Irene!

[steamer]

To all you folk in the path of this storm....take care and don't be a hero.

Dave

 

[Mosey]

As of today, there is no water, batteries, or bread in any store here in New Jersey, 50 miles from the shore. I am trying to imagine what a mandatory evacuation of NYC tomorrow is going to be like. I think the Martians are really coming this time.

 

[Tin Falcon]

I do not think there is a generator in any store from North Carolina to Connecticut. Local wally world out of Propane exchange tanks. Main roads in cape may county NJ are set up one way north.
Tin

 

[steamer]

I'm thinking that ....for me anyway...it will be somewhat under-inpressive ( Central Massachusetts)

But I have gas...beer and a generator....I should be good to go! ;D



However, and in all seriousness..You folk stay safe OK! We are nothing but little ants to Mother Nature....

Dave

 

[rake60]

I'm prepared!

I bought an extra case of beer on the way home and 2 bags of ice....

NOW SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!

In 1972 Hurricane Agnes maintained enough to strength to cause substantial flooding
in this area, hundreds of miles from the coast.
Irene has the potential to do that all over again here.

Big deal! You move what you can upstairs as the water comes up.

If you are closer to the coast, the rules change.
The storm is weakening but if you have never experienced sustained 70 MPH winds, let
me tell you it's SCARY! When you are seeing furniture blowing by and the windows
start popping, you realize your error in staying. It's Too Late Then.

If you are in Irene's direct path and can get out, do that now!
Keep yourself and family safe!

It may fizzle out to be nothing at all.
Wouldn't you feel foolish for running from that?

I WOULDN'T!!!!!

STUFF can be replaced, people can not.........

Rick

 

[steamer]

I know what your saying Rick....Depending on which report I read, I get between 42 mph to 67 mph winds.....from the south and from ESE!....

Unfortunately...I think they have their heads stuck....they just can't predict "this far".

Dave

 

[Maryak]

To my US friends and Colleagues in the way of Mother Nature


BE SAFE Things can be replaced people cannot

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Mainer]

We're a couple miles from an ocean inlet and perhaps 15 miles from the open ocean, at about 75' elevation, so at least we won't get flooded (unless the sump pump or generator croak). I'm more worried about a tree coming down on the house. We're surrounded by tall white pines, which have a shallow root system.

 

[steamer]

I'm about 150 miles inland. I think I'm good from that perspective. I have a generator I could run the house AND the shop with...at the same time.... ;D

I don't think 70 MPH will take down my house of 45 years....its' seen worse I think.

Actually I'm more worried about the three 150 year old mill damns in our town that are ..well OLD!

They cascade into each other....eventually emptying into the center of town..typical New England mill dam stuff..If one goes they'll all go....good news is I'm about 200 feet above all of that......

But I'll keep a "Weather" eye on it I can assure you.

You all do the same!

Dave

 

[tattoomike68]

Im going to go get ice and beer right now.... Maybe I will wait, beside im in Washington state. :big:

Im not sitting on my thumb though, we could have a big earthquake at any time. there was a big one 140 years ago so I dont rule out a big one here.


like others have said get all the water you can stored, do your laundry and chores. freeze bags of water to keep the fridge cool for a short time. break out the candles and playing cards and Yahtzee game.

 

[Tin Falcon]

just catching the front edge of the storm only tropical storm to cat 1 wind speed redicted here. Still potentialy dangerous but would rather have this than a cat 3 +
yes be safe.
Tin

 

[Groomengineering]

Well, I'm in the middle of Kansas but I also bought an extra case of beer as a precaution :big: :big: *beer*

But seriously, do keep safe guys and best of luck.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[steamer]

Thanks Groom....

My forcast is from the SE at 52 MPH.....not so bad

Best wishes to you south east of me taking the brunt...

Dave

 

[Tin Falcon]

1 + inch of water in the basment. bailing and running the shop vac hard. Rain has let up for the moment.

Tin

 

[Sshire]

Started making a tooling plate for the rotary table. Had to stop to man the wet vacs. Keeping the basement water under 0.25" if I keep the shop vacs running. it's now 3:30 am.
I know what your going through Tin.
Keep pumping. Be safe.
Stan

 

[Tin Falcon]

well was bailing and running the shop vac til close to 1 am . got it down to residuals but not dry .
Over an inch again need to get back to it.
Tin

 

[steamer]

Hasn't really hit yet here......I've got enough gear waiting though

Be careful Tin......

Dave


As of 7:06am....the wind has picked up quite a bit....and it's been raining all night

 

[Tin Falcon]

Thanks for the well wishes. I did lots of bucket bailing .I paced myself and took breaks. No sump pump do not normally need one and the shop vac to slow and tedious for that much water. Learned that from last night. My wife did finish up with the shop vac so fairly dry for now. So far have weathered the storm well. There is a lot of road flooding and trees down in the area. lots of folks have been hit hard.
Tin