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pubenemy · 08-18-2004, 09:54 AM

So Friday I was posting about hurricane charley heading our way. The eye past about 14 miles east of my house. I made out pretty good house is standing with roof intact and all windows. Shed in my yard disappeared along with some contents and my daughters toys either gone or broken, swingset, trampoline etc... Alot of people got far worse damage. The further east you go the more damage you start seeing. Alot of homes trashed in an area where the population is mostly retirees. We lost power before charley even made landfall on friday, and power is still out and not set to return soon. I picked up a generator and have been cleaning up and bringing MRE's and ice/water to some elderly in the harder hit areas that I know. I have a bunch of video and stills I will be uploading very slowly over dialup I might add. But Im glad to even have the dialup at this point. So keep an eye out for the pics and video, running off generator and dialup so process is slow.

xuron · 08-18-2004, 10:15 AM

yeah I was hit too, not much damage to houses in orlando except trees falling on them ;-(

anyways, the worst part seems to be power being down and not being able to drink the water... over the weekend it was the worst but I just got power last night and finally went back home. I had to throw out all my food in the fridge, but was glad I had internet...

TurboAngel · 08-18-2004, 10:16 AM

Good that you didn't get hurt.

chase · 08-18-2004, 10:17 AM

Glad you guys are safe, and sorry for the damage...I'd be willing to let anyone who needs to crash at my pad for a week or two do so.

JUSTB · 08-18-2004, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pubenemy
So Friday I was posting about hurricane charley heading our way. The eye past about 14 miles east of my house. I made out pretty good house is standing with roof intact and all windows. Shed in my yard disappeared along with some contents and my daughters toys either gone or broken, swingset, trampoline etc... Alot of people got far worse damage. The further east you go the more damage you start seeing. Alot of homes trashed in an area where the population is mostly retirees. We lost power before charley even made landfall on friday, and power is still out and not set to return soon. I picked up a generator and have been cleaning up and bringing MRE's and ice/water to some elderly in the harder hit areas that I know. I have a bunch of video and stills I will be uploading very slowly over dialup I might add. But Im glad to even have the dialup at this point. So keep an eye out for the pics and video, running off generator and dialup so process is slow.

Which town do you live in? We thought it was coming to Tampa. Very scary storm! I wish you the best on getting back to normal quickly!

pubenemy · 08-18-2004, 10:27 AM

I actually live in North Port, but Im approx 1 mile from Port Charlotte, the Charlotte county line. So our end of north port got hit pretty good. Honestly the worse part is not having any power in this heat, but luckily I was able to get my hands on a generator and window ac unit. Alot of others were not so fortunate. Some of the trailer parks were just demolished. Heres a few links with pictures.

Trailer park before and after

More Photos

Small business owners were also hit very hard. A friend of mine working for a bicycle/small motor repair shop the place is gutted. These places dont even have anywhere to relocate. Alot of people without jobs anymore. My wife included the store she worked at was damaged heavily also.

NichePay_Manny · 08-18-2004, 10:33 AM

So sad our prayers are with u guys.Wish u best of luck.

twinkley · 08-18-2004, 10:37 AM

Well, thankfully, we were only 0wned a little ...

No roof damage per-se, and the trees in our backyard are still standing. However, Charlie took the solar panels for our pool right off our roof. They are now hanging down the side of the house ... ugh

My thoughts to all those in punta gorda and port charlotte that took the brunt of the storm

twinkley

angeleyes · 08-18-2004, 11:05 AM

That is what I call a bad flight. The worse that has ever happened to me is thinking the plane was going to crash or having someone sit next to me that would NOT stop talking and kept poking me in the arm when I was pretending to be asleep.

Glad it all worked out for you guys!

pubenemy · 08-18-2004, 06:49 PM

Heres some of the pictures.

Hurricane Charley aftermath

NoCarrier · 08-18-2004, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TurboAngel
Good that you didn't get hurt.

Yeah, I think that's the most important thing to know..

chase · 08-18-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by angeleyes
That is what I call a bad flight. The worse that has ever happened to me is thinking the plane was going to crash or having someone sit next to me that would NOT stop talking and kept poking me in the arm when I was pretending to be asleep.

Glad it all worked out for you guys!

Huh? Wrong thread maybe, lol?

korzon · 08-18-2004, 06:54 PM

im glad you are okay good luck with the cleanup

pubenemy · 08-18-2004, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the support, other than being miserable from the no power/water/ac we made out good. I really feel bad for some that I delived water/ice/MRE's too. 70+ year old people skinny as rails with no roof on their house anymore.

wdsguy · 08-18-2004, 08:11 PM

atleast your house is still standing, thats the impt part

pubenemy · 08-19-2004, 07:54 PM

wooooooo power just came back online!

fr8 · 08-19-2004, 07:56 PM

Looks like you got away with alot. damn lucky.

