Funny how we take the simple things for granted...John's parents retired ONE month ago, moved out of S. FL (get away from those dreaded hurricanes!) to Central FL (Lake Placid). For you Floridian's, about 75 miles east of Sarasota, 75 miles south of Orlando. Right in the path!! Their house is fine, they are fine. One huge Oak fell partially on the garage and OUR boat :( . John is on his way up to help now. No electricity, no phones (or cells),no water!! No gas stations are open, nothing. Thankfully they have a generator, so they can run a couple of things at once. But, it requires gas. What a mess, FPL tells them it will be another 4-5 days before they get to them. Anyone who's been to Disney knows that the heat in Central FL is almost unbearable, no coastal breezes. They were very fortunate and we are very thankful. All you see on TV here, is the devastation in Punta Gorda, etc. We were here for Andrew and it brings back very sad memories.
For Sheri, friends were over on the Sanibel/Captiva islands yesterday, the entire island is out. No water, electricity. Don't think I would plan on going there next weekend.
I am relieved that everyone we know is safe and sound, the rest will be back to normal in time.