HEADS UP: Helene Is Now Officially a Category *4* Hurricane... and Heading for Florida, Appalachia

[Dashinka 24,479]

10 hours ago, Neonred said:

Well, Milton is scary.  I'm not feeling bad as it seems the eye will be north of me.  After experiencing many hurricanes over the years a direct/near direct hit by the eye is what scares me now.  Sure we will lose power and have downed trees and a mess to clean up while those closer to the beach will suffer the worst from storm surge.  Watching TV may not be a great idea.  Now landfall has shifted closer and with that the storm surge possibilities and severity have increased.  My office could end up with 1 or 2 feet of salt water inside.  I told my wife if that happens it will be early retirement.

Stay safe.  My brother and SIL were at their house in North Port, and they headed out Monday evening.  It took them 12 hours to get to just South of Atlanta.  It looks like the Ft. Myers to Sarasota area might get it directly.

[TBoneTX 45,248]

Genius:  Kamala Announces Plan To Tell Hurricane Milton 'Don't'

 

WASHINGTON, DC — Kamala revealed a new strategy to combat the devastation of Hurricane Milton by simply saying "Don't" to the massive storm system with 150-mph winds.

"Don't, Milton. Just don't," Kamala told the hurricane.  "You've been warned, Milton!"

The Vice President's message to Hurricane Milton was reportedly met with gale-force winds, flash flooding, and flying debris.  [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/kamala-reveals-bold-strategy-to-tell-hurricane-milton-dont

[TBoneTX 45,248]

Tragic:  Waffle House Closures Force Thousands Of Crackheads To Go Fight Out In The Streets

 

TAMPA, FL — As yet another tragic side-effect of the impending destruction expected to be caused by Hurricane Milton when it makes landfall, experts predicted the wave of Waffle House closures would force crackheads to go fight out in the streets.

The phenomenon known as the "Waffle House Index" — an unofficial scale in which closures of Waffle House locations are used to gauge the severity of a disaster — indicated that the arrival of the hurricane on Florida's western coast would, in all likelihood, leave the region's miscreants without their standard location for physical altercations.  [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/tragic-sudden-waffle-house-closures-force-crackheads-to-go-fight-out-in-the-streets

[TBoneTX 45,248]

North Carolina Family Informed Their Insurance Policy Voided Once House Gets Wet

 

ASHEVILLE, NC—Saying he wished there was more he could do to help as he pointed out a clause that showed he didn't have to, a representative from an insurance company explained to local residents Stan and Loretta Coleman on Thursday that their policy was voided the moment their house got wet.

 

"Unfortunately, the coverage you paid for doesn't extend to [...]

 

https://theonion.com/north-carolina-family-informed-their-insurance-policy-voided-once-house-gets-wet/

[Neonred 3,562]

On 10/9/2024 at 6:28 AM, Dashinka said:

Stay safe.  My brother and SIL were at their house in North Port, and they headed out Monday evening.  It took them 12 hours to get to just South of Atlanta.  It looks like the Ft. Myers to Sarasota area might get it directly.

Ouch.  That's only about 80 miles north of us, but they got hit hard.  My daughter's pedodontic group has an office in Port Charlotte and she texted me last night that Jim Cantore from the Weather channel was broadcasting from just a mile or so down US41 from their office.  Saw quite a storm surge.  She was telling me there were already piles of storm debris on the streets from Helene just two weeks ago.  I wonder where all that garbage went during this event.

 

We got very lucky in Naples.  Of course there was a storm surge.  When I went to bed last night the surge was up to about 5 feet.  Not sure how high it finally got.  I'm inland at least 5 miles so not a worry for me, but the downtown area and the expensive homes near the water are probably a mess.... again.  Around 11:00pm the winds really picked up and the power started flickering on and off but never staying off for more than 30 seconds.  Did that until about 12:30, and each time various alarms inside the house would go off.  Got tired of dealing with it so had a stiff drink and went to bed.  Currently waiting for daylight to see what tree damage we have.

 

Seems like the southern half of the storm fell apart as it got close to landfall.  We got lucky.

[Dashinka 24,479]

6 minutes ago, Neonred said:

Ouch.  That's only about 80 miles north of us, but they got hit hard.  My daughter's pedodontic group has an office in Port Charlotte and she texted me last night that Jim Cantore from the Weather channel was broadcasting from just a mile or so down US41 from their office.  Saw quite a storm surge.  She was telling me there were already piles of storm debris on the streets from Helene just two weeks ago.  I wonder where all that garbage went during this event.

 

We got very lucky in Naples.  Of course there was a storm surge.  When I went to bed last night the surge was up to about 5 feet.  Not sure how high it finally got.  I'm inland at least 5 miles so not a worry for me, but the downtown area and the expensive homes near the water are probably a mess.... again.  Around 11:00pm the winds really picked up and the power started flickering on and off but never staying off for more than 30 seconds.  Did that until about 12:30, and each time various alarms inside the house would go off.  Got tired of dealing with it so had a stiff drink and went to bed.  Currently waiting for daylight to see what tree damage we have.

