RkyMtnHigh 0 #101 October 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteSinger Island and everything east of A1A has been evacuated already. That would include the motel/apt I used to live in for 5 mos, and alll of Singer Island? Allright it better not fuck up Singer Island...I was planning on visiting back there someday. Have great memories of that place. Tell that damn hurricane to stay TF away from Singer I. I was living just between A1A and the intercoastal where they have the jet ski rentals. That was about 3 yrs ago. I'll let you know the condition of Singer Island after tomorrow. It's been beautiful blue skies out all day..hard to imagine we'll be experiencing such a dramatic change by morning. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #102 October 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteSinger Island and everything east of A1A has been evacuated already. That would include the motel/apt I used to live in for 5 mos, and alll of Singer Island? Allright it better not fuck up Singer Island...I was planning on visiting back there someday. Have great memories of that place. Tell that damn hurricane to stay TF away from Singer I. I was living just between A1A and the intercoastal where they have the jet ski rentals. That was about 3 yrs ago. I'll let you know the condition of Singer Island after tomorrow. It's been beautiful blue skies out all day..hard to imagine we'll be experiencing such a dramatic change by morning. So you live on Singer I.? Gee, Ill have to come out and visit sometime. I know I used to see all these hot FL chicks out there....puts CA to shame. Its a little on the hot side though...no longer used to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #103 October 23, 2005 Quote We're gonna be fine. Big baby. [Wink] I know we will be. I just cannot stand someone who makes unfounded statements and downplays these things. Then tries to compare Hurricanes. None are the same. I cannot even imagine the damage over the Yukatan. It sat there for what two days? Kind of like an old video game I had on Intellivision II; "Utopia" Which btw is the last time I played video games. QuoteIt's supposed to weaken a ton before it gets to Florida. Although they did move the track just a tad north. Lt's see what it does. Are your parents O.K. ? Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #104 October 23, 2005 we're boarded up, stocked up on the necessities (beer, non-perishables, clean laundry, and things to keep the dog from driving us NUTS since she won't be able to go outside). Trying to watch something besides the weather channel, but everything is interrupted by beeps about tornadoes, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #105 October 23, 2005 Quotewe're boarded up, stocked up on the necessities (beer, non-perishables, clean laundry, and things to keep the dog from driving us NUTS since she won't be able to go outside). Trying to watch something besides the weather channel, but everything is interrupted by beeps about tornadoes, etc. Stacy, you guys be safe over there. Have you heard from Marc and Alysse? I've spoken with James and he's ready for the ride. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #106 October 23, 2005 no, I haven't heard from them. They're usually well-prepared for things though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #107 October 23, 2005 QuoteLt's see what it does. Are your parents O.K. ? I heard from my Dad again yesterday morning, but no word since then. They are probably just without power and can't email or call. I have a zillion relatives in the Yucatan. Hopefully they are all okay. (yeah, I don't look Mexican at all, but it's true, lol) Poor Naples. Looks like immediate Tampa area will be okay. I'm not looking forward to the morning drive into work though. If I die, someone sue my employer on my behalf, okay? All the schools are closed. Lucky little brats. Hey, on the bright side...a cold front is supposed to move in on Tuesday, so at least all those people w/o power will not die from heat exhaustion! Last year was awful. Hot and sticky for 4 days at my house and that was pretty lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #108 October 24, 2005 QuoteI'm not looking forward to the morning drive You're going to work tomorrow? As of now, this will hit mainland around 6am-9am.....Here in Sarasota County they are not expecting any storm surge, and not much rain, but winds will gust past 40-60mph, enough to knock down large trees (around here they have small root systems)....So my guess is you will feel the results up there too... As we learned last year, you never can really guess where the final track will hit. Thanks everyone for your concerns about us!! We were invited to pass the storm in Orlando, but we are staying at home. I am more worried about water leaks in my old house than anything else. We put the patio furniture in the pool, and brought in garbage cans and other small potential flying objects. If it was a stronger storm, we certainly would head out. Although for Charlie last year, which was predicted to hit Sarasota, it ended up entering mainland south of us, and cut right up the middle of FL, taking out Lake Wales and parts of Orlando. So you never can predict the wiles and fury of Mother Nature.... I am much more concerned about the safety of Bucky's family and their neighbors in the Yucatan. Wilma was supposed to hit and move on to us by last nite. Instead, Wilma stayed over Mexico hitting it hard for an extra day. Once again, thanks for thinking of us. And stay dry everyone! PS- We sure were surprised that they were skydiving yesterday at zhills! By the time we found out, we would have gotten there late. I guess the Otters will remain there, riding out the weather??