To all our members in Florida

[Irish Choppers]

Hello all,

My place in Ft. Lauderdale sits on the Intercoastal waterway one block west of the beach. (200 South Birch Road) The City has raised all the bridges and isn’t allowing access to the barrier island unless you’re a resident. Fortunately for me, my condo is on the 9th floor and suffered no damage. Sand from the beach has covered A1A and from the pictures, I’m being sent it basically looks like you’re living on a dirt road. I’m being told Florida Power & Light is promising Ft. Lauderdale and most of the east coast of south Florida electricity by the end of the weekend. I’ll be enjoying Meredith, my boat, and the beautiful lakes region this weekend but I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you my heart isn't breaking for Florida and all the families struggling with no electricity and damaged homes.

Thanks to all of you terrific folks for the kind words and best wishes for the people in Florida.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Irish Choppers

Hello all,

My place in Ft. Lauderdale sits on the Intercoastal waterway one block west of the beach. (200 South Birch Road) The City has raised all the bridges and isn’t allowing access to the barrier island unless you’re a resident. Fortunately for me, my condo is on the 9th floor and suffered no damage. Sand from the beach has covered A1A and from the pictures, I’m being sent it basically looks like you’re living on a dirt road. I’m being told Florida Power & Light is promising Ft. Lauderdale and most of the east coast of south Florida electricity by the end of the weekend. I’ll be enjoying Meredith, my boat, and the beautiful lakes region this weekend but I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you my heart isn't breaking for Florida and all the families struggling with no electricity and damaged homes.

Thanks to all of you terrific folks for the kind words and best wishes for the people in Florida.

Hi choppers how haven you been? Glad to here you have no damage. I had relatively minimal damage to my place on Marco. Some roof tiles, lanai screens and trees but no water at all from tidal serge and I'm on a canal. Could have been so much worse.

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Hi choppers how haven you been? Glad to here you have no damage. I had relatively minimal damage to my place on Marco. Some roof tiles, lanai screens and trees but no water at all from tidal serge and I'm on a canal. Could have been so much worse.

About the same for my place on Marco. Boat on lift survived, but the cover got shredded. Minor cosmetic damage. Been monitoring the Marco Patriots channel on Zello app. Those people have been doing a great job offering assistance to others. Seems to be a lot of people in Everglades City and Chokoloskee that are in very tough shape.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Little Bear

About the same for my place on Marco. Boat on lift survived, but the cover got shredded. Minor cosmetic damage. Been monitoring the Marco Patriots channel on Zello app. Those people have been doing a great job offering assistance to others. Seems to be a lot of people in Everglades City and Chokoloskee that are in very tough shape.

Yes that's what I heard also. What street are you on? I'm on Lighthouse Court

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes that's what I heard also. What street are you on? I'm on Lighthouse Court

Cara Court - off of Lamplighter.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Little Bear

Cara Court - off of Lamplighter.

Wow that's two blocks from me. I'm also off Lamplighter. Small world.

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Wow that's two blocks from me. I'm also off Lamplighter. Small world.

Too funny. I'm coordinating a trip down, so if you would like pictures or anything, just PM me.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Little Bear

Too funny. I'm coordinating a trip down, so if you would like pictures or anything, just PM me.

Thank you that is extremely nice. I will not be able to get there until October. Let me know when your going and I'll PM the exact address

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Thank you that is extremely nice. I will not be able to get there until October. Let me know when your going and I'll PM the exact address

Will do later today.

[ApS]

Recent Irma comments off the web:

Canada?

"Many Canadian power companies have descended on Florida to help restore power as well. If you see Hydro-Québec, give 'em a smile and a wave for me."

Samaritans:

"So, emptied out the refrigerator this afternoon, and set out to attack the front yard. A pickup truck pulls up, and two good Samaritans--hulking young men--jumped out with their gloves on and rakes, and piled up the massive yard waste in less than 30 minutes. They would not take money, so I finally threw a wad of cash into the cab of their truck, and said: Donate this to your church.

"What they did---found a tree service, gave them the money, and the tree service is in my front yard cutting up the fallen palm tree and two others that are about to topple. I wept with relief and joy.

The storm has brought out the BEST of Floridians. Incredible."

Warms the heart.


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[SAMIAM]

Talk about a close call.....feeling very lucky today.
House in Cape Coral was right in the center of the storm but we made it through with no major damage.Three large trees down but no damage to the house or lanai.
Lots of leaves,palm fronds and debris on the lawn and power is out so we lost a little food in the freezer.
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Keys and the islands that were devastated by the storm.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Talk about a close call.....feeling very lucky today.
House in Cape Coral was right in the center of the storm but we made it through with no major damage.Three large trees down but no damage to the house or lanai.
Lots of leaves,palm fronds and debris on the lawn and power is out so we lost a little food in the freezer.
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Keys and the islands that were devastated by the storm.

Thank you.

[bigdog]

Like many others here, who have places in FL, I pray all his OK with your properties and no damage.

I have a place on Marco Island beachfront, and still waiting to hear from mgt. company on damage. Xing fingers.... We won't be able to get down there until Oct.

My brother is a permanent resident of Naples,I've made several calls to his home,
but as of yesterday had no response. he's located just off I-75.
Will call him again today.

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Like many others here, who have places in FL, I pray all his OK with your properties and no damage.

I have a place on Marco Island beachfront, and still waiting to hear from mgt. company on damage.

Xing fingers....

I just saw a report that Eagles Nest Condos (beachfront) survived mostly unscathed. Not sure if you're in that vicinity or not.

[Winni-Retired]

Marco Island - any word on Gulfview Condo's ??

Have been unable to get an update.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Winni-Retired

Marco Island - any word on Gulfview Condo's ??

Have been unable to get an update.

According to Lee County Electric Coop it could take weeks for the power to be restored to Marco Island.

[bigdog]

I'm located beachside near the Hilton hotel complex, have not heard from anyone down there on the extent of damages ?

I do know that South beach, especially at Cape Marco point got hit the hardest.

Gulfview i believe is up near the Residents beach, and may have escaped the worst, however it is a wide-open stretch there.....I believe Gulfview condos' are near the Crescent Beach condos', very expensive real estate !!!!

i can't imagine being in the South Seas Towers, on the upper floors.
My friend had a condo on the 20th floor, and on a really nice day, the wind would almost still knock you over !

Praying all in FLA get their power back soon.

[andy3519]

Try going to Lynn Charlas White's FaceBook page - she's a local realtor, who has taken video's, post Irma, from a number of locations. Here's the link : https://www.facebook.com/search/str/...blended_videos