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@C'est moi ! We have been pretty busy helping out with the cleanup. Mr. T Rex purchased a trash pump to help get the mud out of people's in-ground swimming pools- pool companies are charging $3K, so we are doing it for free. We're working long hours, have a few things of our own we need to tackle, but aren't as high of a priority when people have it much worse than us. Our refrigerator has been pretty bare for the last few days (meals are a mish mash of random stuff from the freezer), and we were running low on Gatorade and Miller Lite, so Mr. T Rex sent me out to Sam's Club (our big box store) after I mowed the lawn.
At 2PM when I turned into the parking lot, the place was packed as there was a pending apocalypse. People had their carts full of goods and everyone had paper towels and water. 'Wondered if perhaps they had not gotten the memo the port strike had been cancelled, but heard one person murmur something about "preparing for the storm." Based on the morning news, which stated it would just be a low and rain maker, I surmised they were all just being extra cautious due to "hurricane fatigue" from Helene. Toilet paper was wiped out. People were loading up on cases of water. It was a mad house, with a strange frantic energy. My overflowing buggy was just my normal monthly shopping trip, so just shrugged it off- although there were some strange glances at the cute Halloween decor in my cart, and when I remarked, "Is this not adorable? They are right over there!", those in line looked at me as if I had landed from another planet.
When I returned home, Mr. T Rex had just finished at the neighbours' house, so he took a shower while I put groceries away. My phone began dinging with texts from friends about the pending Hurricane Milton. What the fresh hell...?!? So tomorrow will go from recovery back to storm prep. If it hits Tampa as projected as a Cat 3, we're looking at a higher storm surge than Helene and stronger winds. The county is supposed to start clearing the flood debris (furniture, drywall, etc.) from the curbs on Monday, so hopefully that happens or it will end up in the harbor or as projectiles. We'll be making the evacuation call tomorrow based on the path/strength changes. All we can do is prepare for the worst at this point. Stay safe, my Florida Tartlets. ❤
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Just kidding, we know she is not.
Well, good for the roses.
Hang tight and I hope it passes you all by!
