Im going on a cruise to that area in a about 2 1/2 weeks and I am kinda scared. I really wish the hurricanes would stop. :(

i know!! it's kinda scary my parents are on a cruise right now down there and they are suppose to get back into FL on Friday..but then they are driving over to Ft. Myers to check on our house we are starting to build!! I hope they stay safe!!

If any of you live in a hurricane prone area, and rode one out, how did your yorkie react? I live in a coastal area in SE Louisiana. Just north of Houma (Terrebonne Parish) if any of you know where that is. Otherwise, 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. My Lacey had died before this hurricane season had gotten in full swing. But, she did ride out a very memorable hurricane with me. ANDREW. Lacey was just 7 months old in August of 1992. And I had just turned 16 and was a junior in high school. I remember her clinging to my mom all night. And my mom sat in the bathroom all night with her trying to calm her down. I don't remember her barking or anything. But, I remember her shaking with freight. The winds were sustained at around 100 mph with much higher gusts. The eyewall only went 25 miles to our west, putting my town in the worst part of the storm. We were 8 days without power. So, we did not want to leave Lacey in the heat. So, we rode to Sears looking for a generator. The truck took a wrong turn coming from Houston and got lost. So, we ended up sleeping at Sears with Lacey! Yes, they let her sleep with us because of the disaster. They had 3 other Yorkies also spending the night at Sears. She clung to us and did not want nothing to with the other yorkies. Back then as a puppy, she was scared of other dogs. But, as she got older, she got brave and her boyfriend turned out to be a bloodhound named Buster. Anyway, to get back on topic, how do your yorkies act during bad weather?

:eek: winds are beggining to pick up :( its suppose to get here in the morning time

PRAYING FOR you ...I really hope this one dies down and this is the LAST one of the season - they're getting bigger and bigger each year and it's getting really scary out there - Are you going to be OK Sweetpea ? are you staying ? have you stocked up on supplies ?

cajungal...that was quite the hurricane story ...I was glad to read you had your baby with you the whole time - I bet mine would be the same way - hey - they cling to me in NON hurricane times :D ...but that was a great story and hopefully will help anyone going thru this most recent big Mama of a storm

Worried in Miramar:(
 

We are worried because Matise is still recovering from surgery. PLUS his medicine and food have to be refrigerated. We are VERY worried to lose power. We got ice and we have a cooler but we are worried if the power stays off for very long. Especially if it gets too hot and makes Matise uncomfortable. Oh I hate these dumb hurricanes. I hope everyone here in So Fla does ok. Good luck to all who are riding it out.

we are staying we feel very safe here. weve stocked up on everything :D
so were are going to be ok :thumbup: thanks villette for worrying about us floridians :D

Kara...LOTS and LOTS of ice in a cooler....if you lose power you can also cool down towels in it if needed ....it's so hard to really be prepared but you have to expect the worst ....hopefully it won't get that bad...GOOD LUCK !!

Lacey got to see snow last Christmas. It snowed for the first time in 15 years here. Her little paws did not want to touch the cold snow. Lacey did not like the rain, cold or thunder. When ever it would thunder, she would bark like crazy.

It has been a rough hurricane season. We got Katrina, but luckily since we are 60 miles southwest of New Orleans, we were on her weaker side. But, we still got winds in excess of 80 mph. Power out for 3 days. And tons of trees down. Lacey died on June 30th this year, so she was gone before any of these storms. We evacuated for Katrina. First time we ever evacuated for a hurricane threat. Then, we had Rita which hit 180 miles to our west, but we still got sustained tropical storm force winds. Some gusts clocked at 80 mph. and it did knock out our power for a few hours. And the storm surge flooded the southern part of my parish (Terrebonne) and almost everyone lost their homes due to flooding. Luckily I live in the northern part of Terrebonne. I hope everyone in the path of Wilma will be safe and hold your yorkies close. Most animals are terrified of bad weather. When I had my chihihihua she used to pant in bad weather.

Thanks!
 

Villette,
Thanks, I would have never thought about putting the towels in there to help keep Matise cool that's a really great idea. I love how you are always so positive and you have some of the best ideas! :) We tried to prepare and stock up for us but if we lose power for too long then maybe we can find a hotel with power to go to keep Matise comfortable. Thanks! :)

I'm wishing everyone down there lots of luck. Take care of yourselves and let us know as soon as you can how you fared. :)

Hi Kara. We cut our road trip short and came home early just in case Wilma changed her course but we'll be fine here. I know I'm quite a ways north of you but if there's anything I can do to help please let me know.

Teri, Jo-Jo and Riley.

i was taking misty outside to potty :eek: man i had to get her quick the winds are really bad. i thought wilma was trying to take misty with her. :mad:

Wilma
 

We are in West Palm county..35 mins north of FT L...not much we can do but pray it goes away fast. I keep thinking each one is the last..I will miss YT when and if the electric goes off...hope to talk to you tomorrow.

Hang in there Pat...we're all here if you need us. As I mentioned to Kara in my previous post...I'm north of the storm but if there's anything I can do to help please let me know. Stay safe everyone...you're in our thoughts and prayers.