# Floridopers: I think we're going to get wet. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 11, 2004, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386 "2004-08-11T17:14:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2004, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/181 "2004-08-19T15:05:55Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > **RNATB** , are you up and running yet? Not so much as a flicker… No birthday party fer me, unless it’s a “sweat your butt off in the dark”-type affair 😉 Still, it’s nearly Saturday, so it can’t be too much longer now, right? Right? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2004, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/182 "2004-08-19T16:53:11Z")
They keep saying they’ll have all the power back on by Saturday, so hang in there. From a memo we got at work: > [@](#): > > For those of you who experienced storm damage as a result of Hurricane Charley, FEMA provides monetary assistance to those individuals that live in areas declared a disaster area by the President through their Individuals and Households Program (IHP). Money is available for Temporary Housing, Repair, Replacement, Permanent Housing Construction and other needs caused by the disaster. FEMA assistance may cover some costs not covered by insurance. You can apply for FEMA assistance over the phone by calling **1-800-621-FEMA.** If you call FEMA you will need the following information when you call: > > Social Security Number > A description of the loss that was caused by the disaster > Insurance Information > Directions to the damaged property > A telephone number where you can be easily contacted. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2004, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/183 "2004-08-19T18:21:31Z")
I have heard other horror stories: a guy who had a generator stolen at gunpoint a guy who got a roll of visqueen (sp?) for free and sold it for $500 people who have gotten CO poisoning from running their generators indoors In other news, the prison my husband works at got their power back yesterday, so maybe other locations in Hardee county will get theirs soon, too. ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2004, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/184 "2004-08-19T21:29:56Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#): > > No birthday party fer me, unless it’s a “sweat your butt off in the dark”-type affair 😉 I’ve had birthdays like that, but they were planned that way. So, **RNATB** , how _you_ doin’? 😉😃 ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/185 "2004-08-20T05:25:22Z")
POWER!!! It’s back!!! I’m writing this on my computer!!! My own computer!!! The lights are on! I can see my floor! I’m drinking lots of beer to celebrate!!! Come and join in! In other news, it also became my 22nd birthday about an hour and twenty minutes ago, which is another good excuse to drink. Days just don’t come any better than this one. 🙂 Guess **Heppie** is the only remaining victim of DopeOutageFest '04… hang in there. > [@Carm6773](#): > > So, RNATB, how you doin’? Hmmm. There’s something just not right about hitting on disaster victims… 😉 Plus, I’m a dude. ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/186 "2004-08-20T10:06:02Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#): > > Plus, I’m a dude. This is one reason I changed my name. I’m female. Glad to hear your power is back on. I saw a news report this morning which said the reason why it is taking so long is that the storm destroyed some major transformers. Right now, most people that have power basically just have band-aided (is that a word?) systems, and it will take at least a month to get the system back to the way it was. They did say their first priority is getting everyone power, then working on the system, however. Did you hear that those people on Food Stamps will be reimbursed for the food they lost? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/187 "2004-08-20T12:24:46Z")
Anyone hear from **AlbertRose**? Congrats, **RNATB**! Glad to hear you’re back in the civilized world. Happy birthday. ---
**Author:** ![Heppie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/edb3f5/32.png) [@Heppie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heppie)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/188 "2004-08-20T13:50:19Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#): > > Guess **Heppie** is the only remaining victim of DopeOutageFest '04… Feh… Yes, yes I am. :mad: And FPL says it’s not likely to happen today, either. I want my life back. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/189 "2004-08-20T21:47:20Z")
> [@Carm6773](#): > > This is one reason I changed my name. I’m female. Whoops. Er… in that case, I’m doing just _fine_, ma’am. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/190 "2004-08-20T22:06:33Z")
My kid got her power back yesterday, so she and her roomie spent a lot of time cleaning the fridge and washing dishes. Just in time for classes to start on Monday. I keep wondering about the couple who sold us this house. The moved to the Orlando area just 3 weeks ago. What a welcomd to Florida they got! ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/191 "2004-08-20T22:11:11Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#): > > Whoops. > > Er… in that case, I’m doing just _fine_, ma’am. Once again he lives down to his name. 🙂 On a separate note: **Heppie** , do you want us to bring you over some buckets of power? We have plenty to spare over here. ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/192 "2004-08-21T05:06:32Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Once again he ( **RNATB** ) lives down to his name. 🙂 OK by me, they’re more trainable that way… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/193 "2004-08-21T07:18:07Z")
> [@Carm6773](#): > > OK by me, they’re more trainable that way… 😃 Toss me a Miller Lite or a pack of fruit gushers and I’ll do pretty much whatever the hell you want me to… …except preview my posts before submitting them, of course. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/194 "2004-08-21T12:19:42Z")
So, let’s see, due to B&C, we have a potential flirtation/romance and a Dopefest. It’s an ill wind that blows no good. **Heppie** back up? ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/195 "2004-08-21T13:09:01Z")
[QUOTE=ivylass] So, let’s see, due to B&C, we have a potential flirtation/romance [QUOTE] Just a flirtation. The romance is when my honey comes home from the road. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/196 "2004-08-21T16:42:58Z")
[QUOTE=Carm6773] [QUOTE=ivylass] So, let’s see, due to B&C, we have a potential flirtation/romance > [@](#): > > Just a flirtation. The romance is when my honey comes home from the road. Booooo! ---
**Author:** ![partlycloudy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/partlycloudy/32/3114_2.png) [@partlycloudy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/partlycloudy)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2004, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/197 "2004-08-21T23:34:43Z")
Well I’m back in Louisiana now. I got home to a completely unconcerned roommate who hadn’t even heard of Charlie til 2 days ago! (she’s been on my shitlist for awhile anyway) On a brighter note, I work at Blockbuster, and we got a memo today saying that we’re going to start collecting donations for Charlie victims. (not even in FL!) Anyone coming to my store better expect to be pestered. 🙂 See, we’re not all _that_ bad! (Blockbuster folks, I mean) ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/198 "2004-08-22T05:16:15Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#): > > Booooo! sorry… ☹ :slinks into the corner: ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2004, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/199 "2004-08-22T13:29:19Z")
It’s a new day! Who’s got power? **Heppie**? **AlbertRose**? (Anyone hear from him? He hasn’t posted in a while. I hope everything’s okay.) ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2004, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386/200 "2004-08-23T01:10:56Z")
Haven’t heard from Heppie but she probably went over to the coast for the weekend. She has relatives over there who have power. I am just amazed that there are still folks without power here. I’ve heard that there are small pockets that have been missed so anybody who’s still being patient…get mad and start making a lot of noise! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386.md?page=11)