Monday 11th September
We awake this morning to calm, warm skies. There is a limited choice available for breakfast, not surprising under the circumstances, and see that the maintenance staff are beginning their cleaning up process. The carpets and floor in the lobby are wet through in places, there are many trees and branches strewn across the grounds, and fencing panels and garbage cans have been blown over.
The television warns us that it is not safe to venture out, as there is still much flooding, trees block the roads, power lines are down, traffic lights are not working, and nearer the beach sand, seaweed and debris have gathered on top of the roads.
But we have ‘cabin fever’, we are in need of fresh air, cooler air, as the a/c is still not functioning properly. We see that there is quite a lot of traffic on the expressway, so around eleven this morning, we take a short drive out, stop for a coffee at a garage, and look around at the damage caused by Irma. Many police officers are positioned at intersections, where the lights are not working, or blocking movement to the beaches. There is much clearing up going on, and still large areas of standing water.
We are grateful and so thankful that we have been kept safe and were able to remain in our hotel.
We miss you so much
Blowing kisses to heaven
Dearest, darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Glad you are safe. Now the big cleanup begins.
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Thank you.
Yes, there is so much to clear away, before anything reverts back to normal. It will be a hard task, and take a long time.
But so many are pitching in helping one another.
x
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I am so glad you are safe!!!
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Thank you for your kind thoughts.
x
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Wow. Having watched the storm roll in, via Dopplar radar, and to see how the job to put things back in order has already begun. Amazing.
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The size of the storm was incredible.
x
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Keep safe always 🙂
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Thank you, we will.
x
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So pleased to hear all is well with you, glad to hear the storm has passed, now the work begins, take care
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Thank you very much indeed.
x 🌻 x
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I’m glad that you’re safe. When I found out that Hurricane Irma went east to Miami instead of west, I was worried about you. Good to hear that you’re safe. I guess just wait out. Yes, I’m sure there’s lots of clean up to do.
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Thank you, we’re absolutely fine.
x
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I’m glad to hear that!!!! 🙂
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x 💖 x
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🙂 🙂
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So glad to hear you are safe. Take care.
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Thank you so much.
x
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Your angel must have been thinking of you. I’m relieved to know you’re safe.
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That’s so sweet of you to say so, thank you.
x
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This makes our storms look tame
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Most definitely. The radar pictures indicated a massive diameter of the sustained winds around the eye.
We have bad storms in Cornwall, but not like this.
x
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OMG…. you rode the storm! Glad all is well.
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Aha….We had nowhere else to go…
But all is good, thank you.
x
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An experience to remember.
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Most certainly.
All good fun 😀😎😀
x
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All things considered you are among the lucky ones.
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We most certainly are fortunate, and feel so grateful.
x
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I’m glad you made it through the storm. I’m waiting to hear from family in Cape Coral.
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Thank you.
Do hope you hear from your family soon ~ sending good thoughts.
x
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The eye veered east…they are hot, tired, exhausted from cleaning but they are doing so much better than many.
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Thank goodness they are ok.
Sending good thoughts xxx
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