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<blockquote data-quote="Whiskeyman" data-source="post: 743429" data-attributes="member: 13556"><p>For the most part, we are done with Hurricane Sally here... I hope. We're still getting light rains off and on, mostly off, and the floods are receeding. Also, winds are still gusting to over 30 kts. At some point, the ridge vent cover blew off of my house, so I ended up on my roof re-attaching it temporarily until I can get a roofer out to the house. Hopefully, I didn't cause too much damage when I did so. </p><p></p><p>I spent part of the day going around the neighborhood helping folks with any issues they might have. Mostly, they just wanted to talk about the storm and what everyone else was experiencing. There was one tree down in our area, but it caused no structural damage when it fell, or so it appeared. The owner of the property, whom I don't know, declined offers to help. I found out later that he sent us away because he thought we wanted money to help him. One neighbor told me that he recorded over twenty inches of rain by mid-day today, including over twelve inches in one five hour period.</p><p></p><p>This evening, the rains and winds lessened enough for me to get out into the yard to pick up debris. I've filled five of my eight 42 gallon trash cans, and it looks like I could fill all eight two, if not three times over.</p><p></p><p>It's been a long day, but I've got nothing here but a minor roof issue and a few inconveniences; unlike the folks to my west who took a direct hit from this storm. A lot of others, from Panama City, Florida to Gulf Shores and Mobile, Alabama, have it a whole lot worse: major flooding, wind damage and power outages expected to last nearly two weeks for some.</p><p></p><p>I am fortunate. Thanks for all of your thoughts, everyone.</p><p></p><p>Wayne</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whiskeyman, post: 743429, member: 13556"] For the most part, we are done with Hurricane Sally here... I hope. We're still getting light rains off and on, mostly off, and the floods are receeding. Also, winds are still gusting to over 30 kts. At some point, the ridge vent cover blew off of my house, so I ended up on my roof re-attaching it temporarily until I can get a roofer out to the house. Hopefully, I didn't cause too much damage when I did so. I spent part of the day going around the neighborhood helping folks with any issues they might have. Mostly, they just wanted to talk about the storm and what everyone else was experiencing. There was one tree down in our area, but it caused no structural damage when it fell, or so it appeared. The owner of the property, whom I don't know, declined offers to help. I found out later that he sent us away because he thought we wanted money to help him. One neighbor told me that he recorded over twenty inches of rain by mid-day today, including over twelve inches in one five hour period. This evening, the rains and winds lessened enough for me to get out into the yard to pick up debris. I've filled five of my eight 42 gallon trash cans, and it looks like I could fill all eight two, if not three times over. It's been a long day, but I've got nothing here but a minor roof issue and a few inconveniences; unlike the folks to my west who took a direct hit from this storm. A lot of others, from Panama City, Florida to Gulf Shores and Mobile, Alabama, have it a whole lot worse: major flooding, wind damage and power outages expected to last nearly two weeks for some. I am fortunate. Thanks for all of your thoughts, everyone. Wayne [/QUOTE]
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