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" Across the state in Naples, just north of where the hurricane made
landfall early Monday, ice and water distribution appeared to be going more
smoothly. At one station, members of several National Guard units were
operating with assembly line precision. By 9 a.m., hundreds of cars, from
Mercedes Benzes to jalopies, had lined up on a road leading into the parking
lot of Barron Collier High School. "


"The storm clogged the streets of Naples, one of the wealthiest cities in
the country, with fallen shrubs and trees. But even as the wind was dying
down Monday afternoon, yellow frontloaders were pushing and shoving and
lifting away debris, and by Tuesday afternoon the main streets and most
residential byways were clear.

Floodwater that had risen knee-high in some parts of Naples also was all but
gone by Tuesday afternoon, as it was in Miami's downtown banking district."

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I left Naples on Saturday because we were under a mandatory evacuation, and
I was worried about the 9-17 foot storm surge they were predicting. I went
to Sunrise (West of Ft. Lauderdale) to ride it out in a hotel. In
retrospect, running east was not the best choice. The eye passed right over
our heads a few hours after it crossed Naples. We lost power about 5 or 6
am in the hotel in Sunrise. By 1 pm, the worst part of the storm had
passed, and I drove across the alley to Naples.

Before I went over there, I bought a cargo rack that slides into the hitch
of my Sequoia. I filled a 72 qt. cooler full of bottled water and 5 bags of
ice, and I stacked two 5-gallon gas cans on either end, knowing that getting
gas could be a problem. We were loaded down with lanterns, flashlights,
batteries, some food, and all of my important documents.

When we reached the east coast, I asked for a room on a lower floor facing
north, so we'd be out of the brunt of the wind.

I knew the storm could be heading over there, but I also knew that I didn't
want to stay in Naples if they were going to get a big storm surge.



After the storm passed, I got back to my house, which didn't have power. I
had anticipated that, so I brought my tool kit with me so that I could
remove the electric storm shutter from the front door and gain entry to the
house. ONce in, I started the generator, and kept it filled with the
5-gallon cans that I had stockpiled.

All went smoothly (as planned), and I didn't have to count of FEMA for
anything. Had I been completely flooded out, things may have come out
differently. But flooding wasn't a problem on the other coast either, and
they still ended up with problems.

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NOYB,
See there you go again making the democrats look bad.




"NOYB" wrote in message
nk.net...
" Across the state in Naples, just north of where the hurricane made
landfall early Monday, ice and water distribution appeared to be going more
smoothly. At one station, members of several National Guard units were
operating with assembly line precision. By 9 a.m., hundreds of cars, from
Mercedes Benzes to jalopies, had lined up on a road leading into the
parking lot of Barron Collier High School. "


"The storm clogged the streets of Naples, one of the wealthiest cities in
the country, with fallen shrubs and trees. But even as the wind was dying
down Monday afternoon, yellow frontloaders were pushing and shoving and
lifting away debris, and by Tuesday afternoon the main streets and most
residential byways were clear.

Floodwater that had risen knee-high in some parts of Naples also was all
but gone by Tuesday afternoon, as it was in Miami's downtown banking
district."

-------------------------------------------------------------------

I left Naples on Saturday because we were under a mandatory evacuation,
and I was worried about the 9-17 foot storm surge they were predicting. I
went to Sunrise (West of Ft. Lauderdale) to ride it out in a hotel. In
retrospect, running east was not the best choice. The eye passed right
over our heads a few hours after it crossed Naples. We lost power about 5
or 6 am in the hotel in Sunrise. By 1 pm, the worst part of the storm had
passed, and I drove across the alley to Naples.

Before I went over there, I bought a cargo rack that slides into the hitch
of my Sequoia. I filled a 72 qt. cooler full of bottled water and 5 bags
of ice, and I stacked two 5-gallon gas cans on either end, knowing that
getting gas could be a problem. We were loaded down with lanterns,
flashlights, batteries, some food, and all of my important documents.

When we reached the east coast, I asked for a room on a lower floor facing
north, so we'd be out of the brunt of the wind.

I knew the storm could be heading over there, but I also knew that I
didn't want to stay in Naples if they were going to get a big storm surge.



After the storm passed, I got back to my house, which didn't have power.
I had anticipated that, so I brought my tool kit with me so that I could
remove the electric storm shutter from the front door and gain entry to
the house. ONce in, I started the generator, and kept it filled with the
5-gallon cans that I had stockpiled.

All went smoothly (as planned), and I didn't have to count of FEMA for
anything. Had I been completely flooded out, things may have come out
differently. But flooding wasn't a problem on the other coast either, and
they still ended up with problems.

