RMLincoln Posted September 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2017 To all our CC family in harm's way, please let us know you are safe! We are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO Peter Posted September 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2017 My feelings as well. We know CC has a lot of Floridians. Hope there will be no damage and danger to anyone anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2017 My thoughts are exactly as the OP's! I have friends who live and own property in Florida and I am very concerned about them. My Church has a Prayer Chain. Members of our Church's Prayer Chain have been asked to pray for all of those in Irma's path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2017 We are on a ship Voyage of the Vikings docking as we speak in Boston early. Transfer to the Massdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 8, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted September 8, 2017 We are on a ship Voyage of the Vikings docking as we speak in Boston early. Transfer to the Massdam. Good to hear from you! Once you are on the Maasdam I'm sure they will take good care of you' date=' but your itinerary might shift. Have a good cruise and we are glad to hear your safe. We'll try to follow what Maasdam does, check in if you can. Stay safe! m-- [and I think we'll be cruising with you in October on Atlantic Adventurer, stay well!'] m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We certainly do have a lot of CC people living in Florida. Prayers that they will all be safe from Irma. She is a nasty Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougandEric Posted September 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are in Tampa and it looks like we're going to get a much stronger storm than expected even from Friday's maps (possibly a cat. 3 directly over Tampa at this time). We boarded up our house yesterday and got some up on Eric's brothers house (he died in June). We'll finish up his house today and hope for the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 9, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are in Tampa and it looks like we're going to get a much stronger storm than expected even from Friday's maps (possibly a cat. 3 directly over Tampa at this time). We boarded up our house yesterday and got some up on Eric's brothers house (he died in June). We'll finish up his house today and hope for the best.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hope you are above water surge level, have food and water... battery lights, plastic bags to help keep your things dry. Sounds like you have each other! Thanks for checking in, many people sending out prayers and blessings. Let us know how you are after the storm passes, we'll be waiting to hear you are ok. Standing with you! m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I am west of Tampa and about 4 miles from the Gulf. The wind will be my enemy since I am 83 feet above sea level and in a non evacuation zone. It is going to be a rough Sunday and Monday here though and I hope my windows hold :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are in Tampa and it looks like we're going to get a much stronger storm than expected even from Friday's maps (possibly a cat. 3 directly over Tampa at this time). We boarded up our house yesterday and got some up on Eric's brothers house (he died in June). We'll finish up his house today and hope for the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am west of Tampa and about 4 miles from the Gulf. The wind will be my enemy since I am 83 feet above sea level and in a non evacuation zone. It is going to be a rough Sunday and Monday here though and I hope my windows hold :o Prayers for you all to get safely through this massive Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Prayers for you all to get safely through this massive Hurricane. Thank you! I have been since 1982 and this one is going to be the worst on yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 9, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I am west of Tampa and about 4 miles from the Gulf. The wind will be my enemy since I am 83 feet above sea level and in a non evacuation zone. It is going to be a rough Sunday and Monday here though and I hope my windows hold :o At 83 feet you will get a lot wind, and we hope your windows hold! Be resourceful and have a back up plan if a window gets broken through... a tarp and stapler may help; if someone is with you to help you, think about the possibility of taking a closet or bathroom door off it's hinges to use to block up the window. I hope you are not by yourself, but even if you are, remember you are not alone! Sending our love and prayers! Check in as you can let us know how you are doing. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My thoughts are exactly as the OP's! I have friends who live and own property in Florida and I am very concerned about them. My Church has a Prayer Chain. Members of our Church's Prayer Chain have been asked to pray for all of those in Irma's path. I join you in being concerned. I love your prayer chain idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland cruiser Posted September 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are on a ship Voyage of the Vikings docking as we speak in Boston early. Transfer to the Massdam. We were wondering where you were! Stay safe and happy travels to you. Brad and Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2017 At 83 feet you will get a lot wind, and we hope your windows hold! Be resourceful and have a back up plan if a window gets broken through... a tarp and stapler may help; if someone is with you to help you, think about the possibility of taking a closet or bathroom door off it's hinges to use to block up the window. I hope you are not by yourself, but even if you are, remember you are not alone! Sending our love and prayers! Check in as you can let us know how you are doing. m-- Thank you! Windows, outer doors, and garage doors in FL have been replaced with much stronger products since Andrew in 1992. We will see! The wind will be mostly out of the SE too which will help..