I am so glad to hear and see that you are ok! Venice is my favorite place to go on vacation and I was so worried that it would be damaged as bad as down south. Btw. Congrats on your 💍🔔 Greetings from Luxembourg/Europe 👋
THANK YOU so much. Your Venice is here and waiting for you to visit. We go some bumps and bruises but we're definitely okay. Venice had their Sun Fiesta this past weekend. Venice wasn't down for long, already up and partying on the street. Thank you, it took us long enough. 💍🥰
@@trevorandmichele oh I wish that I could come soon but I have to wait another year. Did you guys go to the beach since Ian? That's the first place I would go 😅
Glad you & the doggos stayed safe! We've never met, but I was worried about you guys. Thanks for the tips and another great video. Kept us updated on Venice's recovery!
We all came out a win. We hunkered down for the night. Thanks so much for thinking of us. We should post more often, we crazy!! We hope the tips help. ❤
I am happy everyone if okay. Found it interesting when you were installing the shutters. Also, if I had to add to the list of things to have on hand it would be a propane stove.
Thank you for the video diary. It was rough waiting a week for electricity on Shamrock Blvd Thank god the weather following was unseasonably cool 😅 Another great documentary so thank you
You are so welcome!! Thank for watching. Oh my goodness, the weather was so nice. We had all the windows up and it was actually a little chilly. We napped on the lanai listening to neighbors generators humming. I hope your home and everyone was okay. The power out was not fun but thank goodness we were all safe.
As usual U have turned lemons into lemonade. Great video showing how people can survive a hurricane and survive in the greatest state in the USA. I am amazed at ur presence of mind to be able to document this......
Thank so much for watching. So many endured more damage in our area. We took Angus to Ark Animal yesterday and was very sad to see the damage. We know you’ll have it fixed up in no time for our furry loved ones again.
Glad you guys are ok. I did fine over in Sarasota National. Having been thru Superstorm Sandy in NY, which left my home town looking like Ft. Myers does now, I was nervous about this one, but felt safe in the house. Definitely felt like a tank with the shutters up and unlike 10 years ago with Sandy, it was better not living in a high risk flood zone now. Glad you posted this video, I think it will help people.
That’s awesome! So glad you y’all did well next door!!! It was crazy, these new houses DID NOT BUDGE! The worst part I think for our area was no power. Thanks so much for watching.
Glad you are both safe. My parents in Ft. Myers put their valuables in the dishwasher, locked. They were fine though. Thank God. Thanks for the video. I always enjoy them.
THANK you! ANF THANK goodness your parents were safe. We went to Ft Myres and our hearts literally dropped! I’ve heard of many people using the dishwasher. I’ve always done it as well. Important papers will be safe from getting wet. I did forget mine in there for a couple of days though. 😳thank you for watching!!! ❤️❤️
Trevor is a child of God and his inert beauty is in his speech and loved by all the children of God.. Fossil fuels have changed the climate and things will get worst. Florida is expecting a "tropical" storm. Be ready but do not be afraid!
Thnx sooo much for sharing your Ian experience with us. We live in Venice too in Plantation Lakes. Much of what I’ve watched of your video was what my hubs n I experienced too except we have 2 cats, used our grill to try to boil water except it ran out of propane!!🙄😳 Loss of power wasn’t enjoyable but when darkness fell we did use two industrial strength battery powered Milwaukee lights that worked out well!! Shutters came down next morning; totally praised the daylight!! Our street was flooded for two days so we were stuck but when the water receded he went out n got ice and propane. Ian was our first bad hurricane and my hubs was surprised that I didn’t totally freak out!! We evacuated to NC for Irma but didn’t need to other than losing power. Thnx again!!🥹
Thanks for watching. I think a lot of us had the same story. No power, no quite prepared as much as we though, fur kiddos and not enjoying loss of power. Where we live, it doesn't even look like a hurricane hit. I think being inside and not being able to see because of the shutters is the key. Out of sight, out of mind kind of, ya know? It wasn't even that loud in here. We basically slept through it. 😎Next time (IF) I'll have something to make me coffee!!!! LOL me looking for battery operated coffee makers on Amazon. LOL
Trevor & Michelle we really enjoyed watching the video. It brought back the memories of that week. Loved the typing. We had pretty similar experiences just down the road. Glad you all made it through fine. It was an experience we will never forget!!