 

Seems like the southern half of the storm fell apart as it got close to landfall.  We got lucky.

Glad to hear you are safe and Naples was not hit to hard.  I heard the eye came in just South of Sarasota (Siesta Key area).  I am not sure if my brother and SIL plan to head back down from Atl. as I haven't talked to him yet, but I assume the power situation there is a bit shaky.  Their house is right off 41 just South of Venice, so not right on the coast, but not too far away.  Last time the storm hit Ft. Myers, they only lost their lanai screen and one tree, hope it is not too bad for them this time as well, but they were on the higher surge side this time.

[TBoneTX 45,248]

14 hours ago, Neonred said:

We got lucky.

Hurricanes -- or, in Milton's case, himmicanes -- suck.  Glad to hear the preliminarily good news.

 

Tampa sure escaped, given the reverse surge.

 

I'm curious what Tampa natives are called -- Tampons, Tampaxians?  Every time I've asked one, I get a dirty look and no answer.

[TBoneTX 45,248]

What A Jerk!  Kamala Wants To Help With Hurricane Relief But DeSantis Refuses To Tell Her Where Florida Is

 

TALLAHASSEE, FL — In an incredibly petty jerk move, Ron DeSantis reportedly prevented Kamala Harris from helping out with hurricane relief by not telling her where Florida is, even though she was really willing to aid victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

According to sources close to the situation, Harris showed perfectly good faith by calling DeSantis to offer her assistance to the people of Florida but was rudely refused after DeSantis wouldn't even give her a single hint as to where Florida is located on a map.  [...]

 

https://babylonbee.com/news/what-a-jerk-kamala-harris-wants-to-help-with-hurricane-relief-but-ron-desantis-refuses-to-tell-her-where-florida-is

[Neonred 3,562]

The clean up begins, or actually continues.  Not complaining because I've only got one large previously dead pine tree that came down along with palm fronds and assorted small branches.  Nothing compared to what people just 100 miles north have to deal with.  

 

Best thing was this am when I walked outside and realized I needed to put on my jeans instead of the shorts.  Temps have dropped significantly and this morning it was barely 72 outside.  The fall chill is in the air.  Even the pool temp has dropped.  It's down to 82 (burr) which means we have got to start using the solar heater again.   No problem...in 2 weeks I'll be heading south, to the Keys, for another week.  Probably the last longer get away for the season now that all those annoying northerners are headed this way.

[Neonred 3,562]

On 10/6/2024 at 7:32 PM, Neonred said:

No, I'm just thinking about the current group of posters.  

Oh how I miss Slim.

 

Never gave much thought about a suppressor knowing the hassle and length of time it was taking.  Turns out right now is a great time as the wait times have shortened dramatically.  Median wait times at ATF for an eform 4 individual approval is 3 days with a range of 1 to 82 days.  For a trust it's median 5 days with a similar range.  Maybe USCIS could take some lessons.

Just a quick update on the suppressor.  Submitted, online, the eform 4 to ATF to allow me to possess it.  Today, exactly one week later I got the approval email with PDF of the form and tax stamp.  Guess I'll be running down to my FFL this afternoon to pick it up.  The stories about year long waits had always put me off, but this really has approved.

 

Again, maybe they need to teach USCIS a thing or two.

 

Now it's "you loot, we shoot, and no one will ever know"

 

 

Edited October 11 by Neonred

[Pooky 3,780]

7 hours ago, Neonred said:

The clean up begins, or actually continues.  Not complaining because I've only got one large previously dead pine tree that came down along with palm fronds and assorted small branches.  Nothing compared to what people just 100 miles north have to deal with.  

 

Best thing was this am when I walked outside and realized I needed to put on my jeans instead of the shorts.  Temps have dropped significantly and this morning it was barely 72 outside.  The fall chill is in the air.  Even the pool temp has dropped.  It's down to 82 (burr) which means we have got to start using the solar heater again.   No problem...in 2 weeks I'll be heading south, to the Keys, for another week.  Probably the last longer get away for the season now that all those annoying northerners are headed this way.

72 is fall chill??????? 😱

 

72 is a balmy summer afternoon 🌞

[Boiler 45,442]

71f here gorgeous, heading home where it is nice 61f, dog will be happy.

[Neonred 3,562]

2 hours ago, Pooky said:

72 is fall chill??????? 😱

 

72 is a balmy summer afternoon 🌞

Worse yet, I just saw the weather forecast and by the middle of next week morning lows will be down to the upper 60's.  Time to put the shorts and tee shirts away.🙁

I'm not ready for this winter weather.

[Boiler 45,442]

I thought I saw a little bit of frost n the car, but it went away very quickly.

[TBoneTX 45,248]

5 hours ago, Neonred said:

by the middle of next week morning lows will be down to the upper 60's.

At least it'll be comfortable for the folks still without power.