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted September 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thank you! Windows, outer doors, and garage doors in FL have been replaced with much stronger products since Andrew in 1992. We will see! The wind will be mostly out of the SE too which will help..... Right now it looks like Irma will be following the west Florida coastline. Won't the wind be coming from the southwest? Question: How much force can windows take? Does anyone know? The suggestion to use closet doors to cover the windows is a marvelous idea. I wish that we had the ability to do that, but we are presently in N. Georgia, and traveling back to Florida is not a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustgo Posted September 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are about 100 miles northeast of Tampa in Ocala and hoping for sustained winds no greater than 75 or so. We have a recently built block house and have not boarded up. We do have a generator and plan to pick up a neighbor who needs electricity for his oxygen if the the power goes off. I prepared some food that can be eaten cold for a couple of days. We are a little worried but basically feel prepared. Many thanks for your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdw1972 Posted September 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Right now we're long term-temporarily living in Gainesville, so we're safe. My home is in Ft Myers, right along the coast, and currently they're saying 9+ feet of water will be inside my home. So, that's not looking good, and the loss of irreplaceable items like photos will be heartbreaking. The people in that area went under a mandatory evacuation order Friday, but not everyone has left - sure hope they don't die in their homes. We have a son, daughter-in-law and 13 month old grandson who live about 30 minutes inland, and they planned to stay but after the Friday 11pm update decided to leave - they're now safely with a friend in South Carolina. Today their area went under mandatory evacuation, with possible 6+ feet of water, due to storm surge of 15 feet. They took the 2 dogs but had to leave the 2 cats behind, who will hopefully survive on the 2nd floor of the townhouse until they can return or other relatives in the area get in there. Sue/WDW1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Right now it looks like Irma will be following the west Florida coastline. Won't the wind be coming from the southwest? Question: How much force can windows take? Does anyone know? The suggestion to use closet doors to cover the windows is a marvelous idea. I wish that we had the ability to do that, but we are presently in N. Georgia, and traveling back to Florida is not a great idea. Glad that you are in North Georgia -- safer there. Sorry I can't help you with winds and windows. People have different kinds of windows. I know that our double pane windows withstood winds around 75 mph about a month ago -- we live on a very high hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 10, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thank you! Windows, outer doors, and garage doors in FL have been replaced with much stronger products since Andrew in 1992. We will see! The wind will be mostly out of the SE too which will help..... Very good that your windows and doors were upgraded! Think good thoughts! m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 10, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Right now we're long term-temporarily living in Gainesville, so we're safe. My home is in Ft Myers, right along the coast, and currently they're saying 9+ feet of water will be inside my home. So, that's not looking good, and the loss of irreplaceable items like photos will be heartbreaking. The people in that area went under a mandatory evacuation order Friday, but not everyone has left - sure hope they don't die in their homes. We have a son, daughter-in-law and 13 month old grandson who live about 30 minutes inland, and they planned to stay but after the Friday 11pm update decided to leave - they're now safely with a friend in South Carolina. Today their area went under mandatory evacuation, with possible 6+ feet of water, due to storm surge of 15 feet. They took the 2 dogs but had to leave the 2 cats behind, who will hopefully survive on the 2nd floor of the townhouse until they can return or other relatives in the area get in there. Sue/WDW1972 Sounds like you all got to safe places, and the kitties will have safe places upstairs too. Glad to hear it. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 10, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We are about 100 miles northeast of Tampa in Ocala and hoping for sustained winds no greater than 75 or so. We have a recently built block house and have not boarded up. We do have a generator and plan to pick up a neighbor who needs electricity for his oxygen if the the power goes off. I prepared some food that can be eaten cold for a couple of days. We are a little worried but basically feel prepared. Many thanks for your concerns. You are prepared and in an inland good location away form the water surge, in a sturdy house. Hoping the winds are too bad for you, let us know how you do. It'll be a long night and day, food will be a comfort. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted September 10, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Question: How much force can windows take? Does anyone know? The suggestion to use closet doors to cover the windows is a marvelous idea. I wish that we had the ability to do that, but we are presently in N. Georgia, and traveling back to Florida is not a great idea. So hard to say about windows... too may factors: glass thickness, size/square feet, tempered or not, single, double, some are even laminated now. And debris can hit and break a window even if the wind speed isn't so very high. Stay safe there in North Georgia! Thanks for letting us know. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted September 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Right now it looks like Irma will be following the west Florida coastline. Won't the wind be coming from the southwest? Question: How much force can windows take? Does anyone know? The suggestion to use closet doors to cover the windows is a marvelous idea. I wish that we had the ability to do that, but we are presently in N. Georgia, and traveling back to Florida is not a great idea. The latest one I see still has the eye traveling right over downtown Tampa but as you know over the last couple of days it has been slowing moving more to the west. If it does make it into the Gulf it will be much worse here in Pinellas County :( But the entire Tampa Bay area is going to get hammered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopper Posted September 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thank you all for your good thoughts. We in The Villages, central Florida-mid State are quite anxious, but prepared as best we can.:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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