Let's Get Aquainted Florida!

[ruffryder]

cool see you then bro!


my gps says exit 341 so it's right on track.

Turn left onto SE 135th St/ Co RD 484

Turn left onto Marion Oaks Blvd

Turn right onto Marion Oaks Dr

Turn left onto SW 34th Terr Rd

[Zimmeh]

I am bringing homemade potato casserole. It has the following ingredients:

New potatoes, carrots, peas, southwestern corn, and broccoli. It is seasoned with oregano, dried onions and crushed red pepper. It is yummy!

See you all tomorrow!

Zimmeh

[Lazy Daze]

I am bringing homemade potato casserole. It has the following ingredients:

New potatoes, carrots, peas, southwestern corn, and broccoli. It is seasoned with oregano, dried onions and crushed red pepper. It is yummy!

See you all tomorrow!

Zimmeh

Sounds terrific! I am making homemade macaroni salad and a cake! Should be a lot of fun!

[alphadaddy]

you guys sound awesome gonna have some beef burgers from my cow...sorry hope this offends no one...and some good dogs with a nice fresh salad...some cold cold beers and maybe a specialty or two see yas tomorrow...be safe:byebye:

[Zimmeh]

Headed out to Ocala!

[ruffryder]

lol. alpha thanks for being an awesome host! I had a blast with you all. Look forward to doing it again and getting that boat in the water. .. and someday a bike ride together perhaps! :)

maybe another get together soon Floridians in a few weeks or in July in Tampa !

Also, don't forget Gay Days at Disney in Orlando. I will definitely hope to be to the one at Epcot. here are the dates! I know alpha is bringing some folks too from GA for this.




Thursday May 31 - Animal Kingdom
Friday June 1 - Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon night party
Saturday June 2 - Magic Kingdom
Sunday June 3 - Epcot with Drink Around The World and Dance

[Zimmeh]

You all should see the sunburn I have!

Zimmeh

[Lazy Daze]

A BIG thank you to Alpha for hosting a GREAT time yesterday and being such a warming and welcoming host! We had a great time!

We are planning on hosting the next get together,and once the date is for sure set, we will let everyone know asap so that time off requests can be put in where need be! :wine:

[weatherboi]

HRO bill will be voted on May 22 by the city council. It is starting to reach national media.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47344154/ns/local_news-jacksonville_fl/t/lines-drawn-anti-gay-discrimination-bill/#.T7OrWuhSSRg

[ruffryder]

bump Bump BUMP BuMmPpP



Gay days coming up. Here are the days and events planned in Orlando.

Thursday May 31 - Animal Kingdom
Friday June 1 - Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon night party
Saturday June 2 - Magic Kingdom
Sunday June 3 - Epcot with Drink Around The World and Dance

Alphaaaa!! When will you be out here mayne? I know I'm off June 3 and it would be cool to hang out with you and your peeps for the day and have some lunch or dinner or something.

Anyone else coming out to Orlando for this and want to have a get together June 3 for a picnic or eating out?

Also everyone, St Pete Pride is on June 30 and Zimmeh and I will be there as will some others and we look forward to it!

On a personal note, we are moving at the end of this month and we will look forward to hosting a BBQ perhaps in the very near future. We have a couple pools in our community, a tennis court, and playground.. so you can feel free to bring the kids.

Hope all you Floridians are well and can't wait to hang out with you all again!

[Jesse]

Hello Fellow Floridians!

I'm hoping that everyone in the Jax (my old hometown) area, and all of the others that are being battered by this storm are tucked safely in. Kinda sucks to have the back side of the storm come ashore during high tide.

Stay safe!

[Zimmeh]

If anyone is coming up for Gay Days, Ruff and I are able to join you all for dinner or at Animal Kingdom.

Have a great night!

Zimmeh

[ruffryder]

Hello everybody!

surviving the puddles? hehe.

I'm looking forward to St Petes Pride on June 30th!! anyone else going?

[MickMan]

Been a long time since I have been on. Just dropping in to say hello

Helllloooo fellow Floridians!!!

[Lazy Daze]

Hello Fellow Floridians!!! Hope everyone is staying high and dry while this crazy "tropical storm" invades us!!

As a reminder, St Pete Pride is on Saturday June 30th! There are quite a few of us going and we would love if more would like to join!!

The parade is at 9am, and festival/vendors are from 9am to 3pm! PM me if you would like to join us, and we can exchange numbers so we can all meet up once we are there!

[tazz]

the tropical storm is getting intense... it is now called "state of emergency"

stay dry and warm!

[Spork]

Yay! Let's go Florida!

[Zimmeh]

Our chihuahua is loving this weather, lol.. Goofy little dig.

