I'm back... made it through Milton.

[squatting dog]

Got lucky. Not much damage but, lost the internet until today. Gas is still iffy.
Got a bit peeved reading some posts about Milton being overrated. Try to explaining that to the folks around here that still have no power. Or my friends who have tree's punched through their roofs and flood water (without the tidal surge) that has destroyed everything they own.
Then, there's the deal where it's near impossible to find young able bodied people to help. (not even for money).
Ok... I feel better no that I've vented.

 

[hollydolly]

Aww this is terrible... thank Goodness you're safe though

 

[dilettante]

Glad to hear that you pulled through ok.

 

[Murrmurr]

Happy you're ok, Dog.

I have 2 relatives who are "missing". They're in their 70s and have lived in Gainesville for about 15yrs. I contacted the Red Cross, 1-800-THE-LOST, and their son, who lives here in Calif, but I know it could be at least a few days before I get any news.

 

[RadishRose]

@squatting dog I'm happy you came through alright. I assume the pics are of your friends house? Terrible!
Good to know you didn't have much damage. May the clean up and repairs go well for you and all. Nice to have you back!

 

[RadishRose]

Happy you're ok, Dog.

I have 2 relatives who are "missing". They're in their 70s and have lived in Gainesville for about 15yrs. I contacted the Red Cross, 1-800-THE-LOST, and their son, who lives here in Calif, but I know it could be at least a few days before I get any news.

Oh, I hope it's good news, Frank!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I’m glad you’re ok squatting dog. I prayed for you and hoped for the best.

 

[Paco Dennis]

The branches through the roof is bad, but not real hard to fix. The flood damage is awful. We have had both at our house. The roof patch took a few hours to fix. The flood damage took a month. Mud everywhere and on everything. Snakes swimming through our house. Ruined furniture and some appliances. The house structure being terribly compromised, and the stinky polluted smell got worse.

Glad your ok...good luck with the clean up.

 

[DebraMae]

Glad you are safe.

 

[squatting dog]

The branches through the roof is bad, but not real hard to fix. The flood damage is awful. We have had both at our house. The roof patch took a few hours to fix. The flood damage took a month. Mud everywhere and on everything. Snakes swimming through our house. Ruined furniture and some appliances. The house structure being terribly compromised, and the stinky polluted smell got worse.

Glad your ok...good luck with the clean up.

Yep... could have been worse. The tree limb went right between the trusses so damage wasn't as bad as it might have been. Also, the bigger tree fell in the back yard and missed the house.

 

[CallMeKate]

So glad that you're okay! I thought about you often while watching the live coverage.
Were you able to talk your brother into moving inland?

 

[Dustbunny]

Glad to hear you are ok.

 

[squatting dog]

So glad that you're okay! I thought about you often while watching the live coverage.
Were you able to talk your brother into moving inland?

Nope, stubborn bugger rode it out there by the Gulf. Some damage, but, luckily nothing serious.

 

[KSav]

I'm glad you're all right, @squatting dog!

 

[Georgiagranny]

Glad you posted. I was starting to worry about you.

 

[squatting dog]

While finally out and about, I saw linemen sleeping on the ground by their trucks. Stopped and told them they were welcome to sleep at the house. Unfortunately, they weren't allowed to leave the trucks, or bring them to the house. Those guys are real hero's.

 

[MaidMarian]

I’m glad you’re here and so sorry for everything you’re going through.

 

[Irishdude]

Glad you're safe and I appreciate your praise for the "can do" folks who jump in to help everybody out.

 

[RadishRose]

I saw linemen sleeping on the ground by their trucks. Stopped and told them they were welcome to sleep at the house.

That's cuz you're one of the good guys.

 

[squatting dog]

That's cuz you're one of the good guys.

 

[Michael Z]

My brother-in-law in Largo near Tampa Bay in flood Zone D said the water was over the street up to the edge of his lawn as he has never seen due to the 10+ inches of rain plus prior heavy rain! What was left of his fence from Helene got trashed by Milton so he is tearing it all down and rebuilding it. They must have a good drainage setup cause if we had that much rain, every bridge and many roads would be washed out!

 

[oldman]

We lost power and cable for almost 20 hours. I also have between $5-8000 (my guess) in damages. I have contractors that I used before lined up to take care of the damages. Insurance will take care of most if it. I have a $2500 deductible.

This is the problem with living on the coast.

 

[debodun]

I feel for you and other who experienced losses. My basement had water from Debby in early August, but my situation wasn't anywhere near so bad as what Milton did.

 

[carouselsilver]

Glad to hear you survived it okay!

 

[Jules]

It would have been long, trying days and as you said, you were some of the luckier ones. Between you and your wife’s skills, you have things well straightened up.