kungfugimp ([info]kungfugimp) wrote,
2005-10-28 10:45:00

Finally on

So, I am at work and able to have access to the internet. [info]razerwolfe and I are doing fine. No power, and we may not get it soon. Power is being restored and there's a 2 to 3 week estimate for Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A hearty thanks go out to those friends that have contacted us and have gotten through - our phone service came and went.

The winds were reported at 129 mph. On Monday late afternoon we surveyed the damage. By Tuesday we were able to clean up. We drove around a bit to see how things were and were very impressed as to how quickly people responded to clearing up the roads. People. Private citizens. Yes, there's damage, lots of trees down, various amounts of damage to structures, but damn - that people got out and helped out their fellow man. Now, yes, there are those that you just want to see drop kicked into the ocean for being idiots. Like those who want to stand in line for the free (whatever) and a) have no real need for it b) didn't prepare for it c) feel that they are entitled to it, just because.

And, while yes, being without power is an inconvenience - the weather is nice and cool -AND- for the most part, structures are still up and fairly whole. Life is slowly returning to normal, so for those IDIOTS who think this is the worst thing ever - it's not. It's not NOLA or Cozomel (man those poor bastards had to deal with this storm for HOURS and HOURS and freakin HOURS) and the news, as usual, tends to focus on the worst things ever as opposed to pulling back and showing the whole picture.

My job is being great by paying us workers for the whole week. We've lost our back fence, a medium sized ficus tree, about 70% of the tiles on our roof. Other than that, there's no other damage to our house. The downside will be getting our roof done, as any work of that nature by a contractor will be hard to come by. We'll do what we can. So, for now, the Atomic Lounge is still open for business. The gardens will be worked on and improved. Local friends are doing well and are accounted for.

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[info]desecration

October 28 2005, 15:16:42 UTC 6 years ago

[info]nener posted yesterday and it is good to see you posting now as well.

[info]kungfugimp

October 28 2005, 15:21:54 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah, I am slowly getting caught up on what's going on elsewhere. I'm going to check with [info]nener to see what they have planned for the weekend. I'm sure it's contingent on them getting power back.

[info]i_am_indy

October 28 2005, 15:18:35 UTC 6 years ago

I forgot you are in FLA! Geeze..glad your ok..your one of the fortunates!

A few years ago a rash or Tornados hit Indy's southside..Lots of damgae and debris. I was talking to a cop who saw some guy walking down the sidewalk with a STOP LIGHT. Yes I genuine TRAFFIC LIGHT that got blown down. The officer asked "where are you going with that?" The guy replied "Home?" The cop then said "not with that you are not!"
The dude had the nerve to say "Why, I found it!"

sad huh?

[info]kungfugimp

October 28 2005, 15:35:22 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah - we noticed when we drove around on Tuesday that nearly all of the lights are gone. Very few were hanging loosely. We figure that the lights were picked up by local government to help clear the streets - they also set up 4 way stop signs. There's a curfew by 7pm - but that will ease up as power and lights are reinstalled. At least in our neighborhood, it's also safe, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are those that take advantage of situations like this.

When Katrina went through, a group hit a pawn shop and stole weapons, people posed as FPL workers to trick the elderly so they could rob them in their homes, people would pose as charity collectors and just pocket the money. These are the people that need to be spiked alla Vlad the Impaler and displayed for the lowest scum they are.

[info]hearsegirl

October 28 2005, 15:23:45 UTC 6 years ago

I'm glad to hear that you two are okay. *hugs*

[info]kungfugimp

October 28 2005, 15:37:42 UTC 6 years ago

:) yeah, it could have been worse and I'm glad it wasn't. My hearse got some scratches on one of the doors, but I want to get it repainted, so no biggie. Once it's done though, I will find a place to store it when storms threaten to hit here. Hell, I'll want to find a place to store me, Ken and the kitties if it's that bad :p

[info]wyngdlyon

October 28 2005, 15:49:46 UTC 6 years ago

I'm glad to hear that you and everyone else has made it through ok.

~hugs~

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:26:02 UTC 6 years ago

Yep :) And at least my job is still here - to allow me access to the internet.

[info]isenglass

October 28 2005, 15:54:27 UTC 6 years ago

Glad you guys (and the hearse) are OK. I was worried.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:28:25 UTC 6 years ago

The suck part was not being able to reach anyone for some time. But at least I can talk with people now online at my job. :)

[info]moth2theflame

October 28 2005, 16:21:18 UTC 6 years ago

Hooray! You're not dead!

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:29:40 UTC 6 years ago

Not being dead is good ;) Now, if I could only get my online gaming fix in!

[info]the_yellow_king

October 28 2005, 16:37:07 UTC 6 years ago

*sighs with relief* Thank goodness.
Everything I could say has been said before by others, but should you need anything, let me and the lady know.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:33:52 UTC 6 years ago

:) And thank you for emailing me. We're doing fine - thankful to still have a home. While it all did suck to go through - it was all mostly foliage and lack of power now. And the weather is still cool.

[info]depotmode

October 28 2005, 17:07:55 UTC 6 years ago

Glad to hear from you! :) Also glad things aren't worse.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:40:13 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah! No kidding! Things are still functional and will get back to normal in a fairly quick manner.

[info]janna_lagomorph

October 28 2005, 17:59:16 UTC 6 years ago

Glad you're doing fine! We have power, hot water, and there's fuel i.e. the basics by us if you need anything....

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:40:51 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks Janna :) It's too bad that we all can't get together as planned, but I'd like to see if we all can do so in November. We'll email you guys later and let you know what's up.

[info]janna_lagomorph

6 years ago

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[info]agent_arcangel

October 28 2005, 18:02:58 UTC 6 years ago

just happy that the two of you are alright.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:43:35 UTC 6 years ago

Danke! When this past weekend was approaching, I contemplated going to Colorado to go to the casket races. Hell, just going out of the state and being able to do -something- . heh.

[info]hedgegoth

October 28 2005, 18:33:23 UTC 6 years ago

Yay
*hugs*

i'm coming home Sunday, power or not.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:46:16 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks man! I hope all is well at your homestead. Perhaps we all can still meet up in November for a small gathering.

[info]tommyhawk13

October 28 2005, 19:50:25 UTC 6 years ago

Good news! It sucks about the power. The worst part is tossing everything out of the refrigerator. Got a grill?

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 14:47:39 UTC 6 years ago

Well, we were seeing this coming, and luckily didn't buy many parishables. Our neighbor has a genny that's keeping our fridge going. And yes - camp grills are the best! We've been cooking on ours every night.

[info]geekers

October 28 2005, 23:21:18 UTC 6 years ago

I'm glad everything is all okay.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 15:05:38 UTC 6 years ago

me too! Downside is that projects I want to do are delayed, but they will get done :)

[info]christfucked

October 29 2005, 15:26:43 UTC 6 years ago

It's good that you guys are managing well and have other locations with power you can take internet refuge at :]. My dad is a habitual gardener too. He said all his banana trees and pinapples were blow away,heh, as well as other trees. I was shocked to hear how many over our neighbors sustained so much damage.

[info]kungfugimp

October 31 2005, 15:15:38 UTC 6 years ago

I know! So many awesome oak trees are gone. Others seem to be going into fall mode with the cooler weather.
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