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Kay Ann, try going out to your Dad and talking to him calmly and ask his advice.
Have you thought of everything for your dogs? What does he suggest? Any other worries on your mind.
Keep in mind that perhaps your Dad is just as worried as you are......he may not show it though.
Please try to get a hold of yourself and be as rational as you can because if you do have to evacuate - your dogs will count on you to be as soothing and calming as you can be.
We're going to go get Caeleigh and Orion from my brother's house right now. He's in a flood zone and they won't let him fof work. If we leave, we're going to bring them with us.
Gini's right about trying to maintain your composure if only not to freak out those dear dogs. You know how they can pick up on your "vibes". I'm keeping a candle in the window for all of you in Bonnie & Charlie's path. I've always found the water danger (especially when the ground is already saturated) can do more harm than even the wind. If driving DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE THROUGH STANDING WATER. DON'T DON'T DON'T. Sometimes staying put is the best thing unless advised to evacuate. I've been through several hurricanes and you have every reason to feel fear, just keep faith and try to maintain control. Check back in when you can... you too DDMom.
Oh, Kay. your just like me in storms. I get all panicy and worried, and i feel sick too.
Take a deep breath, everything will be okay. It's good that you are ready if you have to go. (((HUGS)))
{{Hugs}} Kay. Will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I have *never* seen or experienced a hurricane, tornado, or any major storm in my life. I know I would be scared to death. It sounds so scary. The most we get here are very mild thunderstorms, like only once a year for one or two nights. Living by the ocean doesn't mean you have to experience hurricanes. It all depends on which ocean you live close to. I guess that's the good thing about California. Our ocean isn't that mean. ;) Our earthquakes are pretty scary though...
I hope everyone in Florida stays safe. Keep us updated. :(
Kay, Your dad knows what he's doing.I know it's hard when you're not the one in control. Sounds like you are well prepared in case you have to leave. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
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Pt prayers always work.:)
Be careful everyone in Florida!!
(((hugs)))
We have three cats here now. Caeleigh, Orion, and Chloe.
I'm hoping we'll be leaving.
Is really windy out there?I would be so terrified, you sound prepared though, so that it good!
I hope everything will be okay! I have never been in a situation like that, i can only imagine how you feel. but try to stay calm for the dogs. please keep us updated on how things are going. Atleast you're prepared.
Stay safe, you guys.
Be careful!
Be safe, be careful. I be thinking of you guys & hoping this
storm passes quickly & everything can get back to normal.:)
Hugs to all the furry ones.:)
Kay- I sent you a PM. I am 100% serious, you and your family (you, your parents, your sister and brother along with the dogs and cats) are all welcome to stay here.
That's a very nice offer, KBlaix. :)
I'll be praying for everyone down there. I'm getting really worried, not only for all of you but one of my best friends is vacationning in Florida now. I hope everything turns out okay. :( :(
I hope it's not bad over there. So far, all we've got here is some wind. I know that's going to change, though. I'll be so glad when it's gone! I hate storms and hurricanes. Having good comfort food for supper. rotiserie chicken, stuffing and a strawberry pie for dessert. Going to keep Duke close all night. I'll bet you're having fun with your mini zoo there. If you're not too nervous, get some pics. That will take your mind off it a little. You've got my number if you want to talk. Call me!
I have been watching the news and they are saying now that it's going to the SW. It's completley passing me, although their is going to still be tropical storm winds. Unfortuntley it's heading towards other's here. Hope everyone's prepared and ready.
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We;'re staying here. MY PARENTS ARE INSANE. I hate this state. I hate this house. I DO NOT FREAKING FEEL SAFE. I want to leave now.
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I'm sure your parents have a plan and they think they are doing what is best Stay safe!!!!
No, they don't. I've already asked them many times what we're doing, what I should and so on. "I don't know" is their response.
UGH...... why oh why was I chosen to live in Florida...stupid, stupid Florida.
Kay, I've never been in a hurricane, but I do know that if the authorities think it's bad enough they will send out the evacuation notices. If they do that, you really should try and convince your parents to leave. My theory is it's always better to be safe than sorry - hopefully they'll agree too.
Good luck and try and stay calm. We'll be thinking about you and hoping all goes well!
They have been telling people to evacuate. I told them it's better to be safe.
UGH.... I guess the STUPID kids at school got their wish. They kept saying "I hope it comes so school is closed"
FREAKIN idiots. They need to be in school if they wish for such a thing.
Hey, if you weren't down here, chances are, we never would have met! I'm going to move up north eventually but right now I have to live in this horrible humidity with no snow for Christmas.
I'm still watching the news. It's saying that the storm is getting more dangerous at the minute, they think most likely by tonight it will be a catagory 3. Found this article.
Quote:
380,000 Tampa Area Residents Asked To Evacuate
POSTED: 12:41 pm EDT August 12, 2004
UPDATED: 1:08 pm EDT August 12, 2004
Some 380,000 Tampa Bay area residents have been asked to evacuate from coastal or low-lying areas because of Hurricane Charley.
