spyke Posted September 26 Posted September 26 7 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: Have a nice day everyone.... You too tim. 4
Kitt Posted September 26 Posted September 26 1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said: Have a nice day everyone.... Way easier said than done! 2 3
mayday Posted September 26 Posted September 26 4 hours ago, Kitt said: Way easier said than done! ... if at first you don't succeed try, try, try again... I have had a good day (it's 11pm at night over here). I have gone to the mountains in the east to see a friend and to pile up provisions for the winter of better quality than we could get around here. I tried to be kind but I failed at giving solace to those who grieve and try to suffer in silence. Grieving takes time and it leaves me feeling powerless. On the other hand, having power means being responsible. I am not sure which is easier or preferable. But I take things as they are, after all, I cannot alter them... 2 2
Mikiesboy Posted September 26 Author Posted September 26 2 hours ago, mayday said: ... if at first you don't succeed try, try, try again... I have had a good day (it's 11pm at night over here). I have gone to the mountains in the east to see a friend and to pile up provisions for the winter of better quality than we could get around here. I tried to be kind but I failed at giving solace to those who grieve and try to suffer in silence. Grieving takes time and it leaves me feeling powerless. On the other hand, having power means being responsible. I am not sure which is easier or preferable. But I take things as they are, after all, I cannot alter them... Hello, my friend. How nice to see you here. Welcome. I think you're wise to take things as they are. Worrying about the past or the future is rarely helpful, and it's a lesson I need to learn. I'm glad you came to visit and join us here. xo 1 4
Popular Post kbois Posted September 27 Popular Post Posted September 27 Well, we weathered that one by the skin of our teeth. Decided to evacuate at 10pm last night after the water in the canal we are on started rapidly rising. Our parking lot was half flooded and the one road out of our area to the main stretch was dicey. The highway was fine. Luckily the worst of the winds were past us. We got to my work at 1045ish. Power and wifi were working. I texted my admin to let him know I was there. He offered up the park model next to him as his neighbors said they could use it if they needed. It was hot AF for a few hours until the AC kicked in. It also had a bed, which for me was useless because I didn't sleep more than an hour. I checked online and three million people in Florida without power and we're one of them. I'm hoping the water recedes by this afternoon and we get power back. My husband was supposed to fly up to Mass yesterday and so far his flight had been pushed back twice. All his stuff is at the house. Anyway... I'm tired as all hell and hate being displaced. Fingers crossed we can get home this afternoon. I need coffee. 11 3
Popular Post Kitt Posted September 27 Popular Post Posted September 27 (edited) 38 minutes ago, kbois said: Well, we weathered that one by the skin of our teeth. Decided to evacuate at 10pm last night after the water in the canal we are on started rapidly rising. Our parking lot was half flooded and the one road out of our area to the main stretch was dicey. The highway was fine. Luckily the worst of the winds were past us. We got to my work at 1045ish. Power and wifi were working. I texted my admin to let him know I was there. He offered up the park model next to him as his neighbors said they could use it if they needed. It was hot AF for a few hours until the AC kicked in. It also had a bed, which for me was useless because I didn't sleep more than an hour. I checked online and three million people in Florida without power and we're one of them. I'm hoping the water recedes by this afternoon and we get power back. My husband was supposed to fly up to Mass yesterday and so far his flight had been pushed back twice. All his stuff is at the house. Anyway... I'm tired as all hell and hate being displaced. Fingers crossed we can get home this afternoon. I need coffee. But you are safe! The rest can be dealt with. PIA, yes, but sure beats the alternative! Edited September 27 by Kitt 2 8
Popular Post CassieQ Posted September 27 Popular Post Posted September 27 2 hours ago, kbois said: Well, we weathered that one by the skin of our teeth. Decided to evacuate at 10pm last night after the water in the canal we are on started rapidly rising. Our parking lot was half flooded and the one road out of our area to the main stretch was dicey. The highway was fine. Luckily the worst of the winds were past us. We got to my work at 1045ish. Power and wifi were working. I texted my admin to let him know I was there. He offered up the park model next to him as his neighbors said they could use it if they needed. It was hot AF for a few hours until the AC kicked in. It also had a bed, which for me was useless because I didn't sleep more than an hour. I checked online and three million people in Florida without power and we're one of them. I'm hoping the water recedes by this afternoon and we get power back. My husband was supposed to fly up to Mass yesterday and so far his flight had been pushed back twice. All his stuff is at the house. Anyway... I'm tired as all hell and hate being displaced. Fingers crossed we can get home this afternoon. I need coffee. Glad you are safe. Lots of rain and flash flood warning here. 1 4 2
Fae Briona Posted September 27 Posted September 27 On 9/20/2024 at 10:54 AM, Kitt said: Tried something new today. When making the fruit for an apple cobbler, I used dark brown sugar instead of white. Can we say caramel apple cobbler??? That sound VERY good. 4
CassieQ Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Just finished The Song of Achilles. Absolutely breathtaking. 5
Popular Post Mikiesboy Posted September 28 Author Popular Post Posted September 28 2 hours ago, CassieQ said: Just finished The Song of Achilles. Absolutely breathtaking. Oh... i will read it. I need a break from my horror novels as good as they are. 4 2
