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A Word About Hurricane Dorian....

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Hello, my friends here at H/U. As you know I've been silent for quite a while as far as posting is concerned. I'm breaking that silence today to ask for your kind thoughts, well wishes, prayers & helpful advice concerning this impending powerful hurricane....As many of you know, I met Sue right here on H/U. I moved in with her on Dec. 24 of last year. I've been here in Florida with her for 8 months now. This is my first hurricane and it might rattle me a bit. Sue has lived here for 60 years and is a veteran at these occurrences but, even she will tell you it's no laughing matter....We give out much love and support to the people of this site without asking for much in return. Today, however, we're asking that you think of all the people who live in this beautiful state that will be affected by this rather large storm....Love to everyone and you are all in my prayers daily. This storm is due to hit on Tuesday and reach it's closest point to us on Wednesday. Sue and I will continue offering help and love to our fellow H/U members even through the storm, if possible. Thanks in advance for your love, help & support!

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kenster1 profile image
kenster1

oh dear it looks like an evil one jeg.

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JEG325 in reply tokenster1

I thought the color print was quite beautiful. It shows that nature can be both beautiful and deadly at the same time. Thanks for your continuing support, k1!

*hugs* Please be safe! Hurricanes are no joke. Your life is far more important than any belongings you may own. I'll keep you and your friend in my prayers! Hang in there and keep us posted if possible!!!

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JEG325 in reply to

We need all the hugs we can get BCG. Thanks for that. I will post updates if possible of what's going on. I've only been on this site about a year and it almost seems like a second home to me. I could never quite give it up. I like helping people too much....People over stuff always. Right? Been my motto most of my life. Thanks for your support. Sue sends her thanks too!

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hypercat54 in reply toJEG325

Keep safe both of you. x

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BonnieSue in reply tohypercat54

Thanks so much.

JEG325 profile image
JEG325 in reply tohypercat54

Thank you, HC54!

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hypercat54 in reply toJEG325

You are both welcome. We don't get those kind of things in the UK but having seen them on telly they look horrendous! Do you live in Tornado Alley? x

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JEG325 in reply tohypercat54

No, but tornadoes can result as a by product of hurricanes. Florida is a very tropical like state which is fairly close to the main path of hurricane development. Usually they turn away just before they reach here. This one is not. They have recently updated the odds to a 75% chance it will hit the east coast. While we are on the west coast, Florida isn't very wide so we will get some pretty negative result/ At least 50 mph sustained winds + 6 to 12 inches of rain. That isn't good at all. If it comes even close to us, the results could be even worse. That's why I'm asking for people's well wishes, good thoughts and prayers. But, I'm asking them to think about the whole state too, not just us. We appreciate the support, believe me!

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BonnieSue in reply to

I'm enjoying talking with you all through this storm!

in reply toBonnieSue

You too! You're so sweet!

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melbrown

Big hugs to our hu lovebirds. I hope you guys (& love ones & everyone else in our hu family) stay safe. My thoughts will be with you... we know it can be scary, so don't be afraid to reach out.💛

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BonnieSue in reply tomelbrown

Thanks so much. Very thoughtful. We definitely have other HU members in its path.

melbrown profile image
melbrown in reply toBonnieSue

You both are sweet & very kind. Your "something beautiful " posts are great... have helped me, remind me to take in the beauty around us. Hope you guys are doing well. 💗

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BonnieSue in reply tomelbrown

Thanks so much for both: letting me know about my posts being of some good and your well wishes are so appreciated!! 😀 Actually, we just got good news about the storm lessening in power for our area. Not so good for other areas, though.

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JEG325 in reply tomelbrown

Hey, MB. Thanks for the kind words. I will probably both reach out as well as post updates to keep everyone apprised as well as alleviate my nervousness some. Sue and I are glad for all the support we have from our friends here!

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Agora1

JEG, sending both you and Sue my prayers for a safe journey through this

horrific storm. Caring thoughts sent your way. xx

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JEG325 in reply toAgora1

You really are A1 in my book, my friend! I appreciate the kinds words and your support. Sue does too! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

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BonnieSue in reply toAgora1

Sooooo appreciate that you care! 💜

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Agora1 in reply toBonnieSue

Sue, I'm right here, holding you close in thought. xx

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JEG325 in reply toAgora1

Awesome, classy and thoughtful..... my opinion of you has never wavered, A1. Thanks for being Sue's and my friend!

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BecR1025

Prayers for your safety!

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JEG325 in reply toBecR1025

Much appreciated. We're praying for everyone in the state of Florida right now. May we be spared a major tragedy like some of the past serious hurricanes that have hit this beautiful state. Have a blessed day, my friend!

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Sillysausage234

I’ve just said a prayer to the hurricane god....specialist in anything storm related, stay safe 🤞

JEG325 profile image
JEG325

But can you find me a couple good songs to get me through this possibly nerve wracking ordeal? Thanks for your support. Say hi to the hurricane god for me too!

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Sillysausage234 in reply toJEG325

youtu.be/V1bFr2SWP1I

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply toJEG325

m.youtube.com/watch?v=7NAYz...

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JEG325 in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

Thanks for the awesome song, LAP. My sweetie will especially appreciate it!

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply toJEG325

I actually sent it with her in mind.

JEG325 profile image
JEG325 in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

Since I love my sweetie dearly, I especially appreciate anything that's done for her. Thanks for you support, L!

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BonnieSue in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

Yes, thank you so much! Verrrry thoughtful of you! 😘💝🌸💐🌝

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JEG325

Ha, you were faster than me! Good song. Not a Doors fan but, always liked this one! Much appreciated. My sweetie says, 'Thanks' too but, she likes contemporary christian top 40. Keep up the good work. The world and this site can always use some more music. After all, it soothes the savage beast and sometimes our problems can be quite beastly, can't they?