Zimmeh

Hello Fellow Floridians!!! Hope everyone is staying high and dry while this crazy "tropical storm" invades us!!

As a reminder, St Pete Pride is on Saturday June 30th! There are quite a few of us going and we would love if more would like to join!!

The parade is at 9am, and festival/vendors are from 9am to 3pm! PM me if you would like to join us, and we can exchange numbers so we can all meet up once we are there!

[MickMan]

OK, I do not know who left the shower faucet on full blast, but damn it man, turn it off!!!

Holy cow the rain has been going for about 14 hours now LOL My pool has overflowed, my dogs cannot cross their legs anymore and looks like I can fish in my back yard!

How is everyone else fairing?

[iamkeri1]

I live "on the ridge" down the center of the center of the state. I've been here through the hurricanes in 04 and this tropical storm - no floodin. If Florida sinks into the sea, we will be the last to go. Flooding along the east coast is pretty bad, though.

I will be going to St Pete Pride. I'll be there for the parade (I know they call it something else, but I can't recall the name at the moment), and the street events and then I'll be heading to Tampa to spend the evening with some friends there. I'd love to meet some of you and say "hey!"
Smooches,
Keri

[MickMan]

I live "on the ridge" down the center of the center of the state. I've been here through the hurricanes in 04 and this tropical storm - no floodin. If Florida sinks into the sea, we will be the last to go. Flooding along the east coast is pretty bad, though.

I will be going to St Pete Pride. I'll be there for the parade (I know they call it something else, but I can't recall the name at the moment), and the street events and then I'll be heading to Tampa to spend the evening with some friends there. I'd love to meet some of you and say "hey!"
Smooches,
Keri

I will have a booth at St Pete Pride. I will not be there, but my business will.
I forget what the number is, but there will be LARGE yellow signs that read "Everything $10.00 or less"

More rain today... officially, my dogs have to swim to go pee LOL poor guys

[Zimmeh]

Last time I checked, this is The Sunshine State not the Pacific Northwest..

As of right now, I have Saturday off for Pride, but Ruff won't know until Thursday.
Zimmeh

[ruffryder]

ohhh man some rain! damn that Debby. Our poor lil doggy gets out when we can take her out and sometimes we are running back in so we don't get drenched. We are not in the clear yet till Debby gets back into the water and gets outta here! On the plus side, guess I'm getting some defensive driving lessons in the rain! I hope everybody is staying safe.

MickMan look forward to seeing your booth at pride and meeting with some of you others. Hope it is dry and hot cause I'm looking forward to hittin' the pool!

[Bella~Vita]

It's been awfully quiet in here lately .

Let's make some noise ........... Gm Florida !

[ruffryder]

Good day everybody! Its been hot! My daughter is visiting and we are having a blast. Look forward to Seaworld tomorrow! :)

[Bella~Vita]

I hybernated in the winter in ny now I do it in the summer here..lol
:|

[Lazy Daze]

Hello fellow Floridians! Hope everyone is staying cool! We are busy busy with the nephew here til the end of the month, trying to take in the sun, pool, and fun!

[ruffryder]

It's almost that time.. Orlando Pride!

56 DAYS. . MARK YOUR CALENDARS. HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU THERE!

PRIDE DAY - OCT 6. LIVE MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, AND VENDORS STARTING AT NOON. PARADE AT 4 AND FIREWORKS IN THE EVENING.

DEBBIE GIBSON WILL BE IN THE PARADE AND AT PALIAMENT HOUSE PERFORMING!

http://comeoutwithpride.com/
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/comeoutwithpride
http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/Html/Parks/lakeeola.htm
http://www.parliamenthouse.com/front/main.asp
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Parliament-House-Orlando/192912293431?ref=ts

[Guy]

WHOAAAAAA Debbie Gibson????

:pinata::birthdaycake::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:


For realzzzzzzzz???? :happyjump::happyjump:

Count US in!!!

:poc-shocked::poc-love::poc-smile:

[ruffryder]

Floridians!!! Missed many of you in Little Rock, sadly. But I'm thinking a get together for us since Orlando Pride starts next week. Zimmeh and I will be able to make it to Hamburger Marys comedy night on Friday Oct 5th.

→ Comedy at Hamburger Mary’s – Oct 5

Where: Hamburger Mary's Orlando

When: 8.30pm on Friday October 5th

Unfortunately, with Zimmeh starting back to work at the mall, we are unable to make the parade on Saturday but will hope some of you can join us on Friday. We are thinking of meeting around 6 p.m. by Lake Eola.

http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/Html/Parks/lakeeola.htm

For those of you that can make the parade, that is Saturday the 6th and it starts at 4 p.m. Debbie Gibson will be there!