chris191070 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 17 hours ago, kbois said: Well, we weathered that one by the skin of our teeth. Decided to evacuate at 10pm last night after the water in the canal we are on started rapidly rising. Our parking lot was half flooded and the one road out of our area to the main stretch was dicey. The highway was fine. Luckily the worst of the winds were past us. We got to my work at 1045ish. Power and wifi were working. I texted my admin to let him know I was there. He offered up the park model next to him as his neighbors said they could use it if they needed. It was hot AF for a few hours until the AC kicked in. It also had a bed, which for me was useless because I didn't sleep more than an hour. I checked online and three million people in Florida without power and we're one of them. I'm hoping the water recedes by this afternoon and we get power back. My husband was supposed to fly up to Mass yesterday and so far his flight had been pushed back twice. All his stuff is at the house. Anyway... I'm tired as all hell and hate being displaced. Fingers crossed we can get home this afternoon. I need coffee. Glad you are safe x 1 1
Mikiesboy Posted September 28 Author Posted September 28 12 hours ago, CassieQ said: Just finished The Song of Achilles. Absolutely breathtaking. Oh my, it is good. I stayed up too late reading it. A wonderful tale! 1 3
Popular Post kbois Posted September 28 Popular Post Posted September 28 Update: Still no power. Tampa Electric's website says they're down to just under 18K people in our area and most power should be restored by tonight. At least I have a place to stay that is air conditioned. I'm not looking forward to cleaning our the fridge. At least this happened before I went grocery shopping. I'm still most likely going to lose about $100 worth of food. That sucks. I hope everyone is having a good day 3 5 2
Popular Post Wayne Gray Posted September 28 Popular Post Posted September 28 Just now, kbois said: Update: Still no power. Tampa Electric's website says they're down to just under 18K people in our area and most power should be restored by tonight. At least I have a place to stay that is air conditioned. I'm not looking forward to cleaning our the fridge. At least this happened before I went grocery shopping. I'm still most likely going to lose about $100 worth of food. That sucks. I hope everyone is having a good day I know it's a pain, but I put "love" because you're okay and will be able to recover. Thanks for updating us, kbois. 2 5
CassieQ Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 hours ago, Mikiesboy said: Oh my, it is good. I stayed up too late reading it. A wonderful tale! You read the entire thing in one night...that's impressive! 4 1
chris191070 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 43 minutes ago, kbois said: Update: Still no power. Tampa Electric's website says they're down to just under 18K people in our area and most power should be restored by tonight. At least I have a place to stay that is air conditioned. I'm not looking forward to cleaning our the fridge. At least this happened before I went grocery shopping. I'm still most likely going to lose about $100 worth of food. That sucks. I hope everyone is having a good day Thanks for the update x 2
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted September 28 Site Moderator Posted September 28 (edited) 17 hours ago, CassieQ said: Just finished The Song of Achilles. Absolutely breathtaking. @Mikiesboy I didnt realize this was the retelling of Homer's The Illiad (according to what I found when I looked it up) which I read over 30 years ago for a class at uni. Seeing as you liked this one, you should read The Oddyssey which is Homer's epic poem about Odysseus, the King of Ithaca. Edited September 28 by Reader1810 2 2
Mikiesboy Posted September 28 Author Posted September 28 1 hour ago, CassieQ said: You read the entire thing in one night...that's impressive! oh Good lord no... i'm still reading it..lol But i finished chapter 10 last night. 3
weinerdog Posted September 28 Posted September 28 1 hour ago, kbois said: . I'm not looking forward to cleaning our the fridge. Not to make light of your ordeal but could you use a hand cleaning out the fridge? I have a cast iron stomach (Dogs do you know)and I would hate to see food go to waste Seriously I'm glad things are starting to look up 4 1
kbois Posted September 28 Posted September 28 1 hour ago, weinerdog said: Not to make light of your ordeal but could you use a hand cleaning out the fridge? I have a cast iron stomach (Dogs do you know)and I would hate to see food go to waste Seriously I'm glad things are starting to look up For once I'm thankful that my sense of smell has greatly diminished over the past 10 years. I know I have ground pork and bacon that is most likely gross by now. I wouldn't subject any dog to what's lurking in there. 1 4
Popular Post Mikiesboy Posted September 28 Author Popular Post Posted September 28 Welcome to @Cane23 .. feel free to drop in to chat anytime. 3 6
Popular Post Cane23 Posted September 28 Popular Post Posted September 28 Here I am finally! Hallo everyone! 2 8
Mikiesboy Posted September 28 Author Posted September 28 3 hours ago, Cane23 said: Here I am finally! Hallo everyone! 5
Popular Post mayday Posted September 29 Popular Post Posted September 29 20 hours ago, kbois said: Update: Still no power. Tampa Electric's website says they're down to just under 18K people in our area and most power should be restored by tonight. At least I have a place to stay that is air conditioned. I'm not looking forward to cleaning our the fridge. At least this happened before I went grocery shopping. I'm still most likely going to lose about $100 worth of food. That sucks. I hope everyone is having a good day I had to search yesterday's papers for news on Hurricane Helene. 64 deaths! I hope you will soon be over the worst in this! I guess you might do with some good days now. All my best wishes! 1 3 2
Popular Post kbois Posted September 29 Popular Post Posted September 29 4 hours ago, mayday said: I had to search yesterday's papers for news on Hurricane Helene. 64 deaths! I hope you will soon be over the worst in this! I guess you might do with some good days now. All my best wishes! Thanks for the good wishes. Still no power but hopefully today... fingers crossed! 3 7
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