Goodbye for Who Knows How Long?

snowy

@snowy22315 (170353)

• United States

21 Aug 21

@DianneN Get ready for tons of rain! Weirdly when Fred cam through here, we had some heavy showers for a couple of days here and there not steady at all..and the last day it was around it was quite breezy, balmy really and then it moved away.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

@snowy22315 I hope Henri is like Fred. Will find out about 5am.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

No evacuations here, but they are along the coastal towns further east. It’s a category 1 and slow moving, so it won’t be a glancing blow.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Aug 21

Stay safe. Have been through many here.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

Thanks. Will try our best. It’s not new to us either.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Aug 21

@DianneN

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betlynfrnds

@betlynfrnds (4067)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Don't die; you're not allowed.

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betlynfrnds

@betlynfrnds (4067)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@DianneN Clear out the safest, strongest area in your home, usually the laundry or bathroom. Have a pillow handy to cover your head and maybe a few blankets. It wouldn't hurt to have a martini in both hands to take the edge off.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@betlynfrnds Great idea! I should’ve thought of the martinis first.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

You are so kind and sweet. I don’t want to, but the weather reports are scaring the heck out of me.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71663)

• United States

21 Aug 21

I hope you will be okay!

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

It looks very bad and I’m getting scared. Perhaps we should head to Florida and risk dying from Delta there instead of a tree killing us in our sleep. Such choices!

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71663)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@DianneN are the cases much lower there up north?

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@shaggin Oh, yes! Connecticut has had very low numbers all summer. Delta is creeping in now. Florida is insane with covid. Not planning to return until it’s safe.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111249)

• El Paso, Texas

21 Aug 21

I pray that Henri will pass through mildly so no one is harmed or loses power. Thank goodness you 2 have the sense to prepare for the worst.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111249)

• El Paso, Texas

21 Aug 21

Sounds like you're well prepared.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

I appreciate that, but Henri is going to be a hum doozy! Category 1 and slow moving. We are as prepared as possible. Hubs brought home prepared meals that our son can eat if necessary. I have the laundry going, and even put out some candles.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

@rebelann I honestly hope so unless a tree crashes on the house while we are asleep. Just in case - love you and your fur babies.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458890)

• Switzerland

22 Aug 21

Keep safe Dianne, I hope you are not going to be badly hit by Henri and no tree will knock down the cables.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

After watching the storm most of the day on TV and online, the worst has moved on. Just lots of heavy rain, but no trees fell and the cable is still on. I told hubs that I want some massive trees removed from our yard asap. He agreed. Thanks so much! Huge sigh of relief!

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458890)

• Switzerland

23 Aug 21

@DianneN We had a beautiful tall magnolia tree in the garden that we had to remove because we feared it would have fallen on the house in case of high winds. I was really sad, but it was necessary. I am glad the storm is over.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

24 Aug 21

@LadyDuck My son is having them planted this fall, but far from his house. They are beautiful trees, but safety is a priority. I am so glad the storm is gone. I was petrified not knowing what it would do. Thank you!

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (45543)

• India

22 Aug 21

I hope the adventure does not turns out to be like some movie!!

On a serious note stay safe and enjoy the Tomatoes!!

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (45543)

• India

23 Aug 21

@DianneN A news article said that it was a rare Tropical storm hitting sub-tropical areas! Strange!

Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (45543)

• India

25 Aug 21

@DianneN How are the things now? In control?

@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

We survived! The storm has moved further East and only have residual rain. I’m so relieved!!! Thank you.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134521)

• Roseburg, Oregon

22 Aug 21

I hope nothing happens in the area that you live. Stay safe.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134521)

• Roseburg, Oregon

22 Aug 21

@DianneN That is great for you but sad for everyone in its path.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

We lucked out. Only had heavy rain and the storm took a different path.