Thank you so much for sharing your footage with us, it really gave the video and extra UMPH it needed. It was a crazy ride and now you and Kristie have been officially initiated, welcome to the tribe.
Glad you made it through. Lucky you were not further south. Classic Lanar neighborhood. If your roof vents were facing into the wind.... you probably got water in your attic. Some of us really lucked out this time. Others, not so much.
Thank you!!! We were lucky!! We went to Blind Pass yesterday and was shocked at how much harder people were hit that way. We drove to Fort Myres and was broken hearted at the sight. We did make it out great. We lost a downspout and found it in the water. These news homes are definitely solid.
Bay Indies got its butt kicked. Happy for us our house is mostly fine. Neighborhood is looking great compared to when we got back from Ian's visit. Neighbors with outreached arms near tears to see us. Floridian for 6 months now. Zero regrets.
Awe! Yeah we had heard it got it pretty bad. So happy to know you’ve found your place in paradise. It’s so heartwarming to know you’ve found your Bay Indies family. People there so stick together and become family fast. I’m absolutely with you on no regrets!!! Sometimes we have to endure the storm to appreciate the beauty. Welcome to Florida!!!! ✌🏼😎🌴☀️❤️
Luv Angus's hurricane hair! Glad you made it through the hurricane safe and sound, even though you definitely sustained some damage in Venice. Our friends in Fort Myers really took a beating, they'll be purchasing a gas powered generator before next hurricane season. Do you have a Lantern/Flashlight combo that works with Micro USB Input & Solar Panel & Hand Crank? They're pretty cool.
Angus is a mess for sure! ❤️❤️❤️ we drive to Fort Myres and my heart dropped. We have nothing here compared to the damage there, it was heartbreaking to see in person. Did you see they have solar generators??? We JUST found this out after our video. Those lanterns sound nice as well. We’ll definitely up our hurricane gear. I need a solar powered coffee maker. Wonder if they even make those???thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much!! A lot better than IN the video, it was rough living! No sleep, no shower! Ugh! Thanks so much! ((Hugs)) Angus is king of messy hair! Lol❤❤
THANK YOU!!!! Awe, we were defiantly on the fence about sharing but with the news making it look like Venice was exploded, we decided to share. Much love and again, thanks.
I noticed the matching rings and I think I heard the word "husband." Did you guys get hitched or otherwise have a ceremony celebrating your union? If so, CONGRATS! Wishing you many more years together, spent in good health, happiness, and prosperity.
You caught that!? 😁 we were at the pool one day chatting and decided right there on the spot to run to the courthouse and get hitched. We had our marriage license and had bought these cool rings (they make me think of the gulf) thinking we’d have a little ceremony on the beach. Bored at the pool we decided right then to do it. Lol thank you!!! ❤️❤️
@@trevorandmichele Omg, I am all weepy now. I love love when 2 people are so obviously well mated. (I am also an editor by trade and trained to sniff out details. At my advanced age, I think I am sharper now than I have ever been. Li bra! I digress.) Congratulations!♥️♥️♥️🎉🎉👏🤸♀️🤸♀️🙏🎈🌟🏝🌊😘😘
We’ve been in Cape Coral for a little over a year. Ian was our first and hoping only experience. We used our outside solar lights while the power was out. We also called our builder and invited him and the wife out for dinner for the work they put in. We only had damage to our pool cage screen.
We are definitely hoping we don’t have another one for sure. Man, the solar lights are so smart! Wish I had known prior to the hurricane! Wasn’t it awesome to be in a home that felt like a tank!?!? The pool cages/extended cages don’t seem to hold up to well, but those aren’t a necessity when it comes to living conditions. So glad y’all made it out with very little damage and you had an awesome builder!
