A Few Thoughts

[MiamieNeSeX]

Six hours of 100mph plus winds and a few of my observations……..Many say bad times bring out the best and worse in people, I will only comment on the good. Soon after the wind,rain,excitement and adrenaline die down reality hits you like a freight train. A few hours ago you were worried about things that have little meaning right now. Now you are hanging on every word coming from the A.M.radio trying to decipher were the next water and ice distribution center will be. At the present time there are about 3.2 million homes without power, we are one of those. Back to basics………………. Camping out There are few words that can describe the night sky when it is void of city lights, it is almost surreal when you are looking up and watching stars from your backyard in the middle of the suburbs. We have been cooking with charcoal under the light of a Coleman lantern and I can honestly say I can’t remember a better tasting meal. No TV, no Playstation, no computer, no phones only conversations about everything or conversations about nothing. No distractions other than a sky full of stars and the sound of a generator to in the distance. It’s amazing how much ‘Stuff’ we surround ourselves with to keep us busy, its even more amazing once you realize how little it takes, family, some charcoal, a Coleman lantern and turning of the main breaker in your house every now and then. Stay safe.


PS I jotted these thoughts down while in line for over 3 hours just to get a few gallons of gas.



Armando

 

[deedubb]

Ah yes, the simple things. It’s kind of ironic how some people think of it as a treat to indulge in the simplicities of life like your situation and others think of it as a treat to indulge themselves in the materialistic things made possible only by money.

I myself am one of those who enjoy the simple life sometimes too. Now with that in mind, let me turn my Pterodactyl on the fire before it burns

 

[NSXnBRLA]

Armando, glad you guys are ok. Now how about a report on the car

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

All cars fared well except for the Land Rover which had a few large tree branches fall on it.



Armando


The back yard during the latter part of the storm

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Surfs up in the pool

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

A few more

 

[Arshad]

Glad you and your family are ok!

 

[nuccaJB]

Very well put! It is good to hear that you and your family are safe.

 

[MiamiMermaid]

Six hours of 100mph plus winds and a few of my observations……..Many say bad times bring out the best and worse in people, I will only comment on the good. Soon after the wind,rain,excitement and adrenaline die down reality hits you like a freight train. A few hours ago you were worried about things that have little meaning right now. Now you are hanging on every word coming from the A.M.radio trying to decipher were the next water and ice distribution center will be. At the present time there are about 3.2 million homes without power, we are one of those. Back to basics………………. Camping out There are few words that can describe the night sky when it is void of city lights, it is almost surreal when you are looking up and watching stars from your backyard in the middle of the suburbs. We have been cooking with charcoal under the light of a Coleman lantern and I can honestly say I can’t remember a better tasting meal. No TV, no Playstation, no computer, no phones only conversations about everything or conversations about nothing. No distractions other than a sky full of stars and the sound of a generator to in the distance. It’s amazing how much ‘Stuff’ we surround ourselves with to keep us busy, its even more amazing once you realize how little it takes, family, some charcoal, a Coleman lantern and turning of the main breaker in your house every now and then. Stay safe.


PS I jotted these thoughts down while in line for over 3 hours just to get a few gallons of gas.



Armando

An Absolutely Excellent Post. So very true. ThaNSX Armando *
Glad to hear that you and your loved ones are well. :smile:

 

[NSXLuvr]

Glad your family and the NSX are OK.

Its amazing how much technology isolates one from our family/friends. I had Hurricane Rita go through. All we got was some rain, a power outage for an hour and a few broken branches. However, the stores were closed. So all I could do was talk to my wife, play with my son, and read a car magazine. That was the most relaxing wknd I had in the last 3 years.

 

[splitz]

Good post.

Are those utility poles that are pushed over made of concreate?

I'm no civil engineer, but wouldn't you want to use underground cabling in FL? It does have its disadvantages like expense, power lines are not insulated when ran in the air, but at least they wouldn't get knocked over during the inevitable hurricane.

 

[nsxlover]

Armando,

Glad to hear you are ok. Everything else can be replaced. It is only money. Health cannot be bought.

 

[Yellow Rose]

Not Quite

Glad your family and the NSX are OK.

Actually, I don't care if his NSX made it ok or not.....although it is a labor of his love, insurance can replace it.

On the other hand, I am glad that he and his close ones did make it ok.

Colls - got the Cabo Wabo.....thanks amigo.