Hope to see some of you on Friday to share some laughs, drinks, dinner!

[ruffryder]

If any of you are traveling some distance and would like a place to crash between Friday - Sunday our place is open and we have some space. I may also be able to get a discounted rate for those wanting a hotel room. PM me or Zimmeh about that so we can make plans for this soon if you are interested. :)

[MickMan]

Just a quick hello to everyone. Been offline for quite sometime... life takes over sometimes

Hope all is well

Mick

[The_Lady_Snow]

If you're not registered, remember today is the last day to register to VOTE!!!!

[JustJo]

Hey fellow Floridians,

You are cordially invited to Thanksgiving dinner down here on the Treasure Coast.

Seriously.

PM me if you'd like to attend and I'll send you my address. :)

[The_Lady_Snow]

Hey fellow Floridians,

You are cordially invited to Thanksgiving dinner down here on the Treasure Coast.

Seriously.

PM me if you'd like to attend and I'll send you my address. :)


:| you had to make this happen AFTER I call the parental units and offer to go there............................................. ....:blink:

[JustJo]

:| you had to make this happen AFTER I call the parental units and offer to go there............................................. ....:blink:

Ummmm.....call them back and tell them you plan to be ill? :blink:

[The_Lady_Snow]

Ummmm.....call them back and tell them you plan to be ill? :blink:


I did once already, in September... (not planned but drama nonetheless)

I've not get out of jail cards left.............

:hk12:

[dykeumentary]

Anyone in Miami!?

[wolfsgirl]

I'm visiting family in Late February through mid March. Anything going on in the Jacksonville area, just in case I need to escape?

[Zimmeh]

Headed to St. Augustine for the day!

Zimmeh

[The_Lady_Snow]

Headed to St. Augustine for the day!

Zimmeh

We are too later this evening!!!

[ruffryder]

Hey Floridians!! Enjoying the weather? and the beach already ?! ahhhh yeahhh!

Hey we're looking for a get together in St Augustine within the next few months, for a day or weekend!? Some may join us from the Carolinas and GA and hopefully other areas. It's in the works. Hope most if not all of you from FL can join us! May be 4-5 months out (Aug-Sept) but we can think about it and plan now! We'll keep you updated with the details.

I, for one would like to get back there at the end of June again when my daughter is back again in FL or to some beach. If anyone is down, will be cool to meet up! Anyway, we're not that far away anywhere in FL if anyone is up for a meetup. Zimmeh and I work quite a lot so we'll just need to know in advance to request some time off. Our house is also open if anyone is in the area and would like to visit Orlando.

*cheers* enjoy the spring and look forward to the summer in FL!

[MysticOceansFL]

Will there be any meet ups in Florida this year?

[Mel C.]

Hey FL peeps, i will be working in West Palm Beach for a few months. If anyone is in the area, i'd love to meet up!

[Zimmeh]

You aren't that far from Ruff and myself!

Zimmeh

Hey FL peeps, i will be working in West Palm Beach for a few months. If anyone is in the area, i'd love to meet up!

[MysticOceansFL]

Are there going to be anymore meet-ups in Orlando area?

[Zimmeh]

I know Ruff and I were talking about meeting up in St. Augustine in the fall. Orlando would be good to.

Zimmeh

Are there going to be anymore meet-ups in Orlando area?

[girllikeu2]

You aren't that far from Ruff and myself!

Zimmeh

Where are you Zimmeh? I am moving back to Miami (I hope) this summer.

[girllikeu2]

Hey FL peeps, i will be working in West Palm Beach for a few months. If anyone is in the area, i'd love to meet up!

I might make it there for lunch once...

[Zimmeh]

We live in Orlando and up to visiting other cities. Have a safe flight trip back!


Zimmeh


Where are you Zimmeh? I am moving back to Miami (I hope) this summer.

[MysticOceansFL]

St Augustine would be closer for me I live in Tallahassee






We live in Orlando and up to visiting other cities. Have a safe flight trip back!


Zimmeh

[rockybcn]

hey fellow Floridians.....

I am a new transplant (Odessa)....I am going to miss all the summer activities much to my dismay....work takes me to Cashiers,NC from May to early January 2014....then I will be back and would love to meet up with you peeps. Look forward in making some new friends.....and anyone loving to fish...wooohoooo.

[Sweet Bliss]

Is there a LGBT happening at Navarre Beach this coming weekend??

Anyone going??

[MysticOceansFL]

Is there a LGBT happening at Navarre Beach this coming weekend??

Anyone going??



Not sure about that area Sweet but they always have one going on in Orlando Fla. if that helps any?

[Sweet Bliss]

Not sure about that area Sweet but they always have one going on in Orlando Fla. if that helps any?

