 2:51:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/29/2023 2:53:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Spent 5 hours today helping We sure see it coming here in Largo.. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/208043/20230829_131641_jpg-2936291.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/208043/20230829_131327_jpg-2936292.JPG Largo here too. That the Belleair causeway? My wife helped pack up all the birds the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary this morning. They get moved to an inland warehouse in Largo. She brought home seven Screech Owls for a couple of days. Cute little guys. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 2:55:01 PM EDT
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Did we start hating Tropical Tidbits and I never got the memo?
This used to be the go-to:  [Tuesday] Idalia Strengthening on Approach to Florida; Major Impacts Expected |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 2:58:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did we start hating Tropical Tidbits and I never got the memo? This used to be the go-to:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPEeoMP_tLMIDK why you'd think we were hating on tropical tidbits. 
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:02:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did we start hating Tropical Tidbits and I never got the memo? This used to be the go-to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPEeoMP_tLMI check in with TT all the time when a storm is active. Use to follow Joe Bastardi and Ryan Maue too but they have both moved on. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:03:32 PM EDT
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 Attached FileJust a city boy, born and raised in East Detroit. He took the midnight train headed down that waayyyyyyy. Here to help. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did we start hating Tropical Tidbits and I never got the memo? This used to be the go-to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPEeoMP_tLMThis is GD; if we don’t hate them now then we’ll get around to them eventually. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:04:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting graphic, never realized that area had not been in a Cat 3+ storm. A very near miss with Michael just to the west, there was a lot of flooding in the bay though. Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting graphic, never realized that area had not been in a Cat 3+ storm. A very near miss with Michael just to the west, there was a lot of flooding in the bay though. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:12:59 PM EDT
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Second wave/band hitting now.
It's wet...again. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:13:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @GeneralDisaray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gxKBo6YKEWesh2 is one of the local news from that area to watch. Also check here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.538230000000055&lon=-81.37738999999993 And here : https://www.weather.gov/mlb/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: How bad do yall think Orlando will get? I've got a co-worker that's supposed to go there on vacation next week.  Tell him to wait until any issues are reported. Watch the news starting Wednesday but give them until Friday to get a handle on issues. Do you know where orlando is positioned in relation to the storm? @GeneralDisaray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gxKBo6YKEWesh2 is one of the local news from that area to watch. Also check here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.538230000000055&lon=-81.37738999999993 And here : https://www.weather.gov/mlb/ They have the best coverage - my neighbor is a tech director there. Their county by county is great but hedges the worst case https://www.wesh.com/article/idalia-county-by-county-impacts/44924359 |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:14:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Second wave/band hitting now. It's wet...again. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:17:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They have the best coverage - my neighbor is a tech director there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: How bad do yall think Orlando will get? I've got a co-worker that's supposed to go there on vacation next week. Tell him to wait until any issues are reported. Watch the news starting Wednesday but give them until Friday to get a handle on issues. Do you know where orlando is positioned in relation to the storm? @GeneralDisaray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gxKBo6YKEWesh2 is one of the local news from that area to watch. Also check here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.538230000000055&lon=-81.37738999999993 And here : https://www.weather.gov/mlb/ They have the best coverage - my neighbor is a tech director there. Down here it is WINK for weather. They were following Ian like a champ right up until their studio flooded out!
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:18:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Confirm. Raining, no wind Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Second wave/band hitting now. It's wet...again. This will be reaching St Pete in about 30 mins and Tampa, closer to 45-50mins. East Tampa will get more rain than the coast I think. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:18:44 PM EDT
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Well, the good news is Rick Scott's Hurricane Evacuation Gun Law is no longer necessary. We have permitless concealed carry. Suck it looters.
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:21:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Second wave/band hitting now. It's wet...again. Just finished with second band in Fort Myers near Colonial. Radar looks like a third band is inbound within the next 45 minutes or so. God Bless to our brothers and sisters up in Apalachee Bay, Steinhatchee, the Big Bend, and Cedar Key, as well as along the St Mary's and the eastern Panhandle. This one is going to be a wet one! |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:23:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hi neighbor! We will have more coming, but at least we have an idea of what's coming. Tampa Bay is getting the wave we got. Looks like they are getting wet! Those north of Tampa should anticipate lots of rain within the hour. Naples is getting the second big band so we will be getting it in a couple of hours. Just started coming down in Land O Lakes / Pasco Co. ....... FYI: Don't think that because you drained all ethanol fuel from your generator last season that you won't have issues ..... If I didn't have a spare carb gasket set, and a jet cleaning tool, I'd be screwed for when my power eventually goes out tonite ..... |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:24:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, the good news is Rick Scott's Hurricane Evacuation Gun Law is no longer necessary. We have permitless concealed carry. Suck it looters. No no no. *sucking chest wounds for all looters* |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:27:56 PM EDT
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Good luck Floridabros.