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NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

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wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

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"NOYB" wrote in message
nk.net...
................snip.........
All went smoothly (as planned), and I didn't have to count of FEMA for
anything. Had I been completely flooded out, things may have come out
differently. But flooding wasn't a problem on the other coast either, and
they still ended up with problems.

Congratulations on a job "well done". If everyone would have followed
your example of "being prepared" there would be no problems. I simply do
not understand, that will all the warnings given, that a lot of the people
would not be as prepared the way you were. I guess it just shows how
stupid and ignorant some people are. They must think that it can't happen
to them. Only "others" get hurricane damage so why bother to stock
supplies. Right?

Jim

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"NOYB" wrote in message
.net...

wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin


That's right.............How dare you take the time to take your family to a
safe area, stock up on food, water and fuel and buy an emergency generator!

Only an arrogant, narrow minded putz would think of taking personal
responsibility for the safety and well being of his family!

OMG, I cannot stop laughing.

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"Jim Carter" wrote in message
...

"NOYB" wrote in message
nk.net...
...............snip.........
All went smoothly (as planned), and I didn't have to count of FEMA for
anything. Had I been completely flooded out, things may have come out
differently. But flooding wasn't a problem on the other coast either,
and
they still ended up with problems.

Congratulations on a job "well done". If everyone would have followed
your example of "being prepared" there would be no problems. I simply
do
not understand, that will all the warnings given, that a lot of the people
would not be as prepared the way you were. I guess it just shows how
stupid and ignorant some people are. They must think that it can't
happen
to them. Only "others" get hurricane damage so why bother to stock
supplies. Right?


I can't tell if your post was sarcastic in nature or not.

But you are correct. If everyone would have done as the government (via the
news media) suggested, and stockpiled 72 hours worth of supplies, there
would be no problems...at least following *this* hurricane.

Katrina was a whole 'nuther ballgame. The flood waters kept coming for 8
days...foiling the plans of even the best-prepared folks.

BTW--you are correct about one other thing: This hurricane *did* show how
stupid and ignorant some people are. They were warned, and just sat back
and said "well, we'll let FEMA bail us out if the storm happens to come this
way".

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"NOYB" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Jim Carter" wrote in message
Congratulations on a job "well done". If everyone would have followed
your example of "being prepared" there would be no problems. I
simply
do
not understand, that will all the warnings given, that a lot of the
people
would not be as prepared the way you were. I guess it just shows how
stupid and ignorant some people are. They must think that it can't
happen
to them. Only "others" get hurricane damage so why bother to stock
supplies. Right?


I can't tell if your post was sarcastic in nature or not.

I am a Canadian. You should know that "we" are not in the least sarcastic.
I was complimenting you on being well prepared, as should everyone that had
that much advance warning of the impending hurricane. You showed how an
intelligent person should behave in the threat of danger.

Jim

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"Jim Carter" wrote in message
...

"NOYB" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Jim Carter" wrote in message
Congratulations on a job "well done". If everyone would have
followed
your example of "being prepared" there would be no problems. I
simply
do
not understand, that will all the warnings given, that a lot of the
people
would not be as prepared the way you were. I guess it just shows how
stupid and ignorant some people are. They must think that it can't
happen
to them. Only "others" get hurricane damage so why bother to stock
supplies. Right?


I can't tell if your post was sarcastic in nature or not.

I am a Canadian. You should know that "we" are not in the least
sarcastic.
I was complimenting you on being well prepared, as should everyone that
had
that much advance warning of the impending hurricane. You showed how an
intelligent person should behave in the threat of danger.


Thank you, Jim. You've helped to restore my faith in Canadians. I was
beginning to think that they were all like Don. ;-)

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NOYB wrote:


Thank you, Jim. You've helped to restore my faith in Canadians. I was
beginning to think that they were all like Don. ;-)


That would be your worst nightmare! Your beaches & retirement
communities full of me.

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LOL, Don it is nice to see under that tough persona you actually have a
sense of humor. I knew a sailor couldn't be completely screwed up. Now if
would could just move you a little more towards the middle. ; )


"Don White" wrote in message
...
NOYB wrote:


Thank you, Jim. You've helped to restore my faith in Canadians. I was
beginning to think that they were all like Don. ;-)


That would be your worst nightmare! Your beaches & retirement communities
full of me.

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Smith Smithers wrote:
LOL, Don it is nice to see under that tough persona you actually have a
sense of humor. I knew a sailor couldn't be completely screwed up. Now if
would could just move you a little more towards the middle. ; )


With all the people crowding the right side...and if a few
semi-moderates like me moved closer to the middle, everything could tip
over. Every man is needed to try to counteract this problem, at least
until this disease is cured.

