The forecast is dire for the Tampa area.

Reggie & Nancy Gummer are "hunkered down" with us.

Our home is 20 miles inland from the Tampa Bay, I think we are safe from the tidal surge, but the forecasted winds are a different story.

We will be losing power some time in the AM, but I did want to give all those that have sent messages of encouragement and hope a big thank you..

Keep trying to stay in touch, you will know more about our situation, than we will.

Fred & Geri Hempel
"Reggie" & Nancy Gummer