A neighbor just told me about a solar powered generator that he got for under a $1000 that worked great. Said it powered his fridge all night so that might be a good thing to get
@@trevorandmichele yes it is there's different companies one is Patriot they have a big and small one difference is they have more charging and a/c plugs and you can charge them by solar panels. Thank you for letting people know about the hurricane preparedness etc. I was born and raised in Southeast Florida and been through a lot of Hurricanes Ian was for sure a bad one. Have a great and safe day take care
@@samuelrosa8151 Thanks for that info. We will definitely be getting one of those. We hoped by sharing this we could help a little. Our home felt super safe and the shutters put it out of sight!!! 😳 I bet you have some great Florida stores to tell. We’ve been through a couple in SC that ended up being tropical storms. This one was a banger for sure!!! Venice was definitely lucky!!!! THANKS for watching! Michele
@@trevorandmichele your welcome and very happy you guys dodged it. My cousin lives in Bradenton and they got hit pretty hard. A friend of mine just moved out of Tampa and moved a little more North and she and her husband weren't effected much. Yes, the stories continue. Have a great and safe night
That was so good that your house stood up so well. I am a Real Estate Agent in Canada, nothing better than an all brick house. As you know, better to spend more money for a sturdy home. So happy no water got into your home and your beautiful dogs are safe. Stay well🙏🐾🐾🐾🐾🇨🇦
@@trevorandmichele How nice to hear from you. The Market has gone down approximately 30% since May 2022. 5 year Mortgage rates are at highest rates in 15 years. I think a 5 year is 5.5% (fixed rate) today. I know things are different for you but here clients have to Qualify at a rate of 7.0+% to even get their Mortgage. The Government is certainly not doing anything to help people. I was so impressed to see the video yesterday of your home. How the water came up your street but not into your house or garage. That is a good reference for the Builder. I feel for the people who have lost their homes and possessions . Its only 4 degrees here today, hope its still shorts weather with you. Have a great day. 😊
Thank you so much for watching! Our area was so very lucky. So many people still trying to put together the pieces of their lives. Loved ones lost and heartache. It’s going to take awhile to heal for those that were in the eye of the storm. So heartbreaking!! 😔
I heard someone say they bought one of those round kiddy pool and lined it with sod so their dogs could have a place to potty. Just a thought for next time.
@@ndubgolfer THANK goodness our roof tiles stayed put, we know a lot of people who lost roof tiles as well. Just thankful we didn’t get as hard as everyone North of us.
I learned that years ago with Hurricane Hugo. My momma filled up the tub and the washing machine. We lost power for two weeks!! We’d have to take small amounts of water to put in the sink and take sinks baths. We lived in the country so she had rain barrels full to flush toilets. It’s amazing what you remember things you saw from your child hood. Funny though, a lot of Florida homes don’t have tubs. 😳Michele
Puppy pads. Good for the dogs during Ian and good for soaking up water after Ian breaks a window in the house you rent. I also swear by (no pun intended) a holy card of Archangel Mike in every window in every room to keep you safe from gigunda falling pine trees. Moderate damage, the worst of which is really no more fenced-in backyard for Kimba and Midge and a banged-up laptop. Thrilled that my dogs are not orphans. Lived to see 67th bday on 10/5, albeit still without power, water, Wi-fi, or even mobile service--which I never get near the house (I live on one of the college roads here in S. Venice). T-Mobile came thru for my neighbors but Xfinity Mobile and Verizon (whose towers they rent or some shit like that) did not. I'll be phoning those criminals. Also, with regard to information or assistance, S. Venice is like the bastard child of Sarasota County Emergency Services. More than enough about me. I am very happy and relieved to see that you and your excellent pups are unharmed! (Beautiful home!) Thanks a million for filming and posting and for including footage from others who braved the beast at home. How lucky are we to have survived to fulfill our purpose? xo, Juli B.
Puppy pads!! What an excellent idea, they never did potty!! Next time we shall have those. Swearing, Ugh! I never swear in front of anyone and here it is on a video. I think the reasoning behind the swearing was a pass this time. Those trees over that way are HUGE!! so many fell. I am thrilled your fur children still have you. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!! OH NO! Still no power or water? UGH this is crazy. Fingers crossed you will get it soon. We just moved from S. Venice (the house that had the banana plants.) Thank you so much for watching and we hope you get power soon and so glad that you are safe!!!!!! We are very lucky!
@@trevorandmichele Swearing absolutely understandable, and I would never criticize that because I have terminal potty mouth. Power, water, Wi-Fi all back on. Thanks for the good wishes, and I hope you have a happy Libra birthday, too, or had one!
So many people lost everything, it is very sad. I’m sorry you lost everything. I hope all is well now. Hurricanes do not care. The important thing for us to do m is be safe and evacuate when told. We were so lucky we only had minimal damage in Venice. I was in Hurricane Hugo and was scared to death and swore I’d never sit through another one. Michele
@@trevorandmichele you bet thank god nothing happen to you guys wow stay blessed.. I get so happy and relieve on the month of nov that the season finished but still praying to get a new home in cement after 2 years that ive apply in HUD, crossing fingers that next year i will have my safe home. take care guys..