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:28:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just finished with second band in Fort Myers near Colonial. Radar looks like a third band is inbound within the next 45 minutes or so. God Bless to our brothers and sisters up in Apalachee Bay, Steinhatchee, the Big Bend, and Cedar Key, as well as along the St Mary's and the eastern Panhandle. This one is going to be a wet one! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Second wave/band hitting now. It's wet...again. Just finished with second band in Fort Myers near Colonial. Radar looks like a third band is inbound within the next 45 minutes or so. God Bless to our brothers and sisters up in Apalachee Bay, Steinhatchee, the Big Bend, and Cedar Key, as well as along the St Mary's and the eastern Panhandle. This one is going to be a wet one! Saw that down there. How was it? The wave that you just experienced doesn't seem too bad up here yet. Lighter rain than the first wave. Yeah, I'm feeling for those up in the bend. If it doesn't happen to you, it's happening to someone else. Bless those that will be negatively affected. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:32:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Saw that down there. How was it? The wave that you just experienced doesn't seem too bad up here yet. Lighter rain than the first wave. Yeah, I'm feeling for those up in the bend. If it doesn't happen to you, it's happening to someone else. Bless those that will be negatively affected. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Second wave/band hitting now. It's wet...again. Just finished with second band in Fort Myers near Colonial. Radar looks like a third band is inbound within the next 45 minutes or so. God Bless to our brothers and sisters up in Apalachee Bay, Steinhatchee, the Big Bend, and Cedar Key, as well as along the St Mary's and the eastern Panhandle. This one is going to be a wet one! Saw that down there. How was it? The wave that you just experienced doesn't seem too bad up here yet. Lighter rain than the first wave. Yeah, I'm feeling for those up in the bend. If it doesn't happen to you, it's happening to someone else. Bless those that will be negatively affected. Wind-wise, the First band was a little worse than the second band; the second band seemed to last a lot longer. Both had a lot of rain. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:36:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No no no. *sucking chest wounds for all looters* Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well, the good news is Rick Scott's Hurricane Evacuation Gun Law is no longer necessary. We have permitless concealed carry. Suck it looters. No no no. *sucking chest wounds for all looters*  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:40:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good luck Froridabros. You oriental ? |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:42:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you need hazard insurance, closing will be delayed as most companies will not start coverage when there is an active tropical storm or hurricane warning. If you are buying in Zone A, flood insurance is a really good idea. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I’m under contract to buy a house in St. Pete at 11:30Am today that’s located in Zone A. It looks like I’m fucked. The house will likely be flooded within 24 hours of purchase. If you need hazard insurance, closing will be delayed as most companies will not start coverage when there is an active tropical storm or hurricane warning. If you are buying in Zone A, flood insurance is a really good idea. Coverage was apparently already approved last week. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:51:23 PM EDT
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@Miami_jbt it’s finally raining! Been raining for a few hours straight! Hallelujah!!!!
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:52:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Miami_jbt it's finally raining! Been raining for a few hours straight! Hallelujah!!!! /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/SKAG_TREAD_gif_LOLOL-604.gif  Attached FileNo rain on my side so far. Finally, a break from it all. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 3:52:35 PM EDT
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 Hurricane Idalia: When and where will the storm arrive? |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:00:20 PM EDT
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A huge storm now -
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:07:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDang, it is epic! Prayers for Florida!! |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:13:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you know where orlando is positioned in relation to the storm? Do you recognize general advice when someone wants to know about an impact before the event occurs? And that event is subject to change. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:15:56 PM EDT
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I'm about 30 minutes inland from Fort Myers on the boat and it's been really mild here today - until it wasn't. We had some rains and winds in the 20 knot range, but generally boring. Then about 30 minutes ago we had a vortex land on us with 58 knot winds blowing in a big circle. Yes, like a tornado although I don't think that would qualify as one. Such things are a little spooky when your house starts flying around in random directions. I last saw that little system heading directly north....