Ecstasy Glass · 08-25-2004, 03:42 AM

My buddy moved over to Miami Beach earlier this year from out here in Cali. He said they were nervous about 3 days before it hit land. He also said he has never seen it rain so hard. I'm happy to deal with earthquakes every once in while. Fuck worrying about that crazy shit every year

TweetyBird · 08-25-2004, 04:42 AM

good thing you didn't get much damage

I'll drink to that

MickeyG · 08-25-2004, 05:14 AM

Glad to hear things are ok for you guys, I can understand the lack of power, when Andrew hit we lost power for 3 weeks. I still remember it very clearly. It sucked!

jimmyf · 08-25-2004, 05:52 AM

got a friend that lives in Port Charlotte, called him and he said about $20,000.00 damage 2 his house.

His 2 sisters were not as lucky

Reak · 08-25-2004, 05:53 AM

no pictures? come on we need pics !

Basic_man · 08-25-2004, 07:21 AM

Sorry to hear this !

08-18-2004, 09:54 AM	#1
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	Hurricane Charley owned us. So Friday I was posting about hurricane charley heading our way. The eye past about 14 miles east of my house. I made out pretty good house is standing with roof intact and all windows. Shed in my yard disappeared along with some contents and my daughters toys either gone or broken, swingset, trampoline etc... Alot of people got far worse damage. The further east you go the more damage you start seeing. Alot of homes trashed in an area where the population is mostly retirees. We lost power before charley even made landfall on friday, and power is still out and not set to return soon. I picked up a generator and have been cleaning up and bringing MRE's and ice/water to some elderly in the harder hit areas that I know. I have a bunch of video and stills I will be uploading very slowly over dialup I might add. But Im glad to even have the dialup at this point. So keep an eye out for the pics and video, running off generator and dialup so process is slow.

08-18-2004, 11:05 AM	#9
angeleyes Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wandering around FL using random Wireless Connections Posts: 3,584	That is what I call a bad flight. The worse that has ever happened to me is thinking the plane was going to crash or having someone sit next to me that would NOT stop talking and kept poking me in the arm when I was pretending to be asleep. Glad it all worked out for you guys! __________________ Need a Writer? Contact Me. I write quality descriptions, short erotic stories, quality one-liners.. whatever you need.

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Ecstasy Glass Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 315	My buddy moved over to Miami Beach earlier this year from out here in Cali. He said they were nervous about 3 days before it hit land. He also said he has never seen it rain so hard. I'm happy to deal with earthquakes every once in while. Fuck worrying about that crazy shit every year __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

08-18-2004, 10:15 AM	#2
xuron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 346	yeah I was hit too, not much damage to houses in orlando except trees falling on them ;-( anyways, the worst part seems to be power being down and not being able to drink the water... over the weekend it was the worst but I just got power last night and finally went back home. I had to throw out all my food in the fridge, but was glad I had internet...

08-18-2004, 10:16 AM	#3
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	Good that you didn't get hurt.

08-18-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	Glad you guys are safe, and sorry for the damage...I'd be willing to let anyone who needs to crash at my pad for a week or two do so.

08-18-2004, 10:27 AM	#6
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	I actually live in North Port, but Im approx 1 mile from Port Charlotte, the Charlotte county line. So our end of north port got hit pretty good. Honestly the worse part is not having any power in this heat, but luckily I was able to get my hands on a generator and window ac unit. Alot of others were not so fortunate. Some of the trailer parks were just demolished. Heres a few links with pictures. Trailer park before and after More Photos Small business owners were also hit very hard. A friend of mine working for a bicycle/small motor repair shop the place is gutted. These places dont even have anywhere to relocate. Alot of people without jobs anymore. My wife included the store she worked at was damaged heavily also.

08-18-2004, 10:33 AM	#7
NichePay_Manny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,833	So sad our prayers are with u guys.Wish u best of luck.

08-18-2004, 10:37 AM	#8
twinkley Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 807	Well, thankfully, we were only 0wned a little ... No roof damage per-se, and the trees in our backyard are still standing. However, Charlie took the solar panels for our pool right off our roof. They are now hanging down the side of the house ... ugh My thoughts to all those in punta gorda and port charlotte that took the brunt of the storm twinkley

08-18-2004, 06:49 PM	#10
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	Heres some of the pictures. Hurricane Charley aftermath

08-18-2004, 07:21 PM	#14
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	Thanks for the support, other than being miserable from the no power/water/ac we made out good. I really feel bad for some that I delived water/ice/MRE's too. 70+ year old people skinny as rails with no roof on their house anymore.

08-18-2004, 08:11 PM	#15
wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	atleast your house is still standing, thats the impt part

08-19-2004, 07:54 PM	#16
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	wooooooo power just came back online!

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08-25-2004, 05:14 AM	#20
MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	Glad to hear things are ok for you guys, I can understand the lack of power, when Andrew hit we lost power for 3 weeks. I still remember it very clearly. It sucked!

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