Midlife 814 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Just a quick note: we survived Michael, but we lost fences, 60% of the shingles, and had water intrusion into the attic and ceiling drywall. One small window broken in the house garage. Lost power at 11AM on the 10th, water later that day. I sat and watched the entire hurricane from my Florida room, watching the winds turn from the east to north to west; we stayed in the eye wall for about 3 hours or so. Lots of trees fell down from across the street onto our property but did not hit the house. Had sufficient water for a couple of days, gas for the generator, so it would be like camping for a few days. One dropped ceiling in a room we closed and sealed off. The house got very humid and hot, and even with the windows open it was a bit uncomfortable. No toilet functions. Started cleanup the next day, but tarps came on only on Monday, thanks to neighbors. Road was cleared by cutting trees, leaving tops in our yard. Driveway was cleared. Went out on Monday for gas, supplies, and wife's medications by driving north about 50 miles. Tuesday: 2 more dropped ceilings, and mold beginning to form in carpets and ceilings, so decided to bug out to Columbus GA, as everything closer was taken. Will not return until power, sewage, water, and Internet returns. I have insurance, and they are helpful in relieving anxiety at the moment. Harness business will be down until I can return and resume work. Thanks for thinking of me! Just a quick note: we survived Michael, but we lost fences, 60% of the shingles, and had water intrusion into the attic and ceiling drywall. One small window broken in the house garage. Lost power at 11AM on the 10th, water later that day. I sat and watched the entire hurricane from my Florida room, watching the winds turn from the east to north to west; we stayed in the eye wall for about 3 hours or so. Lots of trees fell down from across the street onto our property but did not hit the house. Had sufficient water for a couple of days, gas for the generator, so it would be like camping for a few days. One dropped ceiling in a room we closed and sealed off. The house got very humid and hot, and even with the windows open it was a bit uncomfortable. No toilet functions. Started cleanup the next day, but tarps came on only on Monday, thanks to neighbors. Road was cleared by cutting trees, leaving tops in our yard. Driveway was cleared. Went out on Monday for gas, supplies, and wife's medications by driving north about 50 miles. Tuesday: 2 more dropped ceilings, and mold beginning to form in carpets and ceilings, so decided to bug out to Columbus GA, as everything closer was taken. Will not return until power, sewage, water, and Internet returns. I have insurance, and they are helpful in relieving anxiety at the moment. Harness business will be down until I can return and resume work. Thanks for thinking of me! Just a quick note: we survived Michael, but we lost fences, 60% of the shingles, and had water intrusion into the attic and ceiling drywall. One small window broken in the house garage. Lost power at 11AM on the 10th, water later that day. I sat and watched the entire hurricane from my Florida room, watching the winds turn from the east to north to west; we stayed in the eye wall for about 3 hours or so. Lots of trees fell down from across the street onto our property but did not hit the house. Had sufficient water for a couple of days, gas for the generator, so it would be like camping for a few days. One dropped ceiling in a room we closed and sealed off. The house got very humid and hot, and even with the windows open it was a bit uncomfortable. No toilet functions. Started cleanup the next day, but tarps came on only on Monday, thanks to neighbors. Road was cleared by cutting trees, leaving tops in our yard. Driveway was cleared. Went out on Monday for gas, supplies, and wife's medications by driving north about 50 miles. Tuesday: 2 more dropped ceilings, and mold beginning to form in carpets and ceilings, so decided to bug out to Columbus GA, as everything closer was taken. Will not return until power, sewage, water, and Internet returns. I have insurance, and they are helpful in relieving anxiety at the moment. Harness business will be down until I can return and resume work. Thanks for thinking of me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Welcome to mid GA. Glad you made it okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Glad to hear you’re ok and the insurers are being supportive. I’m sure you have plenty of mates over there who will give you a hand rebuilding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted October 17, 2018 Also glad to hear you made it through. Rest up for the job ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Ya, absolutely glad you made it thru relatively unscathed. Welcome back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Welcome back, glad you made it through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Glad you're OK, property can be replaced :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 An update: yard is now cleared, house has been tarped, and insulation, ceilings and any mold is being removed. Phone, cable, and Internet service is not expected to be restored until Thanksgiving, so if you want to get ahold of me, please be patient. Thanks. 3 Grabber70Mach, RPM and 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Good to hear from you. Glad you are getting things back to normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Just noticed this thread. Glad to hear you are okay. The water damage and now mold is unfortunate. Hopefully, insurance will come through quickly and help you recover and repair everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 After nine months of everything put into storage, it has now returned, and I'm now back in harness refurbishment operation as of Feb. 23, 2020. 5 mwye0627, bigmal, Ridge Runner and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Glad to see you back in operation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 That is certainly good news Randy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux 45 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Great news Randy. I will have some work for you this year for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 May be needing a 65 harness soon ,i have a couple of 64 1/2s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 I can fix you up, no sweat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: May be needing a 65 harness soon ,i have a couple of 64 1/2s Ridge- wouldn't 64 1/2 + 64 1/2 equal 129, not 65? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 772 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 MIdLIfe - good news. I have one 1969 Mach 1 harness and a 1970 convertible harness. I guess you still buy these? I hate to throw them away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 I sure do! PM me or shoot me an e-mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites