Vicky Wall wrote:

Glad to hear that Irene hasn't been too terrible for our Florida friends. Please keep Eastern N.C. in
your thoughts as more rain is headed our way. I live in the north central part of the state, out of
flood trouble, but have lots of shelling friends down at the coast.

Marlo Krisberg wrote:

> Light rain and blustery at the moment here in Brevard County.  Specifically, on Merritt Island, lots
> of palm frons and downed tree limbs.  Rain through the night has created a lot of minor flooding (my
> home now has a moat).  Several bridges to the mainland closed and some roadways out due to downed
> trees and power lines.  All my banana trees blown over.  However, unlike past storms, we still have
> power.  The eye is currently directly east of us about 20-30 miles offshore.  Surf's up tomorrow.
>
> Updates from from those of us here if y'all are interested.
>
> --
> Marlo
> Merritt Island, Florida
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