you Florida guys all ready for this storm?

[Mike L]

19 minutes ago, N Florida Mike said:

So around where Charlie went through?

Yep

The eye went over my house. 

It was one of the most strangest things I’ve ever experienced. 
Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte we’re almost taken off the map. 
I had 140 mph winds at the house. 
 

If it doesn’t change this one seems to be on the exact track as it was supposed to land in Tampa but made a right turn and came up Charlotte Harbor into the Peace River and points north and east. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

[N Florida Mike]

 Maybe the worse part will miss . Praying for y’all.

[Mike L]

2 minutes ago, N Florida Mike said:

 Maybe the worse part will miss . Praying for y’all.

Thanks Pal!

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[N Florida Mike]

11 minutes ago, Mike L said:

Thanks Pal!

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

You got it…

[Aaron_H]

I'm over on the east side of Orlando, current projection has the eye running over about ~5 miles from the house on Thurs, but hopefully it's lost enough steam by the time it's reached here. Wishing you guys on the west coast the best.

[bowhunter63]

Hope everyone stays safe. Gonna be rough 

[Glenn]

Hold tight, hunker down, and log in to BassResource to pass the time.

 

Seriously though, hope y'all stay safe and nothing bad happens.

[Mike L]

Winds picking up, expected landfall at 2:13 as high Category 4 low 5

Power and internet going off and on, gonna lose it soon. 

You guys down here take care of yourselves and your families, everything else can be replaced 

 

See you all on the flip side. 
 

 

 

Mike

[Hammer 4]

I saw some of the damage on the news. Hope all is well for you guys.

[Glenn]

On 9/27/2022 at 3:34 PM, Mike L said:

About 15 miles from the mouth of Charlotte Harbor. 
Between Sarasota/Venice and Ft Myers 

Crap. Direct hit.

 

Hang in there!  Hope you and your family are safe!

[SC53]

On 9/27/2022 at 3:26 PM, Tennessee Boy said:

We were scheduled to be vacationing on Sanibel Island this week.   We had to cancel our plans.  It’s one of our favorite places to vacation and could be hit hard.

 

I hope all of you in the storm’s path stay safe.

Good thing you canceled.

 

Hurricane Ian sweeps away section of Sanibel Causeway, cutting off all vehicle access

 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-ian-sweeps-away-section-sanibel-causeway-cutting-off-all-vehicle-access

 

 

[Captain Phil]

Just got home and all is OK in Eustis. We had lots of wind, but never lost power.  The Florida Turnpike was closed northbound in Orlando due to the road being under water.  We detoured and it took us 6 hours to drive what would normally take 3 1/2.  SW Florida is a mess.  Mike L is right in the heart of the landfall.  Flooding in that area was extensive with many homes under water or completely gone.   Ft. Myers Beach and Sanibel Island are history.  Trailer parks were destroyed.  The line of service trucks heading south was impressive.   

[Glenn]

Thanks for the update. Glad you're ok.  Thoughts and prayers to everyone affected...or in the path as it swings back in from the Atlantic.

[Hammer 4]

Sure would like to hear from Mike L. And anyone who is in the area.

[SC53]

6 hours ago, Hammer 4 said:

Sure would like to hear from Mike L. And anyone who is in the area.

Not sure exactly where Mike is but my sister is in Ft Myers.
She lost power, Wi-Fi and water early on in the storm.

She can only text, can’t call us. 

My guess he’s probably in the same situation.

 

[crypt]

we got very lucky on the space coast. we never lost power. just a bunch of debris blown around. some others around my area lost power but otherwise we got through very well. Lake Washington just down the street,a wide spot on the St. Johns, was in the parking lot this morning. but by this evening had retreated quite a bit. gonna fish it on Sunday to see how the fish are going to react to the high water conditions.

[SC53]

12 minutes ago, crypt said:

we got very lucky on the space coast. we never lost power. just a bunch of debris blown around. some others around my area lost power but otherwise we got through very well. Lake Washington just down the street,a wide spot on the St. Johns, was in the parking lot this morning. but by this evening had retreated quite a bit. gonna fish it on Sunday to see how the fish are going to react to the high water conditions.

Crypt, let me know how you do on Washington. It’ll be a good indication of what  we can expect in the future.

