craftsman 1,045 Posted September 27, 2022 3 hours ago, supermike80 said: I've always thought it would be kinda cool to ride one out. Of course with no risk. No house to lose etc etc. I used to live in Florida on the coast. People used to ride it out not because they wanted to, but because they wanted to protect their homes from getting looted. The wealthier homes were always cased by criminals days before an expected hurricane. The criminals didn't even try to hide it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted September 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, supermike80 said: I've always thought it would be kinda cool to ride one out. Of course with no risk. No house to lose etc etc. It is kinda fun, especially for kids who don't own anything. Howling winds and pounding rain that doesn't quit. The only thing that makes ya nervous are possessions - home/car. Not a great feeling to hear your roof make weird creaking noises as the wind sounds increases to higher pitches going faster and faster. And occasionally hearing a large thud outside and wondering... oh crap. What the hell was that? Usually an oak tree taking out some fences or part of someone's roof. At least, that's the case for inland Floridians. I've never experienced one while actually on the coast. Those people really take the beating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,189 Posted September 28, 2022 2 hours ago, GobbleDog said: Yarrr, she blows! https://www.windy.com/?26.515,-82.760,7 Making a bee-line to Orlando. Skip the tracker ahead and the eye projects to be over my house at 1 pm Thursday. Everyone is getting ready - neighbors fixing gutters and trimming trees, lines at the gas station and many with gas tanks to run generators, stores running low on supplies. Me? I got beer. Power will probably go out early Thursday, and then back on Friday morning at the latest. If I never post here again, it's because God smited me for being a pr*ck. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,258 Posted September 28, 2022 The closest thing I've come to in describing it is going down to the hand-held car wash and holding the sprayer pointed sideways and blasting an inch from your face. That's what the world looks like, and the sound is exponentially louder. Like pictures don't do justice to the Grand Canyon, you can't imagine the spectacular awesomeness of a major hurricane until you see one when the eye wall hits. It never leaves your system. I've never quite gotten over what I witnessed during Hurricane Rita in 2005, with 125 mph sustained winds channeled through downtown Buttmont. Relentless blasting with face-melting gusts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,122 Posted September 28, 2022 Been in every hurricane the last 20 years that has hit Florida. Never even had a window break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted September 28, 2022 So, are we not talking about Senator Biden refusing to talk to Governor DeSantis with the looming devastation because he doesn't like Republican Governors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman 1,045 Posted September 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, phillybear said: So, are we not talking about Senator Biden refusing to talk to Governor DeSantis with the looming devastation because he doesn't like Republican Governors. Remember the riots in Portland where the mayor turned down national guard help from Trump? Because he is OMB. Fock the US citizens and their businesses, OMB and all the republicans are white supremacists, racists, and fascists. Screw the taxpayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,258 Posted September 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, craftsman said: Remember the riots in Portland where the mayor turned down national guard help from Trump? Because he is OMB. Fock the US citizens and their businesses, OMB and all the republicans are white supremacists, racists, and fascists. Screw the taxpayers. I'm going to preserve this comment for when FEMA rolls in there and the federal government steps up to help Florida. Riots aren't natural disasters, and this storm is going to make Portland-riots property damage look mighty small, by comparison, if the forecasts hold. You're such a moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman 1,045 Posted September 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: I'm going to preserve this comment for when FEMA rolls in there and the federal government steps up to help Florida. Riots aren't natural disasters, and this storm is going to make Portland-riots property damage look mighty small, by comparison, if the forecasts hold. You're such a moron. Yeah, put it in your notebook MDC. I don't know what you are talking about but you are right. The riots didn't have to happen but the violent lefty liberals socialist democrats wanted them to. Glad you admit it finally. You're such a moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: I'm going to preserve this comment for when FEMA rolls in there and the federal government steps up to help Florida. Riots aren't natural disasters, and this storm is going to make Portland-riots property damage look mighty small, by comparison, if the forecasts hold. You're such a moron. Except one was easily preventable and the other is impossible to prevent. Moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 28, 2022 Democrats already politicizing a hurricane. So now we wait for them to go after Desantis no matter what he does. Scum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,850 Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Democrats already politicizing a hurricane. So now we wait for them to go after Desantis no matter what he does. Scum. You say this as if Republicans don't do the same thing. I'm sure your response will be, "They do but it's no where near as bad as the Democrats." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: You say this as if Republicans don't do the same thing. I'm sure your response will be, "They do but it's no where near as bad as the Democrats." Politicizing a hurricane before it even hits? No I’m not aware of any republicans doing that. You’re attempt at an equalizer has failed once again, but I’m glad you acknowledge the democrats are doing it. Pure scum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted September 28, 2022 Desantis curbstomping these idiots will never get old. He can't be president soon enough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 28, 2022 15 hours ago, GobbleDog said: Yarrr, she blows! https://www.windy.com/?26.515,-82.760,7 Making a bee-line to Orlando. Skip the tracker ahead and the eye projects to be over my house at 1 pm Thursday. Everyone is getting ready - neighbors fixing gutters and trimming trees, lines at the gas station and many with gas tanks to run generators, stores running low on supplies. Me? I got beer. Power will probably go out early Thursday, and then back on Friday morning at the latest. If I never post here again, it's because God smited me for being a pr*ck. On that page, there is a link to a camera from Bonita Springs that looks from what appears to be a backyard gate right to the ocean. if the power stays on, will be VERY interesting to see how the storm surge there comes in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Reality said: Desantis curbstomping these idiots will never get old. He can't be president soon enough. Hawkeye looking the fool once again. If you’re not informed on a subject then stay out of it until you are. HTH. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,554 Posted September 28, 2022 Here we go.. Another sissy slap fight thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 28, 2022 Another good link to watch if youre into that stuff https://www.foxnews.com/video/6312933705112 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,258 Posted September 28, 2022 Sustained winds of 155 mph. That's only 2 mph from Category 5. That's going to fock up some shat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,554 Posted September 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Sustained winds of 155 mph. That's only 2 mph from Category 5. That's going to fock up some shat! True DOOMSDAY if I ever saw it~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,593 Posted September 28, 2022 This is going to be a bad hurricane, not only is it giant and with fast winds it is going to stall over florida the same way harvey stalled over houston. This means lots of inland flooding is going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,850 Posted September 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: This is going to be a bad hurricane, not only is it giant and with fast winds it is going to stall over florida the same way harvey stalled over houston. This means lots of inland flooding is going to happen. Florida is already super flat and at sea level. It's going to be a mess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 https://naplespanorama.org/ They are on the pier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted September 28, 2022 I'm not that familiar with Florida geography, but is the flooding going to allow all those monstrous critters in the vast swamplands to be unleashed into Florida cities? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Sustained winds of 155 mph. That's only 2 mph from Category 5. That's going to fock up some shat! Looks like the eye wall hits super rich Sanibel Island. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 Wow, there are houses with no access via road on Captiva Island and its gonna take a direct hit. I assume all the houses will be totally under water and possible completely gone. They are getting 120 mph gusts right now. They got 10 more hours of hurricane force winds. Windy.com is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, phillybear said: I'm not that familiar with Florida geography, but is the flooding going to allow all those monstrous critters in the vast swamplands to be unleased into Florida cities? SnakeNado? PythonNado? GatorNado? No. Well above the glades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, phillybear said: I'm not that familiar with Florida geography, but is the flooding going to allow all those monstrous critters in the vast swamplands to be unleashed into Florida cities? The monstrous critters in the city already will do more harm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman 1,045 Posted September 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, lod001 said: Wow, there are houses with no access via road on Captiva Island and its gonna take a direct hit. I assume all the houses will be totally under water and possible completely gone. They are getting 120 mph gusts right now. They got 10 more hours of hurricane force winds. Windy.com is amazing. Well if the residents there didn't either have an evacuation plan in place, or have a stronghold of a house with generators and stocks of food and water, then they messed up in the head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, craftsman said: Well if the residents there didn't either have an evacuation plan in place, or have a stronghold of a house with generators and stocks of food and water, then they messed up in the head. No, they are dead. That island will be under water. I just checked. If I'm reading google earth right, that island is at best 7 feet above sea level. The surge is 12' there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,554 Posted September 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, lod001 said: https://naplespanorama.org/ They are on the pier. Hopefully these nitwits all die and bodies are never recovered... Instead of having to be rescued, while they are cowering on a rooftop somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 170 mph wind gusts to hit Sanibel. Oof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,258 Posted September 28, 2022 Sources say a Mexican cartel seeded Ian so that it will rain down fentanyl and illegal immigrants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 Ft. Myers Beach cam still active. https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/united-states/florida/fort-myers-beach/fort-myers-beach.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,554 Posted September 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Sources say a Mexican cartel seeded Ian so that it will rain down fentanyl and illegal immigrants. That is Desantis' best chance to fly them other states for free!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,122 Posted September 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Sources say a Mexican cartel seeded Ian so that it will rain down fentanyl and illegal immigrants. Redefining the term wet back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,237 Posted September 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, lod001 said: Ft. Myers Beach cam still active. https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/united-states/florida/fort-myers-beach/fort-myers-beach.html And its toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman 1,045 Posted September 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, lod001 said: 170 mph wind gusts to hit Sanibel. Oof. It's a shame it's not Martha's Vineyard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, lod001 said: https://naplespanorama.org/ They are on the pier. Still up.>>wow....Can really see the winds and waves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,554 Posted September 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, craftsman said: It's a shame it's not Martha's Vineyard. Don't be dumb. Only the souf gets these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
