Getting ready for Tropical storm Gordon

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Oddcaliber, Sep 3, 2018.


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  1. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    If you have been watching the weather along the Gulf Coast you can see it. An unwelcome visitor is coming to town. I'm keeping up with the position of the storm. Every 4 hours it's updated by the weather watches. Got just about everything thing I need to get through this. So far there is no panic buying of supplies or plywood! This surprises me but most are sheep and think the government will take care of them. Been through this drill with Katrina and I'll go through it with Gordon! Bring it on Gordon!
     
    Oddcaliber, Sep 3, 2018
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  2. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    It just figures that Gordo is due on my days off....be safe over there! The northshore (hopefully) will be ok...
     
    techsar, Sep 3, 2018
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  3. Bishop

    Bishop Monkey+++

    I will be doing this if I make it home in time.

     
    Bishop, Sep 3, 2018
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  4. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

     
    Oddcaliber, Sep 3, 2018
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  5. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    Don't worry,at least the pumps work in Jefferson Parish! LOL
     
    Oddcaliber, Sep 3, 2018
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  6. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    On the bright side, I'll have a chance to see how well the wind turbines work ;)
     
    techsar, Sep 3, 2018
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  7. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    I'm making Gumbo,hahaha
     
    Gator 45/70, Sep 3, 2018
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  8. Seawolf1090

    Seawolf1090 Retired Curmudgeonly IT Monkey Founding Member

    Here in North Florida, I will gladly watch it pass well south of me.
    We also have TS Florence out in the Atlantic, headed for the East Coast.
     
    Seawolf1090, Sep 3, 2018
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  9. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    ...and another disturbance behind Florence...

    ....and the beat goes on.....
     
    techsar, Sep 3, 2018
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  10. oil pan 4

    oil pan 4 Monkey+++

    I'm ready.
     
    oil pan 4, Sep 4, 2018
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  11. Hanzo

    Hanzo Monkey+++

    Stay safe!
     
    Hanzo, Sep 4, 2018
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  12. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Ready here

    storm away.
     
    Gator 45/70, Sep 4, 2018
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  13. Seacowboys

    Seacowboys Senior Member Founding Member

    Been working all day securing our fleet, sitting at home now just waiting on the storm.
     
    Seacowboys, Sep 4, 2018
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  14. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    As of right now, you are not in the bullseye, just the first ring, and on the wet side to boot. Batten down the hatches, pull the cork on your fave libation and stay safe.
     
    ghrit, Sep 4, 2018
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  15. HK_User

    HK_User A Productive Monkey is a Happy Monkey

    Once upon a time, on an Island far far away a storm was set to hit.

    The Fire Chief, the Police Chief and I rode at an Atlantic Hurricane that scoured out a ragged path from Fla To New England.

    We did this in a Bunker with a Jet Wash type Ramp front facing the ocean. We were in the oldest Civil War Bunker that was converted to secure the Police and Fire Captains.

    All residents were told to get off or be on their own for the duration.

    Yup, Join the Navy and see the world,one storm at a time!
     
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  16. Seawolf1090

    Seawolf1090 Retired Curmudgeonly IT Monkey Founding Member

    After riding a 440 foot Navy Frigate through a hurricane, land 'canes don't bother me much at all. I respect them and prepare for them, but I don't fear them.
     
    Seawolf1090, Sep 4, 2018
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  17. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    "Set condition zebra" and no worries, but I can't do that with this house. But I CAN and DO prepare for heavy weather. (But once upon a time, I walked on a bulkhead (wall to you landlubbers) while rolling around off Hatteras.)
     
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  18. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Once a person makes it through Hurricane Katrina, anything less than a Cat 3 is just wind & rain they decided to name.
     
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  19. techsar

    techsar Monkey+++

    Or Camile. Or Betsy...or Andrew...or Hugo... :(
     
    techsar, Sep 4, 2018
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  20. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    Or Donna or Diane while digging up history.
     
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