Alan Stewart 79 Report post Posted September 11 Here are some pictures from our preparations at the shop from today. Our shop is closed up and is as ready as we could make it. Please Florence, spare us your worst. https://photos.app.goo.gl/9uqAHqq1CBe2uu939 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradW 2 Report post Posted September 12 Get the heck out of dodge. This one ain't messing around. Lives can't be fixed w/ some epoxy and 'glass. I'm old enough to remember both Camille and Agnes in Virginia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 33 Report post Posted September 12 Sending our best wishes from Oz and hoping that you all stay safe and preparations minimise the damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smccormick 33 Report post Posted September 12 Hoping for the best for all of you. On the bright side, you've been looking for a reason to clean those bottom shelves anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexscott 13 Report post Posted September 12 A buddy of mine who wholesales drugs moved all his stock up to the top shelves for a hurricane. When the water rose, the shelves floated and fell over. Make sure of the stability of your preps. Best of luck to you all but please get out'a Dodge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bones 5 Report post Posted September 12 Be safe. Keep us all informed via this media as you can. Our thoughts and concerns are with you and yours. Bones n' Miss Lynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Anderson 36 Report post Posted September 12 Looks like you have some good hands on family support. Thanks for keeping us updated when you have the time. We will be thinking of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acreew 5 Report post Posted September 12 Wishing you all the very best. Stay safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve W 81 Report post Posted September 12 Florence look scary. Any boat builders in that region that needs a place to stay......I live in upstate NY. We have room. Private message me. I'm serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Action Tiger 169 Report post Posted September 12 Damn, but I send all my love. To all y’all down there. We have fam lost all their stuff in Houston last year. Just stuff. Be safe. Everyone. Peace, Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frowley 8 Report post Posted September 12 Hi Alan, Just echoing everyone else's thoughts and concerns from the west side. It sure looks from the maps I've seen that it'll be a direct hit. We're hoping for the best, and will be watching closely from here. All the best to everyone. Fred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennneee 16 Report post Posted September 12 Sending good thoughts to you all!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveOnCudjoe 0 Report post Posted September 13 Good luck all. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul356 47 Report post Posted September 13 Best to all of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Ludwig 165 Report post Posted September 13 Most important is to stay safe yourself. We're thinking and praying for you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmosSwogger 21 Report post Posted September 14 Are you guys seeing a large storm surge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Ludwig 165 Report post Posted September 14 The surge in New Bern is already passing 10 feet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken_Potts 76 Report post Posted September 14 Chick, you better batten down the hatches, too. The mountains aren't used to the kind of rain a storm like this can bring. My first hurricane was Hugo and although it was fun in Raleigh, it left scars on the mountains for years. My very favorite mountain biking trail ran through a bunch of Hugo damage (but maybe we shouldn't talk about why fallen logs are fun for mountain bikes because there might be youngsters listening). It may be time to buy 30 gallons of milk and all the bread Harris Teeter can supply (wink wink)... I won't mention the tea, sugar and viennas because I know you'll already have them in good supply. I hope New Bern, Vandemere, Morehead City, (and everybody else) don't take too hard a hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexscott 13 Report post Posted September 14 Has anyone heard from Graham or Alan? Google Earth (not too accurate on elevations) shows that the shop is at an elevation of 1 meter. Any word on flooding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Ludwig 165 Report post Posted September 14 Ken we're good here. Maybe gonna be 30 mph sustained wind and 6-8 inches of rain. Possible power outage. We're ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
