| Home |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
#1
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Fay
Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of
Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. |
|
#3
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:38:17 -0400, wrote:
Actually NOAA has it missing you by 50-100 miles. You probably will get 4- 6" of rain and a little blowing but that will be about it. ... assuming the current track holds http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap.../024613.shtml? Vic, Wayne and I will be a lot closer to the landfall. It really looks a lot closer to the Charley track right now. If that is still true tomorrow night we should be looking at the south side of our house for the stuff that will go for a ride but a little wobble can change that. BTW you can certainly put an anchor out in a storm to protect your vessel. Do you haul you boat in these circumstances? In case the "Vic" you're you mentioned is "me" don't worry about me - I'm safe in N. Illinois. I'm hoping Fay peters outs and you guys suffer not. --Vic |
|
#4
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
On Aug 17, 11:50*am, wrote:
Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). *It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. *Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. *The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. *Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. *Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our *coast is mostly wildlife refuge. *Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. *You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. *They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. We're hoping to get some sorely needed rains from it here in Atlanta |
|
#5
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
On Aug 17, 2:14 pm, wrote:
On Aug 17, 11:50 am, wrote: Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. We're hoping to get some sorely needed rains from it here in Atlanta My 28' sailboat (8000 lbs) stays in the water because there is no place within 30 miles to haul her. I cannot put an anchor across the canal because there is always somebody who want to use the canal at the last moment for shelter. She is paid for and although I love her it would not kill me to lose her (a chance to build a large sailboat). |
|
#6
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
wrote:
Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. Good news/bad news. The 5:00pm update has it farther west - it also has it as a bit stronger storm with the additional time over water. Should help Atlanta if it stays this course, too. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...?5day#contents |
|
#7
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
good luck to all who are in it's path..On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:10:46
-0400, DK wrote: wrote: Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. Good news/bad news. The 5:00pm update has it farther west - it also has it as a bit stronger storm with the additional time over water. Should help Atlanta if it stays this course, too. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...?5day#contents |
|
#8
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... Do you haul you boat in these circumstances? In case the "Vic" you're you mentioned is "me" don't worry about me - I'm safe in N. Illinois. I'm hoping Fay peters outs and you guys suffer not. --Vic The experience of Wilma a few years back was an eye opener for this born and raised New Englander. I was alone in our two story stick house down there during that hurricane and it was one of the few times I seriously became religious. I wouldn't wish a full blown hurricane on my worst enemy. It was scary. Eisboch |
|
#9
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:44:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message .. . Do you haul you boat in these circumstances? In case the "Vic" you're you mentioned is "me" don't worry about me - I'm safe in N. Illinois. I'm hoping Fay peters outs and you guys suffer not. --Vic The experience of Wilma a few years back was an eye opener for this born and raised New Englander. I was alone in our two story stick house down there during that hurricane and it was one of the few times I seriously became religious. I wouldn't wish a full blown hurricane on my worst enemy. It was scary. Eisboch Sort of on this subject, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b624RuVV2c Incredible video. Strangely enough, my wife and daughter almost traveled this road - according to her - when the tornado hit. She had a 5-hour layover in Warsaw, so her ma wanted to drive her there instead of waiting in the local airport for the flight to Warsaw. Said it would be safer driving than flying in a small plane. My wife chose to fly. Heh. --Vic |
|
#10
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
|
Fay
"DK" wrote in message ... wrote: Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my canal. Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years, OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to clean the beach. I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water homes. Good news/bad news. The 5:00pm update has it farther west - it also has it as a bit stronger storm with the additional time over water. Should help Atlanta if it stays this course, too. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...?5day#contents I'm about 50 miles East of Crystal River. With this 5PM update which now has Fay intensifying to hurricane strength we should get a little wind with the rain. Boy do we need the rain. Oh, the wind can stay away. Lots of *old* water oaks around here that always take a beating. Fortunately none on my property. Just queen palms that seem to hold up quite well in the wind. |
Linear Mode