 

[Mike L]

Hey Fellas!

I’ve been trying to access the internet and sign on since Thursday but we have extremely low internet signals. 
So I tried again and the site finally loaded after 1/2 hr

Things are just a mess 

It came ashore 15 miles from me on Cayo Costa Island just outside of Charlotte Harbor. They say it hit with 155 mph winds which is 2mph short of a Cat 5!

I heard today that some barrier islands are gone. 

 

I was in the eye wall for 10 solid hours!

Charlie in 2004 had 140 mph winds but it came through quick and was much smaller. This thing was a monster and only moved at 8 mph. 
 

At this point you all know more than me. 
We have no power, internet, phone service and extremely low water pressure which I don’t trust. I assume we’re on a boil water notice but don’t know for sure. 
We are living on canned goods cooked on a 1 burner grill and bottled water for everything, propane is in very short  supply. 

 

2 of the 3 hospitals are taking patients but only for the worst cases. 

It's almost impossible to find gas to keep the generators running. 
If we find a station open, lines are literally mile long to get into one. 
I heard people are sleeping in thier vehicles to hold thier spot when the station closes or runs out and wait for the next tanker to show up. 

People are at intersections looking for pick up trucks with gas cans in the bed and offering 100.00 each for them!!!

 

Our main road through the county (US 41) is closed in both directions across the Peace river!!

I 75 is closed in both directions because a dam of the Myakka river broke and flooded the road!!
Yes, the water is so high it flooded the interstate bridge over the river!
I couldn't believe it. 
 

The Sanibel Island bridge collapsed! People are stranded on the island and can't get off. 

 

They are using armored cars to reach people because some the local residential streets are impassable and people are cut between intersections. 

There is debris and electrical lines down all over. The one servicing my street was laying across my driveway. 
 

The only places that has gas and stores opened is in Sarasota Co and points north. 

My son in law left at 3:00 am and still had to wait hours In Bradenton to get gas. 

 

They're saying no power to everyone for 2-4 weeks or more depending on where you live. 

Wednesday 91% of the county had no power, this morning it's down to 70% so they're making progress. 
There are trucks here from all over the SE and Texas so like most things it’ll just be a matter of time. 

 

A gas can is absolute gold here. 
IF you can find one they'll only sell 1 at a time. My neighbors and I are sharing what cans we have as we’re trying to keep everyone’s refrigerators on. 
We’re creating our own rolling blackouts just to have the basics. 
We’re trying to help each other as best we can. 

I went to Home Depot this morning st 6:00 and the line was around to the back and side of the store!!

 

Cash only anywhere you go and some stores won’t give change!

Which I know they have because they’re only receiving cash!

 

My home is ok Thank God. 
I have (had) 2 huge heritage oaks on 2 sides of me that are almost blown clean. 
One branch of the biggest which is 5 ft wide snapped of the main trunk and blocked 2 streets. 

A part of someone’s roof is in a tree 30ft up. 

My daughters home is almost unlivable. Her’s is on the river 5 miles up. 
She had a 14ft storm surge that just took most things with it. 
One of her chairs is on her roof!!!

 

I don’t know when I’ll be able to get back on but things will slowly start to get better. 
Everything in its own time. 

 

It’s gonna be long time before things get back to normal but as they say…

Everything in it’s own time 

This too shall pass.,

 

When the signals come back I’ll post some aftermath photos and a few videos. 

Mrs Mike and I Thank You all so much for all your best wishes and prayers. 
They mean everything 

 

 

Mike

[Aaron_H]

Just glad to hear from you, Mike. Stay safe.

[Hammer 4]

Yeah, good to hear you guys are o.k. for the most part Mike.

[Mike L]

Here’s some pictures of my home…..

[Mike L]

[TnRiver46]

We are Glad you’re not under one of these trees @Mike L! 

[crypt]

On 9/30/2022 at 8:07 PM, SC53 said:

Crypt, let me know how you do on Washington. It’ll be a good indication of what  we can expect in the future.

 

surprised how good fishing was today. topwater and small swimbaits took it for me this morning. over 30,no bigger than 3 lbs. but a great day nonetheless.

[N Florida Mike]

@Mike L Relieved to hear you’re safe.  I’m beyond impressed with that house of yours…