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Sillysausage234 in reply toJEG325

youtu.be/3091MHksLM4

JEG325 profile image
JEG325

I like Annie's song....Thanks, my friend!

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JEG325

Over The Rainbow is really cool too! Thanks!

LilyAnnepuppy profile image
LilyAnnepuppy

We’re in Charlotte County and I’m anxious there with you. We owned a home which was hit by Charlie in 2004 (BIG BIG DEAL in Charlotte County). In the ensuing years we built our dream house (which we lost to bankruptcy and foreclosure during the recession). We ended up in a mobile home park and my depression/anxiety kicked in.

When Irma was knocking at our door in 2017, the preparation time threw me over the edge. That’s when I reached out for professional help. The possibility of another loss was debilitating.

The therapy and meds are working, but I’m a bit anxious about Dorian. We are preparing (shutters down, cash on hand, water, gas, personal papers ready to take in evacuation plan, etc).

One spot of humor is a meme I found on FB that said something like “Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.”

The waiting time triggers my anxiety, but it’s still a ways out. I feel worse for East Coast people.

But there was life after Charlie (and Andrew, Michael, etc). And some very positive results have come from all of them).

Stay safe. Lynne

Good wishes and thoughts coming your way from me...

🌹🌹 x

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JEG325 in reply to

Much appreciated, O40. I have missed responding to all of my friends like this, although I wish it were better circumstances that brought me back to post again. I still write regularly and I think about posting an occasional poem but, somehow never do. Sue and I thank you for your concern!

in reply toJEG325

Always lovely to see you both here ..

May the storm pass with least or zero destruction ...

🧚🏻‍♀️🌻🌻

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JEG325 in reply to

Always lovely to see you here too! I miss not talking to you more than I do. Stay well, my friend!

in reply toJEG325

Take care both of you ! X

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Krn210

Much love to you and Sue always. Definitely thinking of and praying for the both of you! ❤️❤️

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JEG325 in reply toKrn210

Coming from you that means more than just the average person. To Sue and I, you are almost like our daughter. We both certainly regard you as a best friend. I will especially endeavor to keep in contact with you and let you know what is going on as best I can. Have a blessed day, my friend!

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JEG325

Lynne, that was quite helpful. I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio all my life. Up there we had an occasional tornado warning, snowstorm or severe cold snap. But, we never had anything like a large hurricane. I didn't sleep today and it could be, in part, because of my worry. Speaking of turtles, Dorian is slowing down and getting more time to strengthen. We live in Pinellas county, so, I can sympathize with your feelings. We were just down your way a few days ago in the Ft. Myers area. I hope and pray that all of the residents of this fine and beautiful state come through this ordeal as unscathed as possible. Sue and my thoughts and prayers are with you....

LilyAnnepuppy profile image
LilyAnnepuppy in reply toJEG325

And mine are with you. Hunker down.

JEG325 profile image
JEG325 in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

You too. I might communicate with you directly some if you don't mind, since you are pretty close to where I live. It would be nice to pm with someone that has direct experience with what we're going though & life in Florida, in general. Maybe we could even visit you the next time we get down Ft Myer's way. My sweetie loves Sanibel Island. She especially likes shelling in the ocean water. She says she's a confirmed 'water baby'....Hope we're all safe!

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply toJEG325

I would love to PM with you (and Sue). There are certain Florida idiosyncrasies (especially for full time residents) which make life adventurous to say the least. I’m a “water baby” myself (Astrologically verified), so we have that in common. Would love to meet up with you if you’re in the area.

We’re watching news now and most of our surrounding counties (ours included) have declared states of emergency. My anxiety is increasing as time goes on. But the 5 o’clock update may be a positive one for us.

Lynne

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JEG325 in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

I am also keeping a close check on the situation. I check 4 times per day for updates. I will pm you then about this as the days pass and we deal with it more and more. Sue will want to talk to you too. We like communicating with fellow Floridians. We could easily head back down your way the next mini vacation we take. That might be within a month or two. Have a really blessed evening, Lynne!

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply toJEG325

You too

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BonnieSue in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

I'm raring to go with this meeting up business! And I could spend all day in the water if you let me! But John doesn't feel that way at all so that won't be happening. I saw my 1st cuttlefish in Sanibel at night and schools of squid somewhere else...Aruba. I'd never heard they moved in schools! I thought they were loners. So fun to see and learn this stuff! I also have an Aruban conch...not exactly like any of our conchs...distinctly different. Nuff said.

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JEG325 in reply toBonnieSue

Sweetie, you're adorable! If you wanna be in the water all day, I'll find something to do while you splash around and go shelling....

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BonnieSue in reply toJEG325

Well, hon, we can work out a compromise when the weather cools, ok?

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JEG325 in reply toBonnieSue

Agreed!

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply toBonnieSue

Wow, a school of squid, how cool is that? John said you’ve been in/through Punta Gorda. Good restaurants to choose from. We’ll PM over the next few days I’m sure. Lynne

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JEG325 in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

Agreed on the pm'ing!

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BonnieSue in reply toLilyAnnepuppy

Looking forward to that!!

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LovelySnow

Praying for you, Sue and those affected by the storms. It is scary, indeed. I will keep you guys in my prayers.💗

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JEG325 in reply toLovelySnow

Thank you, my awesome friend. Sue and I keep you in our prayers too!

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kenster1

hi jeg how are you hope you battened down the hatches as they say how are things with the hurricane.

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JEG325 in reply tokenster1

Looks like it will miss us. Prayer really does work. Thanks for being mine and Sue's friend. We're both so much better with you in our lives!

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