starting to go downhill in Jupiter ...

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starting to go downhill in Jupiter ...

#1 Postby Weatherboy1 » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:36 pm

In the past 10 minutes, the wind and rain have really picked up (we had about an hour long lull ... plenty of time to walk the dog!). Getting a few gusts making that "whistling" sound through the shutters. Still have power, phone, cable, etc. -- and that's good because my 2-year old is calm due to the fact she's able to watch Shrek. But we'll see how much longer that lasts. Crossing fingers here ...
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#2 Postby Psychonaut777 » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:39 pm

I hope you guys stay safe there! My friend lives there and I haven't heard from him in awhile. Let us know how things go from here on out!
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#3 Postby rushreef » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:49 pm

Thanks for the update Weatherboy. Please keep them coming on this thread. My in-laws live in North County and we lost touch with them for two days after Frances.
I'll keep checking back here....
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#4 Postby Scorpion » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:51 pm

I live in Jupiter and went to Miami to escape the no power situation. Thanks for the updates!
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#5 Postby KWT » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:54 pm

good luck guys and girls who are in this hurricanes way.I pray your all okay.

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#6 Postby Sanibel » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:56 pm

Gusts just picked up here and outer band dark cloud appeared...
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#7 Postby Carla61 » Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:59 pm

Thanks Weatherboy 1, My cousin and family live in Jupiter on Jupiter Farm Rd. Haven't talked to them since yesterday afternoon. Know all our prayers are with each of you.

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#8 Postby bosag » Sat Sep 25, 2004 3:01 pm

Jupiter here too, so far so good")

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first power flicker ...

#9 Postby Weatherboy1 » Sat Sep 25, 2004 3:27 pm

Just had our first flicker of the lights. gusts getting a bit stronger. First palm fronds blowing off a tree or two. But nothing major yet....
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#10 Postby rushreef » Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:18 am

how'd you make out weatherboy??
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#11 Postby Weatherboy1 » Sun Sep 26, 2004 10:53 pm

how'd you make out weatherboy??


wow -- I can't believe I have power (and cable, for that matter since I have broadband). This past 24 hours has been one of the scariest periods of my life. When you're piled into the master bathroom with your 2-year old and your wife for 6 hours (and the storm moves in such a way that instead of getting a break, you get the eyewall for 4+ hours straight), you really put things into perspective. I will write more later, but this weekend has been one eye-opening experience. Glad Jeanne is getting the #&$$ out of here ...

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#12 Postby Carla61 » Sun Sep 26, 2004 11:04 pm

Weatherboy1
Great to hear that you and family made it thru another one, with just some wear and tear. I'm shocked that you already have power, but that's Great! Thanks for your post from Jupiter, hope my cousin did as well this time around. My prayers are with you all.

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#13 Postby Sanibel » Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:44 am

Were you able to sleep at all during the hurricane?
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on and off, but not much

#14 Postby Weatherboy1 » Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:19 am

Were you able to sleep at all during the hurricane?


I tried my best, but only got probably about an hour and a half of sleep total. The sound of the wind whistling through the shutters and the bathroom vent, the occasional scraping of trees against the shutters, a bang here or two, etc. makes it pretty hard to sleep! :) Plus, sleeping in a shower stall that isn't as long as you are tall makes for an uncomfortable arrangement. It sure was an experience...
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