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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Curval on September 02, 2003, 12:07:40 PM
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Big Bad Boy bearing down on us (http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huirloop.html)
May not be playing AH for a while after Friday.
If this thing hits Bermuda it is going to HURT. Category 4 right now..140mph sustained winds.
We are the wee little white dot that is right in the path of this monster.
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Ya know that new castle.......is it insured?
(http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/extern/640697.jpg)
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Originally posted by Swoop
Ya know that new castle.......is it insured?
(http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/extern/640697.jpg)
Yes. :)
It's my internet connection that worries me.;)
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Start saving water in anything that will hold it.
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Retreat!~ Retreat, to Helms Deep!
Hope it moves E and N of ya, Curval.
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Wouldn't be a bad idea to tumb thru the phone book now..."Noah" is the name to look for...j/k
Good Luck.
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Why does the hurricane not have a racially diverse name?
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ouch! I've been through a catagory 4 before. Its not pretty. Hope it misses ya. If not, be prepared.
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Originally posted by Curval
Big Bad Boy bearing down on us (http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huirloop.html)
May not be playing AH for a while after Friday.
If this thing hits Bermuda it is going to HURT. Category 4 right now..140mph sustained winds.
We are the wee little white dot that is right in the path of this monster.
Crap Curval, seriously hope you guys will be okay. How far can the surge come inland from a hurricane this size anyway? That would scare me the most, the ocean surge coming in.
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stay safe !
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Originally posted by NUKE
Crap Curval, seriously hope you guys will be okay. How far can the surge come inland from a hurricane this size anyway? That would scare me the most, the ocean surge coming in.
Last time a category 5 hit the island was in 1927, I believe...basically wiped out the island.
This one is category 4, but could build to a 5 out in the open ocean.
I don't know the answer to your question Nuke. Never been in a cat. 4 before.
It ain't gonna be pretty if it hits though...that's for sure.
The Hurricane service has the storm tracking just to the west of the island on Friday...BUT there is a cold front comng down from the north-west across the US that could well push it right on top of us.
I'm more worried about wind effects than surge based on where I am now...we haven't moved into Helm's Deep yet...we had scheduled for the big move on Thursday, but we put if off until the 11th.
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Grab a surfboard and ride it out, ya panzy!
Actually, I've surfed a hurricane and it wasn't worth the effort. Too much chop, too much undertow.
When you're done with your hurricane, send it our way. It isn't nearly difficult enough to find home insurers nowadays. :rolleyes:
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you'll be fine - stop sounding like a Dowding :)
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Hurricane Fabio? Doesn't sound too threatening to me.
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If you know that in 24-48 hours advance that its going to hit the island directly, wouldn't it be wise to fly the wife and kids out? (along with yourself, unless you WANT to experience what some did in Louisiana back in the 60's but didn't live to tell the stories)
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I was in that one back in the 60's, but it was in Mississippi. It was on my Birthday, in fact. Our house was about 300 yards from the beach, just on the Longbeach/Gulfport line. We stayed at my Grandmothers about 15 miles inland. Did little damage to our house, because it was under water.
Also been in 3 or 4 on the Texas coast, too, but I would not stay in one now. Good Luck Curval, maybe it will miss you guys.
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Originally posted by Raubvogel
Hurricane Fabio? Doesn't sound too threatening to me.
ROFLMAO...coffee through the nose there...
Rip...I guess you are right...if it goes to Category 5 I will look into getting the wife and kids off the island. But it is sooooo tough to say that it will definately hit even up to 12 hours before the storm here. We are like a 22 mile long ship in the middle of the ocean...things can change in a hurry.
In 1987 there was a Hurricane called Emily that hit here...Category 3 I think. The weather service told the island the night before that it was not a threat so no-one was prepared. It altered course and hit at 7.15am.
I have a T-shirt that was done commemorating that one..it was captioned "The B*TCH came to Breakfast". :)
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Originally posted by Gadfly
I was in that one back in the 60's, but it was in Mississippi. It was on my Birthday, in fact. Our house was about 300 yards from the beach, just on the Longbeach/Gulfport line. We stayed at my Grandmothers about 15 miles inland. Did little damage to our house, because it was under water.
Also been in 3 or 4 on the Texas coast, too, but I would not stay in one now. Good Luck Curval, maybe it will miss you guys.
Hurricane Emil wasn't it? or Agnus, or...hell, it *was* a womans name, I remember that! :D
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Curval, ye better batten down the hatch. I have a bad feeling about this one. This is one mean looking storm. I hope it doesn't make that left turn and go right for Florida..
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Hurricane Emil wasn't it? or Agnus, or...hell, it *was* a womans name, I remember that! :D
Not sure if this is the one you're talking about or not but in 1968 hurricane Camile blasted through the gulf. I was in Pensacola at the time.
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Curval, good luck to you. I'm almost directly west of you on the SC Coast .
I was thankful to see the predicted turn. Hopefully it doesn't cause you and yours any harm.
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Originally posted by Apache
Not sure if this is the one you're talking about or not but in 1968 hurricane Camile blasted through the gulf. I was in Pensacola at the time.
That was it, Camile. Lots of folks decided to ride her out, unfortunately for them.
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Good luck Curval
BTW Fabian????? (http://www.f.kth.se/fkm/nollegrupp/faddrar/fabian.jpg)
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Yeah, Camille, August 17-18, 1968. The destruction was incredible. Two things stuck in my mind: A car was stuck in a magnolia tree in our yard, one of our favorite climbers. It was abut 30 feet up, and we found dead dogs and cats EVERYWHERE, and kept finding thier bones for years.
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Curval just look straight into the eye of the Hurricane and say...
HaaaaaaaaaR
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lol Mac
They just updated the map and it looks as if it will bypass us to the west.
We'll have a better idea tomorrow.
5 Day forceast (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT10/refresh/AL1003W5+GIF/022053W5.gif)
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will it hit Florida?