Thanks! (f)

[Nadeest]

I should be moved to Florida, about 45 miles outside of Orlando, by the end of this month. I am looking forwards to it.

[femm_cb]

I am in Orlando too (Well, OKAY, just outside of O-Town)

Perhaps a meeting in or around the area would be great! I am all for it.

[GretaGable]

Tampa gal here!

[Lazy Daze]

Tampa gal here!

Guy and myself are in Tampa also :)

We are gaining a lot of Planeteers from Orlando! We have been known to visit Orlando and hang out from time to time ;)

[Nadeest]

I've made it here, and am living somewhere outside of Leesburg, about 45 miles from Orlando. Where exactly, everything is, I ain't sure, yet, but I am definitely living out in the country, here.

[girllikeu2]

Summer crapfest weather check in... how is everyone doing tonight weather and floodingwise? Key West is steady rain and flooded streets... but then again, when someone pees in a gutter it floods here.:blink:

[MysticOceansFL]

Summer crapfest weather check in... how is everyone doing tonight weather and floodingwise? Key West is steady rain and flooded streets... but then again, when someone pees in a gutter it floods here.:blink:




It's still raining in Tally and the news said it's moving between Tally and Perry Fla. so I'll be buckling down.

[ruffryder]

Hello everyone!

Nadeest, welcome to FL! How's it going so far?
I've been through Leesburg on my way to pick up my daughter in GA so I know exactly where you are.

Welcome also to all the other new folks that have found this FL thread.

Hope everybody is staying dry as much as possible and cool!

Like Zimmeh said, we are down for hanging out in ORL or surrounding areas sometimes. Let us know ..

Ya'll have a wonderful weekend!

[Nadeest]

It has been rough, so far, as I haven't found a job yet. Still, I am with my mom, and helping her, so that helps a lot.

[pinkajl]

We'll be visiting Orlando next week. Any recommendations on a b-f friendly place to go dancing?

[ruffryder]

ahhh wish I would have seen your post sooner pink. are you here in Orlando now? I have never been to a club yet after moving here almost 2 years ago. Imagine that. I have been talking to others though to try and get something together so we can go see a drag show. In my research I found Revolution Nightclub and Parliament House. Hope you enjoyed/are enjoying your visit in Orlando!

[MysticOceansFL]

Haven't seen anyone posting in here in quiet a while anyone doing a meet up in Fla before winter sets in?

[ruffryder]

Orlando Pride is this weekend at Lake Eola Saturday the 5th
and Sarasota's is Oct 19 Saturday.

Anyone going?

[ruffryder]

Not sure if we can post this on here. Feel free to delete if can't. Thanks.


--- IF you're looking to live in Orlando area and need a roommate. PM me.

[ruffryder]

Saturday the 19th. Sarasota Pride!!

[Nadeest]

Hopefully I will be able to go, but I have car problems right now. :(

[Zimmeh]

Hope you can make it!

Zimmeh


Hopefully I will be able to go, but I have car problems right now. :(

[Nadeest]

I'm afraid that I won't be able to go, unless I suddenly win the lotto. It seems that my car registration expired without my noticing it. Therefore, all of a sudden, I have to dig up the funds to get my car registered in Florida; which tends to be a 'bit' expensive to accomplish. :( This is difficult to do, when working a minimum wage job, at a temp labor company. I will achieve it, but it is taking time and all my funds to be able to do so, I'm afraid.

[ruffryder]

I'm afraid that I won't be able to go, unless I suddenly win the lotto. It seems that my car registration expired without my noticing it. Therefore, all of a sudden, I have to dig up the funds to get my car registered in Florida; which tends to be a 'bit' expensive to accomplish. :( This is difficult to do, when working a minimum wage job, at a temp labor company. I will achieve it, but it is taking time and all my funds to be able to do so, I'm afraid.

I'M SORRY Nadeest. Once you get your car registered the yearly funds are cheaper than what I've been used to in a different state. I know someone in your area but I haven't heard if they're coming. If I hear from them I'll def see if you can catch a ride if you still want to come.

[Nadeest]

Eh, it happens, ruffryder. I will manage. I don't know, yet, if I will be working this weekend or not.

[Cronopia]

New girl here in Orlando. Hello everyone.

[Zimmeh]

Welcome to Orlando! Ruffryder and I live in Orlando to. I've lived here for almost nine years and I love it.

Have fun today!

Zimmeh



Cronopia;856159]New girl here in Orlando. Hello everyone.

[Nadeest]

My car is now legal to drive here, thank the Goddess. :)

[ruffryder]

Hello everybody!

Ya'll enjoying the nice cool down. Feels like fall in winter. heh. :LGBTQFlag:

[ruffryder]

Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be visiting with my daughter, for this I am thankful!

