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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680951
09/28/22 02:56 PM
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LOL my father built airboats and those big swamp buggies, on tracks or tires. The guys driving them always had the 12 g shottys at the ready.

On Tamiami Trail, Alligator Alley , it's called locally, the big rattlers would stretch almost across the whole road to warm in the mornings.

I liked those Brahmas. They were suited well to that hot humidity.

I knew guys who could snap the heads off snakes with a bullwhip.

Re: Florida [Re: Sharon] #7680953
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Originally Posted by Sharon
grin 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.

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680956
09/28/22 03:08 PM
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Dad doesn't speak of those years. We moved down to be closer the grandmother, breast cancer. She passed in 73 after the closing on the house but before the move. Dad lost his shirt on cattle due to bang's disease. As he says it took him three years to get back home.

But I remember it well and thoroughly enjoyed being a kid in the old Florida. To this day I dearly love fresh citrus of all types. Every kid should have a kumquat bush right out their front door.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680959
09/28/22 03:13 PM
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Right ! The ebb and flow of those tides during those storms are a living wonder to respect in themselves. It is NOT surfing in California .

Warrior, add mangoes to that list !

Re: Florida [Re: Sharon] #7680966
09/28/22 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharon
grin 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] #7680969
09/28/22 03:27 PM
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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 .

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680980
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Knowing horses I'd be hesitant to shut up a horse without sitting out the storm with it. They tend to get spooked to easily.
I'm no bleeding heart but the animals that'll be put out by storms like this kind of gets to you.

Cows on the other hand seem unfazed by storms. We had thirteen head that went through the tornado without a scratch. I'll never figure that one out.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680985
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.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680989
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.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7680990
09/28/22 04:05 PM
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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.

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681000
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What is it about horses?

Of all the animals I've ever fooled with they seem to be the most like us emotionally.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681008
09/28/22 04:21 PM
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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 smile

Well, wind is hitting the gulf side...

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681068
09/28/22 05:29 PM
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All I can read from pigs is feed me, lol.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681069
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Very bad storm, hope everyone makes it thru as best as possible.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681078
09/28/22 05:38 PM
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Looks like the eye is fully ashore now. I hope it starts to break down quickly now.

Those poor folks have been pounded since daybreak.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681135
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Glad we left Lakeland in July. Good timing.


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Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681151
09/28/22 07:28 PM
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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


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Re: Florida [Re: Sharon] #7681227
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Originally Posted by Sharon
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.

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681303
09/28/22 10:58 PM
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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.....

Re: Florida [Re: Scuba1] #7681307
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My daughter is hunkered down in Kissimmee, currently.


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