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This month’s thoughts pending on Irma's wind speed. Make no mistake, Irma is a very
large and dangerous storm but we're stronger than we think we
about things... are, we may be more prepared than we think we are and we're
doing a lot better than we think we are. I make these updates
“I want to look back on my life and be giddy with because I like to know the location and storm specs without
joy that I was the one who got to live it.”
hearing inflammatory commentary. If I watch it, the sound is
... from page 26 .. off. When I can see it for myself without listening to someone
else's opinion, it gives me the time and space to contemplate
what it might mean for me. When I halt everyone else's com-
The more excited they were in a hopeful direction, the better ments, it allows my mind to relax enough so I can hear my
attuned they'd stay to inner guidance which would lead them inner guidance. When I can release resistance and follow inner
to be in the right place at the right time as well. guidance, I always end up in the right place at the right time.
You, too.
That's why I make it a mission to give out the info I do when
we're all going through some stress together. We were all GOOD NEWS FOR MELBOURNE/PALM BAY
placed here alongside each other to help each other so refram- 815AM Sunday 9-10-17 In their report for Orlando (an hour
ing the news to highlight the positive aspects, the silver lining NW of Melbourne), it shows we can expect 40mph+ wind gusts
is how I choose to help. this morning thru Monday. We can expect 75mph+ wind gusts
this afternoon thru Monday morning. We're getting off way
Saturday 9-9-17 2:00PM NHC advisory 42A: Winds down to 125 lighter than we thought we would. We may not even lose pow-
(yay), now a Cat3 moving West she has slowed to 9 mph, and er. So the outlook is positive for our area, we're still looking
pressure has risen (yay) to 940. As of right now, we should be good for an easy passage. Plan to be inside by 10am Sunday,
getting stormy weather by 8 or 10 a.m. Sunday so that would you'll be there until Irma passes us Monday.
be a good time to get to where you're going to ride it out.
I'm glad I stayed. For us here, this should be a ... breeze. We
Saturday 9-9-17 5:00PM IRMA update, NHC Advisory #43. Irma should be getting some 74mph+ winds and rains by noon here
slowed to a CAT 3 as she passed Cuba. Winds 125 (down from in Melbourne/Palm Bay, it could be later or sooner depending
130) at 2:00pm, moving WNW at 9mph (down from 12 mph.) on Irma's speed. Get where you're going and settle in. Keep
The pressure is 933 (down from 937.) So as Irma crosses the your phones charged. Shower and wash your hair. Do the dish-
Keys - 330 miles south of us -- what does it mean for us here es, the laundry in case there are a few days without power.
in Melbourne? It means we may begin feeling winds of up to Report in, let us know how you're making the time pass. We're
74mph by noon. So, we're still looking good for a safe passage. all in this together.

MORE STUFF TO SCARE US WITH -- IGNORE THE HYPE Local friends follow WFTV Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry,
One fake news report claimed Florida Power & Light would he predicted Matthew going west off our coast a new hours
turn power off to keep from damaging the equipment. Not before it did. Utility workers are on standby to deploy to each
true! FPL said that isn’t the case and that it plans to continue area as soon as Irma passes thru. You’ll see the convoys of
providing power before, during and after the storm. "To be their vehicles from all other states and they’ll flood into each
clear, FPL has no plans to shut down power to its customers. area and get you restored in short order. Wave to them when
In fact, we have adequate power to continue serving all cus- you see them on the road, they are our heroes! This storm can
tomers. After the storm hits, our crews will begin working to also dissipate at any moment, it happens all the time. STAY
restore power as soon as conditions are safe.” HOPEFUL. This is a good time to remind yourself of your best
storm experiences instead of the worst.
9-9-17 at 9:00PM I just finished putting up the shutters I leave
for last, I love these translucent ones since they let the light 6:30PM Sunday 9-10-17 IT'S STARTING
thru. I used to screw plywood to my wood siding which really Winds of 28mph. Florida Today says peak winds will be 50-
protects the windows but leaves the rooms cave dark when 60 mph with 80-100 mph gusts. Irma is coming straight north
the power is out. I sealed up the cat door from the hallway towards west Orlando around 2-3AM so that's probably, when
and from the exterior wall so no wind blows into it. I ran dish- we'll see the highest winds. On FB, I saw posts of power out-
washer and laundry and got everything prepped in case we're ages and also power being restored in record time.
without power and water for a bit. I always miss the a/c but I
need electricity to work on the magazine. Invariably the neigh- 8:00PM Sunday 9-10-17 Winds of 42, gusts to 62 and it sounds
bor across the street gets power right away and I'm able to like it. Facebook friends all over my area were losing power
run extension cords to get work done (and have a fan!) Life is and having it come back on pretty quick.
good, I have no complaints whatsoever.
9-11-17 I tracked the storm overnight, saw that the Heming-
THE DAY BEFORE HURRICANE IRMA STRUCK way House and all kitties and caretakers made it through un-
Sunday 9-10-17 As of the 5:00 AM NHC Advisory 44A, it's mov- scathed after Irma crossed over the Keys.
ing west of us 9mph now. We'll begin getting storm force winds
probably noon so be inside before then. The storm should be ...continued on page 29...
past us here in Melbourne/Palm Bay by Monday afternoon de-

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