Tropical storm Irene approaches - Page 11

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Because of looting, guns aren't a joke.

that was my concern. I'll be leaving for condo later tonite, bringing my firearms with me. Just a precaution cuz my apt could be looted. I'm going to leave lights on, lock everything, and then hope for best.

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by radioman

oh no!

If you have duct tape around, I'd tape the window glass in X form, it gives it extra holding power, and if it does break, then the tape will prevent some of it flying too far in your room.

rice paper actually fares much better than duct tape in X-form.

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Scammers are drooling over the prospect of getting rich from donations, and repair crews are weeping for joy.

the stores must be salivating over easy profits - selling batteries that were kept back in storage room for several months, chinese-made flashlights, crappy duct tapes, etc.

Babyblue · 08-27-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Scammers are drooling over the prospect of getting rich from donations, and repair crews are weeping for joy.

I doubt that. The threat was real.

**TXgolfer** · 08-27-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

The states with the larger population haven't been hit yet. It is still early.

Yeah but it is only a Cat 1. With pressure over 950..... It's more of a big rain storm that a hurricane.

Beach girl · 08-27-2011, 01:00 PM

Just saw more pics from Nags Head. The "skin" is peeling off a roof, and several homes have lost some siding.

A pier has been lost in Emerald Isle, NC, and another one badly damaged further north.

Not what you'd call a "lot" of damage, but not nothing, either.

3 deaths so far (the man I mentioned killed by a tree branch was not KDH, but another city), and some beach houses about to fall into the ocean.

http://www.weather.com/weather/hurri...ina_2011-08-25

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 01:03 PM

Checking NYC cams Times Square Cam - EarthCam ... Times Square is as lively as ever... how typical

wondering what it will look like in several hours

**Beowulf** · 08-27-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Babyblue

I doubt that. The threat was real.

What happened in Joplin was real, too, yet there were scammers caught and the city practically forbade repair crews entry because of boosted costs.

**TXgolfer** · 08-27-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Scammers are drooling over the prospect of getting rich from donations, and repair crews are weeping for joy.

Nah the repair crews in the northeast are union.... They are not happy about this. I don't think many crews would travel north of North Carolina.

As for scammers I did see obama trying to turn this into politics already with a few passive aggressive comments during his meeting with FEMA. Really sad.

**Beowulf** · 08-27-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Nah the repair crews in the northeast are union.... They are not happy about this. I don't think many crews would travel north of North Carolina.

As for scammers I did see obama trying to turn this into politics already with a few passive aggressive comments during his meeting with FEMA. Really sad.

I have union and none union friends working right now in Joplin and the only way they can work there is to do it cheaply.
And yeah, let's turn this into an Obama bashing thread, why the hell not?

**TXgolfer** · 08-27-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

I have union and none union friends working right now in Joplin and the only way they can work there is to do it cheaply.
And yeah, let's turn this into an Obama bashing thread, why the hell not?

what I am saying is with the Northeast being mostly union it is hard for people to travel in and do work. That is the reason most crews don't travel there. There will probably be scams but mostly from local folks unlike Katrina and Rita where anybody with a truck was there with a sign whether they had experience or not.

Not specifically bashing obama..... Anybody who tries to play politics with the storm before it even hits is slime in my book.

**Beowulf** · 08-27-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

what I am saying is with the Northeast being mostly union it is hard for people to travel in and do work. That is the reason most crews don't travel there. There will probably be scams but mostly from local folks unlike Katrina and Rita where anybody with a truck was there with a sign whether they had experience or not.

Not specifically bashing obama..... Anybody who tries to play politics with the storm before it even hits is slime in my book.

I agree that all politicians are sleazebags. Except Ron Paul.

Babyblue · 08-27-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Scammers are drooling over the prospect of getting rich from donations, and repair crews are weeping for joy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

What happened in Joplin was real, too, yet there were scammers caught and the city practically forbade repair crews entry because of boosted costs.

The aftermath.. People look to take advantage of the people. Yes, you are right. And only donate to legit charities.

That is why people need to check for contracting licenses and not to pay in advance.

I though you meant before the storm.. but the aftermath the scammers are crawling around.

**sequoias** · 08-27-2011, 01:51 PM

74 mph in Cape H. in North Carolina and waves up to 24 ft high in VA coast.

Tousi · 08-27-2011, 01:53 PM

At this point, I guess this means South Carolina was missed......

Beach girl · 08-27-2011, 02:13 PM

Some shingles torn off houses in our beach-house neighborhood, per some pics posted on the neighborhood Facebook page. And now the winds are picking up again for a second go-round.

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Anybody who tries to play politics with the storm before it even hits is slime in my book.

sounds like all Presidents are slime in your book

about this one... care to be more specific about it? I'm not seeing anything in news on what you're saying.

**sallylou** · 08-27-2011, 02:20 PM

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Let's consider this old joke: Don't tell my mother that I'm a politician. She thinks I'm a piano player in a brothel.

**Jiro** · 08-27-2011, 02:21 PM

**sallylou** · 08-27-2011, 02:32 PM

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Reporting that gelato shop is still open in NY. Better grab some quick. How long until ya'll expect landfall?