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if your biggest concern is loss of net connection, you're probably in good shape. :D
but seriously, good luck and when in doubt be careful. remember, "nature is a mother"
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Send it to florida we used to um :D
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By the map they just showed at 10pm, the eye will not be going very far west of ya. Baton down the hatches!
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What you need to do is to go out on a shrimp boat and sit on the top of the mast and yell at God when the hurricane hits. If it turns out like I've seen in the movies, you'll end up a multi-millionare.
MiniD
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Originally posted by rpm371
By the map they just showed at 10pm, the eye will not be going very far west of ya. Baton down the hatches!
Yea I just checked it. Best case scenario is that the eye will pass 70nm west of the island...given the size of this storm we are gonna get one heck of a blow on Friday. It keeps veering east, which is scary given there is still a long way for it to go.
I have meetings scheduled all day Friday with clients who are flying in the day before..they may change their plans now.
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Ruh Roh (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=18&u=/ap/20030903/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weather_29)
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Earlier this spring meteorologists from across the globe predicted this season to be a boomer for Hurri's. So far it hasn't panned out, but we're just now beginning Hurri season. Could this be the start of many to come?
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I wouldn't trust the news.....best thing would be to get in a 22 foot boat and scout out the storm to size it up :eek:
Serioulsy I would be freaking out Curval. What can you do if that thing hits you guys? Are there shelters or other places to you can go ride the storm out ?
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Earlier this spring meteorologists from across the globe predicted this season to be a boomer for Hurri's. So far it hasn't panned out, but we're just now beginning Hurri season. Could this be the start of many to come?
Technically hurricane season started in June Rip. It ends in early October.
BUT...it always seems to be late season storms that are the worst, particularly for us. The early ones usually hit Florida or the east coast of the US.
There is already another one forming off the west coast of Africa..where the ones that we worry about always start.
It could be the start of a very active late hurricane season you're right.
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Originally posted by NUKE
Serioulsy I would be freaking out Curval. What can you do if that thing hits you guys? Are there shelters or other places to you can go ride the storm out ?
The category 5 hurricane in 1927 actually benefitted the island in the long run. The governor declared, after that storm, that ALL homes would henceforth be built from concrete, or later concrete block.
Every house here is like a hurricane shelter as a result.
The weak point though is the roof. Pressure and wind gusts can litterally remove it. I've seen it happen many times even in small hurricanes.
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Yes, the ones off of Africa are the nasty ones like Huego..Camil..
Here's a nice geo sat com pict.
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/WATLIR2.html
(edit image would not post)
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Ah, June, you're right. Thought it was later than that. You can go to the GOES satillite website and see them forming over the Atlantic as they come off the African continent as wee little thunder boomers. Pretty cool watching these thing grow over the days.
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I remember watching one of those "stormwatch" type shows and this guy was telling the story about a hurricane he survived.
He was with his family in the house when the eye passed over. He decided to go to the garage for something, then the other side of the storm hit, blew his window out and sent long shards of glass into his chest nearly killing him.
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Wow, this ones growing pretty fast, select the little reel the right of this webpage (Fabian) for a loop.
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/g8severe.html
Here's a pic of Hurricane alley, with potential hurri's as baby's.
(http://www.goes.noaa.gov/FULLDISK/GMVS.JPG)
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Ok Nuke..I'll keep that in mind. :)
My Friday meetings have been cancelled now.
Man...I AM beginning to get a bit concerned.
On the other hand I've been invited to 3 different hurricane parties. ;)
j/k...if this hits I will be huddled up with the wife and kids in our back rooms. The front room is all sliding glass doors which will be blown to smitherines. We will stay well away from them.
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Originally posted by Curval
Ok Nuke..I'll keep that in mind. :)
My Friday meetings have been cancelled now.
Man...I AM beginning to get a bit concerned.
On the other hand I've been invited to 3 different hurricane parties. ;)
j/k...if this hits I will be huddled up with the wife and kids in our back rooms. The front room is all sliding glass doors which will be blown to smitherines. We will stay well away from them.
Send me a pic of the Apts. you guys live in, I'll send it to one of our structural engineers and have him give you a percentage chance of surviving in the structure vs. wind speed. It be guesstimation at best due to not knowing the substructure.
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Best of luck Curval - keep your head down and secure anything loose - you know the drill I'm sure. I'm watching this one as well but as yet, it's nowhere near me on MVY.
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Okay Rip...none here in the office..I'll post one, or send one after I get home.
It is such a beautiful day here today..no hint of what is coming.
The quiet before the storm.:(
National Hurricane Center will update at 11.00am Florida time...12.00pm Bda time.
Fingers crossed.
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I wouldn't trust the news.....best thing would be to get in a 22 foot boat and scout out the storm to size it up - Nuke
Thats crazy talk, Nukey. You'd be far far safer in a 24 footer. ;)
Hurricanes are what the mainland is for ...
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Stay safe Curval!!! I went through Alica 20 years ago last month. It was a cat. 3 w/ 135 sustained winds when it hit Houston. She was a mutha! I had just turned 14 and spent the morning watching the wind through our (8) 4'x6' plate glass windows at the front of the house :eek: lucky me :D
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11am update is not looking good Curv...
How many feet above sea level are you guys? I was hearing something about 25+ft waves pelting Bermuda if it is a near miss. I haven't seen any storm surge predictions yet though. I'd be packing up and flying outa there tomorrow, if I was you.
I've been through a few hurricanes and tropical storms and saw the aftermath of Andrew first hand. Cat 3 and above is nothing to mess with.
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000
WTNT35 KNHC 031440
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FABIAN ADVISORY NUMBER 28
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
11 AM AST WED SEP 03 2003
...DANGEROUS FABIAN MOVING SLOWLY TOWARD THE NORTHWEST...
THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE WILL LIKELY ISSUE A HURRICANE WATCH
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. ALL INTERESTS IN BERMUDA SHOULD CLOSELY
MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF FABIAN.
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Ummmm...rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrright .
Our servers will be shut down at noon on Friday...everyone is going to be sent home to prepare.
Boats are being yanked up...cruise ships are leaving today to avoid the storm.
Crow...I just can't leave right now, but as I said above we are fairly well protected. Of course having a concrete house collapse is problematic..but that would be a concern only if Category 5.
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Originally posted by Curval
Crow...I just can't leave right now, but as I said above we are fairly well protected. Of course having a concrete house collapse is problematic..but that would be a concern only if Category 5.
I hear ya...storm surge is the real killer. I don't know how high above sea level your home is...I know Kindley Field is like 10ft. At its current strength, the storm surge would be somewhere between 13-18 ft.
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Curval, when hurricane andrew hit back in 92 my house was right in the worst part of the storm. I'm damn glad our house was made of concrete block instead of wood. We lost half our roof and had an inch of water in the house but it stood. Alot of people in newer wood frame houses didn't fare so well. Their houses litally blew apart.
The worst part of the hurricane wasn't the hurricane itself. It was 6 weeks of no electricity, months of cleanup, hours in line for gas/food etc... Not to mention the year it took to get the house rebuilt.
If it hits and you decide to stay, I hope your armed. I don't know how things are down there, but in miami looters were everywhere.
Good luck!
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Geeze I hope lazs doesn't read that part about being armed...
No guns allowed here TPI..I'll be armed with a 9-iron....I find that my wedge tends to stick in the skulls of those I whallop.
;)
I hear ya re: electricity etc. I hope it doesn't go down too long.
We are well above any storm surge where we are Crow...about 200 feet above sea level.
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if it hits you square, grab your video camera and film it - you can always sell the film to the weather channel :)
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Well Eagler it looks like I will be able to do just that.
The 5am Hurricane Center update shows that the closest point of approach is 15nm from the island. Given that hurricane strength winds extend 110nm from the center it is gonna pretty much hit us "head-on".
The local advisory states:
Bermuda Public Forecast
Issued at 5:30 am - Thursday, 4th September, 2003
Headline - Fabian threatens Friday
Public Synopsis - Fabian approaches from the south and is expected to be an almost direct hit late Friday. Winds will steadily increase to hurricane force by Friday afternoon. Thunderstorms embedded in rain bands from Fabian will sweep through our area from tonight into Saturday.
A hurricane watch was issued a few minutes ago.
My wife and kids are hopefully flying to Toronto at 1.30pm. I am staying to watch over the condo and the new house.
Tell you what...all kidding aside I am one person who will never make fun of Rip for his disaster preparation again.
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Let your porch light on!
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(http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030904/i/1062676182.2818998314.jpg)
not to scare ya, but it looks like a pretty strong one - the eye is staying well defined, no shearing yet..
been through numerous canes, living in FL and New Orleans most of my life. wind damage & loss of utilities biggest pain. tornandoes spawned from cane my biggest fear - can't predict those..
we are going get hit with a tropical storm bout same time you get this cane
(http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20030903/mdf352963.jpg)
gl
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Start storing water...no telling how long you will be without it or power. Good Luck...:(
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Good luck Curval. If you can't plywood the windows, at least tape 'em up good. Get out the hurricane lamps, and have plenty of cold beer on hand. Do you have a generator?
Les
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GL Curval, will look out for it on the news - i hope by some miracle it misses you.
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Originally posted by Curval
Tell you what...all kidding aside I am one person who will never make fun of Rip for his disaster preparation again.
Heh, I'm used to it. Before the Feb.2001 earthquake, I had a couple co-workers giving me crap about my preparation kit, generator and fuel...after the quake, they both started making their own kits.:) I use the date 9/11 to 'rotate' stock, that way I don't forget to rotate it.
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Best wishes, Curval. I hope the wife and kids got off the island...
Wear a helmet when it hits, if you've got one.
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Curval, keep an hour by hour journal if you're staying behind. You're wife and kids may get rich just off the "last entry" portion of it. ;)
Do you have a back up plan if the condo "goes"? Like a close-by emergency shelter you can access without exposing yoursellf to the high winds or tidal surge?
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The WUSS has probably already left.
:D
Just joking Curval. I'd get the hell out of there too. Trying to get a rise out of Curval to see if he's still there.
Les
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Hey there Curval,
Having lived in Florida for 35 years, I sympathize with you buddy. Hunker down, and good luck. The big ones are no laughing matter. You'll be in my thoughts. Hope all turns out well.
Grimmy
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Originally posted by Curval
ROFLMAO...coffee through the nose there...
Rip...I guess you are right...if it goes to Category 5 I will look into getting the wife and kids off the island. But it is sooooo tough to say that it will definately hit even up to 12 hours before the storm here. We are like a 22 mile long ship in the middle of the ocean...things can change in a hurry.
In 1987 there was a Hurricane called Emily that hit here...Category 3 I think. The weather service told the island the night before that it was not a threat so no-one was prepared. It altered course and hit at 7.15am.
I have a T-shirt that was done commemorating that one..it was captioned "The B*TCH came to Breakfast". :)
Leave Curv....not worth the risk.
Winds are dangerous....storm surge is even more dangerous. So many die here in Tornado Alley due to ignorance and the I'm going to be just fine attitudes.
I've been in two tornadoes...nothing funny about them and neither is there anything funny about a cat4 or cat 5 hurricane.
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Still here..just in meetings all morning. :)
My wife and kids will be on the flight to Toronto...I will stay. I hear ya Rude, but someone HAS to be here to make sure the condo and house is okay...post hurricane. I'll get stuck in Toronto if I go.
Rip, didn't have time to look for the picture and all batteries were being charged for the camera.
I will be fine for the first half of the storm..we are well protected from the south. Once the eye passes the storm will hit from the north. THAT is when I have to be careful.
