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	tropics, books, dogs and clicks :)

Posted by: LakeWorthFinn, 6:55 AM GMT on May 24, 2012

I put THIS QUICK LINK up here also to go click and help the world be a better place

HI WU-FRIENDS!
...FINN IS BEYOND HAPPY WRITING THIS...

THE ENGLISH PAPER VERSION OF MY BOOK "KUN LUN" IS FINALLY OUT AND NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON WORLDWIDE. IT'S ALSO PUBLISHED ON KINDLE E-BOOKS. AND I NOW HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE - COME SAY HI! (Part of all royalties go to Portlight and Abandoned Pet Rescue)

AND NOW BACK TO THE MAIN TOPIC... HERE WE GATHER AGAIN (my 8th season on Wunderground) TO RELY ON EACH OTHER FOR INFO, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND FUN.

MAIN MODEL RUNS

CUBAN RADARS - click any red circle to see the local radar.
PUERTO RICO RADAR
CAYMAN RADAR
FLORIDA-BAHAMS-CUBA DOPPLER RADAR

IN ADDITION TO OUR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST DR. MASTERS BLOG, LEVI32 HAS GREAT VIDEOS ON WHAT'S BREWING OUT THERE. HadesGodWyvern HAS EXTENDED TYPHOON COVERAGE. FLORIDA AND WORLD WEATHER INFO, PICS AND UPDATES at WAB'S and SKYEPONY'S BLOG WITH RECON FLIGHT DATA, FARMERS' ALMANAC AND MUCH MORE. PATRAP HAS A GREAT HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS BLOG. GROTHAR , DOC and HURRICANECRAB ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE, INFORMATIVE AND FUN. TOO MANY FAB BLOGS TO LIST THEM ALL HERE, BUT CHECK OUT IMA FOR A WONDERFUL ANIMAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BLOG.

~ AND THE FANTASTIC LIVE WORLD WIDE EVENTS MAP, REALLY WORTH A CLICK! ~

TODAY I DECIDED IT’S GONNA BE A GREAT DAY... SO FAR I HAVE:
-Helped protect 11.4 square feet of rainforest habitat for wildlife.
-Given 1.1 cups of food to the hungry.
-Helped another woman in need get a free mammogram.
-Given .6 bowls of food for rescued animals.
-Helped a homeless and hungry veteran get a free meal.
-Helped provide therapy for children living with autism and their families.
-Helped a child with lifesaving health care.
-Helped give a child in need a book to read and treasure.

You may think Finn’s been real busy – lol! Nooope. took me 19 mouse clicks and 43 seconds to do all the above HERE: (There are 8 small buttons above the green “Click Here to Give - it’s FREE” - button: Hunger, Breast Cancer, Animals, Veterans, Autism, Child Health, Literacy, Rainforest).
WHY CLICK? BECAUSE ONE CLICK MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
"A man walked along the shore scattered with thousands of starfish, beached and dying after a storm. A young boy was picking them up, one by one, and throwing them back into the ocean. "Why bother?" asked the man. "You're not saving enough to make a difference". The boy picked up another starfish and sent it spinning back into the water. "Made a difference to that one", he replied.
- Adapted from a story by Loren Eiseley.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.
Check out PORTLIGHT to see great people in action - THEY ROCK! And now they need our contributions with Isaac hitting land somewhere in US.

Create your own visitor map!

And last, but not the least:

MAY YOU BE WELL,
MAY YOU BE LOVED,
MAY YOU BE SAFE AND PROTECTED
MAY YOU BE HAPPY, JOYOUS AND FREE
(Based on the Buddhist “Metta” prayer)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING!

I love ♥ Abandoned Pet Rescue ♥ - They have the most a wonderful and loving volunteers, who tirelessly save suffering animals. At 2.20 minutes from the beginning of this video appear our two dogs, Max & Sophie. Also there are pics of some of their rescued pets waiting for adoption. We just adopted little Lucy, a Golden Retriever mix puppy born in May. Hope this video helps to find her siblings and others loving homes :)

WUBA PANCAKE BREAKFAST

This photo was uploaded by: LakeWorthFinn

(Pic taken by Wobbie with automatic aim-and-run-method:) Damon, Finn's hubby, Finn, Rays, Wobbie, OshinBlu, Hypersport, Gamma, Sammy, Oneshot, Peaceriver, Sammy and Hyper the IInd, with the traditional WUBA salute

Kun Lun - Fotprints of a Servant book cover

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Lucy's new family - US!

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Sorry for blurry pic, everybody was too excited to stay still...