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NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

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wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.

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"NOYB" wrote in message
k.net...

wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.

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"NOYB" wrote in message
k.net...

wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.


And Kevin has admitted to his real name despite his numerous handles here?

I wonder if he actually owns a boat. I seriously doubt it.

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"NOYB" wrote in message
k.net...

wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.


Are you trying to make harry jealous????

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NOYB,
You better be afraid, very very afraid. Kevin has already threatened to
snap your pencil neck, don't egg him on or we might lose a number of dentist
in Naples.
; )

or is that LOL.



"NOYB" wrote in message
k.net...

wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.

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"Smith Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

NOYB,
You better be afraid, very very afraid. Kevin has already threatened to
snap your pencil neck, don't egg him on or we might lose a number of
dentist in Naples.
; )

or is that LOL.



"NOYB" wrote in message
k.net...

wrote in message
ups.com...

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.




Could happen. Couple of days ago, a guy blamed a San Francisco dentist (and
avid fisherman) for his bad gums and shot and killed him, before committing
suicide.

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Bill McKee wrote:
"Smith Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

NOYB,
You better be afraid, very very afraid. Kevin has already threatened to
snap your pencil neck, don't egg him on or we might lose a number of
dentist in Naples.
; )

or is that LOL.



"NOYB" wrote in message
ink.net...

wrote in message
groups.com...

NOYB wrote:

wrote in message
glegroups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.




Could happen. Couple of days ago, a guy blamed a San Francisco dentist (and
avid fisherman) for his bad gums and shot and killed him, before committing
suicide.


Some of 'those dentists' can drive normally sane people to desperate
acts. Just their fees alone are enough to boil the blood.

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NOYB wrote:


snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.



You look in a mirror lately, Caesarhead?

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NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:


snip the drivel


You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.


grin


Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

And if "ignorance is bliss", then you must be one ecstatic
mother****er!

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"Don White" wrote in message
...
Bill McKee wrote:
"Smith Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

NOYB,
You better be afraid, very very afraid. Kevin has already threatened to
snap your pencil neck, don't egg him on or we might lose a number of
dentist in Naples.
; )

or is that LOL.



"NOYB" wrote in message
link.net...

wrote in message
egroups.com...

NOYB wrote:

wrote in message
oglegroups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Blow me.




Could happen. Couple of days ago, a guy blamed a San Francisco dentist
(and avid fisherman) for his bad gums and shot and killed him, before
committing suicide.
Some of 'those dentists' can drive normally sane people to desperate acts.
Just their fees alone are enough to boil the blood.

He was an immigrant cab driver. Most likely the people of California were
paying the tab.

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On 28 Oct 2005 09:02:15 -0700, wrote:


That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

OK... so what's your real name? Kevin, Bassy, Atl... ???

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Jack

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On 27 Oct 2005 14:00:39 -0700, wrote:


NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

What did he say that ****ed you off so badly? Was it sinful for him to be
prepared?

Laughing at you is what keeps many of us around!

--
John H

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant:
It's just that they know so much that isn't so."

Ronald Reagan

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On 28 Oct 2005 09:02:15 -0700, wrote:


NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

snip the drivel

You must be the most arrogant, narrow minded putz on the planet.

grin

Mentally deficent people usually chuckle and laugh when they can't get
the thought process to function.

That's what usually happens when little punk, ball-less sissy half men
hide under usenet.

Go back and read your last two posts. You'll get a good idea of what "little
punk, ball-less sissy half men" who are "most arrogant, narrow minded putz (es)"
really are.

--
John H

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant:
It's just that they know so much that isn't so."

Ronald Reagan

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This is from today's Miami Herald.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/13056694.htm
___________
Posted on Wed, Nov. 02, 2005
DANIA BEACH
Angry crowd pelts repair crews
While many neighborhoods greet power restoration workers with drinks and
snacks, a crowd in Dania Beach responded by tossing rocks at utility trucks.

The repair crews withdrew.

It is unclear why the workers got such a rude reception.

''It doesn't really make any sense if you want to get your power restored,''
said Veda Coleman-Wright, spokeswoman for the Broward Sheriff's Office,
which handles police services in the city.

The incident happened Monday night at Northwest Seventh Avenue and First
Street,

BSO said they heard eggs were thrown along with the rocks. An FPL employee
reported it was bottles and rocks.

FPL didn't notify the police until Tuesday morning, when the utility
requested police protection to return to the area.

BSO complied, and the trucks went back to the area and apparently completed
the repairs.

Coleman-Wright said she knew of no motivation for the incident.



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