Six years out things are much better but not the same. The memories detailed in my first post here ring even more true today after subsequent close calls with other near tropical cyclone misses. All trees within reach of the house or power lines are gone pecans. By design. Same generator, probably needs replacement. Could stand a few more cases of water and most of the canned goods are out of date. I did ditch the shelter based MRE's. Note to self, peak of season still 10 days away. Much less tolerant of the heat now, evacuation plans now include bugging out.
I'm glad Irene was less than expected. No altruism, Allstate would just use it as an excuse to raise my premiums.
No longer have the Sentra or the 98 Protege. The 92 D21 is still a functional work in progress. Will never give it up. "I love my truck, it's right outside, ain't got much luck, but I still got a ride."
One more aside. My son got the 96 D21. It blew a coolant hose on the side of some forsaken Atlanta entrance ramp last week. He called me for advice. Get a tow. He ignored father's sound advice for another mile or two after refilling coolant reservoir. Still overheating. Finally, a belated tow and a hose replacement ($200) and all is good. Dang I like those mid 90's Nissan pickups. Almost bulletproof.
Anyway, thanks, BITOG.
I'm glad Irene was less than expected. No altruism, Allstate would just use it as an excuse to raise my premiums.
No longer have the Sentra or the 98 Protege. The 92 D21 is still a functional work in progress. Will never give it up. "I love my truck, it's right outside, ain't got much luck, but I still got a ride."
One more aside. My son got the 96 D21. It blew a coolant hose on the side of some forsaken Atlanta entrance ramp last week. He called me for advice. Get a tow. He ignored father's sound advice for another mile or two after refilling coolant reservoir. Still overheating. Finally, a belated tow and a hose replacement ($200) and all is good. Dang I like those mid 90's Nissan pickups. Almost bulletproof.
Anyway, thanks, BITOG.