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:16:08 PM EDT
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Its big, but its not particularly pretty.
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:17:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm about 30 minutes inland from Fort Myers on the boat and it's been really mild here today - until it wasn't. We had some rains and winds in the 20 knot range, but generally boring. Then about 30 minutes ago we had a vortex land on us with 58 knot winds blowing in a big circle. Yes, like a tornado although I don't think that would qualify as one. Such things are a little spooky when your house starts flying around in random directions. I last saw that little system heading directly north.... Hey I'm in Bonita Springs, you upriver? |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:43:06 PM EDT
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Quoted: Do you know where orlando is positioned in relation to the storm? |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:50:10 PM EDT
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Got the last of the preps done a few minutes ago. Got the new car in the barn, generator staged, dogs run, 5 gallon buckets filled, etc…. Now it’s just a waiting game.
The wife is considered essential personnel by the state so she has to go into work tomorrow morning. They’re not scheduling patients so she’s just going to sit around and twiddle her thumbs for 8+ hours. I suppose there might be a chance that an inmate needs an emergency root canal or filling but at least she doesn’t have to man the emergency operations center. Apparently, it’s required to have a dentist or dental rep man those things; no, I’m not kidding about that. Best of luck to you guys. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:51:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its big, but its not particularly pretty. It doesn’t seem to be very organized. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:55:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey I'm in Bonita Springs, you upriver? @BB I'm up the Calosahatchee River inside the locks. Formerly of Sanibel Island. FIAN 
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:56:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its big, but its not particularly pretty. I thought big was beautiful now? I can't believe nobody has hailed midcap yet. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:58:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @BB I'm up the Calosahatchee River inside the locks. Formerly of Sanibel Island. FIAN Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Hey I'm in Bonita Springs, you upriver? @BB I'm up the Calosahatchee River inside the locks. Formerly of Sanibel Island. FIAN Really pretty area up there! I teach sometimes at the LaBelle campus and I used to water-ski the Alva Slot a lot before the Manatee Zones. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 4:59:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:00:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @BB I'm up the Calosahatchee River inside the locks. Formerly of Sanibel Island. FIAN As long as you arent up in some mangrove trees all is well  If you need anything let me know. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:01:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got the last of the preps done a few minutes ago. Got the new car in the barn, generator staged, dogs run, 5 gallon buckets filled, etc…. Now it’s just a waiting game. The wife is considered essential personnel by the state so she has to go into work tomorrow morning. They’re not scheduling patients so she’s just going to sit around and twiddle her thumbs for 8+ hours. I suppose there might be a chance that an inmate needs an emergency root canal or filling but at least she doesn’t have to man the emergency operations center. Apparently, it’s required to have a dentist or dental rep man those things; no, I’m not kidding about that. Best of luck to you guys. God Bless! Keep safe and let us know if you need anything. Current update is that it just hit CAT II and is roughly parallel to Naples about 150 NM out. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:01:49 PM EDT
[#44]
Sue Colson for Press Secretary.
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:04:22 PM EDT
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Just upgraded to a Cat 2 hurricane...
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:06:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sue Colson for Press Secretary.
I grew up in Levy county; they’re a different breed in Cedar Key. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:06:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It will basically impact all of the Gulf coast and panhandle before pushing across the state. That is not good. I disagree . At the top of the panhandle it has been dry for weeks |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:07:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm about 30 minutes inland from Fort Myers on the boat and it's been really mild here today - until it wasn't. We had some rains and winds in the 20 knot range, but generally boring. Then about 30 minutes ago we had a vortex land on us with 58 knot winds blowing in a big circle. Yes, like a tornado although I don't think that would qualify as one. Such things are a little spooky when your house starts flying around in random directions. I last saw that little system heading directly north....
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:08:35 PM EDT
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Mrs. Miami_JBT and I love Cedar Key.....
 Attached FileWe spent a lot of time there to relax when we used to live in Tallahassee. Wonderful place. |
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Posted: 8/29/2023 5:08:37 PM EDT
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first few bits of rain here. NCFL.
Preps except for windows all done .. 3/4 boarded up. Gettin'old sucks. used to do this straight through. Gonna have to build storm shutters in the near future. ------------------ ETA: Hall and such are doing their "as long as we can" livestream.  Hurricane Idalia PRE LANDFALL Coverage |
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