Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Anyone affected. I'm in SC. Its just a matter of time, and the power will surly be out here in Little River. Its flickered a few times, but this is not my first rodeo. I have insurance on the house and as long as a tree doesn't fall on me, the wife or the dog, USAA will give me the cash to rebuild the house. If a tree does fall on me, my wife will get the house rebuilt and throw a big party with the cash from my life insurance policy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Nothing going on in Upstate SC yet. We had 20-30 mph wind yesterday, but today while overcast the wind is pretty calm and no rain yet. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, Twang Gang said: Nothing going on in Upstate SC yet. We had 20-30 mph wind yesterday, but today while overcast the wind is pretty calm and no rain yet. Fingers crossed for you. The wind and rain have picked up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said: Waiting to see what's left by the time it gets to NY. The footage of Florida reminds me of the Hurricane Sandy storm surge. They are in for years of rebuilding in those areas. Hope it loses some steam before it reaches the other east coast states. Once it hits land it will start to loose power and become a TS. Where is Space Force when you need them? Edited September 30, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) I can't believe the damage to south-western Florida. I hope not too many people were lost, but there will be thousands homeless now! Stay safe, all who are in the storm's path. Edited September 30, 2022 by DanvillRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, DanvillRob said: I can't believe the damage to south-western Florida. I hope not too many people were lost, but there will be thousands homeless now! Stay safe, all who are in the storm's path. 'Canes f stuff up. When I was stationed in Puerto Rico we got the Patrol Boat underway several times to avoid storms. Edited September 30, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Getting a brake from rain and wind at the moment. It should be hitting land real soon. I think by 8pm tonight it is supposed to me North East of us heading inland. Where I live I could damn near spit on the Atlantic Ocean. I ordered a King Crimson CD/DVD, (USA 40th Anniversary Edition, the DVD is supposed to have an entire concert from '74, I think the concert is just audio though), and a few guitar picks. Tracking says it will be delivered today. I doubt it. No work tonight. If we lose power, I got acoustic guitars. Edited September 30, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Shame you got rid of the dreadnaughts, you could lash them together for a raft and float to safety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Shame you got rid of the dreadnaughts, you could lash them together for a raft and float to safety. You should have bought one of my D-18’s when I was selling them. I would have given you the friends and Zappa price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 I heard it made landfall by Charleston. The wind and rain picked up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said: They didn't advise you evacuate? No. We lost power at 630 pm-ish a few hours after the storm passed. It’s like normal again here with no power. No rain or wind anymore. I got bourbon and beer in a cooler, and weed. I’m good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I see you prepared with the essentials. Good luck to you. The worst the storm has done to me so far has been that it screwed up my planned short trip to Ocean City. What bourbon? Anything special? I bought a raffle ticket for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and they drew today. I didn't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 6 hours ago, saturn said: I see you prepared with the essentials. Good luck to you. The worst the storm has done to me so far has been that it screwed up my planned short trip to Ocean City. What bourbon? Anything special? I bought a raffle ticket for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and they drew today. I didn't win. Evan Williams 1787 or something like that. Still no power yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 And, surprisingly, here in Texas, TV add popping up for generators. Let no good crisis go to waste. You'll be OK, Sgt. Just put ductape on the seams of the cooler after you've emptied it appropriately - they make great flotsam ! I assume it's orange with blue stripes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: And, surprisingly, here in Texas, TV add popping up for generators. Let no good crisis go to waste. You'll be OK, Sgt. Just put ductape on the seams of the cooler after you've emptied it appropriately - they make great flotsam ! I assume it's orange with blue stripes ? The guys are working on the power lines right outside my subdivision, so it probably won’t be too long before it’s restored. I drove to get coffee and check out the damage. I only saw a few trees down. I expected more. Lots of siding ripped off houses. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. Edited October 1, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 20 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Getting a brake from rain and wind at the moment. Yeah, it's great when that kind of weather hits the brakes. I just wonder if there'll be enough tax revenue available to give Floridians aid after gov. Ron spent a lot of it flying all those migrants out of harm's way. What a nice guy! But they sure could use all their help for the clean up. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Yep. Fifty on one flight to Martha's Vineyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Got power back about an hour ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 12:52 PM, DanvillRob said: I can't believe the damage to south-western Florida. I hope not too many people were lost, but there will be thousands homeless now! Stay safe, all who are in the storm's path. In 1960 Donna damaged 75% of the homes on Ft. Meyers Beach, with winds of 145mph and a 13' storm surge. More recently in 2004 Charley devastated the barrier islands and a few in between, not quite as bad. I'm not surprised at all. As much as I would love to live on a barrier island, I know better. When I was young, I saw more than a quarter of a mile of barrier island disappear on the East Coast in a hurricane, along with everything on it. They pumped new sand back, trying to restore it, but the tides just washed away the new, loose sand. A Holiday Inn I played at many times in Jensen Beach, Florida got hit, water went through the first couple of floors, and the building sat idle for years until they demolished it, and built a condominium. Hit me once, shame on you, hit me twice, shame on me. The fault lies in those who approved new construction on the barrier islands of Florida. They have sentenced these poor souls from 'up north' who didn't know about local climate problems to this death and devastation. --------- There is no safety in a hurricane, but if you live on a barrier island or in low-lying areas near a river, you are putting yourself in harms way. I live in Florida, 32' above sea level, on the Eastern Sand Ridge. It's the only place I'd buy a house. That doesn't mean I'm safe, I can still get wind related problems, but I won't get the storm surge. The storm surge is responsible for the most destruction. But then, look at those towns in river basins that flood every few years. What do they do? Re-build. "Hit me twice ... ..." --------- I've lived in Florida most of my life. I'd love to live on the ocean. But I know better. --------- I got lucky, a lot of palm fronds and twigs down, I lost two gigs, and spent a day cleaning up. I guess it's time to donate blood and write a check to the Red Cross to help those who got hit with the full force. Notes ♫ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 10:54 AM, Sgt. Pepper said: Anyone affected. I'm in SC. Its just a matter of time, and the power will surly be out here in Little River. Its flickered a few times, but this is not my first rodeo. I have insurance on the house and as long as a tree doesn't fall on me, the wife or the dog, USAA will give me the cash to rebuild the house. If a tree does fall on me, my wife will get the house rebuilt and throw a big party with the cash from my life insurance policy. Sad says for you folks. It’s Fall here now. Nice temps and gentle rains. Praying for you, my friend……and that the ugly S.O.B heads out to the Atlantic and dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I left Louisiana because of the constant hurricane threat. Every year, often several times a year. Eventually the insurance companies will refuse to write policies in certain areas, and the property values will reflect the risk. Subsidies are like socialism. It sounds good but it never works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 15 hours ago, Notes_Norton said: In 1960 Donna damaged 75% of the homes on Ft. Meyers Beach, with winds of 145mph and a 13' storm surge. More recently in 2004 Charley devastated the barrier islands and a few in between, not quite as bad. I'm not surprised at all. As much as I would love to live on a barrier island, I know better. When I was young, I saw more than a quarter of a mile of barrier island disappear on the East Coast in a hurricane, along with everything on it. They pumped new sand back, trying to restore it, but the tides just washed away the new, loose sand. A Holiday Inn I played at many times in Jensen Beach, Florida got hit, water went through the first couple of floors, and the building sat idle for years until they demolished it, and built a condominium. Hit me once, shame on you, hit me twice, shame on me. The fault lies in those who approved new construction on the barrier islands of Florida. They have sentenced these poor souls from 'up north' who didn't know about local climate problems to this death and devastation. --------- There is no safety in a hurricane, but if you live on a barrier island or in low-lying areas near a river, you are putting yourself in harms way. I live in Florida, 32' above sea level, on the Eastern Sand Ridge. It's the only place I'd buy a house. That doesn't mean I'm safe, I can still get wind related problems, but I won't get the storm surge. The storm surge is responsible for the most destruction. But then, look at those towns in river basins that flood every few years. What do they do? Re-build. "Hit me twice ... ..." --------- I've lived in Florida most of my life. I'd love to live on the ocean. But I know better. --------- I got lucky, a lot of palm fronds and twigs down, I lost two gigs, and spent a day cleaning up. I guess it's time to donate blood and write a check to the Red Cross to help those who got hit with the full force. Notes ♫ Glad you're safe. I don't believe there is anywhere you can build where it is 100% safe...but best to 'plan'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Murph said: I left Louisiana because of the constant hurricane threat. Every year, often several times a year. Eventually the insurance companies will refuse to write policies in certain areas, and the property values will reflect the risk. Subsidies are like socialism. It sounds good but it never works. That was Nationwide's problem. After Katrina they refused to pay a great majority of claims. Those who paid through the nose for extra flood coverage were refused, being told that their damage was mostly due to wind which was an "act of God". Those without flood coverage were refused because they were told their policies didn't cover flood damage. Most of that happened in Mississippi. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, ghost_of_fl said: It will be the red cross and FIMA (federal) to the "rescue". I saw it happen in NY from Sandy. They set up tent cities and provide basic necessities, including batteries. They will even pay to put you up in local hotels as long term stays while you try to recover your home or relocate. But it all happens in slow motion and you have to stay on top of it like a job making sure you get your assistance. That's FEMA(Federal Emergency Management Agency). And now Ronny faces the humbling task of asking and waiting for hurricane recovery aid from Biden. And I've been hearing that when Ronny was in congress he voted against providing extra help for Sandy victims. Shoe now on other foot? Whitefang Edited October 2, 2022 by Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Well.... It's going to keep on happening - probably another one just as bad within a year. Plus the tornadoes, fires, droughts, pandemics and flash floods but that's the 21C for ya. 😱🤯 Good luck everybody. Edited October 2, 2022 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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