tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post4710134544018675452..comments2024-03-27T02:54:47.055-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: Batten down the hatches...Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-29101623610605254702018-09-13T09:47:41.440-04:002018-09-13T09:47:41.440-04:00That's funny! Gregg Avenue is an area downtown...That's funny! Gregg Avenue is an area downtown that we're looking to buy a house. There are all these neat little 1920's, 30's, and 40's era bungalows that people are renovating. The downtown area nearby is undergoing "revitalization" and it's a nice, up and coming area. Funny that you landed there!<br /><br />I'll have to go check out your street! I just love Google street view. <br /><br />The storm has been downgraded a bit, but yes, it's still a major threat. Enjoy your walk with your dogs! I'm planning to try to get one last good walk in with mine before we're stuck in the house for days on end. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-2683986453743830482018-09-13T09:43:56.381-04:002018-09-13T09:43:56.381-04:00We will! Thanks John! xxWe will! Thanks John! xxJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-51171918077501674242018-09-13T04:05:33.310-04:002018-09-13T04:05:33.310-04:00I was just reading about Florence the hurricane a...I was just reading about Florence the hurricane and thought I would have a look at Florence the town.....the little yellow man landed on Gregg Ave! So different to where I live......so much space and all single story houses! If you have any spare time , look on Google street view.....Station Rd. Harpenden, you can see how different it is. Here.....any small space is built on, bungalows are turned into 3/4 story houses, one house knocked down and 2 built in the gap. Wherever I drive locally the roads are filled with builders lorries...(trucks) and the accompanying vehicles involved in house building. <br />I was pleased to hear that the hurricane has been downgraded, but still a powerful threat to your area. Be safe. <br /> I am just off with the dogs ( mini schnauzer and yorkie) for a walk in the sun...though it is much colder today than it has been.( 7c rather than 13/14c ) Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-39341482282119293552018-09-12T19:31:03.888-04:002018-09-12T19:31:03.888-04:00Be safe xxxBe safe xxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-83419238612691561342018-09-12T14:52:22.870-04:002018-09-12T14:52:22.870-04:00I think because earthquakes come on sudden and cre...I think because earthquakes come on sudden and create so much devastation in a short amount of time makes them terrifying. Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-25324075094644006222018-09-12T10:43:09.269-04:002018-09-12T10:43:09.269-04:00We're in Camden,right between Florence and Col...We're in Camden,right between Florence and Columbia.<br /><br />We're in for some stuff, though hopefully not the bad.<br />Stay safe and we'll let you know how we're doing, and you keep us up to what's happening there!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-31502049992867694132018-09-12T09:26:39.958-04:002018-09-12T09:26:39.958-04:00Thanks Andrew! It's going to be an adventure i...Thanks Andrew! It's going to be an adventure if nothing else.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-2146636525566861492018-09-12T09:26:14.182-04:002018-09-12T09:26:14.182-04:00You're a Florida boy so you know all about hur...You're a Florida boy so you know all about hurricanes! We're well prepared and even if the storm is bad, I think we'll be okay. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-72865001227867182932018-09-12T09:24:02.114-04:002018-09-12T09:24:02.114-04:00Thank you Frances! I'm sure there's going ...Thank you Frances! I'm sure there's going to be some dramatic storm footage hitting the news very soon!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-66331108148882145082018-09-12T09:23:32.855-04:002018-09-12T09:23:32.855-04:00Thanks, Sue. It's not looking good at the mome...Thanks, Sue. It's not looking good at the moment.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-1109421040429017462018-09-12T09:23:15.269-04:002018-09-12T09:23:15.269-04:00Marco never minds storms. Ginger and George though...Marco never minds storms. Ginger and George though....we're worried about how they will react. This storm is predicted to stall out while it's sitting on top of us and may go on for days. I'm considering calling the vet this morning for doggie Zanax to see them through....Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-38062121268038185182018-09-12T09:21:02.168-04:002018-09-12T09:21:02.168-04:00Yes, this storm is very, very bad. I've never ...Yes, this storm is very, very bad. I've never seen this level of fear. Maybe folks were this scared when Hugo came through, but I was a young teenager at the time and I don't remember much about the preparations for it. I DO remember wearing a t-shirt to school the day before it hit that said "Myrtle Beach--The Place to Be!" and thinking that was awfully funny. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-63724686069764129362018-09-12T09:18:39.937-04:002018-09-12T09:18:39.937-04:00That's the plan! I think we'll be fine. We...That's the plan! I think we'll be fine. We may have to sedate our dogs during the worst of it, though.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-72418210722471935732018-09-12T09:18:09.294-04:002018-09-12T09:18:09.294-04:00My husband was pacing the house this morning, he w...My husband was pacing the house this morning, he was so nervous. This is going to be a bad, bad storm, and now it's trending more in our direction. We will be as prepared and careful as possible.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-83975137860891551672018-09-12T09:16:58.742-04:002018-09-12T09:16:58.742-04:00The forecast track is changing a little...and NOT ...The forecast track is changing a little...and NOT in our favor. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-62283623504232743712018-09-12T09:16:23.352-04:002018-09-12T09:16:23.352-04:00"Hurricane Parties" are a very real thin..."Hurricane Parties" are a very real thing! Everyone stocks up on booze, snacks, candles, and some people play cards or board games by candlelight while the storm rages outside. Getting drunk is about all you CAN do when you're trapped in your house during a hurricane!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-16326804561950762562018-09-12T09:14:21.563-04:002018-09-12T09:14:21.563-04:00Are you in Greenville? Or Rock Hill? Either way, y...Are you in Greenville? Or Rock Hill? Either way, you are well to the west, but I think you're still going to get high winds and a ridiculous amount of rain. Flooding is a real possibility all over the state...you stay safe too Bob!! And check in if you can to let us know you're alright!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-7491174439117282102018-09-12T09:13:04.408-04:002018-09-12T09:13:04.408-04:00I should be able to post here from my phone if all...I should be able to post here from my phone if all else fails and we're without power. I just went and bought a car phone charger yesterday so that we can use our phones for the duration of the storm.<br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-51114509764796260142018-09-12T09:11:01.044-04:002018-09-12T09:11:01.044-04:00Unfortunately the track turned slightly more to th...Unfortunately the track turned slightly more to the south last night and now it's looking like we're going to get a more direct hit. And worst of all, they think it's going to settle over our heads for a few days and spin. We're getting nervous now, I won't lie.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-9792034427830061732018-09-12T09:10:00.271-04:002018-09-12T09:10:00.271-04:00We try to keep a certain amount of emergency suppl...We try to keep a certain amount of emergency supplies on hand year round. You just never know when something might happen and my husband is adamant about always being prepared. <br /><br />Earthquakes sound horrifying. I would not like living in an earthquake zone! To me, they sound scarier than a hurricane, probably because we're used to hurricanes here. It must give you some peace of mind to be ready, though! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-82940310417793350932018-09-12T06:48:17.452-04:002018-09-12T06:48:17.452-04:00I like your preparations. Nibbles, ice, spirits an...I like your preparations. Nibbles, ice, spirits and a mixer are such important provisions. Good luck and I hope it turns out to be a fizzer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-79397089850635464552018-09-12T03:31:28.416-04:002018-09-12T03:31:28.416-04:00I've been thinking about you in the path of th...I've been thinking about you in the path of this storm (and, yes, the coincidence of Florence potentially striking Florence). Stay safe!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-35811226102023950402018-09-12T03:23:02.868-04:002018-09-12T03:23:02.868-04:00I think of you every time " Florence" is...I think of you every time " Florence" is mentioned on our news! Hope that you will all be safe. Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-1079877252586106302018-09-12T02:51:42.943-04:002018-09-12T02:51:42.943-04:00Stay safe. Hope it's not as bad as we've b...Stay safe. Hope it's not as bad as we've been hearing about on our newsSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-91218464705109181832018-09-12T00:38:38.152-04:002018-09-12T00:38:38.152-04:00Hold tight, hope Ginger, George and Marco don'...Hold tight, hope Ginger, George and Marco don't get too frightened.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.com