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more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:50:34 AM

Gary

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We weathered Wilma just fine last night in our house in North Akumal between
Yal ku lagoon and Half Moon Bay. The wind howled all night and is still is raging outside our door. The water level surged about 1.5 feet (half a meter) and even this has subsided now. I went outside a few minutes ago to take some pictures. These are a bit blurry with all the flying rain. Actually there is suprizingly little rain so far. We are on a battery backup system which should keep us going for some time. When the wind dies down somewhat we will try to get more pictures. Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Check in later for more from N. Akumal.

Kay and Gary

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:53:08 AM

Gov

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Hang in there guys!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:53:40 AM

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OMG, Gary, I couldnt believe it when I saw you'd posted. Things look awful, but they could be worse, right? I sure hope the wind stays 'died down' and the water stays back. You guys have been hammered enough!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:55:24 AM

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Pics are a bit scary, but overall that sounds like good news, Gary. Thanks for the update -- you and Kay stay safe! I am sure you know we're all thinking of you!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:55:41 AM

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Hang in there you two. It will soon be over and life will be back to ROO normal.

Stay safe!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 9:56:13 AM

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Thanks for taking time out of the chaos there to check in..good to know you are safe and things are not as bad as we were worried they would be. Stay safe!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:01:36 AM

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Be Safe...thanks for the update and taking the time to fill us in...Be Safe...

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:26:54 AM

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So good to hear from you and to know that you are both okay. I can't believe you took the time to get in touch with us - I'm sure you have more important things on your mind. Thank you. Take care of yourselves - we have a date at LBV Feb 14th!!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:29:06 AM

wyolaurae

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Thanks for the picutres. Have been glued to the forum and weather channels for a couple of days. Stay safe.

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:31:19 AM

david5531

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Gary/Kay, thanks for the update. Hang in there. I can't believe you stayed.

When you say the water 1.5ft, was this at your place? I ask, because I own at La Sirena.

David Walter

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:34:05 AM

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Ba careful Gary. One news source is saying that the eye is 65 kms wide and because it is moving slowly it (the calmer eye) could take 6-7 hours to pass, thereby making some people think the worst is over...when it's not!!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:36:57 AM

David

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Hi Kay & Gary... good to hear that things are relatively OK so far... fingers crossed. We heard from Roberto last night and the storm surge seems to be the big concern for now with ground floor units in the condo buildings being most affected. I know the pictures are scary, but they're also quite beautiful in a way...

Keep the news coming as long as you can...

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:41:26 AM

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Keep Ya Heads Down Guys, Hopefully See Ya'll Soon

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:47:00 AM

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Thanks for the update Gary. You and Kay stay safe. We're watching carefully. -- S & E

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 10:53:55 AM

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Thanks for the updates on the storm. We are all thinking practically 24/7 about our friends in Akumal. Hubby and I just got back on Wednesday and Im still dreaming about the place.

Holly

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 11:01:20 AM

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Wow Gary.....those are pretty ominous pictures, thanks for keeping us informed, but please know that yours' & Kay's safety is more important than anything else.....

Thanks for letting us know that you're o.k. Even if you're offline, we're all thinking of everybody down there

Stay safe

Jennifer

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 11:08:10 AM

Lydia(SC)

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STay safe!!! Thanks for the info and great pics! Please let us know if you hear from Jen & Bart and Kelly. You guys are awesome. And I am passing on your info to some of the folks in Chetumal so keep it coming if you can. See ya soon.

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 11:13:27 AM

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I can't believe you are still in North Akumal. I'm watching the weather channel, and their saying Cozumal will take a direct hit. I hope the conditions in Akumal don't worsen and those who stayed behind and are in shelters are safe. Good luck, Hop from Big Creek, CA.

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 11:17:12 AM

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So awesome that you guys were spared...hang in there!

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 12:18:03 PM

Gary

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We are not out of the woods yet. It seems we may get or near miss the south edge of the eyewall. Wilma is over Cozumel now and as you know the south end lighthouse is dircetly across from Akumal. CNN has been communicating with us and I have shot some video with my camera, hope to shoot more if weather permits. Apparently we may be on Wolf Blitzer situation room this 4-5pm live by phone, not sure yet.

We are hoping for the best at this moment for our good friends in Puerto Aventuras, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Cancun... all point north and south for that matter.

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 12:19:35 PM

cjanerun

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Hey there guys! Checkin' in and I love the hair Kay! I'll bet it even looks great windblown. It's been a long time since March, but we think of you often, especially now. Please be safe. We look forward to future Easter Egg hunts in Quintana Roo, or at least cervezas and more tatoos! Thanks for the photos and updates.

cjanerun and jungle tim

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 12:24:11 PM

Karen in OH

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Thanks for the update Gary, I will be tunning in to Wolfe this afternoon hope to hear you!
CNN was on the phone yesterday with Akumal resident Licticia Cordova. I am still hoping for the best for the Roo. Stay safe.
Karen in OH

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 12:57:03 PM

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Thanks for the update Gary, make sure you keep safe.

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RE: more from north akumal - 10/21/2005 1:03:55 PM

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Thanks for the update as it lets us know you & Kay are safe. I heard on the radio CBC that Cozumel just took a direct hit.

God speed that Wilma gets the &**^ out of there

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