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[dani_meows]

I'm as prepared as we can be.

Path has shifted back towards Tampa and away from St. Pete which should reduce the winds slamming into us if she takes that path since the land will slow down.

My step mother showed once more that she has the emotional range of a teaspoon by yelling at me for being afraid. New Smyrna Beach where I grew up never took a direct hit.

We had winds and maybe tree damage but until I lived through Charley. I'd never experienced the complete destruction of a dead on hurricane.

So yeah. I'm afraid. Irma's a bitch of a storm.

But for now I'm going to pretend I'm a Yong Minerva McGonagall with balls of steel and no fear. Or perhaps Rose Tyler faces down Daleks

Interesting facts: The most accurate weather model they use is the European model based in Germany.

I'll update until the internet dies and/or the internet dies.

Comments

[immortalje]

*hugs*

It's easy not being scared or even bothered if you've never gone through something and/or won't be affected. I can say I've never been phased by any of the many disasters on TV (earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis and whatever is out there) - it's what nature is like.

However, I have to say it feels a bit different to realise I know someone who's affected and I'm not sure if knowing what you're going through would make it easier compared to not having a clue.

I think when you're facing nature like that - not being afraid means you're dead.

Guess we have very good weather scientists here. It also makes me wonder what people did before there were satellites in the orbit to spot them early.

*hugs some more*

(Also, try to remember Newt (not sure if that helps): "My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.”)

[dani_meows]

*hugs*

In the past the unfortunate didn't know it was a hurricane and thousands died from not knowing they needed to prepare.

Wikipedia has one about the building of the only road connecting the keys to the main land... A hurricane came and a ton of construction workers were beaten to death by sand.

So I love modern weather channels and satellite and projections as it hopefully helps people who are in danger from the storm surge get to high ground before the ocean is in their house.

Even if the images now of Naples with the water sucked up and out is frightening.

And the new eye line showing it going over our house almost is frightening.

We're indoor, next to the closet ready to go into it if necessary.

My mother in law in Port Charlotte who may not have a house due to storm surge location is safe in Georgia.

My brother is in the town over safe in his shelter with my niece and nephew.

My mom is taking shelter as well.

So we're all hunkered down. With supplies for a few days.

Hopefully, it's better than we're prepared for.

Newt's quote is basically my friends attitude to everything.

I'm much more panic. Oh shit. More panic. Well what are we doing if a tree falls. Where are the cats? Are we ready to grab them.

*Hugs*

[immortalje]

The eye going right of your house does sound very frightning. I hope all of your remain safe. Your video on instagram looked snuggly at least.

I'm as safe as can be and can't wait for it to be over.

I think I'm also on the more dramatic side. I remember knowing when my mother typically came home from work and when she was late (because she stopped for groceries or whatever) and I didn't know about it, I started imaging all kinds of things that could go wrong. So far, there had always been a good reason that didn't involve danger at all.

I'm trying to think of things to suggest to get your mind off of what's coming, but all I can think of is fanfiction and putting a fictional character through it (with the obligatory comfort from another one - or at least what counts as comfort from them)

*hugs*

[dani_meows]

*hugs*

It is pretty cozy. Ian made them as secure and comfortable as possible.

The winds should start picking up soon. But so far it's been quiet. The news did show the water being pulled from the Tampa Bay.

I'm so glad I don't have a River or Bay front apartment. ^_^

Hmm maybe I will try Writing hurt/comfort once I calm a bit.

Florida vacation gone wrong.

[immortalje]

There's something good about not having the view. :)

They say writing is therapeutic.

*hugs*

[we_protect_each_other]

Best wishes and prayers are with you.