[Jesse]

Stopping in to wish all of the Florida community a happy holiday!

[MysticOceansFL]

Wishing the Floridians Happy New Year 2014 and have a great "rest" of the week!

[Bella~Vita]

Hey Floridians ... just wanted say hello to all. Bump Bump Bump !

formerly known as Kat_Fl

[curlyredhead]

Hey everyone,

Most people know me I am in the DFW area, anyways I am going to be in the Miami area in a few weeks and wanted to find out if there are any local folks that would like to get together.

Hope to hear from yall.

Thanks,
Curly

[VanyllaVenom]

Hi this is my first post. My name is Heather and I live in the central FL area. :hk34:

[MysticOceansFL]

Hi this is my first post. My name is Heather and I live in the central FL area. :hk34:



There are plenty of nice people here hope you enjoy the site , Nice to see another Floridian

[Mormegil]

Hey Im in Pensacola

[MysticOceansFL]

Hey Im in Pensacola




Hey, Mormegil , enjoy the florida thread and planet!

[yesterday]

Hello to all, i am new here i think, i am in Florida as well, actually Ocala (f)

[Zimmeh]

Welcome to all of the new people!

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

I must be the last person in Florida!!

-Breaking out the orange juice and relaxing on the beach-

Zimmeh

[curlyredhead]

Anyone in the Miami area??? I will be visiting during Thanksgiving week.

[clay]

Gulf Coast represented here!!!!!...:pirate-steer:

[Zimmeh]

Welcome back to Florida!

Zimmeh

Gulf Coast represented here!!!!!...:pirate-steer:

[curlyredhead]

I will be in Miami, Monday November 23 and Leaving Friday November 27.

[Zimmeh]

My heart goes out to our community in Orlando.

Zimmeh

[Jesse]

Just as I was heading to the safety of my bed last night over 100 people, the majority of which are part of the LGBTQ community, were being shot. 50 dead. At my age, I've long ago abandoned seeking fairness, but this just sucks! It feels unbelievable, yet I know it happened.

My heart goes out to all of the families, friends, and loved ones, as well as the shooting victims. I wish healing and peace for all.

[Zimmeh]

Starbucks is allowing their employees to wear various Pride pins. I cannot wait to wear my pin with pride and support for Orlando.

Zimmeh

Just as I was heading to the safety of my bed last night over 100 people, the majority of which are part of the LGBTQ community, were being shot. 50 dead. At my age, I've long ago abandoned seeking fairness, but this just sucks! It feels unbelievable, yet I know it happened.

My heart goes out to all of the families, friends, and loved ones, as well as the shooting victims. I wish healing and peace for all.

[Nadeest]

Hey, yesterday, I'm just a bit down the road from you, outside of Leesburg. :)

[Zimmeh]

That is a pretty area of Florida!

Zimmeh


Hey, yesterday, I'm just a bit down the road from you, outside of Leesburg. :)

[Zimmeh]

To all of my Florida family, be safe with this storm out in the ocean!

Zimmeh

[Jesse]

Thanks, you as well. Both the Gulf and the Atlantic are quite active right now.

[clay]

Thank you Zimmeh! Stay safe also.

Thank you Jesse! Batten down the hatches buddy! Looks like...as of now...the storm is slated to hit Tampa bay area sometime tomorrow and is to affect all the way up the "big bend"...mainly storm surge & heavy downfalls...8 to 10"...

Let me know you are safe by text buddy!! Keep Sades safe also!!

Everyone else on Gulf Coast...stay safe....

[Zimmeh]

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane

New Smyrna Beach is getting hit by both of these storms! My boss at Starbucks wants us to be open tomorrow. My store is 30 miles east of Orlando. Who would be out driving in that mess to get coffee?

You all on the Gulf Coast, check in and let us all know your ok!

Zimmeh

[Jesse]

So far so good here, Clay, though I wait with bated breath to see what the next three days bring about. The ground is quite soggy with large puddles on many of the streets as it is. I'm not sure we can handle another 7"-10" of rain on top of this without the streets buckling once again. There is also talk of a 3+ foot storm surge dependent upon the tides at the time of landfall, I'm only ten foot above sea level as it is. Lol!

Anywho, Clay you have my number, anyone else in the area who would like to stay in touch just hit me up via pm to exchange digits.

I know there are more of us in the impact zones...Lady Snow & weatherboi for example. I hope you are safe and buckled in.

Be well!
Jesse

Thank you Zimmeh! Stay safe also.

Thank you Jesse! Batten down the hatches buddy! Looks like...as of now...the storm is slated to hit Tampa bay area sometime tomorrow and is to affect all the way up the "big bend"...mainly storm surge & heavy downfalls...8 to 10"...

