OT: Hang on, Mike !!!

Yeah. I'm dead.

Thanks, Kis.

Ivan's 10 ft. surge took out the first floor. If Dennis brings 14 to 20 feet of strom surge, there won't be a house to go back to.

We're smack in the bullseye for over 24 hrs. The weather guys weren't wrong last time.

It won't miss. How bad, is the question. Cat. 3 for now, is the answer. 115 mph.

Have last year's pre-drilled plywood. Need screws. 1 inch sheets weigh about 60 lbs. With no deck, I'll be climbing a ladder with them. Won't be easy.

Have a brand new washer, dryer & lawnmower to replace those gone 10 months ago. Insurance didn't cover the loss, since they were in our garage. Hate to lose these new ones before they're even paid for. Maybe I'll put them in a bedroom. If the house goes into the bay, though, it won't matter.


Gotta go buy screws. Thanks for thinking of me, Kis.


Mike
Ad Astra

what's this have to do with khukuris? well, a diver might find about 30 rusted ones in the water where my house once was. The katana & YCS are at least coming with me. Movie Model too. Also the... out of time.
 
Mike.
Here, let me say this in a pattened Kismet signature: Mike?
You put together the most important things in your life before these storms appeared. Keep yourself and those nearest and dearest to you safe from harm, and everything else is just stuff. I mean it. You just did the hard part, a hurricane's nothing.



munk
 
Hang tough, Mike. We're pullin' for ya. If you need a place to store your khuks, please feel free to send them. I know it sounds like a joke, but I'm dead serious. I have a nice, safe dry 60 year old trunk that I keep mine in. I'd be happy to move mine out and store yours for you as long as you need me to. The offer is on the table.

Jake
 
Well Hell!!!! :grumpy: :(

This is one of the few times that four letter word the kids and not a few adults(?) sling around like nothing would have some meaning.:grumpy:

Mike sometimes we are tested to the full limits of and beyond our understanding. Regretfully it seems to be your turn along with your neighbors.
I feel for you my friend, I really truly do!!!! :(

Smoke being sent for your well being in all ways.


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This just sucks. You know, shipping some of your smaller stuff to friends isn't a crazy idea. UPS handles boxes up to 50 lbs. Wouldn't even have to unpack them, just ship them back when things are over. Of course, it might be too late at this point.

But like everybody says, it's just stuff. Take care of yourself, your family, and your precious sobriety. We're pulling for you man.

Steve
 
Ad Astra said:
Yeah. I'm dead.

Thanks, Kis.

Ivan's 10 ft. surge took out the first floor. If Dennis brings 14 to 20 feet of strom surge, there won't be a house to go back to.

We're smack in the bullseye for over 24 hrs. The weather guys weren't wrong last time.

It won't miss. How bad, is the question. Cat. 3 for now, is the answer. 115 mph.

Have last year's pre-drilled plywood. Need screws. 1 inch sheets weigh about 60 lbs. With no deck, I'll be climbing a ladder with them. Won't be easy.

Have a brand new washer, dryer & lawnmower to replace those gone 10 months ago. Insurance didn't cover the loss, since they were in our garage. Hate to lose these new ones before they're even paid for. Maybe I'll put them in a bedroom. If the house goes into the bay, though, it won't matter.


Gotta go buy screws. Thanks for thinking of me, Kis.


Mike
Ad Astra

what's this have to do with khukuris? well, a diver might find about 30 rusted ones in the water where my house once was. The katana & YCS are at least coming with me. Movie Model too. Also the... out of time.
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MIKE!

We have houses in Atlanta as long as Dennis does not come here. You are welcome. Man, I hate to see you go through all that sh... er, stuff, again. Bring your family, khuks, Washer and Dryer. What work do you do? we'll find you a job here.

Best,
Bill
 
Oh Man! Mike!

Wasn't watching the threads/weather close enough........

So sorry to hear it.

Prayers always.


"1 inch sheets weigh about 60 lbs. ...
I'll be climbing a ladder with them. "

2 pulleys & a -long- rope.

Of course you're off getting screws
& it'll be too late to suggest by the time you get back to the forum.

Sorry again.
It will pass, again.


I still hear a sense of humor in you.
Keep it alive.
You'll need it.


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Ad Astra said:
Yeah. I'm dead.
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No, you're not. You'll survive, pick up the pieces, and move on - same as last time, same as next time.

I'm not going to tell you to be strong. You've got that part figured out already, as best as I can tell. I will wish you luck though.

If there's anything else you need...
 
Heartfelt thanks, everyone.

Winds are at 130mph, at 8 PM advisory.

