Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Oh Mac, snow is being mentioned. Lucky you.

 

[Chuckers]

And no mentioning that 4 letter word Chuckers.

Okay.. I won't.. because I don't know which 4 letter word you are referring to... I know MANY 4 letter words..

 

[Chuckers]

I hope @schumigirl doesn't have any weather problems with her trip!

 

[macraven]

No matter where Irma lands, ga will have the heavy rains

 

[kohlby]

Quick check-in. Trying to get ready for Irma. Stores are all sold out of water. Gas stations keep running out of gas. Glad I bought a newer house that is up to hurricane codes. Not glad how scary Irma looks.

 

[schumigirl]

Afternoon all.......well, evening here...........

Hair all done.............blonder and slightly shorter......but I like it..........

Today is our 25th Wedding Anniversary ..........can't believe where the time has gone. And couldn't have asked for a better husband.........

Took me out for lunch at my favourite seafood restaurant.......will have our anniversary dinner in NY.

Pitch black here almost, rained most of the day and clouds are ominous again.......

Hope everyone's good..........

 

[Chuckers]

Quick check-in. Trying to get ready for Irma. Stores are all sold out of water. Gas stations keep running out of gas. Glad I bought a newer house that is up to hurricane codes. Not glad how scary Irma looks.

Stay safe!

 

[macraven]

Happy Anniversary Schumi!!!

25 years together is something to be proud of

 

[Lynne G]

Happy 25th Carole and Tom. What a lovely way to spend your anniversary, even if the weather is not the best.

 

[tink1957]

Happy Anniversary to Carole and Tom
Hope you have a safe journey this week

Oh no chuckers, I was looking forward to seeing you at Volcano Bay and HHN better safe than sorry though.
Glad we're arriving on Tuesday afternoon but still uncertain where Irma will be by then...hopefully out to sea....out of our flight path.

Robo and kohlby...stay safe and take care.

 

[Lynne G]

Kohlby, scary that you have to prepare and the run on grocery stores and gas. At least your house will be good, and happy to hear you can hunker down this weekend. Thinking hard of you and family, Bluers, Robo and family, MonyK and family, particularly her DD working for the Mouse, and all the other homies in Irma's path. Sending safe and sound thoughts to all in Irma's way. While I hope none loose any property, I wish all survive. Irma had the highest wind speed ever recorded when first in the Caribbean. Massive storm that will bring wet and wind to many.

Hey Tink, that goes for you and family, as well as Mac, and family, as well as the other GA homies.

Right now, we have blue skies and too warm air. And, little one wants soup. Sigh. Maybe Italian hoagie for older one and me.

 

[wagman67]

Schumi...that is awesome...Congrats on 25!! So good to hear someone talk that way about their spouse...a few years ago, there was a whole crowd of us talking, at work, and only 2 of us (I was one of the two) said that we would marry our spouse again...that was kind of sad.

It's a good week for anniversaries...our 21st is Thursday (Sep. 7th).

Just catching up on the thread:

Everyone in Irma's way, stay safe.

Chuckers, don't let her stop you...maybe slow you down a little, but have fun.

For the record, I am a native of Nashville, currently live about 30 miles south...have lived in the area most of my life, except shorts stints in NC when I was a kid, and various short stints, all over, when I was in the Army.

 

[Monykalyn]

Happy Anniversary Schumi! Woohoo!
Chuckers hope your trip is still a go-if you can get there...agh! don't envy those with planned and longed for vacations having to make a decision.
And for everyone in path of this monster storm-hope you can hunker down and stay safe.
thanks Lynne for well wishes-she signed up for hurricane ride out - hoping to make up some money from being on light duty. Just ordered her a phone charger that can be plugged in or solar charge her phone. She has water, non perishable stuff, and is cooking off her chicken and ground beef today to stick in freezer. Has nearly a full tank so she will likely need to go in an odd
hour to top off. Called homeowners insurance to make sure she is covered if something does happen to her apartment (has a rather expensive laptop) and car insurance to be sure nothing else to do there. Hard waiting and trying to not obsess so far away.

 

[Lynne G]

MonyK, it is hard when kids so far from home. Good thing, the Mouse is well versed in weather emergencies. I am sure they will keep DD safe, and like most hurricanes, gone in a day or two. I am hoping Irma goes out to sea, and not inland FLA. Time will tell. Hopefully it is like last year. I was at the Mouse when Matthew hit, or at the last minute, didn't hit. Minor inconveniences, missed three reservations I was so looking forward to, stood in line 2 hours to get cold food, but I felt safe, and that is all that really matters.

 

[Lynne G]

Only time I hunkered down during a hurricane, was when we vacationed on Sanibel Island the first week of December. What da ya know, three days before we were to leave, hurricane in the gulf. DH and I thought about leaving, but we decided the condo we were in seemed well built and a Cat 1 storm and they closed the bridge to the mainland. Some of the loudest wind I have heard, and tons of bands of rain. The next day, lots of branches all over, but beautiful clear skies. Would I do for this storm, most likely would have left. So hoping the keys are spared, as well as all in FLA.

 

[Monykalyn]

Only time I hunkered down during a hurricane, was when we vacationed on Sanibel Island the first week of December. What da ya know, three days before we were to leave, hurricane in the gulf. DH and I thought about leaving, but we decided the condo we were in seemed well built and a Cat 1 storm and they closed the bridge to the mainland. Some of the loudest wind I have heard, and tons of bands of rain. The next day, lots of branches all over, but beautiful clear skies. Would I do for this storm, most likely would have left. So hoping the keys are spared, as well as all in FLA.

It is NOT looking good for the keys right now-nearly all the models show direct hit unfortunately. We have family that own property on Anguilla (thankfully they aren't there right now-are actual citizens of Anguilla-but only stay there later in fall/winter), and that is likely to sustain damage, although most dwellings are solid cement. No matter where this storm finally tracks I fear it is going to leave a lot of destruction in its wake

 

[Lynne G]

MomyK, I know about the keys. We had such a good time there last week, with awesome sunny days and warm water and warm nights. It was perfect summer vacation. All I can hope is that people are safe and property still there. At mostly sea level, I assume the water will cover the islands. Sad, very sad. And I hope your family property in Anguilla will weather well. Scary for all the islands in the path.

 

[Chuckers]

I think my only hope right now is that it speeds up and gets through Orlando by Sunday morning.. but if that happens, it means that the Irma's devastation would be even worse. So, not something I am hoping too hard for.

I'm sorry @tink1957 .. I'l have to get you a drink some other time!

 

[macraven]

 

[tink1957]

I think my only hope right now is that it speeds up and gets through Orlando by Sunday morning.. but if that happens, it means that the Irma's devastation would be even worse. So, not something I am hoping too hard for.

I'm sorry @tink1957 .. I'l have to get you a drink some other time!

That's ok Chuck, I'm so sorry about your trip but if you go early enough in January you can see the Christmas decorations in Potterville. No hurricanes in January is a bonus.