Florida C7 Owners
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
Florida C7 Owners
Be safe this weekend. Cars can be replaced, lives cannot. Please take prudent action. This storm is for real!
Last edited by rmorin1249; Sep 9, 2017 at 10:39 AM.
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Sep 9, 2017, 09:18 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE: The art of whacking the crap out of an electronic device to get it to work.
Stole the below from a friend:
Dear everyone who doesn't live in Florida but loves someone who does, here are some things you need to know about hurricanes:
They don't come until they come, so if you ask us how we are on a 93-degree sunshiny day 72 hours before we expect the winds to start, don't be surprised if we tell you we're fine. Please believe us. We're actively preparing, and we're watching the forecast more closely than you are, but we're truly fine at the moment.
Hurricanes are unpredictable. No matter how good the models are, hurricanes often demonstrate a mind of their own. We're always hoping and praying for a turn or "wobble" that sends the monster further from civilization. But if you ask us what's going to happen three or four days from now, we honestly don't know for sure (and neither do the meteorologists).
An entire state can't evacuate. Everyone packing up, jumping into their cars and heading north may seem like a great idea. However, the truth is that those of us in "safer" inland regions generally need to stay put to reserve the roads, gas, hotel rooms, shelters, plane tickets, etc. for the most vulnerable folks who live on the coast in the storm's path (where evacuation orders exist). Some inland folks may choose to leave, but most of us stay put and follow the instructions of our local governments.
We truly appreciate your love and concern, the offers to stay in your homes, and most of all your prayers. Just know that the media is doing a pretty good job of stirring up your anxiety...and ours. Of course we're worried, but we're trying to do all the right things to prepare and not freak out. Thanks for offering words of love and encouragement (and not jumping on the freak-out wagon - it just makes it harder on us).
Your Florida loved ones â¤â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Dear everyone who doesn't live in Florida but loves someone who does, here are some things you need to know about hurricanes:
They don't come until they come, so if you ask us how we are on a 93-degree sunshiny day 72 hours before we expect the winds to start, don't be surprised if we tell you we're fine. Please believe us. We're actively preparing, and we're watching the forecast more closely than you are, but we're truly fine at the moment.
Hurricanes are unpredictable. No matter how good the models are, hurricanes often demonstrate a mind of their own. We're always hoping and praying for a turn or "wobble" that sends the monster further from civilization. But if you ask us what's going to happen three or four days from now, we honestly don't know for sure (and neither do the meteorologists).
An entire state can't evacuate. Everyone packing up, jumping into their cars and heading north may seem like a great idea. However, the truth is that those of us in "safer" inland regions generally need to stay put to reserve the roads, gas, hotel rooms, shelters, plane tickets, etc. for the most vulnerable folks who live on the coast in the storm's path (where evacuation orders exist). Some inland folks may choose to leave, but most of us stay put and follow the instructions of our local governments.
We truly appreciate your love and concern, the offers to stay in your homes, and most of all your prayers. Just know that the media is doing a pretty good job of stirring up your anxiety...and ours. Of course we're worried, but we're trying to do all the right things to prepare and not freak out. Thanks for offering words of love and encouragement (and not jumping on the freak-out wagon - it just makes it harder on us).
Your Florida loved ones â¤â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 10,924
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From: Daytona Beach FL
Thanks so much - we've got the hatches all battened down here in Daytona!!
I've got the car well secured, hurricane shutters on the windows, generator checked and working good, plants and patio furniture all enclosed on the patio behind our hurricane curtain - I think we're as ready as we can be.
We'll check in Monday evening and report how we make out!!
Again, thanks very much for your concern!
I've got the car well secured, hurricane shutters on the windows, generator checked and working good, plants and patio furniture all enclosed on the patio behind our hurricane curtain - I think we're as ready as we can be.
We'll check in Monday evening and report how we make out!!
Again, thanks very much for your concern!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,742
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From: Naples, Florida
Shutters installed, hoping for the best. The house is secure (Naples) but we're here in NJ with the Vette. Praying for all the people of Florida and adjoining states.
