[South Florida DX Association] Wilma

[Michael Raskin]

When Sherry and I moved to Sewall's Point two years ago, little did we 
realize that we would sustain three direct hits within 14 months.  The first 
two (Francis and Jeanne) caught us unprepared for storm surge (four feet of 
water in the foyer and garage).  This time, we were ready for Wilma.  All 
antennas )Butternut, Stepp-IR, 160M Gladiator) were safely elevated in the 
garage, so no damage.  The 7M6JKV rode Wilma out on the 30' tower without a 
scratch.  House sustained some water damage in the kitchen ceiling, but that 
was it.  We are safe and are our puppies.  We evacuated last year but stayed 
for Wilma.  I am sorry to hear that so many suffered antenna damage but 
everyone is safe, and that's the most important thing.  Up north, it is said 
that if an antenna survived the winter, it wasn't big enough.  Antennas can, 
and will, be rebuilt - lives cannot.

73 and keep safe,
Mike, W4UM (ex-K4KUZ)  w4um at arrl.net
South Florida DX Association  http://www.qsl.net/k4fk/
Florida Contest Group  http://www.floridacontestgroup.org