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September 22nd, 2004, 06:38 AM
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Ivan The Terrible
At 7pm on Sept 15th, Ivan hit Pensacola with a vengence as a Catagory Four Hurricane. At 10pm we lost power. Winds were 135 MPH that night. Lindsay (my 27 yr.old daughter) and I stayed in her room because it has only one window. The next morning I went out at 6 am and surveyed the damage. I was expecting the worst. My little house held together and did not even lose a shingle. My house saved our lives and she is my hero. We did lose two big trees, one of which landed on my sunroom, which held up and only has a dent in it. My side driveway was torn apart by the big tree on that side which fell over and hit my neighbors house....... Many of the houses in my neighborhood were severely damaged and a tornado went through two blocks over, but only the house next door to me was damaged on our street. I don't know what happened, but the hurricane Gods were smiling on us that night.
The days following were very hot in the nineties and we have only slept about 8 hours total since last Tuesday. As I sit here typing this the shock has finally set in and this is the first time I have cried. Last Friday, our neighbors left for Texas until the power returns and they gave me their generator so we could keep our fridge going. Two days ago it started cooling off and went into the 60s at night. Today at 4:30 pm we got power and water back. We were without power and water for only 7 days. If not for the combined efforts of everyone from across the nation and Canada...it would definitely been months.
We got free ice, food and water everyday and people from all over the country and Canada have come to help us. They airlifted food and water in by C-130s and helicopters. We are so grateful because many people have lost everything. Pensacola has been declared a catastrophe. President Bush and his brother Jeb, who is the govenor of Florida, came and walked the neighborhoods and the beach to assess the damage. We have every army reserve unit from three surrounding states here to direct traffic and catch looters. They have been our saviors, along with the police that came all over and the firemen and electric companies...as a matter of fact, an electric crew from Missouri turned our power on today..... All I can say is that I am so thankful that my home stood fast...it could have so easily gone the other way. We have been totally cut off from the rest of the world. We had an old portable radio that my Dad bought back in 1960 to take camping. We listened to that thing 24 hours non stop. The Radio stations were the only lifeline we had. They stayed on for 24 hours a day on generators, talking everybody through the storm and helping us after with info about where to get gas and water. My work is closed for the rest of the week then they will assess when to reopen. Here are two websites I was sent by gaelengaelen...I had not seen any pictures until these.
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/...alleries.shtml
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/...lleries2.shtml
It is good to be back....
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September 22nd, 2004, 09:13 AM
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Great Wise Guru
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We were worried - I'm glad to see you back, Em. 
Glad to hear all the good news, too.
I am
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September 22nd, 2004, 11:24 AM
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Auntie Em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cried when I heard that Pensacola had been hit hard as I could not stop worrying for you. I prayed hard that you would be okay. Anyway, I am glad you are back!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
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September 22nd, 2004, 12:19 PM
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Em glad you are okay.
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September 22nd, 2004, 01:46 PM
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Em, glad to hear that you are ok!! We were all really worried about you, especially after hearing that you had stayed!
Since everyone else is giving s, howza bout one of these  
Welcome back!!
BST
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Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore .
Children are a message that we send
to a time that we will never see.
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September 22nd, 2004, 04:56 PM
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September 22nd, 2004, 07:16 PM
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September 23rd, 2004, 03:33 AM
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Got any blue kool aid to spare. We are running out in the cafe!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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September 23rd, 2004, 10:25 AM
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Here you go .................
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September 23rd, 2004, 10:59 AM
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You had neighbors who went to Texas after Ivan hit, and now Ivan is heading back toward Texas.
Do you think it's just a coincidence?
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I practicly thrive on it."
"Dirk's always wanted to make love with himself, and now he could succeed!!!"
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September 23rd, 2004, 11:17 AM
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I think it is merely a 'coincidence' I'll keep them in my prayers though
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September 23rd, 2004, 11:38 AM
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me too!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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September 23rd, 2004, 03:26 PM
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It is a big relief to know that you are safe EM!
We were really worried about you, it's great to have you back. 
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" KEEPING THE FAITH"
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September 23rd, 2004, 03:28 PM
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The Cone of Error, feeder bands, ect. If I hear it anymore I might go mad.  |
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September 23rd, 2004, 03:35 PM
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September 23rd, 2004, 03:44 PM
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I'm glad to hear you are all okay!
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September 23rd, 2004, 04:48 PM
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Thanks Thomas, I am too.....I haven't heard anything about my neighbors..I hope they are ok..... and I agree with you, Paul...I am tired of weather...lol
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September 23rd, 2004, 05:05 PM
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((((((((((((((((((((((((EMERITA))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I'm keeping you and your neighbors in my prayers |
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September 23rd, 2004, 05:06 PM
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Thank you...and thanks for tthe hugs...I can really use them now....
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September 23rd, 2004, 05:25 PM
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((((((((((((((((((((EMERITA))))))))))))))))))))))
Take care and know that we're all here for you |
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September 24th, 2004, 03:48 AM
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(((((((((((((((Em))))))))))))))))))))))
((((((((((((((Paul))))))))))))))))))))
You guys can return the favor later when I complain about the snow this winter!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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September 24th, 2004, 05:22 AM
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That is so true, ace and we will........
Well, Paul...we are at it again....Looks like Jeanne may be heading for you....Hopefully she will take the first route and just head back to sea...but now the are saying that she could hit around Daytona OR shoot across to the Gulf OR shoot up to the Carolinas. I guess they are giving the worst possible senarios.... I am glued to the weather channel once again... Also I wouldn't be surprised if Karl made a loop and joined the party......
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September 24th, 2004, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by emerita
Thank you...and thanks for tthe hugs...I can really use them now....
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(((((((((((((  hugs ))))))))))))
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September 24th, 2004, 08:41 AM
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Oh man... I am so sorry. They are lining up one after another!
In a small way I can sympathize. The Northridge Earthquake literally tossed me across the room. But it wasn't the earthquake itself that got to me. It was the never ending damn aftershocks!!! Dealing with mother nature is hard. But its its horrible when it won't stop kicking you when your down.
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September 24th, 2004, 11:02 AM
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I know. Mother nature never has had a sense of humor. She needs the broomstick put somewhere else.
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
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September 24th, 2004, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bsg1fan1975
I know. Mother nature never has had a sense of humor. She needs the broomstick put somewhere else.
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Just our luck, though, we'd get a gust of wind....... 
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Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore .
Children are a message that we send
to a time that we will never see.
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September 24th, 2004, 11:18 AM
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Emerita,
Glad to hear that you are safe and that you still have your house. 
Praying for you and Paul with all that weather that seems to have FL in its crosshairs.
Jewels
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September 24th, 2004, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jewels
Emerita,
Glad to hear that you are safe and that you still have your house.
Praying for you and Paul with all that weather that seems to have FL in its crosshairs.
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I agree with that
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September 24th, 2004, 02:16 PM
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I guess I should kiss my butt goodbye. Tornadoes, one apparently did come through last time. This is the fourth hit. |
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September 24th, 2004, 02:34 PM
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....Hang in there Paul, Maybe it will not gain strength and will not hit the east coast..... I am also very tired today. I would just like to go to sleep and wake up November 1st...... 
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