IDBillzFan Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 You referring to the utter sarcasm, the non-caring about my life, or the idea of me getting the hell outta here? Its a three way tie right now... 14974[/snapback] Put me down for two utter sarcasms, a double mocha idea of getting you out of there and one not caring about your life. If you die in this thing, there'll be no balls to bust, Major Burns. Get out, dude. You are the only thing that can't be replaced.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Put me down for two utter sarcasms, a double mocha idea of getting you out of there and one not caring about your life. If you die in this thing, there'll be no balls to bust, Major Burns. Get out, dude. You are the only thing that can't be replaced. 15104[/snapback] Yeah, and besides, we'd have to find a new euphemism for stevestojan. That might Rosen the server.
IDBillzFan Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah, and besides, we'd have to find a new euphemism for stevestojan. That might Rosen the server. 15109[/snapback] Why hasn't that been changed from Rosen the server to Rubeo the server???
stevestojan Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 according to the special report on the news down here... either death is imminent for everyone, or it will be party cloudy... i swear to god, i would kill for a Commander Tom forecast right now...
Campy Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah in NO, I am sure they have porn on the TV. Plus I hear they have good strip joints there. 14934[/snapback] And NO's under sea level, about the worst town to be stuck in for a storm. If Frances shoots across FL and bounces up the Gulf, NO will be hammered. Steve's got the right attitude, stay until you know you know you're at the point that it will make landfall. But once you know it's coming at you, get the fugg outta' Dodge.
Fires Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Steve, I'd invite you up to Jensen Beach, but we're probably going to get nailed here too. How old is your apt? If it's built after 91 it probably was built to hurricane code. Otherwise go stay at that friends west of town or find a shelter. I'm more concerned about storm surge more than wind.
TigerJ Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 I understand officials are trying to discourage people from evacuating unless your area is told to evacuate. I guess they don't want available hotel rooms and shelters filled by people who don't need them so they're available to those who do need them.
DC Tom Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 according to the special report on the news down here... either death is imminent for everyone, or it will be party cloudy... i swear to god, i would kill for a Commander Tom forecast right now... 15119[/snapback] Talk to me at 11. NHC doesn't release their latest measurements or forecast model results until then... Yes, I believe I can predict hurricanes better than the NHC. And who here is surprised by that...?
SDS Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 I have 2-1 odds that we will see Steve running through the wreckage on CNN carrying a stack of DVD players and other "collectibles" after the hurricane hits....
Corp000085 Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 then had to explain to her that i was going to empty the $.99 worth of Orange Drink, and fill them with water... she thought i was god-damn albert einstein... The woman behind me goes "thats a great idea, where did you get those?" ... people in florida are so dumb it hurts sometimes. its a southern thing... native Floridians are especially dumb though. Although one time i was in virginia at a restaurant and i asked the lady what the tax % was for the bill and she said "I don't know. the cash register does it for me". I was like, um, ok!
DC Tom Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Talk to me at 11. NHC doesn't release their latest measurements or forecast model results until then... Yes, I believe I can predict hurricanes better than the NHC. And who here is surprised by that...? 15269[/snapback] The 11pm NHC prediction is: the storm's going to be forced to a more westerly track off a stalled high-pressure ridge to the north of the Bahamas and veer farther west. Turns out the ridge was much stronger than they were thinking, judging by the most recent measurements. The most recent forecast discussion is actually pretty worrisome ("interesting and disturbing", in the forecaster's words), since it effectively says "We didn't know about this ridge, so our models are all !@#$ed up, so our computer predictions of the path are pretty much crap right now." But anyhow, it's not going to track further north as I guessed (I didn't know about that ridge, either). Looks like it's going to track even farther west first. The eye looks now to come ashore somewhere around Melbourne (judging by my crappy maps) heading west-northwest. It looks like Orlando is going to get meteorologically B word-slapped again... As for strength...well, it's still getting stronger. This time tomorrow, they think it'll peak at just short of a Category 5. My opinion...I'm sufficiently humbled by my bad "northwards" prediction that I'm not telling...
