My first hurricane!

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YoDoug

September 24, 2024, 05:11 AM
My wife and I are in FL this week working at the other shop. News says to get ready for a storm. Right now the projected path has us in the tropical storm zone. 50mph winds and 5+ inches of rain. If the storm decides to hang a right in the gulf it could get a lot worse. When the shop here was built it was supposedly hurricane proof. It has been through the two biggest hurricanes to ever hit FL and didn't flood or sustain any major damage. If it looks like we are going to get hit hard We'll be camping at the shop for a day or two.
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Jim at Gentex

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September 24, 2024, 05:31 AM
Oh man...
Hope everything turns out good for you and your Mrs. 
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RobertELee

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September 24, 2024, 05:51 AM

Jeff

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September 24, 2024, 06:22 AM
It's gonna blow all of your food away! Might have to resort to meat.
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beej

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September 24, 2024, 06:34 AM
I've always wondered what it was like in a hurricane. Could you stand out on the front porch and take video? Oh and turn your phone sideways for best quality.  ;D
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Jeff

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September 24, 2024, 06:44 AM
Quote from: beej on September 24, 2024, 06:34 AMI've always wondered what it was like in a hurricane. Could you stand out on the front porch and take video? Oh and turn your phone sideways for best quality.  ;D

Nah, you stand out in the street and headbang to Slayer!  \m/ \m/

YoDoug

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September 24, 2024, 07:03 AM
Quote from: Jeff on September 24, 2024, 06:22 AMIt's gonna blow all of your food away! Might have to resort to meat.

Actually if the power goes out for a week, your fridge doesn't keep meat cold and no power to cook anything. Veggies will last and can be eaten raw if needed.

We went to Walmart and picked up about 10 gallons of water, fruit, veggies, nuts, and seeds for a week of minimal calorie eating.
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mowens

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September 24, 2024, 07:42 AM
I'm supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday. I might get delayed in Atlanta.
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Brad St

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September 24, 2024, 07:43 AM Last Edit: September 25, 2024, 08:09 AM by Brad St
Stay safe!
My wife was down in Summerdale Al when the hurricane hit there in 2020.



YoDoug

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September 24, 2024, 08:10 AM
Quote from: mowens on September 24, 2024, 07:42 AMI'm supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday. I might get delayed in Atlanta.

We are supposed to fly home on Sunday. I'm hoping the airlines are back on schedule by then.
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Incogneeto

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September 24, 2024, 11:04 AM
Quote from: YoDoug on September 24, 2024, 08:10 AMWe are supposed to fly home on Sunday. I'm hoping the airlines are back on schedule by then.

Cat 3 ?? :o

Incogneeto

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September 24, 2024, 03:34 PM
As long as it moves quickly you are good.

If it slows down it will pull the heat and blow up.

we are supposed to get it Friday and Saturday. :D

RobertELee

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September 24, 2024, 03:46 PM
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Incogneeto

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September 24, 2024, 03:54 PM
That's Funny and True. ;D

Incogneeto

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September 25, 2024, 07:43 AM
Quote from: YoDoug on September 24, 2024, 05:11 AMMy wife and I are in FL this week working at the other shop. News says to get ready for a storm. Right now the projected path has us in the tropical storm zone. 50mph winds and 5+ inches of rain. If the storm decides to hang a right in the gulf it could get a lot worse. When the shop here was built it was supposedly hurricane proof. It has been through the two biggest hurricanes to ever hit FL and didn't flood or sustain any major damage. If it looks like we are going to get hit hard We'll be camping at the shop for a day or two.

Well , It appears you picked a Good one. ;D
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