tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post325817438530025532..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Evacuating The Hurricane Zone | Stinky Chickens & Dodgy MotelsThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-13329808786159825392017-09-21T11:04:56.267-07:002017-09-21T11:04:56.267-07:00In the meantime, we have secured a three-month sit...In the meantime, we have secured a three-month sit in San Diego for the winter. Not bad... :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-81251070320629595612017-09-21T09:14:07.302-07:002017-09-21T09:14:07.302-07:00Glad you guys came out of it okay. I went into Stu...Glad you guys came out of it okay. I went into Stuart on Tuesday and the shelves are still bare in some areas. I guess it will be a while before they can complete restock.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-22048513653229993192017-09-21T09:13:17.852-07:002017-09-21T09:13:17.852-07:00Wow what a shame about the house sit :-( It probab...Wow what a shame about the house sit :-( It probably would have been nice to have had a long-term one.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87435859613084694642017-09-21T08:53:24.108-07:002017-09-21T08:53:24.108-07:00Hi Jim & Patricia - we went and checked on Pas...Hi Jim & Patricia - we went and checked on Passage Maker today. She seems fine. I took some pictures. If you let me know what your email address is I can forward them on. Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-42799370308235303122017-09-13T10:08:34.377-07:002017-09-13T10:08:34.377-07:00Thank goodness you are ok. We were in Orlando for ...Thank goodness you are ok. We were in Orlando for Labor Day weekend and had to drive back to Ft Lauderdale to put the shutters up. We tried to load up with supplies in Orlando as we heard of all of the shortages further south. Even there, the shelves were all but bare, but we got what we needed and headed south. It was so eerie to see all of the northbound cars in bumper to bumper traffic as we breezed south. We were wondering where all of the State Troopers were until we pulled into one of the Turnpike Plazas and found they were all there directing the traffic into the gas pumps to make sure no one gassed up extra gas cans. <br /><br />Luckily we were not hit as bad as other areas and only went 2 days without power. Many areas around us will be without power for weeks. Glad to hear Ticky Boo made it ok and that you both are safe! Handmade Jewelry Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410753550148112360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-68588168681034412192017-09-13T09:22:20.569-07:002017-09-13T09:22:20.569-07:00That's quite the adventure! I think it was a g...That's quite the adventure! I think it was a good idea not to take the travel trailer, and to be flexible. Glad you could crash with friends at "the end of the day". <br /><br />Hurricane prep on a sailboat is very time consuming and a bit nerve-wrecking. We did it a few times in the past and sat out one hurricane (Ike) in the Dominican Republic in 2008. <br /><br />Yep, Irma is actually affecting us indirectly in two ways - the devastation to our friends in St. Martin and a future house sit. That Texas sit was supposed to be for 4.5 months, because the owners would go sailing in Florida for the winter. Not anymore...Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-84828124044438318712017-09-13T07:39:53.107-07:002017-09-13T07:39:53.107-07:00Sleeping in our car would have been far better tha...Sleeping in our car would have been far better than that motel. I've been in a couple of earthquakes (minor ones) - that can be pretty scary.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-36970672905979582772017-09-13T07:39:15.089-07:002017-09-13T07:39:15.089-07:00Glad you guys fared Irma okay. Some places were ve...Glad you guys fared Irma okay. Some places were very lucky.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64917246687844705482017-09-13T07:38:48.637-07:002017-09-13T07:38:48.637-07:00We are too - better safe than sorry.We are too - better safe than sorry.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80806907930955915762017-09-13T07:38:27.396-07:002017-09-13T07:38:27.396-07:00Thanks Chris. We'll stop by and check on Radio...Thanks Chris. We'll stop by and check on Radio Waves when we're back although I'm guessing you've seen the drone footage Jessica captured of the yard. Sounds like all is okay there.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-57990553185477977412017-09-13T07:37:37.857-07:002017-09-13T07:37:37.857-07:00I'd say this place we stopped at was the epito...I'd say this place we stopped at was the epitome of sliminess.