We live in Pinellas County, Florida, which is west of Tampa. As far as I know, a hurricane has never made landfall in the county, but we had some close calls. This was not that close, but we did get tropical storm force winds. Our house is under a large oak tree and we found it hard to get to sleep last night because every couple of minutes we would hear something dropping on the roof.
I got up at 5:30 this morning, and it was still raining and very windy. Despite that, Frankie would still ask to go outside every fifteen minutes. Finally, I had to say to Frankie, “Are you crazy? Have you looked out the window.”
Just before 10 a.m. Frankie became relentless. I looked out the window and noticed the rain had stopped, and the wind had reduced to a nice breeze. I couldn’t resist any longer and had to take him outside.
Fortunately, there was no noticeable damage to or near our house, although I haven’t checked the roof yet. The only evidence a storm came through were numerous twigs and branches on the ground, and my rake was blown into the yard.
So my record in Florida is 35 years and no hurricanes. Let’s hope I can continue the streak.
Bad Cat Chris 
You are lucky, Charles–and I am happy for you! Fingers crossed the next three months of hurricane season go by quickly.
We are going on a cruise in 10 days. Lets hope we miss hurricanes then.
that is GOOD news! So happy you are safe!
Thanks, Caren.
Good to know you are all are safe from the hurricane!
Thanks so much.
Yay! I hope the streak continues!
I do too. Thanks.
Glad the storm missed you…but Frankie is a little crazy for wanting to go out in it!
I know. What’s wrong with him?
We hope your wonderful record continues too!
Thanks.
Glad you stayed safe.
We are delighted you were unscathed by Idalia, provided you have discovered the roof is okay. We had a 100+ year old oak tree come down in 60 MPH straight line winds. Thankfully it fell away from the house. It did crush the neighbor’s car parked across the street, took out power for the whole neighborhood and shorted out our microwave. Fun times! Here’s to another 35 years with a record of you staying safe. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
we hope you can… hugs to all peeps & pets and the wildlife….
Thanks.
Glad you made it through the wind and rain with no damage to the house…..I think Frankie was anxious to check on any possible storm damage too! I hope your cruise is not out in the area of all those storms that are forming this season.
Hugs, Pam
Thanks so much, Pam.
As a former Floridian (23+ years), lots of family/friends still there (and in Tampa) and TONS of our pet bloggers all over the sunshine state … in spite of your silly Frankie … happy to know you “weathered” it well yet again. May your good luck continue, the season is far from over … you may have to give Frankie some lessons in meteorology.
Thanks. I should take him out in the bad weather so he knows.
That is amazing, considering how close you are to the coast. Paws crossed your luck holds
Thanks.