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« on: August 26, 2011, 07:32:24 PM » |
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I am praying for the NC boys and the few along the virginia coast.
How this storm plays out will set the stage for bikeweek here. Its gonna be a ruff one I think.
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2011, 07:38:31 PM » |
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I predict that here in the northeast the sound of yawning will drown out the sound of wind. They love to get people in a panic about this crap but I can't recall a hurricane here that was anything more than a minor inconvenience. But the mid coast is gonna take a beating.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2011, 09:02:18 PM » |
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Hi Dogg, been watchin irene too. planning on going to bikeweek agian this year. guess we'll see how she blows.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 09:10:54 PM » |
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Dogg, y'all be careful up there. Prayers sent your way bud. http://www.crownweather.com/ This is a site I use when hurricanes are threatening the Gulf Coast. Safe Winds my friend.... Hay  Jimmyt |
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Oss
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2011, 09:42:49 PM » |
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depends on the track
could be nothing more than a few million people without power
but could also be major storm surges if the storm tracks west
mandatory evacuations in nyc and jersey and the subways get turned off at noon sat That has never happened except by accident during the blackouts
anyone for a motorcycle ride in a hurricane?
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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MacDragon
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011, 11:04:55 PM » |
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We're not in Kansas anymore ToTo...  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2011, 05:59:06 AM » |
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We're not in Kansas anymore ToTo... That was a tornado..... |
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2011, 06:15:29 AM » |
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We're not in Kansas anymore ToTo... That was a tornado..... Details, details....  Actually a himmicane can affect a lot more people than a tornado. Hurricanes most times give birth to tornadoes. Bottom line, Y'all be safe and I hope it turns right enough to just give rain and not much else. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2011, 08:05:15 AM » |
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Well, I see by looking at the weather channel, that you guys have some idiot weathermen also. Do they really think we "need" them standing out in the surf with 70+ mph winds to get the idea that the hurricane has come on shore??!!! And, just a warning, if you see TWC's Jim Cantore (SP?) in your neighborhood, run the other way. He has a pretty good track record of being in the direct path of these kind of storms. They showed him in Galveston for Ike and we all know what happened with that. Be safe and ride her out. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2011, 08:56:24 AM » |
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I predict that here in the northeast the sound of yawning will drown out the sound of wind. They love to get people in a panic about this crap but I can't recall a hurricane here that was anything more than a minor inconvenience. But the mid coast is gonna take a beating.
Evidently, the media has already decided that its going to be a big story, so its going to be a big story whether it is or not. -RP |
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2011, 12:11:08 PM » |
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We went to the beach to check out the waves while a hurricane was approaching. The Weather Channel was there. They were shooting video with the reporter standing under a banner. They had two people shaking the poles holding the banner to make it look windy.  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2011, 12:52:15 PM » |
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Hard overcast and constant rain all day, mostly moderate. Moderate constant winds, slowly picking up (two quick brown-outs). Worried about no noise from the sump, so a check revealed only a trickle so far. Interesting. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge/Conus/full_loop.phpPassing on a ride today, bikes are both clean at the same time for once. In a little while I think I could go for a fuel conserving sail with the fairing, so long as I'm running with the wind. Best news is it won't get above the mid 70s today. |
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HP
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« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2011, 11:21:32 AM » |
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Report from Norfolk, VA. Much rain, but did not have hurricane force winds. Only sustained winds at tropical storm strength. Lost power from 8 last night until noon today. Yesterday was hunkering down and watching the hurricane show on local news. Seeing Andy Fox (WAVY 10) standing in the full force winds at Nags Head was a hoot. He is such an idiot, but everyone loves him anyway. No damage to the house and only a few uprooted trees. All in all, Norfolk dodged the "Big One".
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« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2011, 12:44:51 PM » |
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HP,
I have a ride thru your area, if I pm with a selected route could you your thoughts?
Will be heading down from Doggs Friday the 16th of Septemeber.
Also what is the damage for a bike to cross the bay bridge?
Dave
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MacDragon
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« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2011, 03:01:19 PM » |
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Well, it started getting windy and rainy early this morning,... by 10:30 or so, we had gusts at around 35-45 mph. The forcast on a couple different channels said the worst would be when it hit us between 12:00 and 3:00 pm ... Well there was only a number of short, high spurts of wind and a 20-25 mph sustained, and it passed us...continuing North... Hope all up North fare as well as we did. Just put all the deck furniture and plants back out on the deck. Real mild, compared to the tree that fell on me a couple of years ago. |
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2011, 07:43:26 AM » |
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things worked out great. tho i have been really busy cleaning up all the leaves and twigs in my yard and driveway. not to worry. we lost 10 shingles and thats it. even my freshly planted crepe myrtle tree(bush or shrub, whatever) came thru unscathed...
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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2011, 08:24:43 AM » |
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Dogg,
Hope you don't mind, will be popping by in two weeks for a short visit as we pass thru on our 3 day loop. Delmarva Bike week vendor stop also.
Not sure what time we will be in the hood yet, but will let you know.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Will be riding down from NJ in the mid AM...so if anyone wants to ride down...let me know.
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2011, 08:19:26 PM » |
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saturday morning, we have a ride planned to view some of the coastal beauty here, lunch at a great resteraunt, and then the ride home to be followed by much food, livation and lies. any other time will be fine.  we are leaving my house at 10 am sat morning. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2011, 10:57:32 AM » |
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woooo hoooooo. will be seeing ya in 8 days. cant wait.  |
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