Iguanadon Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 How many folks are watching Irma closely because they live somewhere in the projected path? She's driving me crazy as the computer models keep shifting her west, then east, then west, then east... We're going to have to decide whether to evacuate and head due west or stay and stick it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm glad I'm in central illinois. Hope wherever it goes everyone stays safe. SCROLLSAW703 and oldhudson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Iggy, we have you and our friends in Fort Pierce to worry about. Our prayers go out to all of you in harm's way. Stay safe and don't do anything crazy. Keep us all updated too. Ray SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 A lot of folks have great concern about the path of this storm and prayers are offered for the safety of all. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Yes this has been a bad harricane season so far, our neighbors in Huston, and now coming up the coast, we have relatives in Miami with horses, prayers out to all, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm predicting not much impact here in Colorado. Everyone stay safe and be smart out there. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Things are looking better for us here. Latest tracks have her coming inland at the SC/GA border. Still several days of potential track changes to come so I'm filling the gas cans tomorrow for the generator if needed. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Got in laws in Myrtle Beach to worry about. Here in PA the worst that normally happens in our immediate neighborhood, is some trees down and power outage. A few miles away, folks built houses and cabins on flood plains. They chose it is all I can kindly say. My house is 100 feet above the stream out back, 200 ft above the river a mile away. and 360 feet above sea level. We get the hype every time there is a possible snow storm. Stores empty of bread milk and toilet paper at the mention of a heavy frost. My preparation consists of making sure the generator is fueled up. That the backhoe is ready and there is gas for the chain saws. During a tropical storm several years ago about the third day without power, we invited several neighbors over for a BBQ, hooked up the DVD player and showed movies on the big TV for a few hours. Everybody helped and we had a good time. Those who had no alternative power were happy for the few hours relief and the meal. My Mrs is the type that insists on back up systems. we have the generator, 12 volt lights to plug into the vehicles, kerosene lanterns, flashlights and candles. A propane stove, a BBQ grill and an older Coleman camp stove we use outdoors. We even keep a 12 volt TV set and antenna. The media rumor hype that goes with these storms aggravates the crap out of me. If some idiot reads Gerbil droppings and says there will be a 70 foot storm surge, the news reports it and some other idiot puts it up on face book as if it is from the National weather service. I do fault our Government for letting such crap go on. Now, I do feel that some folks should be called on the carpet for not being prepared. at least 24 hours before the storm, the National Weather service did say there would be 24 to 36 inches of rain and low lying areas around Houston were not evacuated. I understand that the Irma storm surge is enough to submerge some inhabited islands in the bahamas. That is bad. A 20 ft storm surge would submerge most of Florida south of Coral Gables. Iggy, my thoughts and prayers for you and your community, and others who may be like affected. . OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 No doubt you'll get some rain and winds,it's just a matter of how much. Back in the day, all hurricanes were named after women because they were so unpredictable. At least that's what my dad told me. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 59 minutes ago, Dan said: No doubt you'll get some rain and winds,it's just a matter of how much. Back in the day, all hurricanes were named after women because they were so unpredictable. At least that's what my dad told me. Your father was a wise man. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I hope you have a safe place to go if needed. The only thing we get in Indiana is rain from the hurricanes if they swing north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Iggy Prayers for all the path. My son just went through Harvey in Corpus Christi. Waiting on insurance companies to see what all I am allowed to do. Please be careful and safe. Praying for all. amazingkevin and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Not knowing the States very well, I know that Kevin is in Fort Laudadale in Florida, is he in the middle of any of it? Prayers going to Iggy and all in the area. Stay safe Scott. Marg SCROLLSAW703 and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Keeping our fingers crossed,Best Wishes,Hopes and Prayers to everyone in its path.I can only hope and pray it turns back out to sea.Erma is Big and Mean. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Better for IGGY in NC and looking worst for me in Winston Salem NC . Local news is saying ALOT of rain & wind here and possible tornadoes, Following updates in the mornings & evenings. First part of next week is looking like a good time to "work" from home. I like working from home because all I do there is answer emails & talk on the phone while I play in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Latest I saw, Irma is as big as Texas, if so that means 840 miles across. The rain and wind on the north east side is always the worst from what I understand. But Jose is out there right behind it too. If it were me, I would board it all up and take a vacation, good luck Iggy. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I don't ever want to live near an ocean of in a flood plain. Given the history of hurricanes, storm surges, spring floods, and rising sea levels....I fail to understand why anyone would. That said I hope it changes coarse and heads back to sea. MTCowpoke22, GrampaJim and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 18 hours ago, Iguanadon said: How many folks are watching Irma closely because they live somewhere in the projected path? She's driving me crazy as the computer models keep shifting her west, then east, then west, then east... We're going to have to decide whether to evacuate and head due west or stay and stick it out. Come and stay with me and my wife. We have an extra bedroom. The ladies can go shopping and you and I can drink coffee and cut puzzles. Ahhh! The good life. Iguanadon and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, oldhudson said: I don't ever want to live near an ocean of in a flood plain. Given the history of hurricanes, storm surges, spring floods, and rising sea levels....I fail to understand why anyone would. That said I hope it changes coarse and heads back to sea. And we're even, I fail to understand why anyone would want to live in a deep freeze for several months a year, every year. :-D Hurricanes come and go, just like tornado's. They hit one particular spot once every 50 years. Or never. You just don't know. We love the beach enough to say "If a storm comes, so be it, we'll play the odds." Roberta Moreton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 be safe those in the path...I used to work on ships and we often had to alter our coarse at this time of year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 54 minutes ago, Iguanadon said: And we're even, I fail to understand why anyone would want to live in a deep freeze for several months a year, every year. :-D Hurricanes come and go, just like tornado's. They hit one particular spot once every 50 years. Or never. You just don't know. We love the beach enough to say "If a storm comes, so be it, we'll play the odds." This is why I live where the air hurts my face 4 months out of the year. I'm with Old Hudson, I can deal cold. But then I grew up here. All jokes aside, I wish you and everyone in the path of Irma the very best. Hopefully the damage isn't too bad. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 So with never living on the coast and not talking to anyone who lives on the coast. How much does this affect your daily routine Iggy? Will you still be scrolling when this hits since you have a generator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 43 minutes ago, jbrowning said: So with never living on the coast and not talking to anyone who lives on the coast. How much does this affect your daily routine Iggy? Will you still be scrolling when this hits since you have a generator? Based on the latest track and predictions, what I'll experience Monday and Monday night are tropical storm force winds of 50-60mph and 2-3 inches of rain. Nothing major and hopefully won't lose power. So far, just tracking and planning (filling gas cans, buying bottled water, etc) has eaten a bit into my time, but I'm still plugging away at the day job and cutting a puzzle or two. Just finished 2 new animals I'll share pictures of soon. jbrowning and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just start calling me Lucky Iggy... If Irma tracks as predicted, 24 hours of wind and rain here... 50-60mph wind which will be a bit exciting... SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 If the track changes toward you, heed the lyrics: Go west young man Go west young man When the evil go east Go west young man… Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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