@lioness
Hi,

Thanks,
I have my son, daughter in law and grandkids in Orlando closer to the East Coast and they will get some tropical storms so they’re watching it. They may decide to scoot on over to us with the doggies, about a 2 hour drive. All schools closed Tuesday in my area and closer to east coast on Wednesday. They’ve suspended tolls on some major roads. Storm is only moving about a mile an hour. We have a generator for both houses (my daughters and mine) which runs the fridges and some outlets. Also 2 window ac units for my smaller place which would run off the generator. Then we can have a hurricane party/sleepover .

Last hurricane 2 years ago we lost power for 3 1/2 days but spent 2 of them at a friends huge home who had generators that powered everything. Had at least a dozen friends staying with them plus all the animals , 2 large refrigerator freezers and tons of food. My kids in Orlando were out 2 weeks and spent part of that time in a hotel and then were able to borrow a portable AC.
But still a long time.

Been here 25 years and have been fortunate enough not to have any major damage but others a few miles from me don’t fare so well. Had hurricanes and blizzards in Long Island where we lived...price you pay for living near the water. Pray for the people in the Bahamas. If I had a choice between fires and storms, I would choose storms. Time to get some more trees trimmed. I have one that drops acorns on my roof and scares the crap out of me on a windy day lol.

Regards from FL Mary