Let me know you are safe by text buddy!! Keep Sades safe also!!

Everyone else on Gulf Coast...stay safe....

[clay]

Hey Jesse & Zimmeh...now the reports are saying it will hit well north of us...up about Walton/Bay Counties lines....BUT we should expect squalls starting sometime tomorrow afternoon...and some flooding...and any/all of this IS subject to change....give it a few hours...lol

At any rate, I will be checking on with you Jesse...via text and/or phone....stay safe buddy!!

[Jesse]

How is everyone holding up?

We have torrential rain here, winds steady at 28 mph with gusts up to 40-45mph, some local flooding and tornado warnings are out. It sounds much worse than it really is. I think my area has dodged the bullet so to speak, unless we get smacked with a tornado from out of left field.

North of us, Tallahassee & Apalachicola, is where Hurricane Hermine's landfall is expected sometime between midnight and 2 am. Meanwhile, the blustery gal sits just offshore battering the shoreline and kicking up the storm surge which is already tearing up nearby roads.


https://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=Ey4cR6Ci7cRR7K_Lfh_3ecZF1_EkNVXRb5xFGb7ubfwvn QMx0R2SDRUhFyQ_ZU48-p5QFclgYodkauz3SKO3oE5m6Kgs5C392YrdKWuMk2YL3_76bxU fIcT5-AnuzLcFgMMw6fAkJxGYqLYKLJ9iKXwVtbDMg677HyQOSFlhzdY ki56kWQnjUy4qGPPShyUTlPUj96ASvyAzUf7G9TOAsyvQa3TA7 POyJELoOPoAjWDVTPog?scale=1&h=192&w=600

[Zimmeh]

There was an unconfirmed tornado touvh down in Edgewater, Florida. That is less than five miles from my house. I am safe, but I hope the residents of Edgewater is safe!

You all be safe!

Zimmeh


How is everyone holding up?

We have torrential rain here, winds steady at 28 mph with gusts up to 40-45mph, some local flooding and tornado warnings are out. It sounds much worse than it really is. I think my area has dodged the bullet so to speak, unless we get smacked with a tornado from out of left field.

North of us, Tallahassee & Apalachicola, is where Hurricane Hermine's landfall is expected sometime between midnight and 2 am. Meanwhile, the blustery gal sits just offshore battering the shoreline and kicking up the storm surge which is already tearing up nearby roads.


https://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=Ey4cR6Ci7cRR7K_Lfh_3ecZF1_EkNVXRb5xFGb7ubfwvn QMx0R2SDRUhFyQ_ZU48-p5QFclgYodkauz3SKO3oE5m6Kgs5C392YrdKWuMk2YL3_76bxU fIcT5-AnuzLcFgMMw6fAkJxGYqLYKLJ9iKXwVtbDMg677HyQOSFlhzdY ki56kWQnjUy4qGPPShyUTlPUj96ASvyAzUf7G9TOAsyvQa3TA7 POyJELoOPoAjWDVTPog?scale=1&h=192&w=600

[Jesse]

Has anyone heard from Snow and weatherboi, or any of the other Florida folks affected by these storms?

[clay]

Hey...clay here...am okay.

Just waiting out the 1100pm tornado watch here. It is rather "eerie" outside....

I am trying to stay awake to see if storm makes landfall..I have relatives where it is going in at...:(

Hoping we hear from Snow & Grant tomorrow. This will affect them sometime tomorrow morning or so...

Glad you are safe Jesse & Zim!! Take care...

[Jesse]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/da/97/ce/da97ce3bd1c0e01789825a089e10ecee.jpg

[Sweet Bliss]

I'm ok, up here next to Destin, skies are clear this morning, rained all night.

Glad everyone is okay so far

[clay]

I'm ok, up here next to Destin, skies are clear this morning, rained all night.

Glad everyone is okay so far

Thanks for checking in...stay safe!!

[clay]

Another of the long line of bands with squalls & winds of 50 mph & heavy rains with potential for tornadoes is coming in here now.

The sky is just getting some light to it....will be watching local news teams coverage to see just how much water & wind damages from tornadoes overnight!

Stay safe & check in Fla peeps!

[Zimmeh]

Still no word from my 16 year old niece, her mom and step family. They live in Panama City! One worried Aunt here! New Smyrna is starting to dry up and the sun is shining. Hope everyone in North Florida, Georgia and The Carolinas are safe!

Zimmeh

[Jesse]

I hope you hear from your family soon, Zimmeh and that all is well with them.

