Hi all..... I've made it there and back and all in one piece. Dad was nearly dehydrated down to a skeleton when I arrived. He has been in and out of the hospital - doing better. Thanks for all the prayers. While I was up north an F2 tornado touched down only a mere mile from dad's house..... wowee zowee. That was quite a blow........ wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Am so happy to be home amongst the palm trees even with the approaching tropical storm....... smoochies to all paulette in sw fla usa...... there's no place like home