SpeedRacer 1 #1 September 18, 2003 well, we in Maryland are about to get hit by hurricane Isabel, almost directly. So I've laid in supplies. We may be facing torrential rain & wind strong enough to knock down power lines. So I have candles & flashlights etc. But since there won't be anything to do or anywhere to go around here, I've also laid in a supply of chilled homebrewed beer, gin and tonic, chardonnay, and cabernet sauvignon... ....I don't have a lot of experience with hurricanes, are these the proper supplies?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 September 18, 2003 Have you provided proper protection for your rig? So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 September 18, 2003 hmmm..well when the center gets here, we could get 90 or 100 mph winds. Who needs Skyventure? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #4 September 18, 2003 Man with those winds you need totie down your canopy and do a little parasailing off the deck or something!! Good luck .....guess your power will going out soon!! smokem if ya gotem!! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #5 September 18, 2003 ...assuming that someone else is responsible for the plywood, (if needed), do you have your tub filled with water.... (like that matters!) get everyone staying local for the party and count the party supplies... got to have the drinks and such... I mean, who'd be happy with hearing... "Well, we have a bathtub full of water, is anyone thirsty?" Plan for the party and party the plan. CHris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #6 September 18, 2003 You're missing some key things! You need vodka, rum, tequila, fruit juices, lots of ice and a blender. How else are you going to make Hurricanes(TM). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 September 18, 2003 QuoteYou're missing some key things! You need vodka, rum, tequila, fruit juices, lots of ice and a blender. How else are you going to make Hurricanes(TM). Ack! Run out right now and buy a generator to run the blender. You also need a generous supply of ice. Seriously, water can be contaminated, the bathtub thing is a good idea, so you can boil it later. Be careful, and stay away from the windows. They did some tests and threw a 2x4 about 4'long into a wind tunnel that was going about 100 mph, the 2x4 went into the plywood and just kept on going...I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #8 September 18, 2003 actually the water in the tub is used so you can flush the dumper when a grumpy comes on and the water mains are busted! more liquor is needed, and turtlespeed is spot on, ice is key --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #9 September 18, 2003 Have both of my generators ready............glad one of them can run my water pump. I have Cyalume lights, oil lamps, plenty of food, extra bottle water in case of a problem with my generators, water pump for my basement, batteries, gas, beer, liquor, coffee, things put away outside, cell phones fully charged, scanner ready, trench w/ outlet dug around my house to reduce flooding....damn my arms are sore from digging......etc, etc. Wish I could board up my windows.......oh well, and here's to hoping that the huge trees around the house doesn't fall on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 September 18, 2003 POOOOOUURR me something tall and strong Make it a hurricane Before I go insane... WTF is a hurricane (drink) anyway? anyone else out there gettin' a piece of Isabella? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #11 September 18, 2003 QuoteWTF is a hurricane (drink) anyway? 7 diffrent liquors and some fruit mix tends to blow you away!!!! go to pat o'briens in new orleans......if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 September 18, 2003 We should make this thread a hurricane party.. They let us off work at 1:00 PM today due to the storm. So when should I start drinking? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #13 September 18, 2003 now.......if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 September 18, 2003 QuoteWe should make this thread a hurricane party.. They let us off work at 1:00 PM today due to the storm. So when should I start drinking? You're late!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailwheel 0 #15 September 18, 2003 Sounds like you about got it covered. Just need a Holy Hand Grenade and a shrubbery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 September 18, 2003 nee!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #17 September 19, 2003 Hurricane Isabel wasn't too bad for us in Raeford. We have a little hurricane party at the house (i.e. get all the RV & trailer folks out of their homes) going on. Only one rescue on the 4-wheeler to cut up a medium sized tree in the way. No power line problems. Isabel is on her last legs here now. Winds are down to the teens and gusts around 30 mph, not much more rain. We expect great weather over the next 3 days! But lots of clean up tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #18 September 19, 2003 I'm up in Toronto and we're not expecting much by the time it gets here, but I laid in a supply myself just in case. Yeah, like I need an excuse anyways. Now, how do I sneak it all past the customs man at the border? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 September 19, 2003 well, so far, we've had a few 5-second power failures. looks like a lot of hype; not much else is happening here, Otherwise I'd be unable to post. shit, its 11 PM....maybe I should be guarding against a hangover tomorrow??? what do you think?? or should I drink till my eyes roll back & forget about it??? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #20 September 19, 2003 I'm on the western side of Illinois, across the border from Iowa. I started my own little hurricane party 'bout half an hour ago!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #21 September 30, 2003 It nailed my ass.........lost power for nine days and my internet access for twelve days. I live on an acre and a half of trees and quite a few had uprooted. Luckily, none hit neither my cars nor my home, but some of my neighbors didn't fair as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
