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10-13-2010, 02:52 PM
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Frank, did it get wiped out when Hurricane Charley came through or has that been built since? Did Charley push the water in or suck it out ? I know Jay got hit bad and Charley claimed his boat dockside, when he lived in that general area.
Last edited by Bobthebuilder; 10-13-2010 at 03:40 PM. Reason: typoo. Charley not Charlie ! :)
10-13-2010, 03:21 PM
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Hurricane Charley absolutely destroyed my town. It came across North Captiva Island, went up the harbor, and landed across the Peace River, continuing northeast. It was moving so fast, and a bit south of me, my dock, home and the 23ft bow rider (on the lift) survived. The water level, here in the Myakka River, was 2-3 feet above high tide. If it had slowed down, and hung around a bit longer, there would not have been anything left. About 1/2 of the houses (of those still standing) in town lost roofs, two on my street did. Power was out for 14 days, and no drinking water for 17 days. Seven of our 16 schools were either destroyed, or damaged beyond repair. The last one to be rebuild, just opened this year.
I had volunteered and went to work F/T, for a relief organization (CAMA Services) for three weeks. The National Guard let me into areas that most could not get to.
I will have to post some pictures, some day, Here are two
Looking for missing folks, we came to this address, just a pile of debris, where someone had previously lived.
Also, a concrete high power pole, snapped in half.
10-13-2010, 03:22 PM
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10-13-2010, 03:41 PM
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The moon is the primary force in determining tides. As it moves around the Earth, it's gravity pushes/pulls the water into tides.
Since the Earth is closer to the Sun in the winter, it contributes more gravity push/pull on the water that in summer, and based on Sun/Earth/Moon alignment and various positions of each, certian places, get larger tide swings, in the winter months.
Since the Earth is closer to the Sun in the winter, it contributes more gravity push/pull on the water that in summer, and based on Sun/Earth/Moon alignment and various positions of each, certian places, get larger tide swings, in the winter months.
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10-13-2010, 03:43 PM
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Bob,
Hurricane Charley absolutely destroyed my town. It came across North Captiva Island, went up the harbor, and landed across the Peace River, continuing northeast. It was moving so fast, and a bit south of me, my dock, home and the 23ft bow rider (on the lift) survived. The water level, here in the Myakka River, was 2-3 feet above high tide. If it had slowed down, and hung around a bit longer, there would not have been anything left. About 1/2 of the houses (of those still standing) in town lost roofs, two on my street did. Power was out for 14 days, and no drinking water for 17 days. Seven of our 16 schools were either destroyed, or damaged beyond repair. The last one to be rebuild, just opened this year.
I had volunteered and went to work F/T, for a relief organization (CAMA Services) for three weeks. The National Guard let me into areas that most could not get to.
I will have to post some pictures, some day, Here are two
Looking for missing folks, we came to this address, just a pile of debris, where someone had previously lived.
Also, a concrete high power pole, snapped in half.
Hurricane Charley absolutely destroyed my town. It came across North Captiva Island, went up the harbor, and landed across the Peace River, continuing northeast. It was moving so fast, and a bit south of me, my dock, home and the 23ft bow rider (on the lift) survived. The water level, here in the Myakka River, was 2-3 feet above high tide. If it had slowed down, and hung around a bit longer, there would not have been anything left. About 1/2 of the houses (of those still standing) in town lost roofs, two on my street did. Power was out for 14 days, and no drinking water for 17 days. Seven of our 16 schools were either destroyed, or damaged beyond repair. The last one to be rebuild, just opened this year.
I had volunteered and went to work F/T, for a relief organization (CAMA Services) for three weeks. The National Guard let me into areas that most could not get to.
I will have to post some pictures, some day, Here are two
Looking for missing folks, we came to this address, just a pile of debris, where someone had previously lived.
Also, a concrete high power pole, snapped in half.
Bob
10-13-2010, 04:31 PM
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Bob,
Hurricane Charley absolutely destroyed my town. It came across North Captiva Island, went up the harbor, and landed across the Peace River, continuing northeast. It was moving so fast, and a bit south of me, my dock, home and the 23ft bow rider (on the lift) survived. The water level, here in the Myakka River, was 2-3 feet above high tide. If it had slowed down, and hung around a bit longer, there would not have been anything left. About 1/2 of the houses (of those still standing) in town lost roofs, two on my street did. Power was out for 14 days, and no drinking water for 17 days. Seven of our 16 schools were either destroyed, or damaged beyond repair. The last one to be rebuild, just opened this year.
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Hurricane Charley absolutely destroyed my town. It came across North Captiva Island, went up the harbor, and landed across the Peace River, continuing northeast. It was moving so fast, and a bit south of me, my dock, home and the 23ft bow rider (on the lift) survived. The water level, here in the Myakka River, was 2-3 feet above high tide. If it had slowed down, and hung around a bit longer, there would not have been anything left. About 1/2 of the houses (of those still standing) in town lost roofs, two on my street did. Power was out for 14 days, and no drinking water for 17 days. Seven of our 16 schools were either destroyed, or damaged beyond repair. The last one to be rebuild, just opened this year.
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The most intense hour of my life. Charley is the 5th most expensive hurricane in history.
1- My lift. 2- Neighbor- 2 doors down. 3- Dry stack down the street. 4- Neighbor- next street over. 5- 1 mile away.
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10-13-2010, 04:49 PM
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When ever Jodie and I visit Sanibel we still see the effects... Last time I was in Ft. Myers, there still weren't any tall trees standing on the island. 
