Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

@singinalot  I don't know if it's just my desktop computer on my android phone, I can never see any of your video's.............Anybody else have the same problem with her video's?

Apple mov files don't get along with Android or MS Windows.

[mo&fran]

Just now, Ocean Boy said:

Apple mov files don't get along with Android or MS Windows.

I pretty sure   that it is my anti virus software blocking it.  Message is virus detected.

[Ozark_Kid]

 

 

[Luckynana]

18 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@LuckynanaI hope your condo and all your FL friends will be in no danger🙏

Thank you, Debbie🥰

9 hours ago, molly361 said:

Thanks. New Smyrna Beach. It's near Daytona 

Stay safe!

8 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Dan is watching over you. 

I agree.  Dan is watching over his Molly 💞

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I have a cousin who lives in Naples. Today is a bit of a stressful day.

I hope your cousin is safe🙏

[DeltaOne]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Well, the carpet was soaked, but where was it coming from?  It turns out, it was from clogged sun roof drains.  I never even thought about there being drains for the sunroof, let alone them getting clogged.  

 

Same thing happened to my brother's Ford Explorer.  The drains through the pillars must be a common thing.

 

Our Toyota Sienna has a sunroof but it clearly seals to the roof and doesn't need any drains.

[Jimbo]

12 minutes ago, singinalot said:

i did try to convert this but wasn’t successful.

it’s picking up around here

 

IMG_8363.MOV

Doesn't look like much rain so far for you.

[Ozark_Kid]

Just so no one gets confused,  these are Crystal's videos. 

 

 

Dog walk

 

 

[Luckynana]

2 hours ago, singinalot said:

fast forward to 1pm and notice how much lower the water is continuing to go

 

this sailboat is now grounded

 

high tide is at 3:15. that is what they’re telling us to watch out for - the water surges

 

Stay safe, Crystal and Nate!!

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Just a saw video of someone at work that has a home in a Naples and his Wife is there (she stayed).    His boat that was raised up above his dock is just about under water and his jet skiis that were also raised up are total immersed.   Can no longer see his yard and his infinity pool is now level with the water from the canal.   His wife is going to stop filming and lower their fabric storm shutters (will have to look them up, never heard of them) but it is a $11M custom home he had built 2 or 3 years ago and he had it built to survive any storm (he hopes).    

Right now they are saying the surge is over 6 feet   😔in Naples.  I was very worried about a friend of ours who said it was too late for her to leave her house.  I just read on Facebook from her DIL that my friend is now with her son and family.  At least she's no longer home alone 

 

 

 

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, singinalot said:

the Egrets are getting their dinner

 

the roof of the construction across the street 30 mins ago

 

 

and now

looks like that flap on the top top is ready to fly too

 

 

Several of our friends in Naples had to have their roofs replaced from their homes after the last bad hurricane we had several years ago. 😔

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

We had a nice breakfast this morning.

This afternoon at my skin check my new specialist said 2 lesions on my face need to be removed ☹️

So sorry to hear this, Graham. Thank goodness you'll be getting it taken care of 

57 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

This is a website to convert.  

https://www.freeconvert.com/mov-to-mp4

 

 

 

Thank you, John, for helping us see all of Crystal's videos .

35 minutes ago, ownedbypets said:

My niece has a house on Captiva Island. She evacuated with her family and just texted me that the only updates that she has received are from a neighbor that didn't leave. Two boats and boat lifts are gone and the walls of their house are shaking. 

I'm glad your niece has safely evacuated.  This reminds me of super storm Sandy when it hit Staten Island 

27 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

That's insane how the water has receded prior to the surge that's coming

[Luckynana]

@singinalotwhat a beautiful area you and Nate located to!  Gorgeous!

           Stay Safe!!!!

[BonTexasNY]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Since I have not posted much lately, how about a vehicle related story?  It involves things I didn’t know about or even thought about. 

 

We started noticing a funky smell in one of our Toyota SUVs.  At first, I thought maybe one of the grandkids spilled something, but there were no obvious signs of a spill.  In the process of cleaning, I pull out the weather tech mats, and one is wet, on the underside.  So now I am thinking, how could they make a spill and not get any IN the mat?  In the commercials everything ends up there, and not in the carpet. 

 

Well, the carpet was soaked, but where was it coming from?  It turns out, it was from clogged sun roof drains.  I never even thought about there being drains for the sunroof, let alone them getting clogged.  I mean, we rarely even open our sunroof, unless it is to let our granddaughter climb out it to the roof to be patriotic.  How much rain or debris can find it’s way in. 

 

 

 

When I opened the sunroof and looked in the corners, they are filled with water since it isn’t draining, and the water in the drains was finding its way to the floor and soaking the carpet.  In the Toyotas they route these drains through the “A” pillars and “B” pillars. 

 

I can’t believe how much junk I got out of the drain and where it outlets. Another problem solved, but I would have to question why Toyota would route their drains where they do.  

 

So a word to the wise, check your drains.  It took me a couple days lifting carpet, running fans and dehumidifier to dry it out. 

 

I assume all makes have some kind of drain.  Now I know. 
 

Of course, in Florida today, I think a lot of cars will end up with soaked carpet, and this will probably not be the cause. 

Your beautiful granddaughter reminds me so much of mine:  I'm trying to post a recent photo of her but as usual, I'm having difficulty.