No-where to run..no-where to hide if things do get really bad without exposing myself to the wind etc.
I should be fine though.
The hurricane has actually lost a bit of its punch..now a cat 3. But the service says it may increase again in the next 24 hours.
We shall see.
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For such a little looking guys Curval you got sum big old balls!
GL my friend!
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Good luck Curval, hang in there bro.
We're all hoping for the best.
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Thanks all.
Warning now issued..it was a "watch".
NHC report at 11.00am:
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WTNT35 KNHC 041444
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FABIAN ADVISORY NUMBER 32
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
11 AM AST THU SEP 04 2003
...SEVERE HURRICANE FABIAN FORECAST TO PASS VERY NEAR BERMUDA...
AT 11 AM AST...1500Z...THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A
HURRICANE WARNING FOR BERMUDA.
A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED
WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PREPARATIONS TO
PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION.:eek:
Sorry to keep bumping...just beginning to freak out a bit.
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keep us uptodate as long as you have a net conectio Curval!:D
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Originally posted by boxboy28
keep us uptodate as long as you have a net conectio Curval!:D
Absolutely! Curval can be our "Weather reporter in the field"...just don't disclose any locations of friendly ground troops, Curvaldo!
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Just before your connect goes out, type a BBS message like..
AAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaagggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhh..
(good luck sir, we are all thinking about ya)
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WEBCAM!! :cool:
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keep stretching ...
just in case you have to put ur head between your legs and kiss ur arse goodbye :)
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Nahhh Eagler!!! The original settlers of Bermuda were British, then Virginians...with a Confederate mix included. They'd rather die than leave. It's part of them.
If Curval gets blown off the island, I have no doubt he will promply return to base and resume duty, even if he has to row back.:D
Les
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Eagler better keep yer hatch down too bud..This TS 12 is going to suck.. I have to put all my lawn stuff up before I go away for business to New Orleans..
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Center of the eye of Hugo passed about a mile from where I was staying. Think the final verdict on that one was sustained winds of 135, but the measuring devices at several local locations were destroyed at 150mph+.
to ya and good luck. I'll be thinking about you guys, I'm just west of ya watching this thing pass by.
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Update..from your friendly neighborhood hurricane weatherman:
Bermuda Public Forecast
Issued at 4:30 pm - Thursday, 4th September, 2003
Headline - Hurricane Warning
Public Synopsis - Fabian approaches from the south and is expected to be an almost direct hit late Friday. Friday morning will start with tropical storm force winds and steadily increase to hurricane force by Friday afternoon. We can expect embedded thunderstorms, heavy surf, storm surge and potential tornados to affect the island as Fabian passes by.
YIKES!
The CEO of the Electric Light Company said that this storm is going to make Emily look like a sugar coated candy stick...whatever that is.
Tornados scare me....me don't likey at all.
We are still hoping for a "wobble"...where the storm changes course just enough to cause significantly less damage.
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I'd be getting out of there myself Curval. How can you protect your condo if your spattered all over it? :(
Nothing is worth your life.
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Too late for that dude. No more flights in or out after the London flight leaves at about 7.00pm.
But I'm happy that the wife and kids are out of here. I spoke to her a few minutes ago and they are safely in Toronto.
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Originally posted by Curval
Too late for that dude. No more flights in or out after the London flight leaves at about 7.00pm.
But I'm happy that the wife and kids are out of here. I spoke to her a few minutes ago and they are safely in Toronto.
I wish you were with them :confused:
Good luck my friend, I'll be thinking about you and say a good prayer for you. Stay safe and don't go surfing!
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I suggest you get your friends together, go out in the street and sing the chorus of Billy Joel's "Siagon Lullabye"
Just trying to keep your spirits up bud. Watch out for flying palm trees.
:eek:
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Praying for your safety Curval. Good Luck!!!
Pssst. Don't forget to look it straight in the eye and say "HaaaaaaaaR"
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curval, best of luck and remember to stay in the doorway, oh wait that is for earth quakes, I guess this Cali boy (soon to be montana boy) doesn't have too many helpful tips other than WYA! (watch your arse).
Oh ya, do what Awmac said, that should give you a good laugh in a bad situation.
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Good luck Curval - will be thinkin of ya....
Bon
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What time zone is Bermuda anyway?
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You have mine and my families prayers Curv....there's power in prayer....you're going to be fine:)
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Hurricane Fabian Probabilities Number 33
Statement as of 5:00 PM AST on September 04, 2003
Probabilities for guidance in hurricane protection
planning by government and disaster officials
At 5 PM AST...2100z...the center of Fabian was located near
latitude 26.4 north...longitude 64.4 west
Chances of center of the hurricane passing within 65 nautical miles
of listed locations through 2pm AST sun Sep 7 2003
Probabilities
Location Now - 2pm Fri 2pm Fri - 2am Sat 2am Sat - 2pm Sat 2pm Sat - 2pm Sun Now - 2pm Sun
31.0n 65.5w 45% < 1% < 1% < 1% 45%
33.5n 64.5w 2% 21% 1% < 1% 24%
36.0n 62.0w < 1% 2% 12% 3% 17%
Bermuda 16% 14% < 1% < 1% 30%
Burgeo Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
CAPE Race Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Eastport Me < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
EDDY Point Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 5% 5%
Halifax Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 4% 4%
Ile St Pierre < 1% < 1% < 1% 3% 3%
Moncton Nb < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Ptx Basques Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Sable Island Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 7% 7%
St John Nb < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Sydney Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 4% 4%
Yarmouth Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 3% 3%
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Originally posted by Rude
Hurricane Fabian Probabilities Number 33
Statement as of 5:00 PM AST on September 04, 2003
Probabilities for guidance in hurricane protection
planning by government and disaster officials
At 5 PM AST...2100z...the center of Fabian was located near
latitude 26.4 north...longitude 64.4 west
Chances of center of the hurricane passing within 65 nautical miles
of listed locations through 2pm AST sun Sep 7 2003
Probabilities
Location Now - 2pm Fri 2pm Fri - 2am Sat 2am Sat - 2pm Sat 2pm Sat - 2pm Sun Now - 2pm Sun
31.0n 65.5w 45% < 1% < 1% < 1% 45%
33.5n 64.5w 2% 21% 1% < 1% 24%
36.0n 62.0w < 1% 2% 12% 3% 17%
Bermuda 16% 14% < 1% < 1% 30%
Burgeo Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
CAPE Race Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Eastport Me < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
EDDY Point Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 5% 5%
Halifax Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 4% 4%
Ile St Pierre < 1% < 1% < 1% 3% 3%
Moncton Nb < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Ptx Basques Nfld < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Sable Island Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 7% 7%
St John Nb < 1% < 1% < 1% 2% 2%
Sydney Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 4% 4%
Yarmouth Ns < 1% < 1% < 1% 3% 3%
WTF does all that mean?
