Make way for Gustav!
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Topic: Make way for Gustav!
Posted By: azeus17
Subject: Make way for Gustav!
Date Posted: August-30-2008 at 8:29pm
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I sure home all of you guys in the way of this thing get out of there or ar far enough inland that you can batten down the hatches!
Doc, you are the only member that I know lives in LA. Are you going to have to evacuate do you think? This storm seems like a monster. It grew from a Tropical Storm to a Cat. 4 in about 12 hours it seems. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: August-30-2008 at 11:42pm
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I did not think to much of the old boy at first,BUT.Male ,female spanish or German he is fixing to run right up our ass.
I am about 150miles inland , so we will see the wind and rain but no storm surge.Katrina had a surge of 30 FEET.That is where the destruction comes from. Will also spin off tornados but those are attracted by Mobile Homes so no easy way to escape them. A lot of my buds have left the coast and heading to higher ground.There is not a motel room to buy south of St. Louis........ We are high and have a generator and provisions to last us, this is not our first rodeo.Thanx for the concern....Billy/Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: August-30-2008 at 11:49pm
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Billy: hope you'll be well. We're all praying for the best and making preparations for the worst. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MdFooter
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 2:45am
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 2:56am
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Not sure what to say. Of all the disasters in the US in my lifetime, Katrina bothered me the most. Keeping my fingers crossed the storm subsides a bit, and that our gulf states fair much better. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 9:53am
I've heard from 2 of my new friends in Jamaica...2 out of 30 or so.  Gustav hammered their southern coast; roads and bridges are history. I haven't heard much from Negril...the 2 guys I heard from have good houses, but not everyone does down there.
All be well and if Amy and I can help... ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 11:01am
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FEMA seems on the ball this time, good luck down there ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 12:21pm
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I just turned on the weather channel, Mother Nature isnt being nice lately, New Orleans is the bullseye, once again good luck ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: August-31-2008 at 10:12pm
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Mother nature is coming, and she's pissed.
GOOD LUCK to everyone in her path. I've said my prayers and continue to pray for everyone in her way. ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 1:43am
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Talked to the dr this morning at 8am and he sez they are ready. Thought he'd be safe as they are 150 miles north of New Orleans. Told him to drive on down but he is gonna sit it out. From the looks of it on Weather Channel it is gonna be bad.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 5:48am
Spoke to the Doc on the phone too. But he reassured me he'd rather have a storm on his hands than living in the North where there is cold and snow 
But my payers are with all you people in Gustav's way. Good luck... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 12:50pm
You get used to the cold & snow  But I could not imagine having to leave home with your belongings in a suitcase and then sit in a traffic jam. Hope you and Karen are safe Doc-------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Kristof wrote:Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 1:06pm
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We have gotten used to the hurricanes too.Monterey is far enough inland that we feel somewhat safe, and don't run North each time there have a new name.
Karen, Aliceia, all the dogs and I are prepared and "Hunkerd Down" and safe. Thanks for the concern from all our CCFans. He still is loosing steam as ha nears landfall, west of New Orleans@Franklin La..............Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 3:00pm
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Hey Doc we made it about half the way so far, and still have power. you should be ok. ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 3:57pm
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Root, look at the feeder bands that are fixin to slam us, more worried about these than the Eye Wall...........Keep a low profile as we are too.......Billy/Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 4:13pm
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I spoke too soon, Two big pecan trees in the back yard just went down barly missing my two inclosed trailers, well it bent one just a little..
Im keepin as low as I can Doc. looks like it made it to yall already That wind is kickin ass now ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 7:26pm
Well let me tell you my friend...you can get un-used to it just as easy. Talked to the dr about mid day and he was doin' ok. Root...we are pullin' for you as well. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: September-01-2008 at 8:13pm
| good luck boatdr....keep us posted on how things are going. we are praying for you all |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-02-2008 at 1:03am
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Guys: glad to hear it wasn't worse. Sorry to hear about your trees going down, that's always sad. Billy, so glad you're OK. Hope you can keep power. They're saying many are without. Blessings, David ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: September-02-2008 at 1:26am
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Hope all stays well down there.
Looks like Hanna is going to hit the southeast coast. GA / SC area. I am watching it through tomorrow & have to make the decision as to go batten down the hatches at our condo on Hilton Head or not. From what I see now, it doesn't look good. Searching the internet now on how to board up the window. Anybody want to buy a condo this week? ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-02-2008 at 1:52am
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skicat,
these http://www.plylox.com/ - Plylox clips are made in my town but on their web site they are sold in a couple SC stores...not sure how far from you. I've found them to be simple and easy to use on many window applications. Good luck. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-02-2008 at 2:13am
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Good item...seen those down here and they seem to work quite well.
