Frankenstorm

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:17 am

as of 8 am It is still a hurricane

http://www.wavy.com/subindex/weather/hurricane

~DarkNemesis~ · Post by **~DarkNemesis~** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:19 am

Its looking like a real mess no matter what they call it.. wife just got called to pack her bags till tuesday. She will have to sleep in the comm center on a cott. Grrrr. I get to watch the 120 ft tall oak tree for 2 - 3 days. Oh well. It is what it is....

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:50 am

Even though it was offshore it messed up the beaches here in lauderdale a bit and caused a lot of street flooding. The boat show continued on but was very slow Thursday and Friday. Good luck to all the members in Sandy's path and be safe.

The Dog House · Post by **The Dog House** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:25 pm

I got The Dog House ready this morning. Put the drain plug in, strapped the stern to the trailer, and tied the trailer to two trees. That way if it floods enough to float the boat it won't float off the trailer or downstream. We had a flood event with my old boat and it ended up about two feet over from where it was. It will take about 4 feet of flood waters to float my boat, so the odds are pretty low it will actually go anywhere. Always better safe than sorry though.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:52 pm

The Dog House wrote:...strapped the stern to the trailer, and tied the trailer to two trees.....

geeze guys, hope this all blows over soon without any major issues. I've been through some scary weather over the years, and there's just nothing like the feeling of helplessness over something you just have no control over. It really is a terrible feeling. Crossing my fingers for you guys. Please keep me informed.

~DarkNemesis~ · Post by **~DarkNemesis~** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:58 pm

Big D wrote:
The Dog House wrote:...strapped the stern to the trailer, and tied the trailer to two trees.....
geeze guys, hope this all blows over soon without any major issues. I've been through some scary weather over the years, and there's just nothing like the feeling of helplessness over something you just have no control over. It really is a terrible feeling. Crossing my fingers for you guys. Please keep me informed.

+1

trojanmanXS · Post by **trojanmanXS** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:41 pm

I'm ready for it ,got the boats covered and purchased extra beer . If we go down I'm going down with a buzz

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:56 pm

trojanmanXS wrote:I'm ready for it ,got the boats covered and purchased extra beer . If we go down I'm going down with a buzz

Just don't try to defend the boat(s) with that buzz.... or you may go down with 'em. Boats can be replaced (well, some can't... but lets not go there), but you - your family and your friends - definitely can't.

Fight the fight, but be sober enough to know when to walk away.

Good luck to all.

All I have to worry about is how much water leaks through the roof of the shed I am in, how much that F's up my new paint job, and whether or not the shed collapses with the winds.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:24 pm

Just got back from the boat blowing 55 and water and waves over the dock , but all looked good . keeping my fingers crosssed and 14 lines .

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:30 pm

Paul is this the beginning of it for you or has the worst past and you're getting the tail end now?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:41 pm

Tomorrow should be the worst . Tides maybe better or worst depending on what direction the winds change to .

~DarkNemesis~ · Post by **~DarkNemesis~** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:17 am

Its looking like a real mess no matter what they call it.. wife just got called to pack her bags till tuesday. She will have to sleep in the comm center on a cott. Grrrr. I get to watch the 120 ft tall oak tree for 2 - 3 days. Oh well. It is what it is....

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:31 am

Getting stronger ( and closer ) Going to worse this afternoon for us , yet work called and is opening late , that makes sence

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5AM Update: Sandy gains strength
HURRICANE SANDY: 5 a.m. update â€“ Sandy gains strength and now has sustained winds of 85 mph. Sandy is centeredâ€¦

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:21 pm

Sandy claimed The Bounty today!!

http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/local/ac/h ... y/f9e46f41

carlywolf · Post by **carlywolf** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:59 pm

Stay safe all and Godspeed your recovery......