Did Curval get hit? ?? :eek: :confused: :eek:
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Curval,
Hold on tight, I'm thinking of ya!
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MT- Bermuda is EST +1
As of 8.00pm tonight....
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WTNT35 KNHC 042352
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FABIAN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 33A
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
8 PM AST THU SEP 04 2003
...DANGEROUS HURRICANE FABIAN HEADING TOWARD BERMUDA...
A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BERMUDA.
FABIAN IS A LARGE AND DANGEROUS HURRICANE. PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT
LIFE AND PROPERTY ON BERMUDA SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION.
AT 8 PM AST...0000Z...THE EYE OF HURRICANE FABIAN WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 27.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 64.6 WEST OR ABOUT 350 MILES...
565 KM...SOUTH OF BERMUDA.
FABIAN IS NOW MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 17 MPH...27 KM/HR.
THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO BRING THE CORE OF THE HURRICANE
NEAR OR OVER BERMUDA LATE FRIDAY.
REPORTS FROM A NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT INDICATE THAT THE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO 125 MPH...200 KM/HR...
WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE POSSIBLE
DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 115 MILES...185 KM...
FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 230 MILES...370 KM. FABIAN IS A LARGE HURRICANE AND TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH BERMUDA EARLY FRIDAY...WELL
IN ADVANCE OF THE EYE. THE WEATHER SHOULD BEGIN TO DETERIORATE ON
BERMUDA TONIGHT.
THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE RECENTLY REPORTED BY A NOAA HURRICANE
HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS 940 MB...27.76 INCHES.
RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES...WITH ISOLATED HIGHER
AMOUNTS...CAN BE EXPECTED ON BERMUDA.
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 6 TO 10 FEET ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
LEVELS...ALONG WITH LARGE AND DANGEROUS BATTERING WAVES...CAN BE
EXPECTED ON BERMUDA.
LARGE SWELLS AND DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT
THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND PUERTO
RICO. LARGE SWELLS WILL ALSO BEGIN TO SPREAD ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES TODAY.
REPEATING THE 8 PM AST POSITION...27.2 N... 64.6 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTH NEAR 17 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...125 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 940 MB.
FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE.
THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
AT 11 PM AST.
FORECASTER STEWART
My wife's brother and I have gathered all our supplies together and will hunker down at my place.
Tropical Storm force winds will start at about 10.00am...then Hurricane Strength from 3pm to about 9.00pm...then back to Tropical Storm force until late Friday/early Saturday morning..according to the local radio station.
Of course if the eye passes over us it will be calm as could be for a little while...then wham...it hits from the other direction.
It is gonna be a long day tomorrow.
I have my video camera battery all juiced up and without having to worry about the kids I'll get lots of footage.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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Lash yourself down in reach of the beer, and hold on tight. If needed, I'm sure there will be aid coming in from both sides of the Atlantic.
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I wish you luck Curval. And if you are going to anything suicidal, at least be kind enough to take a picture.
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Good luck. Don't go for any darwin award trying to get good footage like you see from some of those "storm chasers."
Charon
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From AP:
Hurricane Fabian picked up speed as it churned toward Bermuda, while businesses boarded up offices and islanders rushed to prepare for what could be the worst storm to hit in years.
Fabian was expected to slam into Bermuda by late Friday. Bermuda's government closed all of its offices and issued a hurricane warning Thursday ahead of the Category 3 storm.
Forecasters urged residents on the island chain to protect "life and property." Several cruise ships that were docked in Bermuda left early, and others were taking different routes to avoid the storm. All Friday flights into Bermuda were canceled.
Businesses sent staff home on Thursday and boarded up offices, while islanders withdrew money from banks and formed long lines at gas stations.
"Secure your residences, boats, and any moveable objects that may place you or your family in danger," Bermuda Premier Alex Scott said.
At 5 a.m. EDT Friday, Fabian was about 195 miles south of Bermuda, an island chain about 900 miles east of Charleston, S.C. The hurricane was moving north at 17 mph with sustained winds of about 120 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Although it is one of the wealthiest islands with hurricane-resistant homes and a sturdy infrastructure, Bermuda hasn't seen a Category 3 hurricane since 1963, when Arlene destroyed crops and homes.
The last powerful hurricane to hit the British territory was Hurricane Emily in 1993, a Category 1 storm that tore off roofs, left homes without power for weeks and caused more than $50 million damage.
Forecasters said Fabian could knock some buildings off their foundations, damage crops and cause widespread flooding and erosion.
"It's a powerful hurricane and there's no indication it's going to fall apart," said Lixion Avila, a meteorologist at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Forecasters worried the storm could produce powerful tornadoes. Islands could lose power for days or weeks, said Gary Madeiros with the Bermuda Electric Light Co.
The government has opened up schools for use as evacuation shelters and urged people to leave 2,000 homes in flood-vulnerable areas.