I'VE SEEN WHERES SOME ONE PUTS SOD IN A KIDDIE POOL WITH HOLES & PUTS THEM IN THE GARAGE AND THEIR ANIMALS COULD GO TO THE BATHROOM!? IDK HOW THEY WORKED FOR THEM & IDK IF MY DOG WOULD GOES FOR IT WITH OUT LAUGHING AT US
We really had no idea where is was going to hit. I (Michele) would absolutely leave if I knew 100% we were going to get a direct hit. I’d have to drag Trevor. Even just the power being out it was hard with dogs. I cook our dogs food and couldn’t do it.
@@trevorandmichele thank you so much for your response. I have been researching places to live for a few years now, because my husband will be retiring soon after military service of 22+ years. And Venice has been on my radar for a while now. There doesnt seem to be a place quite like it. I just want to make the right choice when it comes to moving the family to a destination prone to hurricanes. All places are prone to natural disasters, and its always a give and take situation. But, I cant get the beaches of Florida out of my mind. Yall have a blessed day. And, it was such a blessing to see you both doing well.
@@annieaviles4760 you’ll not make a mistake by moving here. We’ve been here for a little over 5 years and it’s worth maybe having a scare. You have time to prepare and leave. If it misses you, then you’ve had a good little vacation if you decided to bail. The beaches and the life here is well worth it. Hurricane season is June through November and very seldom do we need to worry. Life is short and beach life is worth it. You’ll not regret it. We’re out today enjoying a festival. You really live like you’re on vacation. Hope this helps!!! ❤️❤️
Some people can’t get more than two cars in the two cars garage. Some garages can’t handle the size of the vehicles. Our truck does not fit in our garage as we know several other people have bigger vehicles. I can honestly say, not one car moved with the wind here. All sitting in the same spot. If the wind is going to be high enough to move the car, I think it would be definitely time to evacuate.
Spot on! We do love ourselves! You don't love yourself? I hope everyone loves themselves, that would be sad. I hope you love yourself, I really do. Self love! it's definatley the cool thing to do. 🥰 Join us in the "in" thing to do. love is good. Maybe if you moved to Florida you'd be happier. I hear Chicago isn't so fun.
I am so glad to hear and see that you are ok! Venice is my favorite place to go on vacation and I was so worried that it would be damaged as bad as down south.
Btw. Congrats on your 💍🔔
Greetings from Luxembourg/Europe 👋
THANK YOU so much. Your Venice is here and waiting for you to visit. We go some bumps and bruises but we're definitely okay. Venice had their Sun Fiesta this past weekend. Venice wasn't down for long, already up and partying on the street. Thank you, it took us long enough. 💍🥰
@@trevorandmichele oh I wish that I could come soon but I have to wait another year. Did you guys go to the beach since Ian? That's the first place I would go 😅
@@annavaneck_ it will be here before you know! We were at the beach as soon as we could get there!! 🌴☀️😎
Glad you & the doggos stayed safe! We've never met, but I was worried about you guys. Thanks for the tips and another great video. Kept us updated on Venice's recovery!
We all came out a win. We hunkered down for the night. Thanks so much for thinking of us. We should post more often, we crazy!! We hope the tips help. ❤
I am happy everyone if okay. Found it interesting when you were installing the shutters. Also, if I had to add to the list of things to have on hand it would be a propane stove.
Thanks for watching! Yes, definitely if anyone wants to cook or needs to cook things thawing in the freezer.
Thank you for the video diary. It was rough waiting a week for electricity on Shamrock Blvd
Thank god the weather following was unseasonably cool 😅
Another great documentary so thank you
You are so welcome!! Thank for watching. Oh my goodness, the weather was so nice. We had all the windows up and it was actually a little chilly. We napped on the lanai listening to neighbors generators humming. I hope your home and everyone was okay. The power out was not fun but thank goodness we were all safe.
As usual U have turned lemons into lemonade. Great video showing how people can survive a hurricane and survive in the greatest state in the USA. I am amazed at ur presence of mind to be able to document this......
Thank so much for watching. So many endured more damage in our area. We took Angus to Ark Animal yesterday and was very sad to see the damage. We know you’ll have it fixed up in no time for our furry loved ones again.
