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Post by naughtybear on Oct 1, 2016 10:05:34 GMT -5
It's a monster, north coastal GA and south coastal SC need to keep their eyes open..
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 1, 2016 10:27:49 GMT -5
You are all veteran storm preppers, so I know you're ready, but stay safe and don't hesitate to evacuate if you're in line for a direct hit. In the meantime, walk around your homes -- every room, even closets and storage areas in basements -- and take pictures of everything. And, then, kick that storm out to sea -- we don't needed it headed up this way.
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Post by milee on Oct 1, 2016 10:56:40 GMT -5
I'm supposed to be up near Augusta, GA next weekend for a regatta, but I'm thinking that may not happen... we'll see.
I was just amazed with how quickly it gained strength. Not sure I can remember one that got that strong that quickly. This one could be a doozy.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 1, 2016 14:46:49 GMT -5
Sitting in the cone of probability in eastern Florida. Supposed to be driving to Orlando Friday. Still planning to do so, since it is looking like just wind and rain squalls for us. Got my supplies and the house has shutters and a new roof. Cannot do much else except keep the gas tank full and watch the updates now.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Oct 1, 2016 16:02:07 GMT -5
Sitting in the cone of probability in eastern Florida. Supposed to be driving to Orlando Friday. Still planning to do so, since it is looking like just wind and rain squalls for us. Got my supplies and the house has shutters and a new roof. Cannot do much else except keep the gas tank full and watch the updates now. Stay safe.
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Post by lund on Oct 1, 2016 16:37:12 GMT -5
Take care and be careful, everybody close to the path!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2016 19:51:30 GMT -5
Stay safe, all. Better to over prep than under. I have truly been there so prayers for all. Report back when you can.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 3, 2016 20:52:37 GMT -5
DH and I need it to stay away from South Florida. Our home is under contract and supposed to close on October 24th. We really need the house to close. Overall, I hope everyone affected is okay in the end.
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Post by justme on Oct 3, 2016 21:01:32 GMT -5
My weekend cruise was timed perfectly! Cruised into home port to rain this morning. Hoping for a hurricane day at work this week.
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Post by mmhmm on Oct 3, 2016 21:05:26 GMT -5
Hang in there, everyone. Let's hope the darned thing decides to take itself on a deep ocean cruise.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Oct 3, 2016 21:32:32 GMT -5
DH and I need it to stay away from South Florida. Our home is under contract and supposed to close on October 24th. We really need the house to close. Overall, I hope everyone affected is okay in the end. Is the house in FL? If so hope storm is over by then. Only reason I am asking because many years ago X and I had built house and was ready to close and hurricane Camille got into the Gulf and we couldn't get homeowners policy written. We had to wait to close after hurricane made landfall. Maybe things have changed since back then and didn't mean to be a Debbie downer but you might want to inquire. We were ok since since it did most damage west of us but it was not a good feeling having an uninsured house. But the 24th is a ways off.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 3, 2016 21:39:37 GMT -5
DH and I need it to stay away from South Florida. Our home is under contract and supposed to close on October 24th. We really need the house to close. Overall, I hope everyone affected is okay in the end. Is the house in FL? If so hope storm is over by then. Only reason I am asking because many years ago X and I had built house and was ready to close and hurricane Camille got into the Gulf and we couldn't get homeowners policy written. We had to wait to close after hurricane made landfall. Maybe things have changed since back then and didn't mean to be a Debbie downer but you might want to inquire. We were ok since since it did most damage west of us but it was not a good feeling having an uninsured house. But the 24th is a ways off. To clarify, it is the house we are selling. The house is in FL and already insured. DH is actually headed that way to get more of our stuff, and will be doing what needs to be done (if anything) depending on the hurricane.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Oct 3, 2016 21:46:26 GMT -5
Is the house in FL? If so hope storm is over by then. Only reason I am asking because many years ago X and I had built house and was ready to close and hurricane Camille got into the Gulf and we couldn't get homeowners policy written. We had to wait to close after hurricane made landfall. Maybe things have changed since back then and didn't mean to be a Debbie downer but you might want to inquire. We were ok since since it did most damage west of us but it was not a good feeling having an uninsured house. But the 24th is a ways off. To clarify, it is the house we are selling. The house is in FL and already insured. DH is actually headed that way to get more of our stuff, and will be doing what needs to be done (if anything) depending on the hurricane. Gotcha ya!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2016 3:03:13 GMT -5
Prayers to all in the path and especially to our Haitian neighbors .
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 4, 2016 4:04:05 GMT -5
The gulf coast is fine. It's coming farther west than previously predicted but still just half the state not all of it.
