Topic: Hurricane Florence

For anyone besides myself who is in the path of this monster, stay safe!  I'm in the northeastern corner of Georgia, one mile from the SC state line at Anderson.  We're on high alert and waiting to see which way it turns.  Our governor has declared Georgia in a state of emergency.  I'm on the downside of the dam at Hartwell Lake, which is a manmade lake with 1000 miles of shoreline.  Here's hoping the floodgates open on time because we're scheduled for some massive rain in our area and high winds!  Not really a good time to live in the forest as I do!!   

Fingers and toes crossed on this one!

MJ

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Hang in there, Marilyn.

Bill

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My thoughts are with you and your animals, Marilyn.

Christine

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Be safe, Marilyn.  And oh, do you want to trade some of your water (I hear the hurricane is big and wet) for some of our fire?

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Stay safe.

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Thoughts and prayers for you and everyone in the storm's path.

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Are you a good swimmer?

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Seabrass wrote:

Are you a good swimmer?

Seriously?

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Seabrass wrote:

Are you a good swimmer?

Prime example of why I rescue 4-legged asses instead of 2-legged ones.

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Marilyn Johnson wrote:
Seabrass wrote:

Are you a good swimmer?

Prime example of why I rescue 4-legged asses instead of 2-legged ones.

Yo, Seabrass ...
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Marilyn Johnson wrote:
Seabrass wrote:

Are you a good swimmer?

Prime example of why I rescue 4-legged asses instead of 2-legged ones.

You tell 'em, Marilyn! Somebody's gonna have to write a book and call it 'The Unsinkable Marilyn Johnson.' First, it'll be a smash on Broadway, then it will win nine Oscars, at least. Time to start thinking about who should play you.

You'll be fine.  JP

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Marilyn--
Sorry to be late, but I am thinking about you and Jack the Knife.
smile

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Marilyn Johnson wrote:
Seabrass wrote:

Are you a good swimmer?

Prime example of why I rescue 4-legged asses instead of 2-legged ones.

Priceless!

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I' was without power for two days but now back on line. Still raining, though, and speaking of that, did the dam hold, Marilyn?

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Marilyn Johnson wrote:

For anyone besides myself who is in the path of this monster, stay safe!  I'm in the northeastern corner of Georgia, one mile from the SC state line at Anderson.  We're on high alert and waiting to see which way it turns.  Our governor has declared Georgia in a state of emergency.  I'm on the downside of the dam at Hartwell Lake, which is a manmade lake with 1000 miles of shoreline.  Here's hoping the floodgates open on time because we're scheduled for some massive rain in our area and high winds!  Not really a good time to live in the forest as I do!!   

Fingers and toes crossed on this one!

MJ

I was in the middle of this one yesterday from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Shenzhen/Hong Kong.  Typhoon Mangkhut (Force 10 (equivalent to Hurricane  Category 5)).  I’ve been in the middle of over two dozen hurricanes in the last twenty-two years - never one like this ...
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ty … 32ebf9186b

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jack the knife wrote:

I' was without power for two days but now back on line. Still raining, though, and speaking of that, did the dam hold, Marilyn?

Good to hear you're okay, Jack.  I saw the videos of your town with the streets flooded and more to come.  Also saw the downed power lines in places.  I wondered if you'd evacuated, or if you rode out the storm. 

The dam held just fine.  It didn't get as bad here as they had predicted, thank goodness.  The brunt of it went just east of me.  We had some high winds and torrential downpours, but since I'm on high ground, no flooding.  No big trees blown over.  There's a measuring pole in the water where I live, and it indicated the lake had risen only about a foot, so the Corps of Engineers didn't have to take any drastic measures to open the floodgates.  All in all, it could have been much worse for us.

Hope it stops the deluge up your way soon.  Stay safe!

MJ

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Temple Wang wrote:
Marilyn Johnson wrote:

For anyone besides myself who is in the path of this monster, stay safe!  I'm in the northeastern corner of Georgia, one mile from the SC state line at Anderson.  We're on high alert and waiting to see which way it turns.  Our governor has declared Georgia in a state of emergency.  I'm on the downside of the dam at Hartwell Lake, which is a manmade lake with 1000 miles of shoreline.  Here's hoping the floodgates open on time because we're scheduled for some massive rain in our area and high winds!  Not really a good time to live in the forest as I do!!   

Fingers and toes crossed on this one!

MJ

I was in the middle of this one yesterday from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Shenzhen/Hong Kong.  Typhoon Mangkhut (Force 10 (equivalent to Hurricane  Category 5)).  I’ve been in the middle of over two dozen hurricanes in the last twenty-two years - never one like this ...
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ty … 32ebf9186b

Oh, my gosh, Temple!  What a horrible event for you.  You had to be frightened out of your mind.  Glad to hear you're okay and lived to tell about it.  Nothing any more powerful than Mother Nature.  I haven't heard any of that on our news...guess it's because they've been so busy covering Hurricane Florence here.

Did those in charge ask for mandatory evacuation, or do they leave it up to the individual to decide if they want to ride if out?  Just wondering how your country handles these potentially catastrophic events.

MJ

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Good to hear, Marilyn and Temple! We here in the U.S. tend to ignore the devastating storms that occur on the other side of the globe.

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Temple, I am so glad you are all right. In my 70 years, I have been through too many storms to count and each was frightening. My first experience was a Typhoon in the Orient. My worst was being in a house picked up by a tornado. I live directly in the path of Florence, on the NC/SC line below Charlotte. I am waiting for the water to go down to access the damage which does not look bad, but the water is still rising in areas around me. There have not been any mandatory evac orders in my area, but we are under a flash flood watch. Keep safe. Blessings.

Marilyn, I am so glad to hear you and your animals are safe. I have three rescued dogs. I brought the 6-month-old pit bull inside with the two 7 pound older Maltese to keep him safe. I can't imagine leaving a pet out in this. We are still experiencing rain and flash floods in our area. It may be a while before I can get out to survey the damage but it does not look too bad. Lost some seventy-year-old Pecan trees in Hugo. Can't see any trees down now, but I can see small limbs across the property. Thankfully we did not get the high wind. Keep safe. Blessings.

Jack, hope your damage is not too bad in your town when the water goes down. I know how bad water from the floods can be. My daughter lives in Houston and is just now getting her home back in order from their flood after Harvey. Blessings

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D S Sistare wrote:

I live directly in the path of Florence, on the NC/SC line below Charlotte.

My dearest and best friend lives in your town.  She said Rock Hill got hit pretty hard with wind and rain.  Good to know you're safe.

MJ

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Marilyn, Jack,

I am so glad you guys are okay!:)