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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy sister was in the eye of Ernesto for hours.
They like the fact that inches of rain will fill
the cisterns with water.
We were living in Somerset for many years.
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My sister was in the eye of Ernesto for hours. (Original Post)
Arne
Aug 17
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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,
But the rain is appreciated.
Arne
(3,435 posts)2. Most cottages are really built to withstand punishment.
The power grid not so much.
My dad's sail boat was dashed on the rocks in Mangrove Bay many years ago.
Fla Dem
(25,195 posts)3. Have you been in touch with her? Did she and her family come through it OK?
Arne
(3,435 posts)4. The storm was not that powerful and they will just have
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.
XanaDUer2
(12,700 posts)5. Hope shes ok
Arne
(3,435 posts)6. She just became a grandmother and everyone is great.
Newborn won't remember Ernesto like I remember Donna.
Got that eerie electrified feeling.