Glad you guys are ok. I did fine over in Sarasota National. Having been thru Superstorm Sandy in NY, which left my home town looking like Ft. Myers does now, I was nervous about this one, but felt safe in the house. Definitely felt like a tank with the shutters up and unlike 10 years ago with Sandy, it was better not living in a high risk flood zone now. Glad you posted this video, I think it will help people.
That’s awesome! So glad you y’all did well next door!!! It was crazy, these new houses DID NOT BUDGE! The worst part I think for our area was no power. Thanks so much for watching.
Good video. Thank you for sharing
Thanks so much. We were on the fence about sharing it. Thanks for watching!!
Glad you are both safe. My parents in Ft. Myers put their valuables in the dishwasher, locked. They were fine though. Thank God. Thanks for the video. I always enjoy them.
THANK you! ANF THANK goodness your parents were safe. We went to Ft Myres and our hearts literally dropped! I’ve heard of many people using the dishwasher. I’ve always done it as well. Important papers will be safe from getting wet. I did forget mine in there for a couple of days though. 😳thank you for watching!!! ❤️❤️
Trevor is a child of God and his inert beauty is in his speech and loved by all the children of God.. Fossil fuels have changed the climate and things will get worst. Florida is expecting a "tropical" storm. Be ready but do not be afraid!
Thnx sooo much for sharing your Ian experience with us. We live in Venice too in Plantation Lakes. Much of what I’ve watched of your video was what my hubs n I experienced too except we have 2 cats, used our grill to try to boil water except it ran out of propane!!🙄😳
Loss of power wasn’t enjoyable but when darkness fell we did use two industrial strength battery powered Milwaukee lights that worked out well!! Shutters came down next morning; totally praised the daylight!! Our street was flooded for two days so we were stuck but when the water receded he went out n got ice and propane. Ian was our first bad hurricane and my hubs was surprised that I didn’t totally freak out!! We evacuated to NC for Irma but didn’t need to other than losing power. Thnx again!!🥹
Thanks for watching. I think a lot of us had the same story. No power, no quite prepared as much as we though, fur kiddos and not enjoying loss of power. Where we live, it doesn't even look like a hurricane hit. I think being inside and not being able to see because of the shutters is the key. Out of sight, out of mind kind of, ya know? It wasn't even that loud in here. We basically slept through it. 😎Next time (IF) I'll have something to make me coffee!!!! LOL me looking for battery operated coffee makers on Amazon. LOL
Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing. You guys are the best!!
Thanks so much for watching!! Awe!! THANKS we try! Hahahahah😎😏
Trevor & Michelle we really enjoyed watching the video. It brought back the memories of that week. Loved the typing.
We had pretty similar experiences just down the road. Glad you all made it through fine.
It was an experience we will never forget!!
Thank you so much for sharing your footage with us, it really gave the video and extra UMPH it needed. It was a crazy ride and now you and Kristie have been officially initiated, welcome to the tribe.
Glad you made it through. Lucky you were not further south.
Classic Lanar neighborhood. If your roof vents were facing into the wind.... you probably got water in your attic.
Some of us really lucked out this time. Others, not so much.
Thank you!!! We were lucky!! We went to Blind Pass yesterday and was shocked at how much harder people were hit that way. We drove to Fort Myres and was broken hearted at the sight. We did make it out great. We lost a downspout and found it in the water. These news homes are definitely solid.
Bay Indies got its butt kicked. Happy for us our house is mostly fine. Neighborhood is looking great compared to when we got back from Ian's visit. Neighbors with outreached arms near tears to see us. Floridian for 6 months now. Zero regrets.
Awe! Yeah we had heard it got it pretty bad. So happy to know you’ve found your place in paradise. It’s so heartwarming to know you’ve found your Bay Indies family. People there so stick together and become family fast. I’m absolutely with you on no regrets!!! Sometimes we have to endure the storm to appreciate the beauty. Welcome to Florida!!!! ✌🏼😎🌴☀️❤️
Luv Angus's hurricane hair! Glad you made it through the hurricane safe and sound, even though you definitely sustained some damage in Venice. Our friends in Fort Myers really took a beating, they'll be purchasing a gas powered generator before next hurricane season. Do you have a Lantern/Flashlight combo that works with Micro USB Input & Solar Panel & Hand Crank? They're pretty cool.