Greg; Hope that you and all our other GA friends come thru ok. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: September-03-2008 at 7:48pm
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Good to see the Boat Dr and some others posting from the area! All is well?
John, we got some much needed rain and a nice 'wind job'. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-04-2008 at 1:14am
Nothing better than a little rain and some blowin'..............wind. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-04-2008 at 1:18pm
I understand that power was lost at the doctors complex. He had to get the portable gen set out to fire up the computer for his CCfan fix! I also understand the generator only zapped him once! Something about that 3rd little prong on the extension cord that was missing!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: September-04-2008 at 3:28pm
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The Doctors Office is open..........
What a wild ride guys,we caught the worst side of the Eye Wall.Winds above 75 mph gusts much higher with lottsa rain. Total amount in excess of 20 inches,all in less the 30 hrs.We have plenty of water here , any takers. Lost power for 36 hrs. but as Pete said we have to take care of ourselfs, "FEMA can't spell Monterey, much less show up" No real damage to our place , just branches and large limbs. Oh and lottsa water. Thanks for the concern from all on this site............Billy/Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-04-2008 at 4:32pm
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Doc, Glad you're ok. It's weird how those bands just come and drill a specific part and 10 miles over, there was half the accumulation. We got 28" in 38 hours in 2001. Not on a bayou as big as yours, but a creek...came up and got us.
Very glad you made it through. Let's hope Ike stays away. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: September-04-2008 at 4:37pm
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Doc, glad to hear that you have no major repairs! I'm tempted to razz you about that 3rd prong, but you've already had a tough run of days?!!? LOL
I've mentioned before that I have a te'taunt and te'nunc...yall are a tough breed! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-06-2008 at 11:59pm
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just got power back just now what a mess over here. been cuttin trees for 4 days ..
you just dont know how much you apriciate power... those guyes been workin thier ass off and i thank them. ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 12:21am
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Hope you get dug out Root.
Adam; You catch anything from Hanna going up the coast? Looks like Ike is gonna head into the Gulf. Strong storm right now. Wild time of the year. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 1:14am
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I like Ike. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 1:29am
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Dude we dont need that, cause the cajun outbord boat metal is all on my job across the road, and I havent been to work in a week..
but we will survieve ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 1:47am
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Root we gotta slam up here too. Total rain about 20" winds about the same as yall.If he was not enough here comes Ike,don't want nor need but here he comes.
If Karen and I can help give us a call.or you need to bail again you gotta a place.............1-318-386-2825....Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 2:04am
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Hang in there Root and Doc. That's a lot of water in a short time frame. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: September-07-2008 at 11:48am
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just remember what Ike did to Tina, not good ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-08-2008 at 12:48am
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We had power for 3 hours and lost it. just got it back. thanks for all the ccf memebers thinking about us.
Doc and Karen thanks for the offer, but we will ride it out just like I know you would.. We live in a 135 year old off the ground cypress house. So if it made it that long through all those storms then why leave. we just dont need no twisters... thanks again Doc for the invite. will keep you informed as long as I have power. Got a few pics i will try to get up later when I get done with all the clean up around hear. ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: September-08-2008 at 12:54am
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Root Shoot me back a phone # , I have unlimited long distance.........Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: September-08-2008 at 1:21am
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Hey Doc, just went get it out the truck and put it on charge. been busy cleanin up from Gustav... 225-892-6769
it should go through if no towers went down. ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-09-2008 at 1:19am
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Looks like Ike is going to miss you guys. I'm happy for all you LA people that had deal with that Gustav. Latest forecast is Ike will come in south of us...we're still holding our breath and waiting to see the models tomorrow before making any decisions concerning evacuation... ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-09-2008 at 1:44am
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Good luck Dude..stay safe...we don't wanna wish these storms on anyone else but I am glad we got missed.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: September-09-2008 at 4:49am
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On the news here they said Ike went down to a Cat 1 storm, but as it passes over the sea, it could pick up some force...
Wish all you guys in it's path good luck! Keep us informed... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: September-09-2008 at 10:09am
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J-Bear, you wish snow on us yanks, cant handle kite season?
lol, i wouldnt wish one of those eyes on my worst enemy, be safe ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: September-10-2008 at 12:49am
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still looks south of us, but the forecast is creeping north...not going anywhere yet. We're between Galveston and Houston (about 20 miles inland and 6 miles east of Galv bay). If there are forced evacs here, we're in the third tier. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |