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Irma and Me (Georgia, USA)

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Thought the group might like to see how the latest Hurricane could be affecting me in my state of Georgia, Atlanta area according to the latest projection models:

UWM Late Cycle Spaghetti Models for Irma showing potential paths 9.9.17

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mrsmummy

It is terrible. Stay safe Dmactds .

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Dmactds in reply tomrsmummy

Thanks MrsMummy....,

The 'kicker' is that what remains of the 'eye' of the storm should be over Atlanta Tuesday morning; I'm getting my second cataract removed 5:30am Tuesday...., WHAT ELSE CAN HAPPEN !!???

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mrsmummy in reply toDmactds

Well you will probably be so worried about the 'kicker' of the eye being over you that you don't even notice the cataract removal. Only upwards from here on in. Take care. ;)

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sassy59

Thinking of you and hoping you will be safe. Take care xxxxx

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Dmactds in reply tosassy59

Thanks Sassy....

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dolphingal

My home is in North Fort Myers and we are in the "to get hammered" line of fire. I'm currently in an RV in NJ for the summer so I'm good for the time being - just prayin I have some place to go back to - lol. Hopefully it will peter out some by the time it hits Atlanta.

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Dmactds in reply todolphingal

A friend of mine from my days at The Weather Channel lives in Ft. Myers and is riding out the storm there; he was our chief meteorologist back then and went on to retire from FedEx only a few years ago. He knows whereof he speaks and says his house was built to withstand 140 mph winds so he thinks he'll be safe.

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mrsmummy in reply todolphingal

It must be so worrying for you. I hope you also stay safe.

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dolphingal in reply tomrsmummy

Thanks, MrsMummy. I'm sure there's a few more on here who are in the direct path or on the outskirts, which can still pack a heckuva wallop. Ok, everyone, take a deep breath (well, as deep as you can!) and keep fingers crossed and prayers going.

Dmactds, just focus on you're cataract surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts that your area doesn't get hit with a power outage - or at least not until after your surgery.

land fall Florida sometime tonight could make a mess of Presidents Trumps properties??? Don't worry about the cataract surgery it is a piece of cake.

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Dmactds in reply to

Yes..., I've already had one eye done..., easy peazy...; it's not that, it's the weather and all the other chaos that's befallen me in the last two months that I've been trying to dog paddle and keep my head above...., I persevere.

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jojo29 in reply toDmactds

Stay safe thinking of you all out there.

in reply toDmactds

yes you have my empathy our weather is starting badly rain forecast been windy all day by the way my 2 cataracts were done under general

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MilkofMagnesia in reply to

Oh, you had yours removed under general anasthetic. I can't have a general because of my emphysema!

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MilkofMagnesia in reply to

Hi anthony634 ... fortunately, I live in England and don't have to worry about the horrible storm, bad weather yes, but nothing like hurricanes. However. I have got cataracts in both eyes and you have reassured me somewhat about having them removed!

in reply toMilkofMagnesia

after I had mine done my eyesight was remarkable need only specs for tv and fine work

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newlands

Take care xx

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Dmactds in reply tonewlands

Thanks Newlands....

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skischool

I have always admired the stoicism that folks like yourselves who live in Hurricane path areas show,sometimes after 2 inches of rain in the uk the entire country goes into melt down,hope all goes well for you..........skis

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Dmactds in reply toskischool

You may be mistaking "scared s*#tless" for 'stoicism'...., but when in situations like this I always ask myself what are the choices..., and in this case, they're none to not any....; thanks for the well wishes.

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Magpuss

Oh gosh, I hope you have a safe place to hunker down - it's frightening just seeing it on the telly. Thinking of you - stay safe.

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Dmactds in reply toMagpuss

Thanks Magpuss.....

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MAB5

I am in South Georgia, stay safe. If she continues on her path puts us just east of the eye. I really worry about power outages.

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Dmactds in reply toMAB5

Well, MABS, as they say, "HUNKER DOWN"!!! Hold on tight !!

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Fennella02

We moan about our weather here in the U.K but we never have to deal with weather like yours. I was in Florida last September when Hermione blew in - this is a very different animal. Stay safe xx

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Dmactds

To all who posted their best wishes for my safety: generally, these hurricanes pretty much peter out before they ever get to Atlanta and we're left with very rainy weather for a bit; but this booger looks and sounds like the Devil incarnate and there's no telling where it'll end up..., and now I hear there's yet another one in "the bullpen" (Jose) warming up to make its way through the Caribbean on pretty much the same path as Irma.

It's just our luck this time around, I guess.

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thinking of you all got friends in Florida

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O2Trees

Stay safe Dmactds, and anyone else affected. Scary times, thinking of you.

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Tryfan

It was fear of the damage and helplessness that was the deciding factor that made us move from our mountaintop eirye. With hight we gained the views but also the wind speed. What it must be like for you when adding another 1000mph to what we experienced I can't imagine. Our thoughts The and prayers are with you all.

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Dedalus

Your safety is paramount. Take care of yourselves.

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Judith41

Stay safe dmactds, sending prayers and virtual hugs. xx

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Healthylungs5

And we think the weather is bad here in Scotland. Hoping your symptoms are not playing up too.

Can't begin to imagine how you're coping.

All the best.

Sandra x

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Sandy-

Take care and stay safe x

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leonie47nz

I hope everyone is safe.Lots of hugs to you all from NEW Zealand

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peege

Hope all's well now & that you and yours are safe. My best friends nephew was on honeymoon in the BVI, they were right in it, stranded. All okay now, they're safe in Puerto Rico. Terrible times for people.

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