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101. OtherBug 4:56 AM GMT on August 01, 2012
Yeah, come see me, I just won a card game! :) Finn & her hubby will be out of town for a week, but their daughter will be here taking care of me and the three doggies. That red haired little puppy Lucy is a beast! Gotta keep my feet up all the time, she's teething and my legs seem to fascinate her. I try to play tug of wars with her, but she is more interested in my limbs than her rags. I miss crab's kitties, they were so well behaved... :) I'll post news next week! Member Since: July 6, 2010 Posts: 7 Comments: 58

102. LakeWorthFinn 5:50 AM GMT on August 09, 2012
I'll post the news for you OBug, cause you gotta get into dat suitcase now to cross the Big Pond... We're off to Finland and hope the swirly thingys on the Atlantic will all be sheared to death. ATLANTIC SALUTE! PS. Our little "redhead" Lucy is now 3 months old and has doubled her weight in one month, she's 15 lbs already and sooo beautiful! EDITING: Our trip to Finland was canceled due to illness of the retreat organizer. Nothing serious, but couldn't show my birthland to Miss OBug :( so I sent her off to readagainPagtti, who will take OBug for a roadtrip in September, Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

103. Skyepony 1:48 PM GMT on August 09, 2012
Wow. Lucy looks like she has some big feet... Member Since: August 10, 2005 Posts: 144 Comments: 29283

104. LakeWorthFinn 8:02 PM GMT on August 20, 2012
TIME FOR A REMINDER TO GET HURRICANE PREPS READY: Patrap has a great preparedness blog, and for animal safety, check IMA's fab blog. Take care and stay safe my friends! Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

105. Skyepony 8:09 PM GMT on August 20, 2012
{{Finn}}~ Good to see you! It's that time of year.. Member Since: August 10, 2005 Posts: 144 Comments: 29283

106. LakeWorthFinn 3:56 AM GMT on August 22, 2012
Reluctantly putting this up and taking note Isaac is passing through the Hebert Box #1... Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

107. LakeWorthFinn 9:50 PM GMT on August 22, 2012
This is the link Sub used to call "party hearty" (main model runs) Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

108. LakeWorthFinn 10:27 PM GMT on August 22, 2012
TIME TO GET PREPARED: ... All persons in South Florida should monitor the latest information on Isaac... Check batteries for radios and flashlights, drinking water, canned or dried food, first aid supplies and prescription medicine. Have a sufficient supply of Cash as access to credit cards and automated Cash machines may not be available without power. Check fuel levels on automobiles, generators and chain saws. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

109. sandiquiz 6:55 AM GMT on August 23, 2012
Hi Finn, Thanks for dropping by, and "Yes, yes, yes!" lol I don't like the look of Isaac - he is an over-weight guy! All take care :) Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22411

111. shoreacres 7:48 PM GMT on August 23, 2012
Here'a a little tension-breaker for you! Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14797

112. LakeWorthFinn 3:10 AM GMT on August 25, 2012
Hi Sandy and Shore (that was cute, we just had pizza but none of my 3 dogs got to it:) WE ARE UNDER TROPICAL STORM WARNING Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

113. palmettobug53 11:05 PM GMT on August 25, 2012
Sending good vibes your way, Finn. In a way, it's been a curse joining WU. I have so many friends now to worry about. Not that I didn't feel anxious or concerned about anyone in a storm's path but it wasn't personal. Now it is. I'm sure ya'll are prepared. I can imaging what a 'culture' shock it was to move to 'Cane Country! I know it didn't take you long to learn. Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

114. palmettobug53 11:05 PM GMT on August 25, 2012
P.S. Has OB been behaving herself? I see she's turned into a card shark! Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

115. palmettobug53 11:14 PM GMT on August 25, 2012
Oh, dear... I backtracked through your comments again and see that the trip to Finland was unexpectedly cancelled. I'm sure OB, and you, were disapointed. On the bright side, she gets to see Patti! Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

116. RobDaHood 1:25 AM GMT on August 26, 2012
What...your dogs don't get pizza bones? Finn, sorry that the trip was canceled, but must admit, really good seeing you around the blogs! Take good care, and hopefully, with the track shift, Isaac will be kind to you! Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25914

117. LakeWorthFinn 4:15 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
{{{Bug)}} thanks for popping in. We had a blast with your 'parallel universe' Bug, she beat everynone in cards, learned to meditate (had to give her private classes as our trip was canceled) and she loved to read and relax after all the hard work crab put her through! She should arrive at Patti's tomorrow and has a great adventure waiting for her. We loved having her with us, short but sweet! Back to weather: MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARW WITH EVEYBODY ON ISAAC'S PATH! Palm Beach County, FL is under a tornado watch, a flood watch and TROPICAL STORM WARNING:... PLEASE STAY SAFE FELLOW FLORIDIANS AND REMEMBER THAT FAYE WAS "ONLY" A TROPICAL STORM BUT CAUSED 36 DEATHS! MANY WERE DUE TO FLOODS, SOME DUE TO FLYING TREE BRANCHES AND OTHER PROJECTILE-LIKE OBJECTS THROWN AROUND BY SAME STRENGTH GUSTS (50-65MPH) THAT WE ARE EXPECTING TODAY. DO NOT DRIVE UNLESS YOU KNOW THE ROAD WELL... Edit: Just do not drive at all if not an emergency. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

