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- Young Mothers & KnittersPosted on: 2005-01-17Are you a young mother or interested in knitting? Two new groups of neighbors would like to form, and they each need YOU! Please email the site sponsor with your interest or questions.
- The Under 40 Crowd!Posted on: 2005-01-17It has been suggested that we try to connect with the 'Under 40' crowd here in The Retreat. Would you be interested in any social events geared toward this specific age group? Please contact the site sponsor with suggestions, ideas, or if you would like to help organize.
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Frank Sacco 80th Birthday in DisneyPosted on: 2005-01-13Congratulations to Frank Sacco, of Hawk's Nest Court, for celebrating his 80th birthday in Walt Disney World with his family! May this year bring you good health and much happiness! - re: GE dishwashersPosted on: 2005-03-10There is a recall on our dishwasher model. It has a part that water can get into and cause a short and/or fire. Call 1-800-804-9802 and they will come and replace the part.
- Computer Club @ The RetreatPosted on: 2005-07-21I'm sure we've all been to different types of schools and clubs, but so far, I have to admit this Computer Club we have is great.! I enjoy my computer at home and just picked up a new laptop. The information we gain at these meetings makes going on the computer fun. After the meeting..I rush home and try what I picked up right away.. Think about it.. you might enjoy the topics and learn from our 'teacher Joe' and from others who give their time.. We appreciate what time he gives us. Thanks Joe!
- It Might cost you if you don't knowPosted on: 2005-07-15Category Four Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal.
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on
small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down.
Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows.
Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center
of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore.
*******Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation
of residential areas as far inland as*****6 miles (10 km).
Hurricane Luis of 1995 was a Category Four hurricane while moving over the Leeward Islands.
Hurricanes Felix and Opal of 1995 also reached Category Four status at peak intensity.
Category Five Hurricane:
Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings.
Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away.
All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes.
Severe and extensive window and door damage.
Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center
of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than
15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline.
Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km)
of the shoreline may be required.
Hurricane Mitch of 1998 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity over the
western Caribbean. Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity
and is one of the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclones of record.Email:palmbchtom@adelphia.net - Hurricane Season more Active This YearPosted on: 2005-06-11I've been in Florida over 17yrs, last year was bad enough, however, according to Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield we can expect a Worst Case Scernario yet.
he says..' One of my greatest fears is people going to bed preparing for a Cat1, but instead waking up to something as bad as Hurricane Andrew'. We might be in a 20yr cycle that bagan in 1995. Many deaths were after hurricane, some with Heart attacks, or repaires by homeowners. As most of us know, August & September are the highest months. I'd like to see people here reach a compromise to save alot of work and risk at these times. Logic tells us to make our homes as safe as we can in these times. What about the women in this area.. that live alone, or husbands have a heart condition etc..?
Let's try to work together as a positive group. If you have any coments you can reach me at : Palmbchtom@adelphia.net
Website:Palmbchtom@adelphia.net - The Green Book was wrtten BEFORE last years HurricanesPosted on: 2005-06-16We really need to re-think our hurricane 'workloads' here. If we are flexible, we can hold down costs, and extra work in the months of August & September. We already saw 1 hurricane hit the gulf and Florida's panhandle area.. just for everyone's info..some of the hardest hurricanes come in from the west that will hurt us here on the east coast. I've seen it before. I'd like to see a semi locked down time during August & Sept. If not, you Will see our costs and extra house assessments going higher.Email:Plambchtom@adelphia.net
- House Cleaning & servicePosted on: 2009-03-31For those in need of house cleaning/ Shutter install/and general assistance .Call 'Rick & Lisa' at Top Notch Cleaning - 772-286-5186 . They have been working for Retreat homeowners for over 5 years - they are reliable efficient & Reasonable .
