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Isn't that like flicking matches on to a forest fire???? :(

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Mandatory evacuations (350,000) Miamis Beaches, ALL Mobile homes- county wide. Schools closed tomorrow, used as shelters. Stay safe people,
and zero tolerance for looters.

Steve- secure the servers, will you pull the plug? :eek:

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A good friend told me the only way to keep your boat around in these, is to trailer sink them. Is anyone doing that?

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You would be surprised at how much water weighs, it can really help. Eighteen boats on trailers and none lost yet, fyi. :mad: lol

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Speed Girl-have them place him in a water tight container and then they can put that in the dishwasher. Otherwise have them store stuff in in interior room (bathroom, closet) that doesn't have any windows and preferably not on an exposed outside wall). I live in Port St. Lucie and work in Jensen Beach. Alot of people are still out looking for essential supplies.

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:eek: :eek: She looks like she is growing!

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According to the latest NOAA data and computer models, Ft. Myers will be okay this time. However, we all know that these storms can take some wild turns at the last minute, so the predictions are only a rough guide.

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Everyone please be safe, I will be thinking about you this weekend.

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Thanks so much for the info, if anyone hears anything else let me know Please and Thank you

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The latest storm track is showing landfall to be somewhere between West Palm and Fort Pierce.
Here are a couple of "before" shots of the ocean/inlet from the rear terrace of our place in Stuart, smack inbetween West Palm & Ft. Pierce

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This is my backyard very close to Ponce Inlet in Daytona....... This is gonna suck!!!

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Look at the picture at the top of this page. This is the view if you were to walk 40 or so yards to the far Palm Trees.
I bet the beach will change quite a bit!

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thanks for that update...I have family in the Cape Coral/Ft. Myers area....

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That thing looks like a bowling ball heading for the 5 pin.

Yup, if I were in South Florida, I think it would time to go. Maybe to Key West rather than going north.

Good luck folks. DJD, don't ya think you should get rid of some of the coconut so they don't turn into bullets?

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I heard it had weakened a little. Did I hear wrong?

Roby

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there is a website http://www.hurricanecity.com that has info and a stream feed of news and press conferences if anyone is interested. I know in Martin Co they are instituting a mandatory curfew tomorrow at 8pm and also suspending the sale of alcohol there at that time too. They are also doing a partial evac of Martin Memorial Hospital North which is over by the river.

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Greetings from Ft. Lauderdale....
the wind is satrting to blow a bit... Ocean swells near the shore are at about 6'-8' with the wind knocking the tops off.

Idiots are in hysterics everywhere.. I saw a guy flip out at Arby's!
Gas statios have no gas left.
(Yes, I filled the Duramax up)

I pulled a customer's 38 Fountain Express Cruiser out at the public ramp in Pompano this moring. You should have seen all the circus acts going on there. Every guy had his 1/2 ton Chevy 2WD trying to pull their buddies 38 center console boat out of the water....

We had no trouble getting the 15,000lb boat on the trailer and back inside the fence here... He is one happy customer... His dock/slip is about 1/2 mile from the Hillsboro inlet...
The tide here is already about 1' over normal high tide.

Then we went over to Schubles house to help tie his two float lift in the middle of his canal... The tide was touching the bottom of his dock... About two more ft and the dock will be under water. I'd say the house and nice new swimming pool are about another 5' over that... :cool:

All the OSO computers were humming away- for now.... :drink: Get it while you can...

I'm getting on a plane back to PA to go hang with the folks while this blows through.

I'll be back in town Tuesday.
Give me a call if any of you need help..
My cell is 954-551-1051

Hang in there guys.

TIM.

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im surprised parnell isnt heading down for some ruff water testing....

i think "a perfect storm" is his favorite movie

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Our roof with-stood 100 mph winds as the eye of Charley passed about
10 miles away. Can't make a decision!! :(

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This SUCKS! We just moved to south west FLorida 4 months ago !!
Charley missed us ....Hopefully we'll luck out again.
Now I'm thinking we should have stayed in New York....

Be safe everyone !!

All the best,
Hans

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I had agreat addition to this thread, and the only thing I can add is HURRICAINES SUCK. We had Fabian last year, he blew off the radio mast at 177mph on Harbour Radio. Please heed all the warnings and good luck from Bermuda. Please do not think that you are stronger than this thing because it will let you know that you are not. BE CAREFUL and take care.

Andy
Salt Whistle Marine
BERMUDA

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I hate to mention this, but there are two more storms brewing off the coast of Africa. :(

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I know that I`m up here in Illinois but I have been experiencing a great deal of anxiety today worrying about my friends down there. I know I won`t get much sleep tonight thinking about it.
You will all be in my prayers.
Roger

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Don't say that Cuda :(

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If any of those hot Miami supermodel types need food and shelter I will ablidge. (Note: Please bring your own food).

I am getting in touch with my inner humanitarian!

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My father and borther are getting ready to hunker down in the garage at my father's place. The house is in Boca Raton east of I-95 (no windows and doors braced). Hopefully they will be okay - decided the traffic was too much to deal with.

When my father bought the house 2 years ago I got him a heavy duty commercial generator - he told me I was wasting my money. The garage is a 3 car and has A/C. They have a lot of food, lounge chairs, a portable TV and radio. They keep telling me "don't worry about it".

I worry about them, and I'm booked on a flight down on Sunday morning - fat chance of that flight leaving on time.

Hopefully this storm will move north and "land" in an area that is not too populated so the danger to people is lessened. My best wishes and thoughts go out to everyone who has family/friends and property in the path of this monster.

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Honestly thought you meant to add water to bilge while still in the water, not on trailer!

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Joker, let me know where to go. I'll have to wait till they open the bridges to the beach, but I'm just a couple minutes from the Port Orange bridge. I'll be glad to check it out. Email me at [email protected] or call: HOME-386-788-4378 or CELL-386-295-2132 See-ya, Randy-aka-WILDMAN

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Brian,
I may be staying very close to my house. I will take a look for you when everything passes. I think you guys are just accross the river from me.

Brett

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:D The Gladiator is on a trailer, it is a race boat!

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Brett / Randy:

Thanks so much guy's. Our places are @ The Towers in Ponce and Harbour Village in Ponce. It really helps knowing that you guy's are close and can possibly go by after this thing passes. Take care down there and don't hesitate to call me if you need me - 770-540-3772 cell / 770-536-9841 office - Brian Hollis

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House is boarded up, all loose items secured in garage, Got a fridge full of beer, and a freezer full of beef(set on coldest settings), and a full propane tank. I have been filling bags with ice for 2 days, and have 5 coolers lined up in the garage to keep it all for a few days once the power goes out. JayL13 got evacuated from his apartment at Boynton Inlet, so he is here(napping, I musta worked him too hard putting up the shutters today), along with his dog and cat(wife is in PA). Boat is along side the house, I have the trailer secured with cinder blocks under the tongue, and infront, and behind each wheel, it will get tarped, and roped tomorrow. Moved jays Baja indoors at the old Sonic Factory(Doller Marine, thanks Art, and Mindi). We are going to try to rough it out here, hopefully this matchbox stays together!!

Good Luck to Everyone!!! and if anyone needs to go West, call me, we'll make room 954-254-0414

Rick

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Oh yeah, Boat has a full tank of gas(til it was spilling out the vent), and I will be plugging, and watering the bilge tomorrow morning.

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Won't the tarp become a parachute?