Public Safety Minister Randy Horton also warned residents on Bermuda's south shore to either vacate their homes or board up properties.
Bartender Tanya Bartel said she was taking Fabian seriously and had duct-taped the windows of her north shore apartment.
"It's going to be close, if not a direct hit," she said. "If you have enough beer, ice, candles and cards to get through the weekend, you should be OK. The big talk is, 'do people have enough beer?'"
Bermuda's building codes specify that homes must be built with walls at least eight inches thick, and must be able to withstand 150 mph gusts and sustained winds of 110 mph.
(I'm glad to see the major concern is beer and ice!)
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Go get some hookers, beer, weed etc and then djust put boards over the windows and throw away the key :)
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..and so it begins....
The winds are beginning to pick up and thunder is rumbling in the backgroud.
Apparently when the hurricane strength winds start they are going to turn off the power grid, in the hope that it will enable them to get it back up faster.
I've seen the US news and even they are talking about this as being a serious hurricane.
It's just so damn big. They are talking about hurricane force winds for like 10 hours!
Sooooooo glad the wife and kids are in Canada.
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get the helmut and goggles out !
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Good luck my accounting friend! :D
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Curval,
GL and God bless. There is power in prayer. You will make it with a ton of stories to tell!
Red
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HaaaaaaR
Good Luck and God Bless, Curval...
:)
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hehe
Still here...we still have power, although my father just called and his is off.
My brother-in-law and I were going to go and check on the house quickly but by the time we got ready the wind and rain had picked up to a point where we said "To heck with that!"
There is a serious lull at the moment...looks like the sun might come out...but it won't last long.
The sea is frothy white...wind is picking up again now as I write this.
Here it come again...and this isn't even the hurricane force stuff yet.
This may be my last post for a while.
Curv
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Hang on Gilligan, little Buddy....
:D
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lol MAC :)
Curval, hope you and all your family will be fine and that this will end up being a minor inconvenience and not a major disaster.
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Glad your family is in Canada. Hang tight. Where you may have 10 hours of hurricane force winds, I hope your hurricane bottle is big enough :)
We all will be waiting to hear from you when this is has past - hope all is safe and secure...
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Curv,
I can't think of a better time than now to put on your wizard robe and hat.....aiight?
:D
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:) Oddly enough I am still online John.
It's not bad at all right now. We've only had one bad blow so far...but it is early.
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Well, if you feel like wasting your cell phone batteries, call me on my new cell phone. I haven't heard a hurricane in person over the phone before. :)
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Keep your eyes peeled!
(http://www.gilligansisle.com/images/gil1.jpg)
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Curval, how far from the shore are you?
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Just took a look at the latest track and satellite photo. Bermuda looks to be almost a direct hit with typically the most destructive part of the storm... the northeast quadrant.
WTNT45 KNHC 051444
TCDAT5
HURRICANE FABIAN DISCUSSION NUMBER 36
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
11 AM EDT FRI SEP 05 2003
ALTHOUGH THE EYE IS NOT VISIBLE AT THIS TIME ON SATELLITE
IMAGERY...MICROWAVE DATA STILL SHOWS THE PRESENCE OF A LARGE AND
WELL-DEFINED EYE. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY DATA FROM A RECONNAISSANCE
PLANE THAT INDICATED THAT THE EYE WAS LARGE AND ELONGATED. THE
MINIMUM PRESSURE HAS RISEN TO 951 BUT FLIGHT LEVEL WINDS WERE 118
KNOTS. THIS DATA SUPPORT AN INITIAL INTENSITY OF 105 KNOTS AT THIS
TIME. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE LIKELY WITHIN THE NEXT 12
TO 24 HOURS BUT A GRADUAL WEAKENING THEN SHOULD BEGIN
THEREAFTER...AS THE SHEAR INCREASES ANDTHE HURRICANE ENCOUNTERS
COOL WATERS. FABIAN SHOULD BEGIN TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL BY 48
HOURS.
FABIAN IS MOVING NORTHWARD OR 355 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS. FABIAN INNER
CORE IS EXPECTED TO PASS VERY CLOSE TO BERMUDA THIS AFTERNOON. IN
FACT...UNFORTUNATELY...THE PROJECTED TRACK BRINGS THE EAST EYEWALL
WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS OVER THE ISLAND. FABIAN IS READY TO
RECURVE AND IN ABOUT 12 TO 24 HOURS...IT WILL BE MOVING TOWARD THE
NORTHEAST WITH A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED.
BERMUDA IS ALREADY EXPERIENCING STRONG WINDS AND THE WEATHER SHOULD
GRADUALLY WORSEN. BERMUDA OFFICIALS AND RESIDENTS HAVE IMPLEMENTED
THEIR HURRICANE PLANS AND AT THIS TIME...WE CAN ONLY HOPE FOR THE
BEST.
FORECASTER AVILA
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INITIAL 05/1500Z 30.8N 65.4W 105 KT
12HR VT 06/0000Z 33.0N 65.0W 105 KT
24HR VT 06/1200Z 35.5N 63.0W 100 KT
36HR VT 07/0000Z 37.5N 60.0W 90 KT
48HR VT 07/1200Z 40.0N 56.0W 80 KT...BECOMING EXTRATROPICAL
72HR VT 08/1200Z 46.0N 46.0W 60 KT...EXTRATROPICAL
96HR VT 09/1200Z 54.0N 31.5W 50 KT...EXTRATROPICAL
120HR VT 10/1200Z 60.0N 10.0W 40 KT...EXTRATROPICAL
Best of luck Curval, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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(http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT10/AL1003W.GIF)
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I'm about a 1/4 mile from shore jack.
Typing this quick 'cause I lost power in the middle of this post once already.
Just went to the south shore...amazing sight. A frothing mass of water extends to the breakers (reefs) from what used to be Warwick Long Bay. Outside of that is some Hawaii 5-0 type waves.