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #109 October 24, 2005 QuoteTrying to watch something besides the weather channel, but everything is interrupted by beeps about tornadoes, etc. We rented a bunch of DVDs...as long as we have electricity we have internet too!!! We're going to watch 'the gypsy moths'! But yeah, we are watching hurricane info on TV from time to time. Our fearless leader Gov Jeb Bush just got on the air reminding everyone with newly purchased generators NOT to keep them running indoors! Duh.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #110 October 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteTrying to watch something besides the weather channel, but everything is interrupted by beeps about tornadoes, etc. We rented a bunch of DVDs...as long as we have electricity we have internet too!!! We're going to watch 'the gypsy moths'! But yeah, we are watching hurricane info on TV from time to time. Our fearless leader Gov Jeb Bush just got on the air reminding everyone with newly purchased generators NOT to keep them running indoors! Duh.... I have a battery charged DVD player and have FinalCut with Robin Williams; Million Dollar Baby with Hillary Swank; The Day After Tomorrow with Dennis Quade; and The Terminal with Tom Hanks. Hopefully theyll be entertaining and help pass the time. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #111 October 24, 2005 I just read the last posts to Alysse.... She replied to everyone 'Thanks for your thoughts...We are just hunkering down'.....(with her Brazilian accent) She learned that phrase (hunkering down) after Hurricane Charlie....it was a new addition to her vocabulary. There are no hurricanes in Brazil, amazingly enough with all that coastline!!! marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #112 October 24, 2005 Hey kid hope alls well, HERE WE GO!!! The rock star on the west coast is just getting the first band, we'll see whats the oncore is. So far alls well. Yall be safe out there this evening. E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #113 October 24, 2005 QuoteYou're going to work tomorrow? As of now, this will hit mainland around 6am-9am..... Yeah. The hotline says it's "business as usual" at our site tomorrow. A lot of people will call in sick because all the schools are closed and they have to stay home with their kids. And others will just say "screw it, I'm not driving through this crap." It's raining cats and dogs here. But not much wind yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #114 October 24, 2005 10:30pm and they are saying that it's upgraded to a Cat3 now when Wilma hits the west coast near Naples around 6 am Prayers being said for all of you over there. BTW...Is it just down here in South FL or all of FL where we get the news TWICE?! en espanole et anglaise? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #115 October 24, 2005 Hey everyone: It's been a LONG time since I've been on DZ.com but I just wanted to check up on everyone and friends in FL. My grandpa is in Naples and too damn stubborn to leave. He's not within the storm surge he says and his area isn't close to the shore but still, he's 94 and just wants to stay I wish you all the best, Rocky, Marc and Alyssa and everyone else I've met and know in FL. My prayers are with you all and hope this thing ride through ok. Chris<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #116 October 24, 2005 Okay Dokey...here goes..sweet dreams. Logging off for tonight..will check in the morning if I haven't lost power..otherwise when I regain power will check in then. Good night Mrs Kalabash, whereever you are _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #117 October 24, 2005 Well, the animals are put away, the SAT phone is charged, bring it on!Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #118 October 24, 2005 QuoteYeah. The hotline says it's "business as usual" at our site tomorrow. Same here! At least the drive will be w/o traffic! I mean hell things are closed all through Orlando and NOrth of b/c My MOther works in Sanford. Laters, K-MAn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #119 October 24, 2005 Dammit..the power is out now here in WPB and my smoke alarm is chirping. Need to find my step ladder in the dark and disable it. Not sure if it's feeder bands or what, but the wind is really kicking up..sounds like someone is trying to break in my front door. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #120 October 24, 2005 Officially hit land as a Cat III. Just got the call about no work. Ya'll down south stay safe! Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #121 October 24, 2005 What I find strange is that as soon as the hurricane blows through, a cold front is coming in. Our high is only supposed to be 68 in my area tomorrow! Usually when we have hurricanes, it's still in the 90's and people who have no electricity really suffer. It's going to be so nice!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #122 October 24, 2005 We've got some funky weather going on. I am expecting a lot of Nor Easters this winter... more fun boat rides yeah! I wish I could take the zodiac out, but alas I am not coast guard aproved to drive that thing out. It would be fun though. When people at work complain about the boat ride I tell the to think of it as a ollercoaster, only you didn't just have to pay 60 bucks to get on.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #123 October 24, 2005 Wow that is a huge eye it streaches almost all the way across FLDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #124 October 24, 2005 At least it is moving fast and not festering like it did over the Yukatan Yeah it is hard to believe that the weather is going to be cold later today and tonight. Hopefully there will be minimal damage for our southern population. Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #125 October 24, 2005 Just hit 100mph here at the ranch.Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
