People here at the Quality Inn in Tuscaloosa, AL are just as friendly as can be. We've spent time chatting with families from Miami, Tampa, a couple from Venice, and another couple from Ocala. Gena - the lady that works behind the counter is a sweetheart.........been working here for 12 years.
We decided to order in tonight and she suggested the Broadway Pizzeria! Rich ordered spaghetti and meatballs/garlic bread, and I ordered an 8"pizza with chicken, onions and peppers. Excellent. I ordered by phone for delivery and the lady called back ..........she previously lived in Polk County in Florida and wanted to do something for us.......and personally delivered our meal along with a litre bottle of Dr. Pepper!!
Irma made her way north today, but fortunately just brought rain to the area. The temperatures were in the 60's today, so between that and the rain - you can imagine how happy Rich was. (Especially since he forgot to pack long pants!)
We decided to try and start heading back towards home so booked a few nights at the Quality Inn and Suites in Tallahassee. We'll leave for there tomorrow morning.
Our neighbors Phil and Dorene across the canal called today to tell us that Lake Placid was a mess and everything was shut down. Several electric poles laying across the roads. He wanted to know if he could get in our house to take out any garbage and get food out of our refrigerator. What great neighbors! We told him to take anything that was still good, anything he needed from the pantry, and to take the extra tank of propane in the garage. What a relief........ I could not imagine what that would smell like when we're finally able to get home!
The other good news is that everyone we know, family and friends is safe with little, minimal or no damage at all. Prayers really do work!
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