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applegrove

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15. When Hurricane Juan hit Halifax, Nova Scotia I

Reply to malaise (Reply #14)

Sun Oct 26, 2025, 09:18 PM

Oct 26

walked into my apartment as the wind was hitting hard and my cat, Monster, tried to lure me into the closet. I've never seen him so upset and insistent. I had a window open. As I closed all the windows (they were all double windows) he calmed down. He was 5 or 6 years old and had never experienced a hurricane but he knew.

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So folks in Jamaica noted the 37 year gap in our three biggest storms to date [View all] malaise Oct 26 OP

You are in our thoughts! Nt spooky3 Oct 26 #1

Thanks malaise Oct 26 #3

I've been thinking a lot about you today malise Nictuku Oct 26 #2

The same was true after Gilbert malaise Oct 26 #4

I was just watching a YouTube showing Jamaica and expected impacts jmbar2 Oct 26 #5

Thanks malaise Oct 26 #7

I'm betting you will handle what life throws at ya. multigraincracker Oct 26 #6

We don't have a choice malaise Oct 26 #8

Sending love. ❤️ MLAA Oct 26 #9

I'm so sorry. You're usually the one giving me a boost. You know Solly Mack Oct 26 #10

Sounds like all nasties are not just these fierce storms. Stay safe with everyone around you. erronis Oct 26 #11

I hope you have a cat. They'll tell you when to hide in the basement applegrove Oct 26 #12

My cats are free moving ferals malaise Oct 26 #14

When Hurricane Juan hit Halifax, Nova Scotia I applegrove Oct 26 #15

Cats are really sharp malaise Oct 26 #16

We're thinking of you!!! CaptainTruth Oct 26 #13