niel35
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posted on September 2, 2008 06:09:51 AM new
Look what we have to look forward to.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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pmelcher
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posted on September 2, 2008 06:31:38 AM new
oh my goodness, please stay safe
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rhpepsi
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posted on September 2, 2008 06:38:26 AM new
My 13 yr old son (KYLE) is waiting for the "K" storm...he had no interest in them until he saw that he had the same name as one this year. He has his map, ready to plot it out day by day. Luckily, being in the Shenandoah Valley of VA, we just get some rain.
Floridians.....buy the plywood now before it doubles & triples in price.....
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neglus
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posted on September 2, 2008 08:37:20 AM new
Oh my neil! Will you remind me of this when I complain about our -30 temps next winter? Stay safe all of you Floridians!
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niel35
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posted on September 2, 2008 11:08:49 AM new
Thanks Pepsi for the pic.
I have some new kind of hurricane shutters going up tomorrow. They are like a corregated plastic with velcro fasteners. Easy to take of and on.
Here's the site
http://www.storm-stoppers.com/index.htm
They are supposed to withstand 130mph winds.
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glassgrl
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posted on September 2, 2008 12:12:58 PM new
It's the *velcro fasteners* that I don't get. We saw that advertised and DH wanted to get them since we can't have the regular kind. We have some kind of crazy Styrofoam molding around our windows that looks like cement and you can't put the bolts into it. But then you think about the wind and Velcro???
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niel35
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posted on September 2, 2008 12:32:26 PM new
these are bigger heavy duty velcro. If you read the website it tells you about them. Also read the testimonials. You can always call them and tell them your set up and see if they can be used in your case.
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roadsmith
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posted on September 2, 2008 12:55:25 PM new
I heard a weathercaster say it seems that the first hurricanes laid down a railroad track that the others are following faithfully.
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blueyes29
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posted on September 2, 2008 01:08:26 PM new
I was in Germany a few summers ago and noticed that most of the homes had metal retractable shades that could be easily rolled down over the glass windows. I wondered at the time why folks in hurricane areas didn't have these? When I see people nailing plywood on their windows, I thought that the Germans had a MUCH better idea. Seems to me that these roll-down metal shades would be a whole lot easier to use and offer better protection.
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aintrichyet
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posted on September 2, 2008 01:45:45 PM new
that's awful... looks like a parade across the ocean.
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niel35
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posted on September 2, 2008 03:11:48 PM new
blueeyes - yes they are available here but very expensive. The plastic shutters I am going to do are even cheaper than plywood and easier to put up.
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toasted36
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posted on September 2, 2008 03:21:46 PM new
I hate the wait to see if we leave or stay. Were right between Savannah Ga. And Charleston S.C. Anything higher than a Cat 1 and we go inland to get away from the water.
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niel35
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posted on September 2, 2008 04:22:16 PM new
Yes, get out. We should know by noon tomorrow what track it takes.
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niel35
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posted on September 3, 2008 05:16:28 PM new
not looking good for NC and Virginia
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/205213.shtml?5day#contents
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on September 4, 2008 08:25:40 AM new
This reminds me of the year that Wilma, Charlie, Bonnie and others came. Made me want to move from Florida or anywhere near the coast.
NC and Virginia - be safe.
Niel - are you near the coast?
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niel35
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posted on September 4, 2008 12:25:42 PM new
I'm in St. Augustine but not right on the beach side.
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blueyes29
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posted on September 4, 2008 03:43:37 PM new
Good luck to you all...I'm glad all I have to worry about here in central Oklahoma is a tornado!
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niel35
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posted on September 7, 2008 02:15:05 AM new
5AM Advisory Sunday. IKE is now a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 135 MPH.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/085314.shtml?5day?large#contents
The Bahamas and Cuba are in its path
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neglus
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posted on September 7, 2008 04:08:56 AM new
It looks like it's headed for New Orleans again (Ike) OMG
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vintageads4u
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posted on September 9, 2008 09:02:21 AM new
Now, it's headed for ME!!! I wonder how far inland it can come.
I grew up in Corpus Christi and went through Carla, Beuhla and Camille. We used to put our ping-pong table (large slab of plywood) over our den window and the children would hide in the closet under the stairs. My father did not believe in evacuating.
Then you got to spend a week cleaning up and pretending not having electricity was fun. But at least no one was hurt.
Hunker down other Texans.
Beth
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niel35
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posted on September 9, 2008 09:27:52 AM new
Yes, Beth. Hunker down. Glad is missed Florida
neva
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niel35
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posted on September 9, 2008 02:49:30 PM new
Beth - did you see the 5PM advisory??
Are you in Corpus Cristi now?
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/092814.shtml?5day?large#contents
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neglus
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posted on September 9, 2008 02:55:27 PM new
Yikes Beth - I just looked you up. Not that far inland. Has a hurricane ever hit there?
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vintageads4u
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posted on September 11, 2008 03:37:28 AM new
Well, sorry not to respond but sometime Monday night, my little brother was killed in a home invasion. He lived here in Karnes County on a farm off the beaten path. Two days with the Texas Rangers and just now getting up to speed on hurricanes and eBay.
I'm not in Corpus but live in Kenedy which is inland. We had a hurricane 40 years ago, evidently (according to some old timers); I guess we are due.
Give your siblings a hug, guys.
Beth
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toasted36
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posted on September 11, 2008 03:46:58 AM new
Oh Beth I'm so sorry.My prayers go out to you and your family.
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pixiamom
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posted on September 11, 2008 05:05:04 AM new
How tragic! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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cherishedclutter
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posted on September 11, 2008 05:35:43 AM new
Beth,
That's so sad. I'm terribly sorry.
God bless you and your family.
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ladyjewels2000
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posted on September 11, 2008 07:01:52 AM new
What is this world coming to!!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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niel35
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posted on September 11, 2008 07:41:41 AM new
So sorry to hear the terrible news about your brother. My condolences.
Looks like IKE is heading inland from the coast. Hope you will be OK
neva
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eauctionmgnt
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posted on September 11, 2008 08:23:12 AM new
Beth,
That's horrible! I am so sorry for your loss! Please stay safe from the storm... and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
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