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Hurricane Danielle isn't making landfall, but it looks like Earl may give our friends in the Northeast US and Southeast Canada something to keep an eye on. Please be prepared and be careful. On the link below, you can click on the storm and it will give you the projected track. Keep in mind that projections change. Mother Nature has a way of making up her own mind as to what she wants to do.
http://www.stormpulse.com/
Last week, the history channel repeated one of the programs about the effect of a hurricane on New York City, or really any other large city along the coast, and the results could really be bad if it is a major storm. I do realize they do dramatize things but they are bound to be close to correct.
Yeah, Earl will hit New England and it will be my fault...I have that week off and plan to be up north sleeping in a tent. Sorry my fellow New Englanders!:blushing:
I was thinking West Branch of the Penobscott, so it's not all your fault. I think it must be Ken's fault, I don't know why, but I'm pretty sure it is.
I for one am watching this one.Use the link Crash posted and look at where Earl will be on Friday,then draw a straight line north.It looks like it could hit the RI/Mass line.Well if it does its going to get ugly quick over here.I have plans for a camping/astronomy trip next weekend.Im still packing for it but will be changing plans if need be.
I blame Ken too.Dont know why really but its soooo easy to do.
Then it's settled...it's Ken's fault.:innocent:
I've been watching it also Stargazer. They tend to hook east and head back to sea somewhat but it is looking like a direct hit for you down there right now.
Yea.. im actually clearing soMe over hangin branches away this weekend and during the week in preperation for the storm...
I have a few theories as to why it is Ken's fault... But I will leave it open to speculation as I'm sure it is a multi-layered reason... Or reasons...
It's been a while since we've got hit.
So it was really just a matter of time.Wish I would have bought that generator now.
Not sure if you haul off your limbs, cut them up to use, or city/county picks them up - but - around here so many people trim branches just before an approaching storm and then set debris piles at the curb to be picked up by the city. If they don't get to it before the storm, that debris piles becomes thousands of missile hazards.Quote:
Originally Posted by NightShade
I think I know what the problem is, Ken hasn't been on a lot in the last week or so, or so it seems to me, I think it's causing a low in Mass. and RI. Now if he was to get back on like in the past, It might cause a High, and push the storm out to sea. Just speculation.
I cut them up and add to the wood pile... where my wood pilE is and terrain around my house its not TOO much of a wOrry... plus they are some pretty big and heavy oak branches... much higher risk of them crashing thru my roof! My house has a full canopy cover.. Can't see it at all from above.. There's no way I even could get them all.. Only the dead ones..Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I was thinking along the same line... I pushed back buying the generator because I needed to buy a new computer for my kids to use for school.. And my wife for all volunteer boards she works on... Oh well... Cross my fingers... Luckily I have a lot of family relativly close by should power be out for an extended time..Quote:
Originally Posted by letslearntogether47
Looks like they've got it tracking east. A glancing blow.
Always looks like it's going to slam us but turns East at the last minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by LowKey
Forcast for here is very warm, 90s and quit humid.
They don't always miss. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...and_hurricanesQuote:
Originally Posted by letslearntogether47
I guess I had better board up my.....naaaaah.
I remember Gloria and Bob.
During Gloria we were just outside the bad wind radius and were outside playing in the downpour. We lost power and dad hooked up his welder as a genny to keep the freezer cold. And to brew coffee.
Bob was just a windy rainy day.
I don't particularly care if a hurricane/emergency situation happens before winter sets in. I'm pretty set for that. It's when it happens in the cold and snow that it gets worrisome.
From a "customer out of power" respective, I'd rather it hit in the winter. I can still heat the house but the food keeps so much better in coolers in the garage then it does in this weather. As a lineman, this is a great time of year to get a big storm. The storm blows away and we can do the cleanup work in sunny weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by LowKey
[QUOTE=NightShade;244407] Luckily I have a lot of family relativly close by should power be out for an extended time..[/QUO
Not sure how relativly close is but IF we get hit and you can make it down to the coast my door will be open to you and yours.Im only about 45min from you I think.
Of course it's my fault!
Hell, I get blamed for everything else, so why not a hurricane too? :sneaky2:
Glad to see you came to your sences there Ken:tongue_smilie:
I'm thinking of buying up every generator within 25 miles of here. If this thing comes, I'll sell 'em on the side of the road and make a fortune. Otherwise, I can get rid of 'em at a 20% loss and write it off. :innocent:
Way I figure it, if I sell 1 out of 5 at post-hurricane prices, I'll break even. Anything over that is pure gravy. :)
How about just sit back, relax, pour yourself a drink and see what happens? You've been working too hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
What do you recommend? :blushing:Quote:
Originally Posted by BENESSE
Well...since it's the hurricane season and all, may I suggest port--or more specifically, Fonseca Vintage Port 2007:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
"Dense and serious, a powerful vintage, as would be expected from Fonseca. The whole emphasis of the wine pushes the tannins forward, but this structure is based on black plums with dark fruit skins and a solid, chunky character. The finish is juicy and bold."
Of course there's Jack Daniels. Always a good choice.
Actually, I prefer the Fonseca 20 year old. Much better than the Taylor.Quote:
Originally Posted by BENESSE
And now I digress..........
About 10 years back, I sat through a serious snowstorm in the Atrium at the Millenium Bostonian with my younger brother. We sampled EVERY port on the list (about 20 pretty darn good ones) along with a couple of great cigars. No worries. We had rooms there for the weekend.
Bottom line:
In the right company even Colt 45 tastes great.
Where's Pal?!
I am here!!! At work, trying to quell a panic amongst the bean counters. You would think that the world is about to end!! My professional advice to them was to switch to decaf earlier :) At least as of now, it should only be a wind event and some tide (office is about a mile from the coast). But will watch, tomorrow will be decision time if I send the troops at home into upstate NY for a short vacation :). Probably not necessary, but will cover us if momma nature slips us a curve ball.
Pal - I think he wanted you to weigh in on.....
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Bottom line:
In the right company even Colt 45 tastes great.
Oh Yea, anything with 45 in it is good for me !!! And it is true good company makes all the difference
So from what I heard on the radio this morning,it doesn't look good for us.
Normally I wouldn't care.It's basically my fish tank and loosing power that bothers me.
From the current projections (see link in post #1) it looks like it will skirt the east coast and be a direct hit on Nova Scotia. Of course, projections are just that - projections. Sometimes Mother Nature has her own way of thinking. Keep an eye on it, be prepared, and stay safe.
I just seen on cnn this is now a CAT 4 storm,,
Yup,that's going to be a big one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin Case
I went through hurricane Gloria and Bob.
I'm going to get some gas for the grill tomorrow.Just in case we lose power and I need to cook a bunch of thawing meat from the freezer.
Yeah, It looks like its gonna bump the East coast pretty hard after Midnight,,, Hunker down and be ready for anything,,
http://images.intellicast.com/WxImag.../HurTrack2.gif
http://www.intellicast.com/Storm/Hur...m=1&type=track
It's quite a thing to see.
Beautiful but deadly.
Yep,,, Scary,, 160 MPH wind gusts,, The storm is only moving at 14 knots,,Quote:
Originally Posted by letslearntogether47
FEMA is talking evacuations on the coast of N. Carolina.It's suppose to be there by Thursday.
I would guess the storm surge will be incredible.