cj CJ By Carlos Hazday - Series Discussion

[kbois]

1 hour ago, Carlos Hazday said:

@pvtguy, @kbois, and all other Floridians living north of me. Please be careful and stay safe. Ian looks like a nasty piece of work.

Thanks Carlos

Ian needs to f**k off. But seeing how it doesn't look like that's going to happen we're battening everything down. 

I'm at work today. I need to go through the community to see how many residents are planning on staying. They're crazy if they do.

Let's hope this thing decides to jog to west a couple hundred miles. Regardless, somewhere is going to get hit hard. 

 

[Carlos Hazday]

@kbois

Sounds like you're staying put. I hope you're away from the bay.

Last night, while I was watching Monday Night Football, it started raining. Pretty sure it rained all night and it's still pouring. We might get a little wind, but it's gonna be wet no matter what.

People don't realize the center of the hurricane may be headed to the Tampa area, but the rain and wind cover a huge area.

[Gary L]

14 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Retirement age in the UK is 67. I have another 15 years at work till I reach that.

I’m “lucky” in that I get minimum pension from next birthday 66 - but thanks to brexit I just get minimum from us and the same from Spain.  I will be drinking cooking wine not Rioja:::::  

[Carlos Hazday]

22 minutes ago, Gary L said:

I’m “lucky” in that I get minimum pension from next birthday 66 - but thanks to brexit I just get minimum from us and the same from Spain.  I will be drinking cooking wine not Rioja:::::  

Most people don't realize how much Brexit changed lives. I doubt most people who supported were aware of the consequences.

 

[dughlas]

My d-i-l and her parents are in the Tampa area.

[Clancy59]

My best thoughts go to them, Dughlas.  The latest reports are that the storm will make landfall a bit south of Tampa, but there is still the water to contend with.

[dughlas]

7 hours ago, Clancy59 said:

My best thoughts go to them, Dughlas.  The latest reports are that the storm will make landfall a bit south of Tampa, but there is still the water to contend with.

Thanks. I have an uncle and cousins in Naples. With the earlier track they felt relatively okay, now ... time will tell.

[Carlos Hazday]

1 hour ago, dughlas said:

Thanks. I have an uncle and cousins in Naples. With the earlier track they felt relatively okay, now ... time will tell.

I lived in Naples for a year, in a gated community by Marco Island. Canals crisscrossed the development to provide drainage, but they're probably flooding.

We have rain and wind on the east coast, but it's mild. Although wind now and then kicks up. It woke me up around 3:30. Here's hoping your people ride it out safely.

SC may get hit once Ian leaves Florida.

[Clancy59]

I spoke with my brother this morning.  They purchased a condo just north of Tampa getting ready to retire, but then bought a different one about 15 minutes more inland.  They just put the first one up for sale this week!  Talk about bad timing!

[dughlas]

12 hours ago, Carlos Hazday said:

I lived in Naples for a year, in a gated community by Marco Island. Canals crisscrossed the development to provide drainage, but they're probably flooding.

We have rain and wind on the east coast, but it's mild. Although wind now and then kicks up. It woke me up around 3:30. Here's hoping your people ride it out safely.

SC may get hit once Ian leaves Florida.

It was too late for my uncle and cousins to evacuate. They were told to shelter in place. As of 5:45pm they were okay. My uncle was without power but had gone to stay with my cousin who has a generator. To thatoint they had some minor wind damage to trees but no flooding in their immediate area.

Mum is expecting several inches of rain that is likely cause some flooding in the area. There is also the potential for a 2-4 foot storm surge immediately along the coast. She is 5 miles from the ocean and 14 ft above sea level. She is scheduled to fly up to me in PA on Monday evening. Plans we made in July.

Edited September 28, 2022 by dughlas

[Carlos Hazday]

On 9/28/2022 at 6:46 PM, dughlas said:

It was too late for my uncle and cousins to evacuate. They were told to shelter in place. As of 5:45pm they were okay. My uncle was without power but had gone to stay with my cousin who has a generator. To thatoint they had some minor wind damage to trees but no flooding in their immediate area.

