Toyomafia - The Clubhouse. 151.880

Luckily we don't heat with electric, or cook with natural gas, we just have regular electric needs which is still very pricey. Those here who have to rely on it for heating and cooking are royally screwed. Winter is coming.

 

Did you grow those?

 

I did not. Bought them from a farm nearby.

 

This makes me sad.

 

Been a crazy ass shit week. My local crew came together yesterday to help a couple friends that got hit really hard by the hurricane. It’s sad to see the destruction they are faced with but they will rebuild and move on.

 

Seeing all this destruction is always upsetting.

I lost my home during hurricane sandy and I’ll tell you what it blows having to rebuild and move on.

Hopefully all the local communities are pulling together to get shit done for others.

 

Obviously I’m ‘liking’ this cause I’m glad you’re okay and because I’m glad you and your people are doing what you can to help!

 

It’s what crew does. We hosted dinner at our house last night for some neighbors That still have no power.

 

Our electric company's fuel surcharge has gone up I think 600% since 2020

 

It's hard going through them. But seeing people come together for each other is always hopeful for the human race.
Last night on a local news, our small town I live in was on the news for rounding up stuff to bring to FL. Just people with trailers n trucks it looked like. When LA got hit, we had TX peeps come help and same the other way around. Of course you get your scum bags that try to take advantage, but lots of helpful people that are losing out on work and lots of money to try to help others.

 

May be able to get back in a tundra that fit my litter in it. Just not in black

 

Good morning Mafia. Been out since Sunday. Miss much?

 

Nah just a life altering storm that changed the landscape of Florida.

 

Saw it from a distance - was on the Florida/Alabama coast and the outer bands were visible. I have a couple of guys on my team who live near St. Petersburg, and they were on edge about it. Everyone there is fine, but I know there are millions who are not.

I hope you fared well.

 

My family is all safe. We have a lot of damage in our town but that can be fixed.

 

Afternoon all. We are “processing “. Insurance folks are taking care of us and we are blessed with Great Friends sharing their home with us. Tundra did well getting through the “Riva Mud “ and will be my work horse once gas stations re-open shuttling what we can salvage into storage. Thank you all for the thoughts & prayers. Quick note on “Mafia” strong. My master bedroom furniture was floating around BUT my TM hat stayed strong and dry as it wandered around on our bureau I will put that into perspective. 3-4’ water height inside the house during surge.

 

I’m sorry man. If you need anything let me know. It’s tough as hell but it’s will be better.

 

Thank you Tom, We are feeling dam lucky. Folks all around us either have little or no insurance and we are the “youngsters “ out there. 70-80 year olds wondering what tomorrow will be. One day at a time. You take of you and yours.

 

Hang in there FL peeps. @Fotnot can attest that we are just a year out of our last one, Ida, and are for the most part back up and running and rebuilt everywhere. Nothing we gulf coast folks havent been through before. You know the drill. Y’all will be back up in no time.

A lot of my customers dealt and are still dealing with homeowners insurance issues and those types of unfortunate corporate shenanigans. I still have a staggering amount of accounts receivables outstanding that insurance has not paid my customers on for jobs we did. Its a racket. A lot of insurance companies went ahead and folded or pulled out of LA completely. It has made for an interesting time for most people trying to secure new policies from very few options.

Get in with your insurance fast and stay on them. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Dont let them drag you around. Know your policy and know your state statutes on the time they have allotted to settle and pay your claim. Involve a Public Adjuster/ attorney team if necessary. They take a cut of course but Ive never seen them not get you way more than insurance was going to give you to start with. They can more than pay for themselves.

Good luck guys. Wish I was closer to help out but we are maxed out here on work already. If you have any insurance claim or roofing questions feel free to reach out. Im happy to look over any estimates you get as well to ensure your selected contractors are doing things correctly and fairly and up to IRC and FL code, and spec’ing good products and systems for your roof. It doesn’t cost a roofer much more to do things the right way, but some will cut corners to save a nickel.

 

I'll say....we got a direct hit from Laura and Delta 6 weeks apart (both 140 mph and stronger). Fema is not something to bank on...at all. We went through our insurance and sent EVERYTHING to them. We have friend that just moved into their home A MONTH AGO! It can be slow. Most of it is because of insurance dragging. But stay vigilant and help others when possible. If we can go through cootie's peak time with shut downs and 2 hurricanes back to back, yall can do it. It's not easy, but it's possible.

 

Reminds me of this.

 

Me with hurricane jokes

 

I've been fairly productive today. Washed the truck and did maintenance on the generator. I thought I was gonna be running around alot today, but the wife been doing it. So I'm at home playing with the kiddos today. Weather is pretty awesome right now

 

I was productive as well. Lol. Im just so happy the weather is ok.

 

Man...getting PTSD looking at those pics (funny/not funny). Hope everyone is doing ok. Good of you to help where you can!

 

gotta do it. Let’s just hope that’s it for this year.

 

We having fun yet....Con is giving me holy he!! while I Cuss at her Mac computer...No mouse,need to use two fingers here,one finger here...Sounds

First pix of her poor Corolla ...

I will need more "finger lessons" to post more, if I survive...

Oh , yes, that picnic table was along the Riva', not on top of the neighbors AC when we left

 

Holy hell bro - glad you guys are OK, and hope the pieces get put back together with relative lack of trouble.

 

Final post of the night...Mac needs to go to Momma to make some $$$$$$

Pieces are "Falling into place quickly"...Car is "totaled" and they are dispatching a truck for Sunday or Monday to retrieve..

House should be inspected before the end of the week and LIFE will go on..

Everyone enjoy the rest of your weekend

Old man back quiet..