LUCKY/UNLUCKY: Sometimes the difference between the two can be very small. We were lucky. Florence landed about 30 some miles northeast of where we live. We had no flooding and no damage to the house with the exception of one small leak from our attic into our pantry. We did not lose electricity either. People living near the ocean just over the North Carolina border are having an awful time and some areas 15-30 miles west of us are experiencing flooding with some rivers nearby about to overflow.
MYRTLE BEACH MAP: When you see a map of Myrtle Beach it is a little deceiving. It's a good 20 miles or so long with North Myrtle Beach between Myrtle Beach and the border of North Carolina. We live near the southwest border of Myrtle Beach and the next town Murrells Inlet.
SOME GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE HURRICANE: It all started with chicken parmesan; doesn't it always? We had a number of pieces in the freezer that I was going to eat next week when my wife was away. If we lost power during the storm we'd have to throw the chicken parmesan out and there's no way that was going to happen. Just before we left we had it for dinner and I had to eat two extra pieces so none of it went to waste. Sometimes you really have to bite the bullet. In this case it really tasted good.
We managed to evacuate and drive back home without getting into any traffic. Maybe we just got lucky?
We took a six day vacation to Florida. Since we live a lot closer than when we lived in New Jersey(we're now about half the distance), we went to visit relatives and a friend we haven't seen in a many, many years and we had a great time. We were fortunate that we were able to stay in our cousin's beautiful condo on the beach for four of the days. We ate, slept, and went to the beach and pool in Daytona Beach and near Coral Springs mostly.
FLORIDA DRIVERS: They drive like they are all New Yorkers. South Carolina drivers are slow, but Forida drivers seem always to be late for dinner.
FACEBOOK: Facebook really came in handy while we were in Florida and when we were driving home. Many people who had stayed during the storm or who were heading home, kept posting info on what was going on. It was very helpful and much more targeted than the news.
DOGS: I've been trying to get used to the idea that someday soon we will get a puppy. Having never had a pet, it's been a difficult idea to get used to. Our last night in Florida we stayed with friends that had 3 dogs and one of them was over 100 pounds. We will not be getting a dog that size, no chance. How many days will it take until I forget the feeling of dogs licking my legs?
FASTING: If you ever take a surprise six day vacation, the best time to take it is two days before Yom Kippur, the Jewish Holiday. Since I ate poorly and ate too much when we were away, what could be better timing than fasting all day today?
WINDSHIELD: If you ever wanted to know how to get your car windshield extremely dirty, it's very simple. Get in your car and hop on 95 south and go to Florida. You will drive into every bug or fly or whatever gets your windshield dirty. Florida is a great place to visit, but how long will it take to wash it off of my car?
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