Hell, Im bored up here in Maine. Throw me into a survival situation. See how I do. Lol people laugh at my ass for surviving against all odds. Not funny.
Hurricane Florence
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I think since you’re a pretty well rounded prepper it would be wise to wait until after the storm, then after contacting her determine if your presence is needed and if you could help them out. Either way, waiting until after the storm makes sense to me.
I didn’t have any trouble getting back to N Ga today. 75 was congested, but hell, it always is. I did see lots of utility trucks on th highway. Don’t know where they are staging but many heading up from Fla. I’m sure most thought I was one of them, bringing back my new (used) bucket. Any way, I got home safe and and don’t care to drive again for a while. Three days on the road, yuk. And just in time to get the remnants of this storm, yeah.....
I'm glad you got the bucket.
I don't know if you can, but three days on the road... Try to take a day off to recuperate.
North Georgia... Pretty country.
Yeah, driving sucks! Can’t believe I drove that far to buy something, but was worth it I guess. As far as the storm, I’m as ready as anyone can reasonably be. I’m definitely not going to starve anyways. I got six more cans of freeze dried stuff delivered while I was traveling and barely fit it in here.
Nice, man! I'm scrounging up wood to build a nice can/dry goods shelf right now.
Got some drywalling done, it's starting to look livable, and while the farm and the second house are well stocked with pantries and freezers, my little corner could definitely use some food preps.
Got some drywalling done, it's starting to look livable, and while the farm and the second house are well stocked with pantries and freezers, my little corner could definitely use some food preps.
The lady who said she had nothing to put water in at her house... poor lady! Most of us have a 40 or 50 gallon water heater, full of... water. Turn off the heat source (electric or gas), let it cool, and open the spicket at the bottom. Run it now actually, the first couple of gallons will be black. But it is a no-cost water storage.
Just be sure to flush out any air before turning on the heat again after the recovery.
Just be sure to flush out any air before turning on the heat again after the recovery.
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The more I hear about this storm the more I think it is comparable with Harvey and the rains it will be producing. We are flat land basically here and if I remember correctly, you guys in the Carolinas are rolling hills? We had 56 or 57 inches of rain. There were homes that had 6 ft of water in them. If you live in a low laying area, please have a plan on how you can evacuate. A flat bottom boat comes to mind. Roads maybe flooded and impassable. Here people had to get rescued left and right. Everyone who had a boat was out there some even during the storm. It was days before we started seeing military helicopters. The shelters were takin care of by the local citizens bringing in their own food, clothing, blankets and other supplies to feed the ones that needed it. Most of these people didnt plan on leaving their homes, but had to when they were flooded. It was 2 days before they started to see help from the Red Cross. You have to know our area was an island, literally. People and supplies had to get either flown in or on a boat. If you have a 2 story home, have a plan to start moving things to the second floor that are important. Have an axe and supplies ready to go if you have to go into your attic. I know this is worst case scenario, but we saw it first hand last year. Just stay prepared and safe.
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They are saying 40+ inches of rain. That will put Florence in the #2 spot behind Harvey if it happens.
One interesting thing about Florence...
Cape Fear is causing the storm surge to pile up north of it. So if Florence makes landfall at Myrtle Beach, they may be protected from the worst of the storm surge, which could actually hit Wilmington, NC much harder.
One interesting thing about Florence...
Cape Fear is causing the storm surge to pile up north of it. So if Florence makes landfall at Myrtle Beach, they may be protected from the worst of the storm surge, which could actually hit Wilmington, NC much harder.
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At least it has weakened. Every time it does, the damage and risk goes in the right direction. Like I said though, being right in the eyewall of a Cat 2 was pretty eye-opening. I've been through many, many storms before, but usually just got outer bands. Having the eye go over was not something I'd look forward to again. Huddled in the house, power had been out for hours, listening to who knows what keep getting blown against the boarded up windows, and walls of the house. Not a fun time.
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Now they are saying Florence is NOT going to turn southwest until after it makes landfall, and instead stay on a west-northwest track straight towards Wilmington.
Live cam from Kill Devil Hills in NC. I believe this is from a lighthouse cam.
https://6abc.com/weather/live-video-hurricane-florence-brings-wind-waves-to-nc/4200733/
https://6abc.com/weather/live-video-hurricane-florence-brings-wind-waves-to-nc/4200733/
I see that 58 thousand are already without power.
Just learned my sisters father in law has decided to ride out the storm on the outer banks in N.C. his house is built pretty well and is on 8’ stilts, but it’s the flooding that’s so dangerous. He is waterfront on a large waterway/bay. I hope the 11’+ surge is not accurate for his sake. At least his wife was smart enough to go elsewhere for the duration.
I’m having coffee on the deck and just getting a slow easy start to the day here. The sky is clear blue with no wind at all. Without the news there is no way to tell there is a big nasty storm not far off.
Lol, I cant see my sky, it still dark thirty here 4:34.... sorry I got a chuckle out your post
Do you ever sleep! Honestly, I like mornings too, but usually start at 5:30.
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it's going to be a wet day on the east coast ,find a safe place and watch out for flying cows
I’m up at 3 every morning like clock work, couple of the grand kids are up out checking on the animals and loading the feeders, I’ll check on them then head back to fix breakfast then by 5 the wife up showered and ready for breakfast, the kids or all up by 5 and come over at my place for breakfast. That’s pretty much 7 days a week.
I think your wife gets the better end of that deal!
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Here is where the eye of Florence is making landfall...Carolina Beach.
Now if I'm not mistaken...Carolina Beach is a Barrier Island meaning that it is a barrier between the ocean and the mainland.
So why are there houses? Every one of these houses on Carolina Beach is up to the roof right now in water. I mean, I guess I'm OK with someone taking the risk of building on a barrier island as long as it is their risk. But what do you want to bet that we the taxpayers are going to be paying for this through Federal Flood Insurance?
Sorry, but I have no sympathy for idiots that build houses on barrier islands...
Now if I'm not mistaken...Carolina Beach is a Barrier Island meaning that it is a barrier between the ocean and the mainland.
So why are there houses? Every one of these houses on Carolina Beach is up to the roof right now in water. I mean, I guess I'm OK with someone taking the risk of building on a barrier island as long as it is their risk. But what do you want to bet that we the taxpayers are going to be paying for this through Federal Flood Insurance?
Sorry, but I have no sympathy for idiots that build houses on barrier islands...
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Mine too (wife getting better end of the deal). I'm up at a more sane 6am, to go bring in the horses, and drop hay, feed, water, and feed/water the barn cats, bunnies and chickens. She's up a little later, and feeds the inside cats and dogs. Then we both get ready for work. I'm driving for an hour, while she gets to sit in the passenger seat playing on her phone. LOL. We work until 6pm, then the hour commute back. Once home, I go feed the horses again, then turn them out (and clean stalls), while she feeds the inside ones and preps dinner.
How are you faring Brent, get a lot of wind, rain?
How are you faring Brent, get a lot of wind, rain?
New Bern, NC, residents rescued after Hurricane Florence storm surge leaves them stranded
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/1...nts-stranded-as-hurricane-florence-nears.html
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/1...nts-stranded-as-hurricane-florence-nears.html
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So, the people were warned, some chose to stay. Now, of course, many are needing rescuing. Are they blaming Trump yet? I just got home and haven't been on twitter.
Honestly, I haven’t seen anything at all. The storm has pulled the moisture away from us and it was sunny and 94degs today. They say we might get a little rain on Sunday, maybe.
