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surfered

(1,953 posts)
1. As a Gulf Coast resident for over 50 years, I can tell you that is not a good place to be,
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:24 PM
Aug 17

But the rain is appreciated.

Arne

(3,435 posts)
2. Most cottages are really built to withstand punishment.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:45 PM
Aug 17

The power grid not so much.

My dad's sail boat was dashed on the rocks in Mangrove Bay many years ago.

Arne

(3,435 posts)
4. The storm was not that powerful and they will just have
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 10:37 AM
Aug 18

the clean up.
I remember from previous storms when the airport causeway was inundated and the mopeds were flying into church bay.
Back then we lived on Lovers Lane overlooking Hamilton Harbor.

Arne

(3,435 posts)
6. She just became a grandmother and everyone is great.
Mon Aug 19, 2024, 11:06 AM
Aug 19

Newborn won't remember Ernesto like I remember Donna.
Got that eerie electrified feeling.

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