Angus is a mess for sure! ❤️❤️❤️ we drive to Fort Myres and my heart dropped. We have nothing here compared to the damage there, it was heartbreaking to see in person. Did you see they have solar generators??? We JUST found this out after our video. Those lanterns sound nice as well. We’ll definitely up our hurricane gear. I need a solar powered coffee maker. Wonder if they even make those???thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️
Michelle you looked gorgeous during the opening. I’m glad you all safe sending lots of hugs. The dogs are adorable specially with the messy hair lol
Thank you so much!! A lot better than IN the video, it was rough living! No sleep, no shower! Ugh! Thanks so much! ((Hugs)) Angus is king of messy hair! Lol❤❤
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. Glad you’re safe. 💜🙏
THANK YOU!!!! Awe, we were defiantly on the fence about sharing but with the news making it look like Venice was exploded, we decided to share. Much love and again, thanks.
I noticed the matching rings and I think I heard the word "husband." Did you guys get hitched or otherwise have a ceremony celebrating your union? If so, CONGRATS! Wishing you many more years together, spent in good health, happiness, and prosperity.
You caught that!? 😁 we were at the pool one day chatting and decided right there on the spot to run to the courthouse and get hitched. We had our marriage license and had bought these cool rings (they make me think of the gulf) thinking we’d have a little ceremony on the beach. Bored at the pool we decided right then to do it. Lol thank you!!! ❤️❤️
@@trevorandmichele Omg, I am all weepy now. I love love when 2 people are so obviously well mated. (I am also an editor by trade and trained to sniff out details. At my advanced age, I think I am sharper now than I have ever been. Li bra! I digress.) Congratulations!♥️♥️♥️🎉🎉👏🤸♀️🤸♀️🙏🎈🌟🏝🌊😘😘
@@JuliaB1955 always looking for the story!!! That’s Awesome!
Congrats!!
@@BostonHorticulture THANK YOU!!!!!
Great video, just realized we live in the same community!
Thank you so much for watching!!❤️❤️. Howdy neighbor!!
I’m so glad that you made this video , good job!
Thank you!!! So glad you liked it. ❤Thanks for watching!!!!
We’ve been in Cape Coral for a little over a year. Ian was our first and hoping only experience. We used our outside solar lights while the power was out. We also called our builder and invited him and the wife out for dinner for the work they put in. We only had damage to our pool cage screen.
We are definitely hoping we don’t have another one for sure. Man, the solar lights are so smart! Wish I had known prior to the hurricane! Wasn’t it awesome to be in a home that felt like a tank!?!? The pool cages/extended cages don’t seem to hold up to well, but those aren’t a necessity when it comes to living conditions. So glad y’all made it out with very little damage and you had an awesome builder!
A neighbor just told me about a solar powered generator that he got for under a $1000 that worked great. Said it powered his fridge all night so that might be a good thing to get
Smart! With how hard it was to find gas and propane this would be a great addition to the hurricane list of needs.
@@trevorandmichele yes it is there's different companies one is Patriot they have a big and small one difference is they have more charging and a/c plugs and you can charge them by solar panels. Thank you for letting people know about the hurricane preparedness etc. I was born and raised in Southeast Florida and been through a lot of Hurricanes Ian was for sure a bad one. Have a great and safe day take care
@@samuelrosa8151 Thanks for that info. We will definitely be getting one of those. We hoped by sharing this we could help a little. Our home felt super safe and the shutters put it out of sight!!! 😳 I bet you have some great Florida stores to tell. We’ve been through a couple in SC that ended up being tropical storms. This one was a banger for sure!!! Venice was definitely lucky!!!! THANKS for watching!
Michele
@@trevorandmichele your welcome and very happy you guys dodged it. My cousin lives in Bradenton and they got hit pretty hard. A friend of mine just moved out of Tampa and moved a little more North and she and her husband weren't effected much. Yes, the stories continue. Have a great and safe night
@@samuelrosa8151 Florida life! We gotta love it right!? 😎❤️✌🏼🌴
That was so good that your house stood up so well. I am a Real Estate Agent in Canada, nothing better than an all brick house. As you know, better to spend more money for a sturdy home. So happy no water got into your home and your beautiful dogs are safe. Stay well🙏🐾🐾🐾🐾🇨🇦
We felt so safe in our block home. It was definitely build for hurricanes! Hope the market is doing well in Canada. We have many friends there. 🌴😎✌🏼
@@trevorandmichele How nice to hear from you. The Market has gone down approximately 30% since May 2022. 5 year Mortgage rates are at highest rates in 15 years.