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Post by naughtybear on Oct 4, 2016 7:18:24 GMT -5
The only storm I have run from was Floyd in 99, this is coming up the coast like Floyd but even closer.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Oct 4, 2016 7:44:13 GMT -5
I was going to be in Maryland this weekend, so I'm keeping a close eye on the track. Being stranded in a hotel room during a hurricane doesn't sound like much fun. And then there would be the drive north back home following behind it. Ugh. Timing is EVERYTHING in life.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 4, 2016 7:58:30 GMT -5
My DH is down in FL now headed to our home there to get stuff (as we are moving out of the area) and put the hurricane shutters on the house. He hopes to be back on the road tomorrow afternoon at the latest as he has a trailer with him that's he's not sure what to do with. Otherwise, he'd put the car in the garage and hunker down to deal with (hopefully nothing) after the storm.
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Post by naughtybear on Oct 4, 2016 7:59:39 GMT -5
Where do you live GRG? A side note we have the same birthday !
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Post by alabamagal on Oct 4, 2016 8:58:25 GMT -5
Praying for everyone's safety. DH has a cousin and cousin's wife who are missionaries in Eleuthra, Bahamas. They are directly in the path of the hurricane. They have posted that they are there to help the people who live there and are staying. Praying that they make it through ok.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 4, 2016 10:11:09 GMT -5
Five days away from us in MD. We are testing our emergency amateur radio communications.
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Post by busymom on Oct 4, 2016 11:40:03 GMT -5
Ouch! Just saw a report that Matthew is moving West, and at this point there's the possibility it could strike inside the Gulf. Which means, they literally said that if you live in New Orleans, pay attention, just in case. Even if it hugs the East Coast, it's still a huge monster. Prayers & positive thoughts to all of our Friends here!
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Post by lexxy703 on Oct 4, 2016 11:41:24 GMT -5
My niece is getting married Saturday, on the beach in Myrtle Beach SC. My whole extended family will be there. Everyone is in a panic. The bride cannot stop crying. I feel sorry for her. I had declined to attend & I'm really glad I did.
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Post by taz157 on Oct 4, 2016 11:58:36 GMT -5
Ouch! Just saw a report that Matthew is moving West, and at this point there's the possibility it could strike inside the Gulf. Which means, they literally said that if you live in New Orleans, pay attention, just in case. Even if it hugs the East Coast, it's still a huge monster. Prayers & positive thoughts to all of our Friends here! I saw one of the models talk about going west, but most models show going further East away from Florida.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Oct 4, 2016 12:07:31 GMT -5
Hurricanes are slightly unpredictable. They can turn on a dime. Some time ago all indications we were going to get hit. Mandatory evacuation ordered. They even turned I-65 one way headed north to a certain point. Thing wobbled and went east of us. We did leave and just considered it a 3 day mini vacation. But I still pay attention when one is even remotely close to getting into the Gulf.
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Post by Tiny on Oct 4, 2016 12:12:11 GMT -5
Yeah, so far Matthew has been the hurricane with the biggest variance in path that's threatened land. The ones that stay out over the ocean tend to meander and wander quite a bit. The ones heading for land also shift - I haven't seen such a big change in the forecasted path of a hurricane near the US or the Carribean islands in a couple of years! - I watch the storms every year:
www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Click on the storm's symbol and you'll get the latest predictions...
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Oct 4, 2016 14:09:52 GMT -5
We're ready except DH is picking up an extra gas can for the grill on his way home from work. I've made extra ice, frozen extra water, and we'll have a neighborhood BBQ if we lose power for more than a day and all the food defrosts. Have several 5 gal. Buckets for more water. Got plenty of canned goods just in case.
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Post by alabamagal on Oct 4, 2016 14:10:48 GMT -5
My niece is getting married Saturday, on the beach in Myrtle Beach SC. My whole extended family will be there. Everyone is in a panic. The bride cannot stop crying. I feel sorry for her. I had declined to attend & I'm really glad I did. I feel bad for her. One issue is that even if the hurricane stays out in the ocean, it will be really crappy, rainy weather at the beach. I have had several vacations cut short because of hurricanes. I chuckle at the people who think it is a fun time and say "I will ride it out in my beach hotel." You go to the beach for the nice weather. Even if the hurricane misses you by quite a bit, the weather is super crappy for a couple days. At best you will be in your room watching it rain. At worst, you will be without power and have to leave anyway, or possibly even worse.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Oct 4, 2016 14:20:24 GMT -5
We're ready except DH is picking up an extra gas can for the grill on his way home from work. I've made extra ice, frozen extra water, and we'll have a neighborhood BBQ if we lose power for more than a day and all the food defrosts. Have several 5 gal. Buckets for more water. Got plenty of canned goods just in case. Make sure you have a manual can opener!! I could have made money renting mine out if so inclined. Taught my neighbor a valuable lesson. I happened to have two at the time.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Oct 4, 2016 14:25:13 GMT -5
We do have a manual can opener! I don't even have an electric one since we don't eat much canned stuff.
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