Pete Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 I am jealous Steve! I am a weather freak! Anyways stay safe and be prepared. This thing looks like it has the potential to be the worst Hurricane since Andrew
Fan in San Diego Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 well no... of course not. And im not trying to be a jackass about it. The issue is, it could still turn. But, I will be going to my friends apt friday after work (if i come to work, which i doubt) who lives several miles inland. Really the best I can do. My house, as i mentioned, is rented, so since the landlord decided not to provide us with storm shutters, and we have 13 windows in the house, I guess he's !@#$ed if something happens. (yeah, we have 13 windows... one in each bathroom) whoever built my house was a fuggin jackass. 14933[/snapback] Luxckt number 13 ! A bus is sure to be lifted by the hurricane and land on your house.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Take care and play it safe. A little too late now but, a Katadyn pocket filter works wonders when water supply gets short. You can throw it in a third world mud hole and it would pump safe water.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 And NO's under sea level, about the worst town to be stuck in for a storm. If Frances shoots across FL and bounces up the Gulf, NO will be hammered. Steve's got the right attitude, stay until you know you know you're at the point that it will make landfall. But once you know it's coming at you, get the fugg outta' Dodge. 15130[/snapback] Is this true or not? I remember hearing that NO has never took a direct hit from a strong hurricane. Can this be verified?
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Here is the 0200 paste from the weather channel. They do expect it to drop "sea anchor" and stall a while... Still play it safe. Hurricane watches have been issued for much of Florida's east coast 2:09 A.M. ET Thu.,Sep.2,2004 M. Newman, Sr. Meteorologist, The Weather Channel Dangerous Hurricane Frances is swirling just north of the Mayaguana after passing just to the north of the Turks and Caicos islands on a relentless course toward the Southeast. Hurricane force winds and blinding rains have slammed the Turks and Caicos during the last few hours. Damage has been reported from the islands. Frances, a category 4 monster on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, is expected to smash through the southern and central Bahamas Thursday and into the northern Bahamas Thursday night. After that, the southeast coast of the U. S. will bob to the top of the target list, but as yet there is no consensus among guidance tools as to where (or when) Frances will thunder ashore. Thus, prudence would dictate residents all along the coast (and even some distance inland) from the Keys to Cape Hatteras make at least preliminary preparations for a strike from a major hurricane. And, unless Frances throws out a sea anchor soon and begins to slow in its forward speed (as most models suggest it will) landfall could come sooner rather than later. Hurricane watches have now been issued for much of Florida’s east coast. Best advice: get ready; pay attention. This storm is larger and will effect more land than Charley did once it makes landfall. Also, if you are in a weak structure like a mobile home you'll want to make plans to evacuate should the storm forecast path go near your home. This kind of hurricane can blow a mobile home away. And keep in mind that tropical storm force winds and building surf (especially along the Carolina coast) will precede the approach of the hurricane by quite some time. Meanwhile, in the eastern Pacific, Hurricane Howard appears to be growing stronger about 500 miles south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Howard is expected to move northwestward, however, and remain well off the Mexican coast. In the western Pacific, Typhoon Songda (145 mph) is sweeping WNW from the northern Mariana Islands into the Philippine Sea. Songda is forecast to churn through the Philippine Sea in the general direction of Okinawa, but wouldn't be a threat to the island for four or five days... if then.
_BiB_ Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 And NO's under sea level, about the worst town to be stuck in for a storm. If Frances shoots across FL and bounces up the Gulf, NO will be hammered. Steve's got the right attitude, stay until you know you know you're at the point that it will make landfall. But once you know it's coming at you, get the fugg outta' Dodge. 15130[/snapback] I agree. I've been through a couple. One they evacuated the city of Savannah for, we stayed glued to the weather channel. When it started to jog a little bit east, we decided to stay. Had the whole city about to myself. The horror stories came from those who evacuated. But if it decides to come in, better get quick.
envirojeff Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Latest Pictures http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USNationa...v=none&pid=none
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