I think a 5 year is 5.5% (fixed rate) today. I know things are different for you but here clients have to Qualify at a rate of 7.0+% to even get their Mortgage. The Government is certainly not doing anything to help people. I was so impressed to see the video yesterday of your home. How the water came up your street but not into your house or garage. That is a good reference for the Builder. I feel for the people who have lost their homes and possessions . Its only 4 degrees here today, hope its still shorts weather with you. Have a great day.
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Thank you for sharing, so glad all turned out well for you guys, prays to all who were not so lucky. God Bless 🙏
Thank you so much for watching! Our area was so very lucky. So many people still trying to put together the pieces of their lives. Loved ones lost and heartache. It’s going to take awhile to heal for those that were in the eye of the storm. So heartbreaking!! 😔
It was a wild ride for sure. We got very little damage also. Good to see y’all made it through!
So glad it was only very small damage! It was definitely a wild ride!!! Glad y’all made it through as well.
I heard someone say they bought one of those round kiddy pool and lined it with sod so their dogs could have a place to potty. Just a thought for next time.
Super smart!!! Will have to put that on the list if there’s a next time. Thanks for the tip!
@@trevorandmichele oh there will be a next time…stupid global warming.
@@carlagarzia7327 😎🌴☀️
Stormsmart up… We have a Summerwood and it was a bunker for Ian, 20min to put in place. Learned durring Irma the sheet metal sucks.
Thanks so much for the info!! The storm shutter weren’t bad, the wind blowing through them was super loud.
@@trevorandmichele heh, our roof tiles slamming up and down was the worst. Broke enough tabs its being replaced. You guys stayed for the fun one.
@@ndubgolfer THANK goodness our roof tiles stayed put, we know a lot of people who lost roof tiles as well. Just thankful we didn’t get as hard as everyone North of us.
Wow,your street was a river! Scary.Did you happen to check out the house where you moved from if there was any damage?
It was like a river. Yes, the house was actually in the video, the one with the me banana trees that didn’t make it.
Glad to hear you guys are safe.
Awe!!! Thanks so much.
Nice video.
Thanks so much for checking out the video! 😎✌🏼🌴
Im so glad to see you both.
Awe thanks!!! ❤️❤️
You two are so adorable 😍
AWE!!! Thank you!!!!!!!🥰
I wouldn’t have thought to fill up the tub with h20
I learned that years ago with Hurricane Hugo. My momma filled up the tub and the washing machine. We lost power for two weeks!! We’d have to take small amounts of water to put in the sink and take sinks baths. We lived in the country so she had rain barrels full to flush toilets. It’s amazing what you remember things you saw from your child hood. Funny though, a lot of Florida homes don’t have tubs. 😳Michele
Michelle: Great haircut! It frames your face beautifully.
Thanks so much. I'm feeling my big hair 80s days with this hair.
I live in South Venice. It was messed up seeing the airport wind speed was 50 mph. It must've broke.
I’d say so!!! I think it was a tad over 50!!!! You know, just a tad. Maybe the wind broke it.
This is great video. how far are you guys to the coast?
Thank so much for watching. we are around 3 miles to Manasota Key as the crow flies.
Puppy pads. Good for the dogs during Ian and good for soaking up water after Ian breaks a window in the house you rent. I also swear by (no pun intended) a holy card of Archangel Mike in every window in every room to keep you safe from gigunda falling pine trees. Moderate damage, the worst of which is really no more fenced-in backyard for Kimba and Midge and a banged-up laptop. Thrilled that my dogs are not orphans. Lived to see 67th bday on 10/5, albeit still without power, water, Wi-fi, or even mobile service--which I never get near the house (I live on one of the college roads here in S. Venice). T-Mobile came thru for my neighbors but Xfinity Mobile and Verizon (whose towers they rent or some shit like that) did not. I'll be phoning those criminals. Also, with regard to information or assistance, S. Venice is like the bastard child of Sarasota County Emergency Services. More than enough about me. I am very happy and relieved to see that you and your excellent pups are unharmed! (Beautiful home!) Thanks a million for filming and posting and for including footage from others who braved the beast at home. How lucky are we to have survived to fulfill our purpose? xo, Juli B.