3 of 5 models show it going right over us.
The other 2 bracket us.

http://www.weatherunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200504_model.html

You are all helping and I thank you. Checking in here clears my mind momentarily and any creative survival ideas are welcomed.

Special smoke thanks, Yvsa. If possible aim this thing east- every mile will help.

Steve, there won't be any 18 packs of beer in the car when we evacuate. That part of my life is behind me. I swore it on the khukuris, and you know how long they last.

Bill, I appreciate it. I do ad agency work (see the Minigun Rollator I made for Yvsa in "Last Stand" thread). Atlanta traffic is more dangerous than these storms, though.

ddean, not a bad idea. Someone suggested getting the W&D off the floor that way.

Satori... thanks. Just by serving in our armed forces you're already doing quite a bit for me and all of us.

Packing K's now. 20" AK, VBGRS (trees), YCS (sucker is heavy), Movie Model (just got it!), UB triholed cho BAS (meaningful), 14" Antler BDC (too pretty to lose). Katana... and other BAS in car.

Must go. Check later.


Mike
Ad Astra
 
Hey Mike,


More smoke being sent from Boston. Put the lawnmower in the bedroom and take a picture of it there so the insurance company can't argue.

If you do want to ship stuff out, let me know, I also have a great place to store stuff, and can ship it back fast too.

Wishing you luck brother, and your family.

bamboo
 
Mike,

Since you asked for creative hurricane survival techniques; let me
pass on this little known method for protecting yourself and your home from hurricanes. I got this info from a grizzled ,old "conch" in a bar down on Duval street in Key West, where hurricanes are a way of life.

This is going to sound a bit questionable or maybe even bizzare (what am I sayng???...... this is the Cantina!!) but its worked for me for the last 25 years. Including all four storms last year. Two of which (Charley and Ivan) were predictied to come ashore and/or pass directly over my AO.
In 1985 this method also kept hurricane Elana from coming ashore here although it tried three times.

Herewith is the method imparted to me many years ago in that Key West bar. (Now that I think of it, a place not unlike the Cantina)
First, you must do all that you can to secure your abode and belonings.
Tie down everything you can't bring inside, take all possible measures to secure your boat(s), sandbag ground floor doors, stockpile food & water,etc. Most importantly, board up all your windows and all but two of your outside doors. You won't really need these precautions but they serve to convince the hurricane that you are sincere. Plus it'll help to persuade the neighbors that maybe you're not as crazy as they thought.....maybe.

Second, invite those you care about to shelter with you. I'm not really sure why this is important but it was stressed to me. And I'm not about to mess with success!

Lastly, (and this is the part that requires a leap of faith) you must make a really BIG pot of potato soup. Yeah, potato soup! At least a gallon, two gallons would be better. And not just some anemic mixture of water, potatos,& salt. NO, this has to be REAL potato soup (think- the best clam chowder you ever ate minus the clams). Besides the aforementioned potatos;you'll need celery, onions, lots and lots of butter (forget about margarine, lite-butter or any of those other abominations) half & half (again no fat-free or skim substitutes) and salt & pepper to taste. Cook 'til it gets nice and thick. If it gets too thick add a bit more half & half. But NO water!
Then turn down the heat and keep it simmering 'til the storm veers off.
Personally, I like to keep it going until the weather clears and the sea is calm again.

If you like, you can share some with those who shelter with you. Serve with some warm , crusty galic bread if you have it. But whatever you consume, be sure to replenish. The idea is to keep it simmering constantly.
You see, the little known fact is that hurricanes absolutely LOATHE the aroma ( or something) of potato soup. They simply can't abide it! And while no force on earth can resist a hurricane's winds and waves; it takes very little to change one's course. They WILL veer away! :D (Hey, it worked for me!)

Of course, prayers to Him Who Directs the Storms would not be amiss also.

They are offered on your behalf.
 
Mike,

It may be worth getting your hands on a rental truck and moving everything out temporarily. The cost of the truck, especially if someone can give you a hand with the heavy lifting, may be alot less then the potential loss.

n2s
 
gyr said:
The idea is to keep it simmering constantly.
You see, the little known fact is that hurricanes absolutely LOATHE the aroma ( or something) of potato soup. They simply can't abide it! And while no force on earth can resist a hurricane's winds and waves; it takes very little to change one's course. They WILL veer away! :D (Hey, it worked for me!)

Of course, prayers to Him Who Directs the Storms would not be amiss also.

They are offered on your behalf.
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I've known stranger things to work in Cherokee Medicine so I wouldn't laugh at it and would probably try it in spite of any misgivings, wouldn't be the first time I tried something strange.;) :D
 
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