. Thanks, Judy.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@jstory07 Very true. We just got off the phone with three couples who are friends of ours to see how they are doing. One lost power and they say it can take days to get it back! We invited them to stay with us after the storm. Will hear back tomorrow.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95596)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Aug 21

Stay safe. Hope it dont get too bad

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95596)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Aug 21

@DianneN Hope to see you tomorrow. How close are you to the water?

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@wolfgirl569 We are a twenty minute drive to the water and about 400 feet above sea level. Only have small lakes, ponds, and creeks close to me. Thanks. The storm took a turn and moved away from us. Just going to continue with heavy rains until tomorrow they say.

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Thanks. I’m a nervous wreck right now. We started getting some rain and the wind is 40 miles an hour in a town 30 minutes away. The seas are up, too, especially with a full moon. Hope to see you in a few weeks.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326094)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Aug 21

Sending lots and lots of prayers and positive vibes that the hurricane will go through without any damage to you and yours. See you on the other side (of the hurricane, that is)

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@JudyEv Me, too! He cleaned it up with whatever he uses. Stink all gone!

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Thanks, Judy. It looks real bad for us right now. Category 1 and slow moving. Plus, my garage stinks from the gasoline hubs spilled.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326094)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Aug 21

@DianneN That would be a terrible smell. It always makes me feel really nauseous.

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Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6901)

• Pensacola, Florida

21 Aug 21

JUst saw that Henri has gotten so strong. Already praying for you and the others safety in that region. If youdon't need the for a bath I would fill tubs to have water to flush and I would take a good shower at least just before the storm hits

sneding angels to watch over you

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

Thanks so much! We have a generator to keep the well going, but will fill the tub with water just to be safe. Doing all the rest of the laundry now, and even have prepared meals for several days for us and our son as a back up. We will both shower again tonight before going to sleep. You have wonderful information. Hugs to you!!!

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

21 Aug 21

@Elizaby I’m sure you know much more than I do, but we’ve had our share of those wicked hurricanes - Gloria and Sandy to name a few. I will miss everyone when our cable goes out. It always happens.

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Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6901)

• Pensacola, Florida

21 Aug 21

@DianneN Having been through many hurricane I can quote memory how to prepare which includes having extra batteries, actual cash on hand as ATMs may not be working for emergencies.

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Rashna Gandhi

@Rashnag (30594)

• Surat, India

22 Aug 21

Please take care. Stay safe. Have a good day. Hope there isn't much destruction

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Thanks so much! I hope the same.

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Rashna Gandhi

@Rashnag (30594)

• Surat, India

23 Aug 21

@DianneN your welcome dear

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54407)

• United States

22 Aug 21

stay safe - as I said in my other comment, I hope henri is a bouncer (hit and then back out to sea)

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Right and lol. At least we still have cable for now.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54407)

• United States

22 Aug 21

@DianneN that is the joy of fiber, it doesn’t go out with weather

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Milad Malik

@Miladmalik (322)

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22 Aug 21

Looks a healthy and fresh tomatoes

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

Thanks! I tried to hard to be a good gardener.

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Milad Malik

@Miladmalik (322)

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23 Aug 21

@DianneN yeps anytime!

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130076)

• India

21 Aug 21

Strange Yahoo is not talking about it. I only hope it does not happen.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130076)

• India

22 Aug 21

@DianneN Stay safe

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@DianneN (247191)

• United States

22 Aug 21

It’s definitely going to happen. It’s all over our local weather stations. All we can do is wait it out and hope for the best. I’m panicking right now. Deep breaths!

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118539)

• Gainesville, Florida

22 Aug 21

Who would have ever thought that evacuating TO Florida to avoid a hurricane would be the prudent thing to do! haha I always worry about trees coming down on top of houses, and this time will be no different. I'll worry about you until such time as I hear back from you again. I hope all goes well, all things considered.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118539)

• Gainesville, Florida

26 Aug 21

@DianneN Glad to hear you are okay and that the damage was minimal.