118. LakeWorthFinn 4:22 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
Hi {{{Rob}}}, good to see you too!!! R.I.P Neil Armstrong - I wish I could have seen what you saw :) Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

119. hurigo 6:35 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
Hello Friend Finn Family May the storms gently swirl about with wonder without harm. Member Since: October 9, 2005 Posts: 97 Comments: 6610

120. LakeWorthFinn 7:09 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
{{{Huri}}} - wondereful to see you! We are on the NE quadrant of Isaac and getting lots of rainbands and winds gusts around 50mph here. If it's safe, I'll drive to the beach to get a pic or two. Watcing the radar now to make sure it will be ok. However, this is no big deal for FL, we get storms with same characteristics as right now quite often. My heart is breaking for our friends in GOM :( Member Since:* October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

121. palmettobug53 11:11 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
I think Patti may be hauling OB to Oregon to a West Coast WU photographers weekend in Sept. Hope you, hubby and the pups weathered Isaac OK. From what I've been hearing, it's been a lot of rain but not much wind, which has been a blessing. Everyone is squelching around outside but that'll dry out. The alternative was much worse! Now, we just have to worry about Doc, Foxx, Code, et al up on the Gulf Coast. And the folks in W FL. I see they've cancelled the first day of the Republican Convention in Tampa. Just what were they thinking, anyway? You don't plan some Big Do like that in FL during The Season. That's just asking for trouble! Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

122. palmettobug53 11:11 PM GMT on August 26, 2012
P.S. It's all the Republican's fault! Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

123. whitewabit 6:07 PM GMT on August 27, 2012
Just talked to Lissa and all is well with her but she doesn't have cable or internet .. she asked me to tell all her friends here on her blog !!! Member Since: August 17, 2005 Posts: 322 Comments: 24055

124. LakeWorthFinn 11:44 PM GMT on August 28, 2012
Phew... and woohoo, back online! Thanks {{{Wab}}} for posting on my behalf while I was disconnected. Not knowing what was going on and being unable to follow Isaac on WU or TV was worse than the flooding we got... The mess started right after the last time I was online on Sunday with a power outage, gusty winds and rain. I left the shop while it was safe to drive home, and later that Sunday night, when Isaac was 400 miles away (!) over the Keys, we had gusts up to 65mph and the worst rain bands were dropping 2" of rain per hour. I just read that my area has received 11"-12" of rain so far and still some more to come. Wellington and Acreage got an unprecedented 16" and still counting. People coming from work yesterday couldn't get back to their homes with even our main streets under water. Some streets are washed away and turned into waterfalls joining canals. The squalls were pounding us for over 48 hours and Palm Beach County really got it good. I haven't heard of any fatalities or injuries yet as I just got internet back, but I guess people heeded the warning and we were fairly lucky. These videos are borrowed from Skyepony's blog, where she has more info. However, what I just described is nothing compared to what Isaac will bring to the Gulf coast. My heart is with Doc, Code, Foxx, tkeith and all other friends up the coast and inland on Isaac's path. Hopefully Isaac will at least bring rain to all the areas that desperately need it. Really guys, Isaac may "only" be a cat 1 or TS, but he is NASTY!!! Please do not underestimate the flooding and tornadoes this guy is causing and stay safe all! A candle is lit at Finn's house... Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

125. LakeWorthFinn 11:45 PM GMT on August 28, 2012
PS. LOL Bug. I just got word from Patti, that OBug has arrived safe and sound to her house :) Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

126. whitewabit 6:05 AM GMT on August 29, 2012
Finn .. Glad to see you back online !!! Member Since: August 17, 2005 Posts: 322 Comments: 24055

127. LakeWorthFinn 3:22 PM GMT on August 29, 2012
If anyone hears from DocNDswamp, please post on his blog. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

128. palmettobug53 10:34 PM GMT on August 29, 2012
Hey, Finn. Doc tends to go into hibernation mode during storms, which I can understand. If he has power, he may just be Isaac watching and not feeling like hanging out on the blogs. I just hope he checks in with someone, at some point. Either here or by phone. I'm not sure who might have his number or whose he has. Shore has spoken with Wendy either late yesterday or early today. That's Bayou Woman, who lives down below Houma. She's weathering the storm in Houma, where she has family. Where she lives was under mandatory evac orders. They battened down the hatches and moved to town. Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