Direct hit will be happening..the eye should go right over us. Gale force winds now..at least 60mph.
I was filming the surf and a blast of sand-filled air belted us. We got out of there in a hurry..it really hurt.
We checked on Helm's Deep..prolly should go there it is like a rock.
Update if possible later.
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Chris, get your arse inside man..
enough storm-surfing already !!!
GL buddy!
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God bless Curv ... hang tight ... and SAVE THE RUM at all costs !!!
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as advised by the National Weather Service......this is NOT a test.
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Good luck and God bless Curv... I suppose your in the middle of it right now.
Well, you are in our thoughts.
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Curval, sounds like a perfect time to go Kite flying :)
(http://dragemarked.dk/bsm/gif/kitefly4.gif)
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Bermuda Faces Direct Hit from Hurricane Fabian (http://asia.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=scienceNews&storyID=3395916)
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**** (edit: was another word for doo doo)
My bet is that this guy is not exactly worrying about the ice machine right now...
"It's actually quite exciting. I've never been in one before so I don't know what it's going to be like," said Michael Matthews, a technology consultant visiting from Dublin, Ireland. "We've got gin, we've got white wine, we've got red wine and someone's got beer so we are well stocked up as long as the ice machine keeps going."
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Hope to hear from you soon buddy....
God speed and take care:(
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63 - 81 knot ESE winds in Bermuda now according to
http://www.weather.bm/
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Wtnt35 knhc 051749
tcpat5
bulletin
hurricane fabian intermediate advisory number 36a
nws tpc/national hurricane center miami fl
2 pm ast fri sep 05 2003
. Northern eyewall of dangerous hurricane fabian over bermuda.
. Pressure falling rapidly and winds already gusting to near 100
mph.
A hurricane warning remains in effect for bermuda.
Fabian is a large and severe hurricane. Preparations to protect life
and property should have been completed.
At 2 pm ast. 1800z. The center of hurricane fabian was located near latitude 31. 9 north. Longitude 65. 2 west or about 40 miles.
60 km. Southwest of bermuda.
Fabian is moving toward the north near 17 mph. 28 km/hr. On this track the inner core of dangerous hurricane fabian will be pounding bermuda for the next few hours.
Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph. 195 km/hr. With higher gusts. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next 24 hours.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. 185 km. From the center. And tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles. 370 km. The weather service from bermuda just relayed an observation of a sustained wind of 86 mph. 138 km/hr and a peak gust of near 100 mph. 160 km/hr from bermuda harbor radio.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 951 mb. 28. 08 inches.
Rainfall accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. With isolated higher amounts. Can be expected on bermuda.
Coastal storm surge flooding of 6 to 10 feet above normal tide levels. Along with large and dangerous battering waves. Can be expected on bermuda.
Large swells will likely spread along portions of the east coast of the united states today.
Repeating the 2 pm ast position. 31. 9 n. 65. 2 w. Movement toward. North near 17 mph. Maximum sustained winds. 120 mph. Minimum central pressure. 951 mb.
For storm information specific to your area. Please monitor
products issued by your local weather office.
The next advisory will be issued by the national hurricane center at 5 pm ast.
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90 - 115 knot SSE winds and eye wall over Bermuda now according to
http://www.weather.bm/
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Don't know how bad this storm will be but no house or property is worth a wife losing her husband or kids without a dad. If it is a really bad storm, bonehead move.
Weak storm and its hella fun :)
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curval .. didnt really get to meet you at the CON.. (you were there right?)
good luck and stay safe!
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Hang in there Chris !
:(
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OK, his power is gonna be off for a while, lets all tell him we decided to move over to Warbirds while he was away...
:D
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everything ok down there? hope you and your possesions made it out ok.
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This just in, Curval died.
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STFU Animal.
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Curval we are waiting for the witty reply to animals post and pics of a battered Helm's Deep... :)
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Originally posted by RedDg
STFU Animal.
I second the motion. :mad:
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This feels like watching CNN :)
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Agree with you there. This is by far the best BBS in the world for current events, seems we have witnesses to just about any newsworthy event in the USA and the world. One of our guys even saw that poor guy get killedc by the neck bomb in Pennsylvania...
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Bermuda weathers Hurricane Fabian (http://www.msnbc.com/news/961894.asp?0cv=CB10)
May not be so funny Animal.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 5 — The most powerful hurricane to hit Bermuda in 50 years slammed into the island chain, unleashing winds that snapped trees, knocked out power and tested the wealthy British territory’s vaunted ability to withstand a fierce storm. Four people were missing and feared dead.
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Originally posted by Animal
This just in, Curval died.
Animal, you're a moron.
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Originally posted by banana
Animal, you're a moron.
Nope he is just a greazy Puerto Rican with a big nose and ego complex.
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can anyone link to some latest news site?
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Check the video Here (http://www.msnbc.com/news/961894.asp?0dm=C13ON)
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They're saying the 4 dead were Police officers whose cruiser was swept into the sea by a wave.
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Two police officers and two civilians were missing and feared dead, said Bermuda Police Commissioner Jonathan Smith.
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Originally posted by Pfunk
Nope he is just a greazy Puerto Rican with a big nose and ego complex.
This was my favorite part. What exactly is a "greazy Puerto Rican"?
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That would be a Puerto Rican Fry cook.
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Hang in there bud.
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Originally posted by Furious
This was my favorite part. What exactly is a "greazy Puerto Rican"?
Beats me, it just sounded funny. I just remeber seeing a picture of him and his "date" dressed up at halloween. Animal was a fairy if I recall (not a stretch) it looked like he had a huge nose and he just stepped out from behind the grease pit at Captain D's.
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Originally posted by Pfunk
Beats me, it just sounded funny. I just remeber seeing a picture of him and his "date" dressed up at halloween. Animal was a fairy if I recall (not a stretch) it looked like he had a huge nose and he just stepped out from behind the grease pit at Captain D's.
