We really should thank the Miami-Dade County Building Code. Being forced to comply with the most stringent safety regulations in the country, when it comes to building, may seem frustrating. But when the storms come, and a tree falls on the house, we may see a difference in the results from the rest of the country. Perhaps. Usually.
It seems strange and wonderful not to lose our power for two weeks with a storm so close. Just before the storm came near, Fla Power and Light had trouble on a main line. I know because I called to report the power outage and asked the cause of it. I was in the dark literally but I knew where a flashlight was supposed to be.
After making the call, I dug out a small battery-operated fan and put in four D cell batteries. If I didn't move a muscle, it helped. I didn't move.
Power came back on after just over an hour.
I feel so badly for those without power who didn't know exactly where the flashlights were and didn't have little fans with batteries for them. Plus, say, ice, water, and food supplies.
The aftermath is a different kind of ordeal than surviving the storm. Lots of people are stranded in our airport due to cancelled flights. Some are taking the train north.
I know this how? Because Amtrak is sold out through next Wednesday . . .
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Talk about out, I just tried hotmail.com and it isn't there. I can't get to it. I wonder if hackers have something to do with it. That night I came home and the traffic lights were out along 107th between 48th terrace and Bird road which was also out. I didn't sweat it though, power came on in an hour and I was cool.
You were especially cool while putting up the hurricane shutters. Cool in the sense of being generous with time and effort - not as in temperature.
I think I can put up the shutters in an hour. I'll be drenching wet. I'm not sure the butterfly nuts can hold up. They were breaking in the bag. Shows they don't hold up. We shall have to buy quite a few extra ones just in case. Remember, the Dolphins play on Monday night football at eight o'clock.
It is currently 7:15 pm, Dolphin time and day. I am headed for the living room to join Dad who is already emplaced. Thanks . . .
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