Stacy 0 #76 August 13, 2004 you guys take care over there. It's really windy here and we're going to just get the tropical storm stuff from it. I'm sure my power will go out, as it does for no apparent reason a few times a week anyway. Packing by candlelight, anyone? __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #77 August 13, 2004 happythoughts is in rantoul, isn't he? Someone go tie down his house for him! __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #78 August 13, 2004 QuoteAw shit, it's shifted. My area is smack-dab on the line now. Edir: They just said Charley is stronger now than when Andrew made landfall. Charley was upgraded to a CAT4 with sustained winds of 145+ The National Weather Service said that Hurricane Charley's winds had increased to 145 mph (233 kph), with higher gusts. At 2 p.m. ET, the storm was centered 60 miles (96 km) south-southwest of Fort Myers, moving to the north-northwest at 20 mph (32 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane center predicted the center of the storm would make landfall later Friday afternoon near Charlotte Harbor, about 26 miles (41 km) northwest of Fort Myers. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #79 August 13, 2004 Check out this radar picture.. Charley "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #80 August 13, 2004 I ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflyingPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #81 August 13, 2004 QuoteI ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflying Get pics then. Be safe everyone.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #82 August 13, 2004 QuoteAw shit, it's shifted. My area is smack-dab on the line now. It just wobbled a little more north...so it might not head where they thought it was going to. This storm can't make up its mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #83 August 13, 2004 Jesum titty! That thing blew up quick. Be safe y'all. And... what was Andrew's windspeed when it came ashore? I remember hearing everything between 145 to 165 with gusts 170 to 200+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #84 August 13, 2004 I'll say it again. I'd take an earthquake over a hurrican any day... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #85 August 13, 2004 QuoteI ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflying didn't you just get hardware of some sort removed?? __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #86 August 13, 2004 QuoteI'll say it again. I'd take an earthquake over a hurrican any day... Dude, you can hide or run from a hurricane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galen 0 #87 August 13, 2004 yeah, it's starting to skirt the coast line. could come just south of venice now. we're so in a rush for information it looks like we are constantly looking at radar simulations plotted with two points which only shows straight lines. they still it could still take off into the gulf. i just saw live broadcast from ft. meyers. Nasty winds there. For those in the Sarasota area I'm finding the best information comes from ABC on channel 7. Right now I'm drinking beer and eating beef jerky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #88 August 13, 2004 QuoteDude, you can hide or run from a hurricane Yeah, that's true. Ask anyone on Florida highways how fast they're doing it. The thing will not only destroy the stuff in its path, but will deposit your possessions elsewhere. I prefer to stay in places that can withstand an earthquake. On top of that, you don't see it, it happens, and it's over a minute later. Dem hurricanes keep coming at you. Finally, if I'm gonna get hit, I'd rather not see it coming... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #89 August 13, 2004 It's officially hit land. Poor Sanibel Island met Charley a few minutes ago. Supposedly it's headed straight for orlando. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #90 August 13, 2004 QuoteIt's officially hit land. Poor Sanibel Island met Charley a few minutes ago. Supposedly it's headed straight for orlando. __ Uhg... I have friends on Sanibel and lots of family in Ft Myers... it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #91 August 13, 2004 I know this is serious, but I can't help that every time I see this thread "The Tide Is High" by Blondie gets stuck in my head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #92 August 13, 2004 So I'm waiting here with baited breath to hear the latest...Where is charlie now and what if any damage has been done? Take care all Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #93 August 13, 2004 Its now hitting port charlotte at 145mph....and since it is heading onto land, the worst of the strorm surge flooding may not happen. But the winds are still picking up! yeah galen, channel 7 is pretty good info....they just mentioned some guy died on clark road not far from me.....he was driving and swerved to miss a falling tree and hit something. we have been told repeatedly from local govt NOT TO travel for the next few hours..that guy shouldn't have been driving anywhere! best of luck and stay dry everyone! mp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #94 August 13, 2004 You guys take care, Marc!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #95 August 13, 2004 QuoteI know this is serious, but I can't help that every time I see this thread "The Tide Is High" by Blondie gets stuck in my head. And I can't help but think of another era, where "fighting against Chalie" meant something entirely different... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #96 August 13, 2004 QuotePost: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflying -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- didn't you just get hardware of some sort removed?? --------------------------------------------------------- mmmmm yaa, but I'm feeling much better now I'm gonna have my rig repacked soon, I'm headed back up! Well, I guess all this really depends on whether or not I still have a house after this big blow job comes thru.Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites towerrat 0 #97 August 13, 2004 It's just starting to come through my neighborhood. Ya'll wish us luck.Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #98 August 13, 2004 QuoteIt's just starting to come through my neighborhood. Ya'll wish us luck. Good luck, Towerrat. Hang on to something!! -And just for funnies, that would be focking hilarious if they called it a 'Big Blow Job' on the news...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildWilly 0 #99 August 13, 2004 QuoteI ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflying Ya, just tether yourself to the biggest tree in the yard and pretend you're a kite. Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #100 August 13, 2004 So what's going on??? Anyone over there still online?? Oh geez... Tell Chuck to back the flock off, man!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 4 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
towerrat 0 #97 August 13, 2004 It's just starting to come through my neighborhood. Ya'll wish us luck.Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #98 August 13, 2004 QuoteIt's just starting to come through my neighborhood. Ya'll wish us luck. Good luck, Towerrat. Hang on to something!! -And just for funnies, that would be focking hilarious if they called it a 'Big Blow Job' on the news...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildWilly 0 #99 August 13, 2004 QuoteI ain't skeered. looks like it's gonna come through my yard though. We're looking at gusts at 175mph. I say we try horizontal freeflying Ya, just tether yourself to the biggest tree in the yard and pretend you're a kite. Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #100 August 13, 2004 So what's going on??? Anyone over there still online?? Oh geez... Tell Chuck to back the flock off, man!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