We're scheduled to make the drive down in November. We'll see.
We're scheduled to make the drive down in November. We'll see.
Last edited by lavla; Sep 9, 2017 at 09:04 AM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE: The art of whacking the crap out of an electronic device to get it to work.
Stole the below from a friend:
Dear everyone who doesn't live in Florida but loves someone who does, here are some things you need to know about hurricanes:
They don't come until they come, so if you ask us how we are on a 93-degree sunshiny day 72 hours before we expect the winds to start, don't be surprised if we tell you we're fine. Please believe us. We're actively preparing, and we're watching the forecast more closely than you are, but we're truly fine at the moment.
Hurricanes are unpredictable. No matter how good the models are, hurricanes often demonstrate a mind of their own. We're always hoping and praying for a turn or "wobble" that sends the monster further from civilization. But if you ask us what's going to happen three or four days from now, we honestly don't know for sure (and neither do the meteorologists).
An entire state can't evacuate. Everyone packing up, jumping into their cars and heading north may seem like a great idea. However, the truth is that those of us in "safer" inland regions generally need to stay put to reserve the roads, gas, hotel rooms, shelters, plane tickets, etc. for the most vulnerable folks who live on the coast in the storm's path (where evacuation orders exist). Some inland folks may choose to leave, but most of us stay put and follow the instructions of our local governments.
We truly appreciate your love and concern, the offers to stay in your homes, and most of all your prayers. Just know that the media is doing a pretty good job of stirring up your anxiety...and ours. Of course we're worried, but we're trying to do all the right things to prepare and not freak out. Thanks for offering words of love and encouragement (and not jumping on the freak-out wagon - it just makes it harder on us).
Your Florida loved ones â¤â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Dear everyone who doesn't live in Florida but loves someone who does, here are some things you need to know about hurricanes:
They don't come until they come, so if you ask us how we are on a 93-degree sunshiny day 72 hours before we expect the winds to start, don't be surprised if we tell you we're fine. Please believe us. We're actively preparing, and we're watching the forecast more closely than you are, but we're truly fine at the moment.
Hurricanes are unpredictable. No matter how good the models are, hurricanes often demonstrate a mind of their own. We're always hoping and praying for a turn or "wobble" that sends the monster further from civilization. But if you ask us what's going to happen three or four days from now, we honestly don't know for sure (and neither do the meteorologists).
An entire state can't evacuate. Everyone packing up, jumping into their cars and heading north may seem like a great idea. However, the truth is that those of us in "safer" inland regions generally need to stay put to reserve the roads, gas, hotel rooms, shelters, plane tickets, etc. for the most vulnerable folks who live on the coast in the storm's path (where evacuation orders exist). Some inland folks may choose to leave, but most of us stay put and follow the instructions of our local governments.
We truly appreciate your love and concern, the offers to stay in your homes, and most of all your prayers. Just know that the media is doing a pretty good job of stirring up your anxiety...and ours. Of course we're worried, but we're trying to do all the right things to prepare and not freak out. Thanks for offering words of love and encouragement (and not jumping on the freak-out wagon - it just makes it harder on us).
Your Florida loved ones â¤â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 876
Likes: 253
From: Florida
I am in Palm Beach County, thank you all for your concern. The car is in the garage and all the shutters are up. As of now it seems Palm Beach County will only get Tropical storm winds and NO Hurricane winds.
Instructor
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 153
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From: Ct
Thanks so much - we've got the hatches all battened down here in Daytona!!
I've got the car well secured, hurricane shutters on the windows, generator checked and working good, plants and patio furniture all enclosed on the patio behind our hurricane curtain - I think we're as ready as we can be.
We'll check in Monday evening and report how we make out!!
Again, thanks very much for your concern!
I've got the car well secured, hurricane shutters on the windows, generator checked and working good, plants and patio furniture all enclosed on the patio behind our hurricane curtain - I think we're as ready as we can be.
We'll check in Monday evening and report how we make out!!
Again, thanks very much for your concern!