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60694773382791688732017-09-13T07:37:07.152-07:002017-09-13T07:37:07.152-07:00Dead chickens - how awful! I'm glad we didn...Dead chickens - how awful! I'm glad we didn't encounter any of those.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21402641295563400282017-09-13T07:36:42.146-07:002017-09-13T07:36:42.146-07:00Although there were times when we were stuck in tr...Although there were times when we were stuck in traffic we talked about how our sailboat can go faster :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-39292642004681923162017-09-13T07:35:59.679-07:002017-09-13T07:35:59.679-07:00Thanks so much Roland!Thanks so much Roland!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-25297598202247083032017-09-13T07:35:42.486-07:002017-09-13T07:35:42.486-07:00We were very relieved to have a safe place to land...We were very relieved to have a safe place to land and very grateful to our friends for taking us in.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-19562906005448246502017-09-13T07:35:01.518-07:002017-09-13T07:35:01.518-07:00They sound like some scary stories you have :-)They sound like some scary stories you have :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-91805904915466669602017-09-12T07:31:51.571-07:002017-09-12T07:31:51.571-07:00I'm so glad to hear you're safe and sound....I'm so glad to hear you're safe and sound. Let's hope your boat and trailer are, too.<br /><br />Yep, I've stayed in a dodgy motel or two. I used to have a statewide position that included reimbursement for travel expenses, but I was way too vigilant about not "wasting" money. Man, I could tell you some stories...<br /><br />Be safe. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-91767046428935813292017-09-12T05:50:23.650-07:002017-09-12T05:50:23.650-07:00Phew - so glad to hear you are in a safe place, ev...Phew - so glad to hear you are in a safe place, even if you had a traumatic journey to get there.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-51120186224718931272017-09-11T16:48:31.388-07:002017-09-11T16:48:31.388-07:00Pleased that you are okay, and I pray that Tickety...Pleased that you are okay, and I pray that Tickety Boo rides out Irma even if she is replaceable. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47078851796093047452017-09-11T13:14:59.282-07:002017-09-11T13:14:59.282-07:00Yikes! Still faster than trying to sail away. How ...Yikes! Still faster than trying to sail away. How great to have friends to stay with so you could avoid further dodgy motels!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334141863107065486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-58020246559993893882017-09-11T11:04:53.112-07:002017-09-11T11:04:53.112-07:00And I thought I'd taken some crazy road trips....And I thought I'd taken some crazy road trips. Although we did follow a chicken truck for 100 miles going down to Florida. We kept seeing dead chickens all over the road until we caught up with the truck and realized it was dumping chickens.<br /><br />I'm glad you made it to Atlanta.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24653165568430230892017-09-11T09:53:20.008-07:002017-09-11T09:53:20.008-07:00Happy to hear you guys are safe even if you had to...Happy to hear you guys are safe even if you had to stay at a dodgy hotel. The dodgiest place I've stayed at was a Red Roof Inn, and I'm pretty sure that isn't anywhere near as slimy as some other places.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69339919649854165792017-09-11T08:58:33.655-07:002017-09-11T08:58:33.655-07:00Hopefully the trip back to Indiantown is a bit mor...Hopefully the trip back to Indiantown is a bit more pleasant! See you guys in a couple of months!Chris on S/V Radio Waveshttp://mangoesmarleyandmermaids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-29613039121915806162017-09-11T08:56:23.644-07:002017-09-11T08:56:23.644-07:00So glad you guys made it out safely (if not swiftl...So glad you guys made it out safely (if not swiftly)!TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24150158903483991422017-09-11T08:05:19.201-07:002017-09-11T08:05:19.201-07:00Yikes! And yuck on the dodgy motels! So glad you a...Yikes! And yuck on the dodgy motels! So glad you all made it through okay.<br /><br />We are/were very fortunate - we hunkered down and rode it out. Thankfully, it wasn't as bad as predicted. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com