You should be ashamed of berating someone who has done so much for children-
(http://www.greenevents.fsnet.co.uk/images/a074_g1.jpg)
Not to mention puppies-
(http://www.wildpaw.com/photos/puppies.jpg)
Now go think about what you've said, and come back when you can be nice.
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Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.;)
I'm fine guys.
What a ride though..whew. Some crazy wind going on. I had to call my wife in Toronto to try and figure out what was happening at around 7.00pm..all the radio stations went down..even the emergency one. I had no idea wtf was going on.
When the eye hit the island the storm veered alomost 90 degrees and we only saw a very slight calm..then the wind kicked up from the west and blew like heck! Then it curved around to the north and at that point I was just worried about my sliding glass doors. They bowed in like 2 inches at some points.
Anyway..can't chat long..power still off at home, but the office is back up..nipped in to have a wash and a shave. :)
I have pictures and some video that will be posted within a few days.
banana...wanted to call but didn't have your number handy when the power went off.
:)
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Super Jizz Lives!!!!! :D
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Good to here your OK! :)
I had to call my wife in Toronto to try and figure out what was happening at around 7.00pm..all the radio stations went down..even the emergency one. I had no idea wtf was going on.
Time to invest in a scanner for Police/Fire and Ham Radio traffic.
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Wow... wtg curval. I won the "When will the hurricane kill curval" pool the fdbs were running. Of course, if it wasn't for random placement I probably would have lost.
MiniD
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Glad your OK bud.
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Glad to hear you're ok. hope you didn't have too much property damage.
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Originally posted by Curval
Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.;)
WTG Curval!
You were kind of a handsomehunk to go out in it. You think sand hurts?You could have been decapitated by some stray Bermuda shorts, man. I learned about flying debris as a storm chaser in Oklahoma when my lips were torn off by a flying badger, of all things.
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There will be much rejoicing at Helm's Deep, as though a great evil had passed...
:D
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Originally posted by Pfunk
Nope he is just a greazy Puerto Rican with a big nose and ego complex.
Lol. Unreal.
I hope you died Cural, nothing more could justify that mental breakdown of stupid.
I'm guessing windy patio doors that flexed didn't make you so distressed you were unable to post, and shot yourself, yet.
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What the hell is wrong with you Creamo?
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Bad form Creamo, even for you.
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Was there a sale on Cuervo in Reno?
Nothing less could justify that mental breakdown of stupid.
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Glad to see you're ok Curval! Thought about you all this weekend while I was down at the coast fishing. Next time you really should go with your wife though! You had 1/2 the damn globe worried about you!
Animal and Creamo, thanks guys. You 2 make even crazy me look like a nice guy. here ya go animal :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by midnight Target
Was there a sale on Cuervo in Reno?
Nothing less could justify that mental breakdown of stupid.
yes MT, creamo justifies it daily :D
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Originally posted by Udie
Animal and Creamo, thanks guys. You 2 make even crazy me look like a nice guy. here ya go animal :rolleyes:
You can't pretend to be nice and use a < :rolleyes: > in the same sentence ...
pffffffffffff :rolleyes:
A Informational Message from the Euro branch of the International Anti-:rolleyes: association
:p
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Originally posted by straffo
You can't pretend to be nice and use a < :rolleyes: > in the same sentence ...
pffffffffffff :rolleyes:
A Informational Message from the Euro branch of the International Anti-:rolleyes: association
:p
oh yeah?!? well take this! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:!!!!!!!!!!!
:p back at ya!
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Waiting for the Curvals video, titled "Boarded inside with two girls and lots of booze - Wind blows, too!".
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Glad you made it Curv. Now you have tons of stories for the next con. ;)
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Glad to hear you made it through safely, Curval. :)
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I cant wait to see them pictures
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I HAVE POWER!!!!!
Typing this from home now. It's like Christmas Day almost. I can have a shower, take a dump and flush the toilet, turn on the a/c and crack a cold one.
Luxury!
I think I am going to kiss the first BELCO (Bermuda Electric Light Company) person I see.
I'll post up the digital shots I have in a few minutes..but the good footage is on my video camera, so that will take a day or two. The digital shots were the ones I took before the storm really hit..from the south shore..there is a small .avi video clip too...I'll post a link.
Animal...sorry to mess you up on that pool my drugan friend. ;)
Creamo...lighten up on the booze dude.
One thing I should say is that I am really frigging proud of the people on this island. We got rocked by a serious hurricane on Friday..on Monday I will be back in the office as if nothing happened.
Minor damage to Helm's Deep. We lost three big trees..one an avacado tree which was broken at the base...and two palm trees which snapped in half. I'll take some pics befopre it gets cleaned up. Two big windows were broken by debris and an upstairs bathroom expoded outwards due to the pressure I think.
The condo was unscathed.
There is a sailboat that is smashed up on my father's dock...the corner of the dock has punctured a gaping hole in the from of the boat. They will have to be careful getting it off as my dad's dock could go with the boat
Anyway...more later if you guys are interested.
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Keep us updated... Looks like it breached thec wall of your castle just like in the movie - and in larely the same spot... :)
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Damn, foiled again!
Glad to see your keep held up against God. But sooner or later you will die, my esteemed droog.
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Can't wait for the videos.
Way to go on showing Fabian who's boss.
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Can anyone host a 3meg video file for me?
The pictures don't really do justice to the experience...the video is better.
Again...this is about an hour and a half or more from when the hurricane winds hit the island.
The approach (http://groups.msn.com/DaveKodakMoments/hurricanefabian.msnw)
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time to get that roof replaced, house painted & yard relandscaped - blame it all on mean ole Fabian :)
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Eagler! You're always thinking, man... You've got that hurricane toejam down cold :D
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Originally posted by Curval
Can anyone host a 3meg video file for me?
Sure can!
Send to ozark (at) 332nd.org