I survived Wilma - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Z Factor · 10-26-2005

Well guys, I managed to survive and so did the ZR-1. I have not responded to your PM's or been on the forum because I am without power, phone, water, etc.
I drove 40 miles to a friends house just to get a hot meal, shower, charge up a few essentials like the Cel Phone, and hop on the forum real quick to say hi. Much of the tri-country along with the Keys are recovering, so few have any utilities. I have tons of work to do on my house alone since I lost part of the roof, the pools screen enclosure, 90% of my wood fence around the house, etc. Cutting up trees in my yard and my neighbors will take some time as well, but at least the weather is nice outside.

I will answer your PM's and be on the forum as soon as I get the power back at home and I have exhausted all my strength during the day.

sledutah · 10-26-2005

Glad to hear you made it through OK.

bobbyhi · 10-26-2005

Glad you're safe. The material things can be fixed or replaced. Welcome back.....

ffvetteman · 10-26-2005

Glad you are safe!!! Sounds like you got some clean up, best of luck with that! Wish I could help, but its a long drive.

Also glad to hear the Z survived. I always wonder how many z's or classic/muscle cars are lost during events like that.

A1990 · 10-26-2005

Glad you're okay too! Don't forget to take a couple blasts in the Z to relieve stress!!

Patton · 10-26-2005

Jesus, I thought I had a rough weekend... I am VERY glad to hear you and yours are fine. I will include you and your family in my prayers. Good luck and Godspeed Jim!

yellowz · 10-27-2005

hey jim glad to see you are safe i remember the late doug johnson lost his car ina hurricane,hey if ya can make it a zr1 weeknd im sure we can get there to help ya clean and get ready for south georgia corvette at same time.again im glad you,family and the car is safe

Z Factor · 10-27-2005

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words.

I do take stock in how lucky I am compared with others despite the damage. The people in New Orleans, our troops overseas, the people in Pakistan/India all have it a lot worse than we do so I give thanks for what I have.

Things will be crazy down here for a little while since such a large area has been affected. Without power, the area is running out of fuel since there is no way to pump it unless the station is an old style place that does not need electricity. The few gas stations in town that have generators are trying their best, but so many people are coming for fuel that the police have had to shut them down in some cases because fights are breaking out. Of course with no gas people cannot run their portable generators so they start to lose perspective and think the world is coming to an end.

I have been through many hurricanes before so I had every car filled up prior to Wilma hitting as well as plenty of food and water. I am dead tired, but it is a good tried since so much is getting accomplished with everyone pulling together. I have answered a few PM's and will do so again now with the little time I have on my friends computer. I'll be back once I get another chance.

JIM

zr1mom · 10-29-2005

Glad to hear you're ok Jim!

blackjack · 10-31-2005

hey,jim
glad youre safe..take your time,and do the urgent first...
hope wilma didnt blow away my money order!!

blackjack (shellack)

10-26-2005	#1
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	I survived Wilma Well guys, I managed to survive and so did the ZR-1. I have not responded to your PM's or been on the forum because I am without power, phone, water, etc. I drove 40 miles to a friends house just to get a hot meal, shower, charge up a few essentials like the Cel Phone, and hop on the forum real quick to say hi. Much of the tri-country along with the Keys are recovering, so few have any utilities. I have tons of work to do on my house alone since I lost part of the roof, the pools screen enclosure, 90% of my wood fence around the house, etc. Cutting up trees in my yard and my neighbors will take some time as well, but at least the weather is nice outside. I will answer your PM's and be on the forum as soon as I get the power back at home and I have exhausted all my strength during the day.

10-26-2005	#2
sledutah Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 133	Re: I survived Wilma Glad to hear you made it through OK. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink, because when they wake up, that's best they feel all day -- Frank Sinatra Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -- Author Unknown, it is NOT Benjamin Franklin

10-26-2005	#3
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: I survived Wilma Glad you're safe. The material things can be fixed or replaced. Welcome back..... __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

10-26-2005	#4
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Re: I survived Wilma Glad you are safe!!! Sounds like you got some clean up, best of luck with that! Wish I could help, but its a long drive. Also glad to hear the Z survived. I always wonder how many z's or classic/muscle cars are lost during events like that.

10-26-2005	#5
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,512	Re: I survived Wilma Glad you're okay too! Don't forget to take a couple blasts in the Z to relieve stress!! __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

10-26-2005	#6
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 224	Re: I survived Wilma Jesus, I thought I had a rough weekend... I am VERY glad to hear you and yours are fine. I will include you and your family in my prayers. Good luck and Godspeed Jim! __________________ "Mr. President, we must not allowwww... a mine shaft gap!!" -General Buck Turgidson 1994 ZR1 - White on Black

10-27-2005	#7
yellowz Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 54	Re: I survived Wilma hey jim glad to see you are safe i remember the late doug johnson lost his car ina hurricane,hey if ya can make it a zr1 weeknd im sure we can get there to help ya clean and get ready for south georgia corvette at same time.again im glad you,family and the car is safe

10-27-2005	#8
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: I survived Wilma Hi Guys, Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words. I do take stock in how lucky I am compared with others despite the damage. The people in New Orleans, our troops overseas, the people in Pakistan/India all have it a lot worse than we do so I give thanks for what I have. Things will be crazy down here for a little while since such a large area has been affected. Without power, the area is running out of fuel since there is no way to pump it unless the station is an old style place that does not need electricity. The few gas stations in town that have generators are trying their best, but so many people are coming for fuel that the police have had to shut them down in some cases because fights are breaking out. Of course with no gas people cannot run their portable generators so they start to lose perspective and think the world is coming to an end. I have been through many hurricanes before so I had every car filled up prior to Wilma hitting as well as plenty of food and water. I am dead tired, but it is a good tried since so much is getting accomplished with everyone pulling together. I have answered a few PM's and will do so again now with the little time I have on my friends computer. I'll be back once I get another chance. JIM

10-29-2005	#9
zr1mom Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 421	Re: I survived Wilma Glad to hear you're ok Jim! __________________ ZR-1 Mom Founder ZR-1 Net Registry Founder ZR-1 Net NCM Lifetime Member

10-31-2005	#10
blackjack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north of montreal Posts: 510	Re: I survived Wilma hey,jim glad youre safe..take your time,and do the urgent first... hope wilma didnt blow away my money order!! blackjack (shellack)