Re: Florida
[Re: Sharon]
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09/28/22 03:05 PM
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Some things never change, racer man, they always do that. Police got to where they just tell them-your risk. Don't come crying for the coast guard when you're drug out to sea... Ocala is my favourite place in all of FLA. My father was born there. I showed some of the finest horses in the country there. When I think of palmettos, I think of moccasins and rattlers. And black widows. A lot has changed there, though ranchers have done a remarkable job in keeping that prime horse country in Ocala the same. Seems like the whole state is going to be affected by this one. Speaking of drug out to sea, once they were done with the drama he said it sucked the water out of Tampa Bay and people shouldn't go picking clams because when it comes back in it'll come in double.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Sharon]
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09/28/22 03:21 PM
09/28/22 03:21 PM
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Posts: 5,456 New York border
Cragar
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Some things never change, racer man, they always do that. Police got to where they just tell them-your risk. Don't come crying for the coast guard when you're drug out to sea... Ocala is my favourite place in all of FLA. My father was born there. I showed some of the finest horses in the country there. When I think of palmettos, I think of moccasins and rattlers. And black widows. A lot has changed there, though ranchers have done a remarkable job in keeping that prime horse country in Ocala the same. Seems like the whole state is going to be affected by this one. Nice area. I have friends in Inverness , FL . They live in a 'horse' community. Think golf community but instead of a golf course they have a big barn with lots of stables in the middle of the community. Keep your horse there or 'borrow' one of the community herd. Trails radiate out from there to the whole area and ajoining riding trails. Nice place. I'm praying they evacuated or stay safe somehow.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 03:58 PM
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About 20 years ago, I thought about buying my father in law's place at Fort Myers. One reason I didn't was I like winter ice fishing too much. Kind of glad I didn't now.
Most in this country have things people in other countries only dream about. Yet, they want America to be more like those other countries.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 04:04 PM
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Our son is in Tampa, texted at 3:00 pm and said everything was ok yet. So were praying it stays that way.
John's Nuisance Wildlife Control If you like what you do for a living, It's better than a vacation. Most days.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 04:05 PM
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Sharon
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That was the hardest part for me, leaving them. They were totally safe, no windows, lighted, food and water. Big stalls. Like the size of foaling stalls. Ill never forget their eyes and expressions with the wind, dropping barometer that they sensed was a bad thing.
The owners of those places had everyone in contract , there wasnt room or facilities. Believe me, being in those stalls was by far the best when compared to where some of them came from.
But yes. I see the wide eyes and fearful expression, like a little kid, in my mind to this day as I closed those doors and locked them in.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
#7681008
09/28/22 04:21 PM
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Sharon
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They have expressions, of course, as dogs and other animals do. That's how good dog people and horsemen can read them and work with them so well. Their body language speaks volumes to us humans, who are endowed with the intelligence to learn their language , so to speak. Fear or anger is among the easiest expressions for us humans to see , I think in just about anything . 'Cept pigs...I can't read 'em. I'm afraid of them . But I like them as bacon Well, wind is hitting the gulf side...
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 05:30 PM
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Marty
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Very bad storm, hope everyone makes it thru as best as possible.
E 'Honey Badger Militia' Sleep, the anti woke adote.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 07:28 PM
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Leftlane
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Yup you wouldn't want to be there now Gary.
The rising waters will force all those big snakes up out of the bottoms Sharron. Another reason to not ride one out I say!
I always note that when it rains for days and the ground gets saturated, literally any tree becomes a widow maker with some wind and I'd hate to catch one. No thanks
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: Florida
[Re: Sharon]
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09/28/22 08:57 PM
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Gene Dziza
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Cragar, that is exactly how Ocala is. Id make the rounds in miles on big warmblood jumpers all over the ranch community. Everyone waved to each other. Loved the bluebirds, meadowlarks, and burrowing owls sitting on the fence posts as I rode along.
There are lots of hurricane stalls built, not wood, but out of concrete block with thick sliding wooden doors. Lighting powered by big generators. Those stalls were where I put horses . They would be booked up as soon as a storm was announced . I'm sitting in Morriston, on the edge of Ocala. It's getting a little windy. Horses are put up in the barn. They were ready to come in. Even my German Shepard puppy is a little on edge and barking at every thing he hears. It's going to be an interesting couple of days, no doubt. We'll be safe, I'm sure. The house I am in is a fortress, with a tile roof. I'm anticipating an extended power outage. We're high and dry. I had a guy come out this spring and quote me for a whole house generator. I passed. I'll be rethinking that one.
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Re: Florida
[Re: Scuba1]
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09/28/22 10:58 PM
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Sharon
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Hoss, I know what you mean exactly. Not only big snakes, but other bad and nastys , fire ant bivouacs , and many others that I would erase with a wink.
And you are right about the trees. Any place can have that effect. Your experience in insurance claims should be what anyone here needs to ask you about if they have questions.
I've seen snakes -or as the Aussies say- bad and crawley nasties , try even the nicest of folks in survival.
I know what I'd do with them all in a heartbeat.
Gene. Sounds like you are prepared. So many people don't think of the roof in protection, as the walls and foundation. Animals know when there is a dire event looming soon. It is up to those who have the discernment to feel and see that.
Yes, rethink the generator. In compliance with your power company.
High and dry is good. Along with water, gas , plenty of fuel, food, batteries, and anything else to help.
I've always....always...stressed the value of a metal roof , or tile, at least, over anything else.
Be safe. Be safe.....
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