Hurricane Irma

Handymans342

All the islands have been mashed even Mts Turks

Michael T

Steve, I agree with your comment about exaggeration. Some of the weather warnings - for example, where I live,  - have been so ridiculously exaggerated the past few years that few people even pay attention to the red TV screen warnings. I thought I heard some of the same type of comments from newscasters in the U.S. regarding Irma. I hoped they were wrong but didn't want to say anything. Still waiting for a report from some friends who own property in the Turks. What I have heard so far is that it was not nearly as bad as the dire warnings. Unfortunately, the Virgin Islands, Bahamas etc. did get pounded.

rasbury

Looks like she is coming to my town!

Michael T

Ras, hopefully just a strong breeze!

rasbury

Well, a bot more than a strong breeze- we had 90 + winds and a lot of rain, power has been off for some time. Lots of branches in the yard, fencing down but no house damage that I can see with a flashlight. We have a curfew until 7pm tonight so will check the boat- this thing did a Charlie for sure and only proves these storms can not be accurately predicated. Waiting to see how the rest of us made out...

raybo3

Not too sure about the exaggeration. I think they give worst case scenario then hope for the least. I think they would rather have "we could of had this but thank God we only got that".......... And of course ratings and $$$....... 

Cableguy Greg

I would want the worst case rather than best case. It got a lot of people out of there. Keep in mind, the news was reporting on what they were being told by the hurricane center and the state officials. The news organizations weren't making money from commercials. Most of them didn't run any during the height of the storm.

rasbury

I'm no complaining about the service they provide just that people take it for gospel. They don't look at that cone and they don't consider how inaccurate beyond 5 days. It's just a guide and this one proved it! I have a Genny we can run our air and 20 gallons of fuel and plenty of fuel...

Dream_Inn

Ras, you can always siphon fuel out of the boat if you need more!  

JasonA

So I am not allowed on the island where the boat slip is at this time since its still under an evacuation order. I was able to verify that the boat is still in the slip and floating as of this morning!

Dream_Inn

@JasonA - that is fantastic news!!  I was thinking about you when I saw all that water that went out of the bay, and then it all coming back in.  I'm sure you are anxious, but it's floating is great news!

rasbury

Boat is good!

Handymans342

I'm good and zero damage to the house. It's like there was never even a storm unbelievable

davidbrooks

Awesome news.  

rasbury

Did it go behind you instead of a hit? That's the way it works, as soon as it pulls away, the weather is usually very nice!

Willhound

Whoo hoo!

raybo3

Great to hear Handy

Stodge

Whew!

Handymans342

Dont even know why I left but the admiral was freaking out when she saw that cat 5 headed right to us. 

skennelly

Nothing wrong with playing it safe.  Glad things are good

raybo3

Hey bro I would rather be a live chicken than a dead duck........ Just say'n.

Aprice

Great News @Handymans342. Prayers, luck and Diesel magic keeping everyone safe and whole! 

Cableguy Greg

Awesome news @Handymans342!!! Glad to hear all is good. Time to take the boat for a victory ride.

aero3113

Handymans342 said:

I'm good and zero damage to the house. It's like there was never even a storm unbelievable

Great news!! I love the iguana on the dock! 

Handymans342

Cableguy Greg said:

Awesome news @Handymans342!!! Glad to hear all is good. Time to take the boat for a victory ride.

Need power first Greg lol

Dream_Inn

Well that is great news Handy!!  Just plug in that generator and then you can put the boat down!   Right now it's not looking good for Jacksonville.

aero3113

Dream_Inn said:

Well that is great news Handy!!  Just plug in that generator and then you can put the boat down!   Right now it's not looking good for Jacksonville.

My brother lives in Jacksonville beach on the inter-coastal, the water came right up to his pool and stopped. A bunch of trees down and lost the screens over his pool. Very lucky! Hopefully this video will post.

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LaRea

We will accept full credit for steering the damage away from your Rinker.

halifax212

Excellent news!! What a difference a day can make.  Good for another 90 years. 

reneechris14

Thats great news, good for you