129. palmettobug53 10:35 PM GMT on August 29, 2012
Ah, P.S. No flooding problems downtown today, thank heavens. Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

130. LakeWorthFinn 4:33 AM GMT on August 30, 2012
Hi Bug and Wab, great to see you! Bug, that is good news :) Yeah, I know Doc is good with these storms, that calms me, but I have a knot in my stomach knowing he doesn't check in for weeks. As years pass, the friends I have made here are part of my life and I rejoice when Nola Roux makes Pat a grandpa, when Gamma retires, when people get better after being sick. I've witnessed love stories, been cyber-pregnant along with Skye and others, cried when someone lost a loved one and worried about the safety of my WUBAs when storms hit. Since I moved here 7 years ago I've made more friends inside WU than in my daily life outside WU! This blog entry made me smile today: Posted by: Badmonkey82009, 11:10 AM EST on August 29, 2012 After years of lurking, I finally realized how it is you know that you've been lurking on the blog a little too long in one sitting. 1. You wore out your F5 key. 2. You understand Taz on first reading. 3. The Tampa shield doesn't sound like a minor league sports team's name. 4. You read Aussie's posts with an accent. 5. You know (and care) that Pat's dog had puppies. 6. You can define a westcaster, floridacaster, upcaster and downcaster... with examples. 7. You know that, when it comes to hurricanes, sometimes science is an art. 8. You randomly crave Fresca. 9. Jim Cantore causes you physical pain when he is on TV. 10. You root for a thunderstorm off of the CV islands to become a hurricane then you try to steer into open ocean it by sheer force of will. 11. You.stop.noticing.dots.between.words. 12. You find yourself genuinely hoping that people you've never met get through the storm safely. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

131. RobDaHood 7:37 PM GMT on August 31, 2012
Hey Finn, Just read on Skye's blog that you and hubby have the flu. Hope you get better real soon! Take care of yourself. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25914

132. palmettobug53 10:39 PM GMT on August 31, 2012
Oooh..? The flu? Hope the two of you feel better soon. I did get a chuckle out of that "How to tell you've been lurking too long" list! Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21447

133. sandiquiz 8:31 AM GMT on September 01, 2012
Finn, Wishing you White Rabbits, White Rabbits, White Rabbits and a FUN and SAFE month of September! I loved your entry #130. You put into words what many of us think about our WUBA family. And I love the copy and paste - so true! lol Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22411

134. LakeWorthFinn 7:02 PM GMT on September 08, 2012
Still 'under the weather', as flu turned worse for both hubby and me. I hope herbs, meds and rest will eventually cure us. Glad no cone of doom lurking anywhere now, may it stay that way. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

135. LowerCal 7:26 PM GMT on September 08, 2012
You and hubby be well soon, my friend. :^) Member Since: July 26, 2006 Posts: 58 Comments: 8972

136. Skyepony 8:02 PM GMT on September 08, 2012
Healing thoughts your way... Member Since: August 10, 2005 Posts: 144 Comments: 29283

137. LakeWorthFinn 10:33 PM GMT on September 08, 2012
{{{Wab}}} {{{Bug}}} {{{Rob}}} {{{Sandi}}} {{{Skye}}} {{{Cal}}} For the first time in my life I feel old. Looking at the amount of meds and the list of when and how many to take... yikes! Lucy is 4 months old and growing a lot bigger. I've forgotten how to download pics from my phone but when I figure it out again, will post them. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

138. LakeWorthFinn 10:14 PM GMT on September 13, 2012
Thanks to your well wishes, and the potent natural healing stuff from a 'chemist' friend, hubby looks like his old self today. Still weak and at home. This bad virus going around has made us value health more than ever. Back to bed after I take a look at the beautiful cat 5 super typhoon Sanba and send safety wishes for the poor Koreans on its path. Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

139. LakeWorthFinn 2:40 PM GMT on September 17, 2012
With regards from iyou:) Member Since: October 6, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 6959

140. RobDaHood 11:52 PM GMT on September 20, 2012
139. LakeWorthFinn Okay, that's pretty cool! Just wanted to thank you for your post on my blog. Didn't mean to ignore you...just missed it somehow. I trust that you are feeling better. Oh...I put a little bit of a book I'm hoping to finish some day on GardenGrrl's blog in case you want to check it out. If folks are interested, I might put a couple more excerpts. Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25914

141. RobDaHood 1:05 AM GMT on September 22, 2012
For the pups! Member Since: September 2, 2008 Posts: 78 Comments: 25914

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