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

It's actually the entire walls. The whole NYC view. dining area. living room. and bedroom

Got it. It might be time to invest in some storm shutters or upgrade the windows. It is very expensive though.

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It always makes me nervous to be in that condo whenever we have very heavy rain with strong wind. You can really feel the pounding and strength of wind. So strong that it howls.

Yeah, I don't like the wind either.

During Hugo, we huddled in our interior hallway with blankets, no windows. We could see and feel the inside walls heaving in and out, like the house was deep breathing. Scary!

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

that was my concern. I'll be leaving for condo later tonite, bringing my firearms with me. Just a precaution cuz my apt could be looted. I'm going to leave lights on, lock everything, and then hope for best.

If the power goes on, your lights will, too, unless you have a separate generator.

But you should be fine anyway. Everyone will be in the same situation.

**sallylou** · 08-27-2011, 02:37 PM

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The hurricanes last longer than they used to. In the past, the hurricanes typically lasted about an hour or two. Now, the hurricanes last what seems like forever. Anyone else notice this? Or am I just remembering incorrectly?

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:37 PM

I wonder how the New Yorkers are doing without their mass transit? It ended at noon.

**sallylou** · 08-27-2011, 02:39 PM

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Taxis. They're still out in NY. Mayor reporting now.

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

rice paper actually fares much better than duct tape in X-form.

People used to put masking tape (not duct tape) in X's on the window glass. It's an old wives' tale that it benefits windows. It just makes a terrible mess to clean off, especially after the sun hits it.

StevieMont927 · 08-27-2011, 02:40 PM

Holy crap, I hope everyone's ok. I'll be sitting here, hoping for the best.

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

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Taxis. They're still out in NY. Mayor reporting now.

I heard that they also used up all the rental vehicles.

**Reba** · 08-27-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

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The hurricanes last longer than they used to. In the past, the hurricanes typically lasted about an hour or two. Now, the hurricanes last what seems like forever. Anyone else notice this? Or am I just remembering incorrectly?

I remember that Hugo (1989) was about six hours over our house, during the night.

**sallylou** · 08-27-2011, 02:43 PM

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I hope that everyone gets to where they need to be quickly.
It's a good idea to check in with neighbors. Know who is still nearby in case you need to help each other. Damage is random and you may need a place or some help.

08-27-2011, 01:03 PM	#307 (permalink)
Jiro Aparecium Deletrius Legil Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Soprano State Posts: 60,512	Checking NYC cams Times Square Cam - EarthCam ... Times Square is as lively as ever... how typical wondering what it will look like in several hours __________________ - Don't forget to buy Jiro's Special Edition Sunglasses for $19.95

08-27-2011, 02:20 PM	#318 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) Let's consider this old joke: Don't tell my mother that I'm a politician. She thinks I'm a piano player in a brothel. TXgolfer likes this. __________________

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08-27-2011, 02:32 PM	#320 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) Reporting that gelato shop is still open in NY. Better grab some quick. How long until ya'll expect landfall? __________________

08-27-2011, 02:37 PM	#323 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) The hurricanes last longer than they used to. In the past, the hurricanes typically lasted about an hour or two. Now, the hurricanes last what seems like forever. Anyone else notice this? Or am I just remembering incorrectly? __________________

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08-27-2011, 01:00 PM	#306 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Just saw more pics from Nags Head. The "skin" is peeling off a roof, and several homes have lost some siding. A pier has been lost in Emerald Isle, NC, and another one badly damaged further north. Not what you'd call a "lot" of damage, but not nothing, either. 3 deaths so far (the man I mentioned killed by a tree branch was not KDH, but another city), and some beach houses about to fall into the ocean. http://www.weather.com/weather/hurri...ina_2011-08-25

08-27-2011, 01:51 PM	#314 (permalink)
sequoias Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa, the land of the cornfields and pigs Posts: 21,856	74 mph in Cape H. in North Carolina and waves up to 24 ft high in VA coast.

08-27-2011, 01:53 PM	#315 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,732	At this point, I guess this means South Carolina was missed......

08-27-2011, 02:13 PM	#316 (permalink)
Beach girl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northern Virginia in winter; NC in summer Posts: 3,760	Some shingles torn off houses in our beach-house neighborhood, per some pics posted on the neighborhood Facebook page. And now the winds are picking up again for a second go-round.

08-27-2011, 02:37 PM	#324 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,155	I wonder how the New Yorkers are doing without their mass transit? It ended at noon.

08-27-2011, 02:39 PM	#325 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) Taxis. They're still out in NY. Mayor reporting now. __________________

08-27-2011, 02:40 PM	#327 (permalink)
StevieMont927 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: I live near Los Angeles, California Posts: 336	Holy crap, I hope everyone's ok. I'll be sitting here, hoping for the best. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "This above all: To thine own self be true."

08-27-2011, 02:43 PM	#330 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	Wirelessly posted (droid) I hope that everyone gets to where they need to be quickly. It's a good idea to check in with neighbors. Know who is still nearby in case you need to help each other. Damage is random and you may need a place or some help. __________________

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