It was a rough and tumble night here. Once Hermine came ashore all hell broke out here with bad storms, wind and nonstop rain. So I stayed awake all night to be on the lookout for tornado sightings in the area so we could take better cover if needed.

Then when the sun rose, everything just sort of stopped, other than nonstop drizzle and a few rumblings.

So now, I am going to attempt to sleep.

I hope everyone is safe and remains that way.

Jesse

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Jesse. I heard from her and they are fine! I am really happy to hear this!

Hope you are snoozing like a baby!

Zimmeh

[Jackson]

Hope you all are staying safe. I have a couple of friends that live in Florida and they have checked in and continue to do so every so many hours. I have been watching it on the news, the storm surge is unbelievable.

Stay safe and keep checking in, you are in my thoughts.

[Jesse]

Reports are finally coming in locally of the damage Hermine left in her wake. Just half a mile down the road from me parts of the main drag are so flooded it is undrivable. Several cars are upside down in flooded ditches. Many neighborhoods in my area that are 'not in a flood zone' are reporting waist high water. Trees through roofs, or crashed down on cars, etc. Many remain without electricity and it may be several days before it is restored. There is damage from at least one 'suspected' tornado as well. I heard about a trailer park somewhere nearby that was pretty devastated by a 'suspected tornado'.

The good news is that even though close to 40 people had to be rescued from their homes, (possibly more since I last listened to the reports) I know of only one death and I am not totally sure it was storm related.

In the end, it is the safety and well being of people and animals that truly matters.

[clay]

Good morning Florida!

For my area, we are all clear insofar as "storm stuff" goes weatherwise.

It is the Tampa Bay area & areas more along the coast that endured the brunt of it.

As Jesse said, I saw Police cars upside down in water on roads, as they were trying to reach emergency calls.

I saw that trailer park, too Jesse. It was in Taylor County....near Cedar Key & Steinhatchee. I wonder what this storm did to the up scallop population....:(

In Clearwater the storm surge last evening was really high from the back end of the hurricane. The sewer systems were already spewing sewage before this storm hit...the Skyway Bridge was close all day yesterday...hopefully back open today if winds have left area.

Anyway, we made it through & October isn't even here yet....thank you to everyone who checked in on me & I appreciate you all.

[clay]

Just got a text alert that portions of this county are under a mandatory evac at this moment. The Anclote River has went over flood stage levels & the EOC & SO are evacuating folks.

This is sad as I always worry about animals who can't be evacuated & are left behind to fend for themselves...

Sending positive energies & prayers that everyone...animals included will be safe!!!

[Martina]

roads are open now. some folks still without electricity. i have a lot of sticks to pick up outta my yard

[Jesse]

Good to hear you are safe, Martina!

roads are open now. some folks still without electricity. i have a lot of sticks to pick up outta my yard

[clay]

roads are open now. some folks still without electricity. i have a lot of sticks to pick up outta my yard

Hey Martina....happy to hear that you are okay also! Stay safe....thanks for checking in!!

[clay]

Good to hear you are safe, Martina!

hey Jesse.....did you get my VM & text last evening! Was worried about you & Sades! Glad to see you two are okay!!!

[Martina]

How's everyone doing in terms of Hurricane Matthew? Fine here. They expect some gusts, but no rainwater flooding. And I am six miles off the coast. Should be fine barring a power outage or a random downed tree. Fingers crossed.

[Zimmeh]

We are getting a lot of rain here in Daytona. Currently under a curfew, so I will be sleeping at work tonight.

Be safe to all of the people who is in this storm's path!

Zimmeh

[Gentle Tiger]

How's everyone doing in terms of Hurricane Matthew? Fine here. They expect some gusts, but no rainwater flooding. And I am six miles off the coast. Should be fine barring a power outage or a random downed tree. Fingers crossed.

We are getting a lot of rain here in Daytona. Currently under a curfew, so I will be sleeping at work tonight.

Be safe to all of the people who is in this storm's path!

Zimmeh

Glad you both are safe. Prayers and positive thoughts for Florida folks.

[clay]

OK here. Have some squalls of rain & winds this AM.

Haven't seen any news reports yet about last night/this AM. Matthew was over on the Cape..which sticks out into the ocean, so as long as he stays out to sea, hopefully will not do too much

Thanks for checking on us...:)

[Jesse]

I am happy to see some of the East Coast FL folks checking in. It's good to know you are safe. :)

I've been keeping up with the weather there through the night and again this morning via twitter and the weather channel. It looks rough, but thankfully not as bad as they were expecting. It is daunting that Matthew is projected to loop back around as a TS and could possibly cause more trouble for us; I hope that isn't the case.

Stay safe and keep checking in please.

[Sweet Bliss]

It's a cat 4, shouldn't y'all be leaving???

I would have been gone already.