 

 

[BonTexasNY]

2 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Your beautiful granddaughter reminds me so much of mine:  I'm trying to post a recent photo of her but as usual, I'm having difficulty.

 

 

Found one that works!!  My daughter sent me this photo.  Blame her for the two headless guys next to my granddaughter!

 

 

[h20skibum]

2 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Found one that works!!  My daughter sent me this photo.  Blame her for the two headless guys next to my granddaughter!

 

 

She is a beautiful girl. 

[Jimbo]

Check out these idiots in Ft. Meyers swimming today

 

Edited September 28, 2022 by Jimbo

[Sea Dog]

15 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Check out these idiots in Ft. Meyers swimming today

 

 They could get killed slamming into that pier.

Edited September 28, 2022 by Sea Dog

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

Several of our friends in Naples had to have their roofs replaced from their homes after the last bad hurricane we had several years ago. 😔

So sorry to hear this, Graham. Thank goodness you'll be getting it taken care of 

Thank you, John, for helping us see all of Crystal's videos .

I'm glad your niece has safely evacuated.  This reminds me of super storm Sandy when it hit Staten Island 

That's insane how the water has receded prior to the surge that's coming

Thank you Maryann.

Graham.

[George C]

55 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Found one that works!!  My daughter sent me this photo.  Blame her for the two headless guys next to my granddaughter!

 

 

My family pictures have lots of headless people.

[DaniDanielle]

Good luck to all of you in the path of this hurricane.  Graham, you will be fine!

Crystal, your videos are very well done.

[dani negreanu]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

No, your detailed reporting is vital to us as long as you can stay safe. Your health and safety are more important to us.

 

@singinalot Crystal, Nate & Sam,   + 1 

 

 

2 hours ago, mo&fran said:

I pretty sure   that it is my anti virus software blocking it.  Message is virus detected.

 

@singinalot  same here. I can see your movies on my Iphone just fine, but not on my computer.

 

 

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

I agree.  Dan is watching over his Molly 💞

 

@molly361, Ellen, those are exactly my thoughts -- I'm sure Dan is keeping an non hurricane "eye" on you 😘

 

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

So sorry to hear this, Graham. Thank goodness you'll be getting it taken care of 

 

@grapau27, Graham,

+ 1  

[Keksie]

56 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Check out these idiots in Ft. Meyers swimming today

 

Darwin award contenders!

[A&L_Ont]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Since I have not posted much lately, how about a vehicle related story?  It involves things I didn’t know about or even thought about. 

 

We started noticing a funky smell in one of our Toyota SUVs.  At first, I thought maybe one of the grandkids spilled something, but there were no obvious signs of a spill.  In the process of cleaning, I pull out the weather tech mats, and one is wet, on the underside.  So now I am thinking, how could they make a spill and not get any IN the mat?  In the commercials everything ends up there, and not in the carpet. 

 

Well, the carpet was soaked, but where was it coming from?  It turns out, it was from clogged sun roof drains.  I never even thought about there being drains for the sunroof, let alone them getting clogged.  I mean, we rarely even open our sunroof, unless it is to let our granddaughter climb out it to the roof to be patriotic.  How much rain or debris can find it’s way in. 

 

When I opened the sunroof and looked in the corners, they are filled with water since it isn’t draining, and the water in the drains was finding its way to the floor and soaking the carpet.  In the Toyotas they route these drains through the “A” pillars and “B” pillars. 

 

I can’t believe how much junk I got out of the drain and where it outlets. Another problem solved, but I would have to question why Toyota would route their drains where they do.  

 

So a word to the wise, check your drains.  It took me a couple days lifting carpet, running fans and dehumidifier to dry it out. 

 

I assume all makes have some kind of drain.  Now I know. 
 

Of course, in Florida today, I think a lot of cars will end up with soaked carpet, and this will probably not be the cause. 

BMW had this issue as well. 

[dani negreanu]

4 minutes ago, singinalot said:

they’re saying we’ve seen the worst of what we’ll get here besides rain.

 

I assume you're not going to work... and everybody is "sheltered" at home?

 

[HBE4]

4 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

I find that humor is helpful in difficult situations. That’s obviously not true for everyone. Since we are still fairly new Floridians, my friend sent me this:

 

 

Thats the famous Weather Channel weatherman Jim Cantore? 

 

I saw a clip on CBS news of him hanging on to a street sign for dear life after a tree branch hit him & almost sent him tumbling down the street. 

 

[Arzeena]

We left Orlando yesterday to go back to NJ. I wanted to stay and wait it out, but it did not make sense. Work project was shelved till end Oct. Will be going back then and after that on a cruise.

Family over FL is staying put with all preparation. Many have pets and will not leave. 

I have to stop watching Jim Cantore!!!!! 👀  

Edited September 28, 2022 by Arzeena

[Jimbo]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 They could get killed slamming into that pier.

 

1 hour ago, Keksie said:

Darwin award contenders!

I don't think these kids have any idea how strong waves like this can get when all they may have every swam in is the Gulf of Mexico.....................These kind of waves are like some you can get on the East Coast in the Atlantic Ocean........Probably those kids have never seen anything like that before in their life.

 

I also  think they went in right by that pier because they knew they would be on the restaurants webcam. Showing off !!