Originally posted by ArtieS: A major hurricane is not at all like Rick Astley.
You don’t even have a Rick-roll link?
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
October 09, 2024, 07:18 AM
Powers77
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Originally posted by Powers77:
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Originally posted by 6guns: Have friends in Bradenton who were going to tough it out, but just changed their minds to leave and head north to their son's place in Jax. I'm glad to hear it.
Have a cousin in Bradenton who was saying she was going to ride it out. Think we convinced her to pack up the RV and head North this afternoon as well.
Well she ended up staying in the area. When they (she's mid 60's with a man friend) went to leave the evacuation route was already a dog pile. They are going to ride it out in his condo. Fourth floor of a hurricane constructed building. Hopefully they don't regret it. Now looking like Milton is going to hit just South of Tampa. Looking like our place down there will get to experience the eye just like with Ian.
October 09, 2024, 07:21 AM
Sig2340
Batten down the hatches guys, Milt is back to CAT 5 (160+ mph winds at 907 mb).
Bradenton/Sarasota is the expected land fall, at CAT 4!
Monster storm surge > 10 feet.
Nice is overrated
"It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018
October 09, 2024, 09:05 AM
6guns
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Originally posted by Powers77:
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Originally posted by Powers77:
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Originally posted by 6guns: Have friends in Bradenton who were going to tough it out, but just changed their minds to leave and head north to their son's place in Jax. I'm glad to hear it.
Have a cousin in Bradenton who was saying she was going to ride it out. Think we convinced her to pack up the RV and head North this afternoon as well.
Well she ended up staying in the area. When they (she's mid 60's with a man friend) went to leave the evacuation route was already a dog pile. They are going to ride it out in his condo. Fourth floor of a hurricane constructed building. Hopefully they don't regret it. Now looking like Milton is going to hit just South of Tampa. Looking like our place down there will get to experience the eye just like with Ian.
My best to you and them, Powers.
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October 09, 2024, 09:14 AM
HRK
Tornados on the ground in the I-75 and Alligator Alley, as if a Hurricane isn't enough, spawns some crazy stuff!
October 09, 2024, 09:26 AM
MikeGLI
Anyone in Orlando need help this morning/early afternoon? I have some free time before I go deal with my mother.
Let me know.
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October 09, 2024, 11:12 AM
pace40
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Very cool...good luck to all!
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October 09, 2024, 11:21 AM
tsmccull
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Originally posted by Powers77:
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Originally posted by Powers77:
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Originally posted by 6guns: Have friends in Bradenton who were going to tough it out, but just changed their minds to leave and head north to their son's place in Jax. I'm glad to hear it.
Have a cousin in Bradenton who was saying she was going to ride it out. Think we convinced her to pack up the RV and head North this afternoon as well.
Well she ended up staying in the area. When they (she's mid 60's with a man friend) went to leave the evacuation route was already a dog pile. They are going to ride it out in his condo. Fourth floor of a hurricane constructed building. Hopefully they don't regret it. Now looking like Milton is going to hit just South of Tampa. Looking like our place down there will get to experience the eye just like with Ian.
Hopefully they won’t mind a few days with the possibility of no power or water while they wait for the water to drain away outside. Just in case the water goes off, I’d suggest filling a tub or two so you can flush the toilets, at least!
October 09, 2024, 11:53 AM
Tn226
Well I do feel better about one thing - Kamala is warning about price gouging by stores, gas stations, and airports. Airports?
October 09, 2024, 12:00 PM
chellim1
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Airports?
Have you ever bought anything reasonably priced at an airport?
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown
"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
October 09, 2024, 12:05 PM
Tn226
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Airports?
Have you ever bought anything reasonably priced at an airport?
Nope gouging is a way of life at airports. I find it odd she mentioned them specifically in this instance.
October 09, 2024, 12:07 PM
Georgeair
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Kamala is warning about price gouging by stores, gas stations, and airports. Airports?
How about Disney? I've had to sign a note for a meal there I think.
You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02
October 09, 2024, 12:09 PM
tleddy
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MikeGLI
Thank you, Mike!
We are all battened down here in Winter Park and still appreciate your kind support!
This is a terrible storm!! God bless you and yours!
Tillman
No quarter .308/.223
October 09, 2024, 12:41 PM
HRK
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Originally posted by MikeGLI: Anyone in Orlando need help this morning/early afternoon? I have some free time before I go deal with my mother.
Let me know.
Thanks, we're good, go take care of Mom!
October 09, 2024, 01:01 PM
Tuckerrnr1
Got the shutters put up this morning, then decided to weed eat and mow the yard before it got saturated. I swear the yard gets bigger every year.
_____________________________________________ I may be a bad person, but at least I use my turn signal.
October 09, 2024, 01:28 PM
Georgeair
Ryan Hall, Y'all channel is good with deep resources and a calm, non-screamy presentation.
Currently at 18 tornado warnings at one time (!!!), many of them severe velocity. Incredible and way inland/east/south of track so heads up to you and any of yours that are anywhere in the area.
That's like a bad day in NE, not FL.
You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02
October 09, 2024, 02:00 PM
holdem
Spent all day yesterday prepping. Took down the Halloween decorations for the second time, first was Helene. Cleaned out the garage so both cars could go in. Chainsaw is ready. Generator for fridges, fans and charging phones is ready. Now just have to make it through the night and see what morning light brings.
I lived through Charley in 2004. The eye of the store came through my neighborhood. I ran a chainsaw for six days straight. I hoping I do not have to do that again.
October 09, 2024, 02:59 PM
patw
We had a couple tornadoes in St. Lucie County not long ago and are getting constant warnings about more to come. Praying hard for the Good Lord to be merciful.
October 09, 2024, 03:01 PM
Sig2340
More on the increasing risk or tornadoes and waterspouts.
Nice is overrated
"It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018
October 09, 2024, 03:56 PM
kkina
Downgraded to a strong Cat 3, and expected to hold there until landfall. Still bad.