I'm in the Gulf, Emerald Coast, so we will maybe get a storm front at some point.

Am new to hurricane weather, am used to blizzards. :|

[Jesse]

Floridians a few days ago:
Meh...it's just a hurricane...

http://disney.trendolizer.com/assets_c/2016/10/4425787-thumb-288xauto-3874639.jpg

*Disney Closes*
Floridians: SHIT JUST GOT REAL!

[cathexis]

It's a cat 4, shouldn't y'all be leaving???

I would have been gone already.

I'm in the Gulf, Emerald Coast, so we will maybe get a storm front at some point.

Am new to hurricane weather, am used to blizzards. :|



Lived at the Dade/Broward line during Andrew...was headed right

there...didn't evacuate. Was a cat 5 and destroyed South Dade Co.

Used to hurricanes, but have to brace for blizzards...go figure!

All y'all stay safe. Good thoughts being sent your way!!!

[Jesse]

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[Sweet Bliss]

Isn't that breaking the law? After Katrina I thought that BS was handled.:blink:

[Jesse]

Yes, it is against the law. Over 1800 people have already filed complaints.

Isn't that breaking the law? After Katrina I thought that BS was handled.:blink:

[Bèsame*]

Yes, it is against the law. Over 1800 people have already filed complaints.

I saw a story about this. A woman had to leave a hotel she paid $51 for, but had to leave when they were going to charge $200 the next. The district attorney is all over price gouging.

[Martina]

Aren't the Lady Snow and her partner in Jacksonville? Good thoughts.

[Zimmeh]

My family and I survived this hurricane. I am exhausted and I have to work this weekend. My boss fired 13 employees for no call no shows, who told everyone that they were not coming in. I will be paid for 48 hours of hazard pay plus overtime for yesterday.

Good night Everyone!

Zimmeh

[homoe]

My family and I survived this hurricane. I am exhausted and I have to work this weekend. My boss fired 13 employees for no call no shows, who told everyone that they were not coming in. I will be paid for 48 hours of hazard pay plus overtime for yesterday.

Good night Everyone!

Zimmeh

So glad you are OK

[Zimmeh]

Thank you! I am really happy to be home and going to bed. I hope everyone who is the path of this storm, stays safe and please let us know!

Zimmeh

So glad you are OK

[Zimmeh]

My partner will be down for Orlando Pride. If anyone is wanting to meet up, let me know! You might have a hard time understanding her. She has a Puerto Rican accent mixed with a New York accent.

Zimmeh

[clay]

Hello....anyone here......I'm baccckkkkkkk.....:hangloose:

[PearlsNLace]

My wifes family needs us. And so, even though I have only visited the state twice- and both visits where disasters!!!, here I COME!

I will be living in the middle of nowhere, also known as Arcadia. Population 7K

I have heard horror stories galore. I am gritting my teeth but I will deal. We are planning on living there for 3 years, before coming back to Oregon where we own a home. (we are seeking renters for the the house now, and fixing it up for our departure.)

I am glad that my three year old will get to know my wifes family. I wonder how much spanish we all will learn.

I am told its really no place for radically queer looking, liberal, gluten free, poly kinky people. I will miss the Portland bubble. I hope the crockodiles and republicans dont eat me.

[clay]

My wifes family needs us. And so, even though I have only visited the state twice- and both visits where disasters!!!, here I COME!

I will be living in the middle of nowhere, also known as Arcadia. Population 7K

I have heard horror stories galore. I am gritting my teeth but I will deal. We are planning on living there for 3 years, before coming back to Oregon where we own a home. (we are seeking renters for the the house now, and fixing it up for our departure.)

I am glad that my three year old will get to know my wifes family. I wonder how much spanish we all will learn.

I am told its really no place for radically queer looking, liberal, gluten free, poly kinky people. I will miss the Portland bubble. I hope the crockodiles and republicans dont eat me.

Hey there PearlsNLace!

Arcadia is not so bad actually. Is a quaint little town..sitting between the Gulf Coast & The East Coast of Florida.

No the crocs will not eat you, I can't vouch for Republicans, though..lol

if I can help make you guys feel welcome at all, let me know.

Safe travels & welcome to the Sunshine State. clay

[o222Good]

Here it is January of 2020!
I am new to Lake Worth in Palm Beach County
Wonder if any Butch Femmes are in the area?
My wife and I would love to socialize!

[Zimmeh]

Welcome! I live in Central Florida and this has been a weird winter!

Zimmeh

Here it is January of 2020!
I am new to Lake Worth in Palm Beach County
Wonder if any Butch Femmes are in the area?
My wife and I would love to socialize!

[Zimmeh]

Where is everyone at?

Zimmeh