Charley's Projected Path
The order is being recommended by county emergency management officials. It will take effect at 6 p.m.
The evacuation order also affects residents of the county's 50,000 mobile homes, although many are winter vacation homes and are empty this time of year. Officials estimate the evacuation will take 16 to 19 hours.
Pinellas County has 70,000 shelter spaces. But experts have told commissioners that demand is expected to be 104,000. Many residents are expected to seek shelter with friends or relatives.
Officials say Pinellas residents who refuse to evacuate will not be arrested or forcibly removed. But forecasters warn Charley is expected to hit Florida's west coast Friday and could pack winds of 105 mph. Another worry is the storm surge tide, predicted at six to ten feet above normal.
At 11 a.m., Charley was about 420 miles south of Miami. A turn to the north, northwest is expected over the next 24 hours. Winds are near 90 mph, with gusts reaching 105 mph.
Some strengthening is expected over the next 24 hours as the storm moves toward the western half of Cuba at about 16 mph. Charley could be a Category Two or even Three hurricane by the time it reaches the west coast of Florida, according to Ed Rappaport of the National Hurricane Center.
Yikes!
Yikes! :(:eek:
There's evacuation notices for Floridans by the bay on every news website. GET OUT OF THERE if your area is really threatened. I'm serious. Do whatever you can to convince your parents. Its better to be safe than sorry.
I hope everyone in your area will be alright. :( I am so glad I don't live in Florida.
My uncle was on vacation there during hurricane Andrew, and he was in a ferry, in the Atlantic when the hurricane struck. Just imagine. People were evactuating their cities, and he was crazy enough to go on a ferry tour during a horribly dangerous hurricane. He made it out safely, but he said, when the hurricane started tormenting their ship, he thought that was the end of him.
My mom was just asking me about you this morning, Kay, when she heard about what was happening over in Florida. This is so frightening for all of you over there. Please keep safe everyone! You are welcome to move to Utah, we don't have hurricanes here. ;)
Kay I know you are frecked out right now but you need to take a deep breath you can't be doing the kids any good they will pick up on your fear . I know it's very hard but as a mom you have too. I was in Iowa when they started talking about a tornado, being from Washington state we never had them. I started frecking I scared the crap out of my 2 skin kids. (all the rest of them have lived in Iowa for ever )just kept fishing on the lake until golf ball sized hail came down.But my fear had my kids so worked up they were nausous (family trait for extreme stress) All prayers coming from Montana to surround you and your family.
*Sigh*
We're just waiting. It's supposed to start reaching us at around 11 tomorrow (or today)
Please everyone think of us..
The cats went with Lauren's mom. My grandparents are here.
They estimate 12 hours of stormy weather... hopefully iy all goes smoothly for us. :( I'm so worried and feel like crying again.
I don't want to be here.
Charley... I'll never forget you.... but please go away... get over with.. and leave us all safe and sound. :(
Please, please think of us.
Still thinking of you and your family Kay, and hoping everyone is alright.
All of you Floridians are in my prayers tonight.
Kay Ann, I think all of us are very worried for your family's safety and all other Floridians.
Please keep posting every once in a while to let us know you are alright.
Prayers are being said for your safety.
Charley - what a trouble maker you are!
I hope you're going to be okay! please keep posting every once in a while so we know how you're doing, I hope charlie decides to change paths. Fingers and paws crossed that everything will be okay. we're thinking of you and all the other Floridians.
You and the rest of Florida's coast expected to get hit are in my thoughts! Be safe!
(((HUGS)))
Wow it was 4: 30 in the morning and bitsy was barking like crazy "momma get up". The wind is already blowing like mad and the dogs are sensing the storm. Kay- I can't imagine what it's like over there. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I wish you the best.
For those of you who don't know where St.Cloud is, it's very near Orlando. I am 2 hours form the west coast and 1 hour from the east coast. The storm is coming up from the south west. I will get nothing compared to Kay, please keep her and everyone else on the west coast in your thoughts and prayers for the next few days.
Kay and others will be without power, I'm sure. I will keep you posted with whatever I know. (as long as I have power, but I don't anticipate it going out here.)
They are in my thoughts.It must be so scary!:(
Please,take care!
Kay, I am praying that you and your family are safe. Please give us an update when you can!
(((HUGS)))
Julie
Kay, you better quit, you're making me nervous about my grandparents! :) (My grandparents also live in Palm Harbor, FL, very near whrere Kay lives). Just kidding, you're allowed to freak me out. I think my grandparents already evacuated.
Thinking about you this morning Kay, how ya doin'?
Everything's fine here, as of now.
The pups and I just woke up.. they had their morning potty and their breakfast.
It's actually rather calm out right now...
Today's Friday the 13th. I bet the superstitious people down here are flipping out right now.
I think we have about another 2 or so hours until he comes......and 12 hours of him visiting. He's like ones of those annoying aunts that come over uninvited and overstay their visits. I sure could name a few.
I'm so glad that you have calmed down from yesturday!!
Stay safe!! I'm still praying!!:)
Kate and harmanie