Sqeggs 22,807 posts Posted October 12, 2018 I'm sure that the suddenness with which this storm seemed to materialize has increased the shock to the people who've had to bear the brunt of it. Best of luck to you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman2006 1,604 posts Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Dark Knight said: Just saw this now and the same sentiments as well like everyone else has shared on here. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family as well and everyone else in the FL region who have been hit hard by the storm. Glad the family is fine, sorry about your home . I'm praying everything else is fine. God bless and stay strong! +1 Sorry to hear that you're going through this, but I'm happy to hear you and your family are okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjum12 27,850 posts Posted October 12, 2018 10 hours ago, BitterOldMan said: My heart goes out to you and your family. Ditto here.... let us know if you need anything, brother Rick,.... GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Corgi 3,488 posts Posted October 12, 2018 Just read this thread to see how you managed. So sorry Rick. Hope you and the family get through this quickly and safely. Hang in there buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mxwll Smrt 2,457 posts Posted October 12, 2018 I don't think there's anything that I could possibly say to you that hasn't been already been said here but my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PUNYHUMAN 2,998 posts Posted October 12, 2018 Rick, I'm sorry. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PKJ 944 posts Posted October 12, 2018 Had a friend send me a link to see the current state of that area. I have employees that work there that were told it could be a month until power is back. Looked at the shopping center where Newforce is and the old location looked like the roof was completely gone. Can't tell from above how hard his new location was hit. You guys are in our Prayers. 1 Cat-Man_America reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zosocane 2,852 posts Posted October 12, 2018 Rick, very sorry to read about your home. I can empathize. You will recover and so will the region -- Florida is tough as nails. Whatever you or your family might need, just holler, we are all here to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comicdonna 30,329 posts Posted October 13, 2018 Sorry to hear about your house, Rick. Wishing you guys a speedy recovery with this tragic event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnkurJ 7,055 posts Posted October 13, 2018 Glad you and your family are safe! Please keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
telerites 11,783 posts Posted October 13, 2018 Best wishes and prayers to you Rick. My cousin who lives in the path suffered similar destruction but he and his family are safe. I truly wish the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinzebac 1,758 posts Posted October 13, 2018 Sorry to hear about your house Rick. Glad you and your family are safe. Thoughts and prayers to you when your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat-Man_America 9,366 posts Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) Before Gator's cell phone lost power he sent us a photo of the front of his home. I don't think he'd mind my sharing it here just to give an indication of the hurricane's wrath... Rick told us that at the height of the storm he had to lean into the front door to keep the wind from blowing it off. There is no way to understate the damage Michael wrought to the Florida panhandle. A cat. 5 hurricane is merciless and Panama City was near ground zero. Fingers crossed that his employees and business survived unscathed, but I'm not sure there's much room for optimism at present. Power to the area may not be fully restored for weeks. Edited October 13, 2018 by Cat-Man_America 1 3 Timely, Larryw7, Dark Knight and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robot Man 17,864 posts Posted October 13, 2018 Man, I can't imagine the terror of that. Hope you are coping as well as can be expected Rick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageComics 92,733 posts Posted October 14, 2018 Texted with Rick a bit and he said it was OK to update everyone. 1st off, family is all safe. I asked if they had food and water and they said Bridget's sister came down with food and water so they have that for now. He has no wifi and limited cell reception. No messaging ability at all. Just texting. Their home and store were destroyed. He said that his collection should be OK as it was covered and tarped up. Right now he said they are 'in the dark and sweating'. Now they have months and months of rebuilding to look forward to. 4 5 3 Larryw7, goldust40, comicdonna and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woowoo 3,937 posts Posted October 14, 2018 Sorry to hear this update and Rick if you need some help with things PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s14roller 843 posts Posted October 14, 2018 Sorry to hear about the storm impact, Rick. Glad your family is OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Point Five 24,194 posts Posted October 14, 2018 Man, rough news. Very glad you and family made it through, Rick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ameri 1,348 posts Posted October 14, 2018 Thinking of you my friend. Main thing is that your family is safe. The rest will fall into place. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat-Man_America 9,366 posts Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, VintageComics said: Texted with Rick a bit and he said it was OK to update everyone. 1st off, family is all safe. I asked if they had food and water and they said Bridget's sister came down with food and water so they have that for now. He has no wifi and limited cell reception. No messaging ability at all. Just texting. Their home and store were destroyed. He said that his collection should be OK as it was covered and tarped up. Right now he said they are 'in the dark and sweating'. Now they have months and months of rebuilding to look forward to. Thanks for providing us with an update, Roy. Rick knows that our home would be open to them if they need safe haven and can get to Texas. Hopefully state & local assistance will come through to help folks through this, but it's gotta be tough going for everyone in the Florida panhandle right now. 3 jimjum12, Sqeggs and GreatCaesarsGhost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