Mum is expecting several inches of rain that is likely cause some flooding in the area. There is also the potential for a 2-4 foot storm surge immediately along the coast. She is 5 miles from the ocean and 14 ft above sea level. She is scheduled to fly up to me in PA on Monday evening. Plans we made in July.

How did your mom fare?

Watching it make landfall in SC, reminded me of Hugo. I was in the city five years after that storm and you coud still see damage in the historic district.

[Carlos Hazday]

Five more sleeps and the Abellos go on a European vacation!

Take a look at the banner atop my profile page for a hint.

Edited October 2, 2022 by Carlos Hazday

[tabaqui]

1 hour ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Five more sleeps and the Abellos go on a European vacation!

Take a look at the banner atop my profile page for a hint.

lovely, can't wait to see where in Europe they end up

[JACC]

1 hour ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Five more sleeps and the Abellos go on a European vacation!

Take a look at the banner atop my profile page for a hint.

 

5 minutes ago, tabaqui said:

lovely, can't wait to see where in Europe they end up

Can’t wait! ☺️

[frosenblum]

Once again, I reason to look forward to Friday mornings. At least for a few weeks. 😁

[Carlos Hazday]

2 hours ago, tabaqui said:

lovely, can't wait to see where in Europe they end up

There will be one or two references to regional wines.  Does that help?

[Gary L]

4 hours ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Five more sleeps and the Abellos go on a European vacation!

Take a look at the banner atop my profile page for a hint.

Mare nostrum?

[Carlos Hazday]

1 hour ago, Gary L said:

Mare nostrum?

CJ and Owen steal a sailboat and go for a joyride.

[chris191070]

Looking forward to reading it

[dughlas]

On 10/1/2022 at 7:19 AM, Carlos Hazday said:

How did your mom fare?

Watching it make landfall in SC, reminded me of Hugo. I was in the city five years after that storm and you coud still see damage in the historic district.

She was fortunate. Ian made landfall about 35mi to the south. She suffered no damage or power outage. The damage was worse to the north and south. It seemed there was a a space between the core and the outer walls and that is what passed over her.

[Gary L]

7 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Looking forward to reading it

ME TOO!

[Carlos Hazday]

11 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Looking forward to reading it

Here's a little sample of what to expect.

Spoiler

“Can I taste?” Liebe tilted her face to stare at her father while looking entirely innocent.

“One sip, and that’s it.” CJ handed the glass to his nodding daughter. “Just because we’re on vacation does not mean you get to drink willy-nilly. I’m sure Uncle Spencer will have you drunk the minute you land in Australia, but until then, even though we’re not at home, we follow Everhope rules.”

“Here you go, Liebe.” Wyatt remembering and using the girl’s name hinted at the promised personal service. “I have sparkling grape juice for you and your brothers.” The man introduced as the second steward put a knee on the deck, holding a tray with three glasses. “What’s Everhope rules?”

It was Owen who replied. “Everhope’s our house in Washington. House rules say the kids are allowed a small amount of wine with dinner and are sometimes offered a taste of anything else we may be enjoying. Generally, none is allowed outside the house.”

Wyatt stood and smirked. “And the uncle getting her drunk?”

Owen rolled his eyes. “My brother. I’m dropping the kids off in Australia after we get off the boat. CJ exaggerates, though. Spencer and I grew up sampling the family wines, and his kids and ours are being raised the same way.”

Ritch elbowed CJ to get his attention. “Has she learned how to puke and rally yet?”

“Shut up, bro. Don’t give her ideas. Bad enough Grandpa Cap sneaks her a snort now and then.”

 

[Carlos Hazday]

10 hours ago, dughlas said:

She was fortunate. Ian made landfall about 35mi to the south. She suffered no damage or power outage. The damage was worse to the north and south. It seemed there was a a space between the core and the outer walls and that is what passed over her.

Excellent news! As much fun as being out in windy weather can be, and as good as all that rain does to keep drought at bay, I'd rather deal with little tropical storms than monsters like Ian.

 

[Carlos Hazday]

3 hours ago, Gary L said:

ME TOO!

4 more sleeps.

 

[tabaqui]

42 minutes ago, Carlos Hazday said:

4 more sleeps.

 

4 to many after reading your sneak preview