Shout out and crossed fingers for Malaise and all DU folks in the path of Matthew.
I can attest that seeing a hurricane headed towards you will cause belly flops.
And the aftermath of trying to cope in the midst of post storm destruction is as bad as listening to the constant roar of the winds.
Hang in there, guys, and try to let us know you are safe when you can. 
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They can't believe we cleared the patio - all we left are their bed and some covered cushions for them.
They are not amused.
Heard the most we'll get wind wise is 100mph. The rain will be the issue. This too will pass - thanks for all the good thoughts.
I can't remember a Cat 4 hitting three big islands in the Caribbean at almost the same time. 
We'll be thinking of you the next few days!
And to add to other sentiments, stay safe, young lady!
when the tornado sirens are sounding, my cat is firmly entrenched behind my toilet ..... I cannot fit there with him, but it lets me know that bathroom is probably the place for me to be 
but you're right - they are survivors.
Word is we won't feel the worst until much later today given the 5mph speed. Neither Jamaica nor Haiti should get a direct hit but torrential rain is coming. Eastern, Central and North eastern parishes will get the worst of it.
We had light rain overnight - none at the moment but it is very overcast and the wind is picking up.
My coffee is tasting better than ever 
So far so good.
my Riff Raff is half feral, half owns me......when he was an injured stray teen cat I ordered a feral trap over the internet to catch him and spent a few hundred bucks on his injuries. I thought he'd be extremely grateful but he treated me like the wicked witch who stole me from the great outdoors. When he finally got back outside, he was gone for 17 days. I even took vacation days from work to look for him. I saw him off in the distance from my patio on a cold, miserable day and called to him, and I swear I could see the thoughts in motion - it's that crazy lady, but she DID have good food...so he returned and yup I understood the conditions - he can go outside. So for the past 11 years that's where we've been at - he can go outside, but only if I am home and awake. Yes indeed. He actually will return when I call for him (eventually).
Hope you guys will be OK; I know it is......very difficult to kick hurricane ass
Cats are something else - my lil supermarket owner was giving me a great story about the one she's looking after for close friends. She has had to go and fetch him in the nearly gully several times (and nudge him with food).
Ivan with more rain perhaps
so the eye should not touch either island. Looks like a direct hit for Guantanamo Bay.
Mainland US better pay attention. Our worst effects should be tonight - we were hoping for afternoon but that stalling yesterday has held things up - now moving N at 6mph. Hope he picks up speed and gets the hell out of here. Rain will be our problem - winds should be Cat1 to Cat2.
Prepare and stay safe
Let us know how you all are and if we can help.
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Now for word from the rest
Tonight will be the test - we'll survive
As we say here - soon come
for you and your loved ones, and all of the people of Haiti, Cuba, DR, Turks & Caicos, and the Bahamas.
Scary and dangerous stuff going on with weather in so many places. 