Jax49
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raying: that our members will be safe.
Feels like a prayer list, doesn't it? So scared for everyone in the path.
raying: that our members will be safe.
What a difference an hour makes. 11:45 am screen shot. Folks now backed up from
Jacksonville to past Tallahassee on I-10 headed west is solid back up
East Florida all now almost solid back up to Atlanta (ETA: As of 12:15, it is solid slow now)
Savanah and Charleston folks, more back-ups for them
Back-ups now showing going into North Carolina
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I hope those cats are rescued - my family went to the Hemingway House many many years ago back in the 1970's when I was little and of course loving cats the way I do, I thought they were the best part of the house museum.
I'll put my thoughts in here also. Hopefully he has a droid phone and Google maps, with current traffic and time is taken into account if he uses Google map navigation application. But the traffic is changing moment by moment. There was a beta version on the internet long ago that folks on the internet could plug in the route and get the same info, but it doesn't seem to be taking it into account on google maps from my computer, and I can no longer find that version on the net.
So many exceptions with this storm, and hopefully management would allow him to use on the road? At the least, before he leaves he could give you an idea with this app, and when he stops again he could redo the map and give you another update? It can also route him onto less traveled roads which he may/may not be allowed to do?
ETA: I see he has already left Jacksonville. Others here at WS live there :doh: . They could open up their google map navigation RIGHT NOW and tell you how long the route is from Jax to a nearby city you live or at least Leesburg Georgia in Lee County!! Would that help?
Jax49, do you have a droid phone you could do that for her?
Just had a friend stop by. She just drove south from Callahan to Jax, and said traffic going north is terrible. Many vehicles have r.
While I won't argue about the wisdom of her choice I want to point out that the house is not wood but rather 18-inch limestone walls. It's managed to make it through hurricanes, starting with the Labor Day hurricane of 1935. Irma may break the streak but hopefully it'll make it through.
My husband and I have discussed that before. We both look over at Maggie and Tuxie, our beloved fur babies, and both agree we couldn't ever leave them behind. I don't know how anyone can do that. Our two are like our own children.
When we are in a tornado warning in our area the first thing we do is make sure they are in the hallway along with us protected under a mattress. We shield them more than we do ourselves.
IMO
I'm not local but I'm getting 3:31 mins / 220 miles is the fastest route despite congestion currently causing delays...
(I-95S/US-17S/FL-228W ramp to I-10 for 66 miles, take exit 296B for I-75N to Valdosta for 118miles, to GA-112/GA-107 toward Ashburn for .2 then turn left on GA-107W/GA-112 SE Washington Ave for 1.8 miles, turn right onto GA-32W for 32 miles...)
Not Jax, of course, but just want to say you've got a good man there, oceanblueeyes. One who's willing to go out on a limb for the well-being of countless others.
You have reason to be very proud of him. I know though that you hate to see him heading out into that traffic mess. Even worse when you can't communicate with him at all until he returns.
Hoping your children and their families are there with you now, or are on their way. Even though you're concerned you could be in Irma's path as well, I believe your gut is definitely telling you the right thing - they are safer with you than in their own homes.
Praying that your dh will get his deliveries done, and be able to return quickly. We'll be thinking of him and you.
Please let us know how it goes...
Maybe child endangerment? Especially if they are under mandatory evacuation but refuse.Interesting, I wonder if this would fall under child neglect????
That is an average of 62 mph?
If that is off a droid phone using real time traffic, that is surprising. That matches up to what I'm seeing on the computer, but I thought phones were real time. :dunno: I may be totally wrong as to my understanding, especially with those 4 accidents showing on 75, but let us know OBE.
I don't know if this is the case, or not, but another Floridian, on an acquaintances s.m., suggested to do this;
Empty your dishwasher, and put anything you want to preserver, but can't take with you, inside there. Your dishwasher is waterproof and most are secured to cabinetry, so it is more likely to survive the storm.
Thought I'd pass it along. Again, it's 2nd hand advice. Not sure how well it would work.
Thank you for your kind words. I wish you, and everyone here knew my hubby personally. He truly is a wonderful kind, loving, and caring human being.
Just last night one of the daughters of our neighbors called to say they were bringing their elderly parents (mid 80s) to stay in their second home here which sits next our home on the west side. They live in Miami. So my hubby decides he needs to buy another generator in case they also lose power, and that is exactly what he did after he came in from work yesterday. He not only takes care of all of us but he believes he should always help our neighbors. He also purchased four cases of bottled water for each neighbor and bought 6 cases for us. He has already set up one of his generators over at our neighbor's home on the east side of us. LOL he is the kind of man who prepares in advance.
He truly is the best man I have ever known and I know how truly blessed we all are to have him whether its our family or our friends.
Now he is very much a manly man but he has a heart of gold.
So now we all wait for him to come home.
Yes,they are here now, and finally arrived a little before noon today. They just laid down to take a nap and I don't blame them. LOL! They were exhausted due to the traffic being so congested.
I am praying for all who may be in the path of Irma and am hoping for the best outcome possible.
Stay alert and safe everyone. BBLO!
I don't know if this is the case, or not, but another Floridian, on an acquaintances s.m., suggested to do this;
Empty your dishwasher, and put anything you want to preserver, but can't take with you, inside there. Your dishwasher is waterproof and most are secured to cabinetry, so it is more likely to survive the storm.
Thought I'd pass it along. Again, it's 2nd hand advice. Not sure how well it would work.
Sounds like it might work. Just be sure to somehow protect the "START" button from accidentally getting pushed!