Hurricane IRMA

[CarlSpackler]

I lost power about an hour ago. Wifi still running on battery backup. Lots of tornado warnings. This is insanity. 

[Buckeyebowman]

4 hours ago, David in FL said:

Stock up on non-perishable food items my ass...

Seared sea scallops (those 3 weigh in at over 1/2 lb), nicely rare ribeye with butter poached sweet peppers, salad, and and a nice Napa Cab.  

Surf & Turf with a Cab? Might have been better served with a fine Pinot Noir!

My Sis is stuck down there because they made the decision to run too late! The roads were choked, and the fuel situation was getting chancy! I'm waiting for news, but don't know how she'll get it out. She could have a fully charged cell phone, but if the cell towers don't have power, she can't get out!

[David in FL]

11 minutes ago, Buckeyebowman said:

Surf & Turf with a Cab? Might have been better served with a fine Pinot Noir!

My Sis is stuck down there because they made the decision to run too late! The roads were choked, and the fuel situation was getting chancy! I'm waiting for news, but don't know how she'll get it out. She could have a fully charged cell phone, but if the cell towers don't have power, she can't get out!

It's a hurricane, I had to make do as best I could under the harsh conditions...  

At least it wasn't one of those hideous Chardonnays that are such the rage these days with those who have no palate whatsoever...  

[nevets88]

Good news with Jose, if forecasts stand.

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/tropical-storm-hurricane-jose-forecast-atlantic

[CarlSpackler]

I am still in one piece. My patio screen door is hanging on by a thread, but everything else seems ok. 

[Lihu]

2 minutes ago, CarlSpackler said:

I am still in one piece. My patio screen door is hanging on by a thread, but everything else seems ok. 

Cool!

However, I heard on a live feed that 58% of FL is without power? 

[Gator Hazard]

We are good to go. No damage, still have power. @Carl Spackler, good to hear!

[David in FL]

Something like 6 million without power.  It's out all around me, but somehow mine is still on.

Really pretty light damage overall given the storm though.

[Vinsk]

5 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Something like 6 million without power.  It's out all around me, but somehow mine is still on.

Really pretty light damage overall given the storm though.

Pretty much same here. Lost power around 2am but back on. Lost part of my fence...lol, but all is well here.

[mcanadiens]

Glad to hear you guys pulled through.

[Lihu]

1 hour ago, mcanadiens said:

Glad to hear you guys pulled through.

Ditto!

I'm really glad it wasn't as bad as the weather/climate models predicted.

[DeadMan]

Glad everybody seems to be okay. Seems like we got lucky in that it was merely a bad storm instead of a historic one. That said...

18 hours ago, CarlSpackler said:

I lost power about an hour ago. Wifi still running on battery backup. Lots of tornado warnings. This is insanity. 

I'm saving this post for whenever you gloat in a winter depression thread.

[CarlSpackler]

Power still out. Thankful for a generator. 

[Buckeyebowman]

23 hours ago, David in FL said:

It's a hurricane, I had to make do as best I could under the harsh conditions...  

At least it wasn't one of those hideous Chardonnays that are such the rage these days with those who have no palate whatsoever...  

I'd like to know which Chards those are! The big, fat, "butter popcorn" ones, or those with some acidity and spine! I've had both that I could enjoy, but I don't like extremes! If I had a preference, it would be the latter.

[RussUK]

Hope all you Florida guys are ok?

I had been watching it on the news over here and was shocked how strong it was. If we Brits had your weather we wouldnt be able to cope. If we get 75mph "gusts" then the apocalypse is coming!

[Gator Hazard]

I'm exhausted but otherwise doing good. Just a lot of cleanup. Everyone get power back yet? @Carl Spackler you up and running again?

[David in FL]

Looking across my course.  This is 3 holes, 11,12, and 17. 12 is an island green reminiscent of 17 at Sawgrass.  Ordinarily, the crown of the green is at least 8' above the water level.  It's completely submerged.

 

 

[Gator Hazard]

23 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Looking across my course.  This is 3 holes, 11,12, and 17. 12 is an island green reminiscent of 17 at Sawgrass.  Ordinarily, the crown of the green is at least 8' above the water level.  It's completely submerged.

 

 

Wow!