[Capt Chuck]

Hi Gang

This is the first time I have had a chance to get to a computer [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Even thou Stuart took a direct hit, by some miracle my house survived the long battering hours of the storm without extensive damage. The ole Potter Hull made it through on the lift with just a ripped tee-top canvas [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Strong old gal huh?

As mentioned previously I had buttoned up and headed North away from the storm when I saw it heading in our direction. Like "Fellowship" I've lived here all my life and know what these babies can do.
Since returning I, wife and dog have been like traveling Nomads. After tuffing a couple of days in the house without services, I stayed in Jupiter, Fla for the last two days with my cousin who has electrical service and water. Boy do I ever appreciate those luxuries now. (especially A/C). I won't get power until the 19th (estimate). There still is power poles and trees down on my block. All the neighbors (but a few with generators) have left. I drove 110 miles yesterday for ice and provisions and decided I'm too old to suffer and with Ivan barking at our door, I packed again along with coolers of food and headed north for a second time. I'm now in Orlando with my daughter(still cleaning up after Charley) I'll watch Ivan's progress and make a decision tomorrow to go back to Jax or stay. I talked with "Mark" and he is shagging to the Outer Banks..

Good Luck to all who live in harms way. This is a bad season for sure and so be safe... [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

This is Capt Chuck and I approve this message [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]