Puppy pads!! What an excellent idea, they never did potty!! Next time we shall have those. Swearing, Ugh! I never swear in front of anyone and here it is on a video. I think the reasoning behind the swearing was a pass this time. Those trees over that way are HUGE!! so many fell. I am thrilled your fur children still have you. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!! OH NO! Still no power or water? UGH this is crazy. Fingers crossed you will get it soon. We just moved from S. Venice (the house that had the banana plants.) Thank you so much for watching and we hope you get power soon and so glad that you are safe!!!!!! We are very lucky!
@@trevorandmichele Swearing absolutely understandable, and I would never criticize that because I have terminal potty mouth. Power, water, Wi-Fi all back on. Thanks for the good wishes, and I hope you have a happy Libra birthday, too, or had one!
Great log impress but a hurcane is s9 scaring i live in puerto rico and im use to it but for maria i lost e erthingg so sad
So many people lost everything, it is very sad. I’m sorry you lost everything. I hope all is well now. Hurricanes do not care. The important thing for us to do m is be safe and evacuate when told. We were so lucky we only had minimal damage in Venice. I was in Hurricane Hugo and was scared to death and swore I’d never sit through another one. Michele
@@trevorandmichele you bet thank god nothing happen to you guys wow stay blessed.. I get so happy and relieve on the month of nov that the season finished but still praying to get a new home in cement after 2 years that ive apply in HUD, crossing fingers that next year i will have my safe home. take care guys..
@@lurodriguez3183 awe thanks!! Yes, November is a sigh of relief for everyone that lives in a Hurricane area. Peace! ✌️
I'VE SEEN WHERES SOME ONE PUTS SOD IN A KIDDIE POOL WITH HOLES & PUTS THEM IN THE GARAGE AND THEIR ANIMALS COULD GO TO THE BATHROOM!? IDK HOW THEY WORKED FOR THEM & IDK IF MY DOG WOULD GOES FOR IT WITH OUT LAUGHING AT US
Awesome!! Thanks so much for the tip! ✌🏼
What if Venice had taken a direct hit of the hurricane? Would you have opted to leave?
We really had no idea where is was going to hit. I (Michele) would absolutely leave if I knew 100% we were going to get a direct hit. I’d have to drag Trevor. Even just the power being out it was hard with dogs. I cook our dogs food and couldn’t do it.
@@trevorandmichele thank you so much for your response. I have been researching places to live for a few years now, because my husband will be retiring soon after military service of 22+ years. And Venice has been on my radar for a while now. There doesnt seem to be a place quite like it. I just want to make the right choice when it comes to moving the family to a destination prone to hurricanes. All places are prone to natural disasters, and its always a give and take situation. But, I cant get the beaches of Florida out of my mind. Yall have a blessed day. And, it was such a blessing to see you both doing well.
@@annieaviles4760 you’ll not make a mistake by moving here. We’ve been here for a little over 5 years and it’s worth maybe having a scare. You have time to prepare and leave. If it misses you, then you’ve had a good little vacation if you decided to bail. The beaches and the life here is well worth it. Hurricane season is June through November and very seldom do we need to worry. Life is short and beach life is worth it. You’ll not regret it. We’re out today enjoying a festival. You really live like you’re on vacation. Hope this helps!!! ❤️❤️
@@trevorandmichele Thank you so much!
@@annieaviles4760 you are very welcome!! 😎🌴✌🏼
I can't get why folks leave cars in the driveway with 155 mph winds, when they have two or three car garages!
Some people can’t get more than two cars in the two cars garage. Some garages can’t handle the size of the vehicles. Our truck does not fit in our garage as we know several other people have bigger vehicles. I can honestly say, not one car moved with the wind here. All sitting in the same spot. If the wind is going to be high enough to move the car, I think it would be definitely time to evacuate.
@@trevorandmichele that's a good point. A lot of people's trucks are too long and too high up.
Is this in Grand Palms, Venice?
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Good job guys could always be worse rite 👍
Thanks so much!! It could have been so much worse. We were very lucky!!
THE TIME HAS CHANGED SINCE THE INDIAN PEOPLE WERE THERES & UNFORT. THE STORMS ARE GOING TO GETS WORSE !!
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In love with themselves
Spot on! We do love ourselves! You don't love yourself? I hope everyone loves themselves, that would be sad. I hope you love yourself, I really do. Self love! it's definatley the cool thing to do. 🥰 Join us in the "in" thing to do. love is good. Maybe if you moved to Florida you'd be happier. I hear Chicago isn't so fun.