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Posted: 8/12/2004 7:36:34 AM EDT

[#1]

Bump for the Florida Panhandle folks. It's 90F and partly cloudy here.

HS1

Posted: 8/12/2004 7:39:48 AM EDT

[#2]

Most of the rain is headded East of me. No real wind or rain...

Posted: 8/12/2004 7:43:38 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Most of the rain is headded East of me. No real wind or rain...

Are you in Pensacola or Apalachacola?

HS1

Posted: 8/12/2004 7:44:12 AM EDT

[#4]

I am listening to the Hurricane Watch Net on 14.325 MHz.

Posted: 8/12/2004 8:44:21 AM EDT

[#5]

From St Pete Times:

Emergency officials recommended the largest evacuation in Pinellas County history Thursday as the forecast for Hurricane Charley called for it to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area.

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:10:33 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Bump for the Florida Panhandle folks. It's 90F and partly cloudy here.

HS1

I think I know why all you guys like Florida the state looks like a pistol grip on a Assault Weapon.

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:13:54 AM EDT

[#7]

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Isabel put my power out for 6 days...

Fucking bitch...

Isabel put my power out for 10 days and I don't live out in the boonies either!

Fucking whore put me out of a vacation.

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:23:44 AM EDT

[#8]

Panama City checking in... We got a total of about 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, no wind to really speak of. I was watching the weather channel guy on tv saying how bad it was here

.... that was about two hours ago. It's about 85 degrees and sunny now. Bonnie really swung to the east at the end there.

Ken

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:29:24 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Panama City checking in... We got a total of about 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, no wind to really speak of. I was watching the weather channel guy on tv saying how bad it was here .... that was about two hours ago. It's about 85 degrees and sunny now. Bonnie really swung to the east at the end there.

Ken

That's good to hear. My inlaws have a house on the beach right off of Thomas Drive. I'll let them know it wasn't that bad. They have some renters in it this week.

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:46:14 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Panama City checking in... We got a total of about 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, no wind to really speak of. I was watching the weather channel guy on tv saying how bad it was here .... that was about two hours ago. It's about 85 degrees and sunny now. Bonnie really swung to the east at the end there.

Ken

Did you catch the gal on the weather channel this morning, "checking in" from Panama City?
Fruckin hillarious stuff- she was wearing a full storm jacket w/hood, bracing herself against the 15mph gusts-- she said in a really serious voice "THINGS ARE TAKING A TURN FOR THE WORSE HERE IN PANAMA CITY, WITH GUSTS UP TO 15MPH." Even the guy that checked in after her was laughing...
I damn near spit my coffee across the room it was so hysterical.
That being said, I'm still ready for damn near anything to go down tonight/tomorrow.

Posted: 8/12/2004 9:58:43 AM EDT

[#11]

Here at the aircraft hangar I work at in Jacksonville, they are using forklifts to put everything outside, including supply shacks, inside the hangar. Aircraft from around the county are being ferried over to be put indoors, and I think the Coast Guard is doing the same thing down the street.

Everyone here is preparing for a worst case scenario.

I will be staying here tonight, and parking my vehicle in the middle of the parking lot, away from all trees and power lines.

Posted: 8/12/2004 10:22:48 AM EDT

[#12]

I'm a L.E.O. and live in the Tampa Bay area. I work on the beach in Pinellas County.

I got off of work at 0600 hrs today. I haven't been to bed yet. Getting the house ready for the storm. Charley is going to go right over us.

Going back into work at 2000 hrs till it's over. Should have some fun tonight and tomorrow. At least it's O.T..

I've been through a few bad storms but no direct hits. Hurricane Elaina in 1985 was pretty bad. Worked three days without rest of food.

Talk to you when I get home.

Colt_SBR

Posted: 8/12/2004 10:34:42 AM EDT

[#13]

"...PANHANDLERS PLEASE UPDATE US"

What do bums have to do with this?

Posted: 8/12/2004 10:35:28 AM EDT

[#14]

I just started a thread for Gulf Coast ArfCommers to exchange info and give their status:

ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=264159

Posted: 8/12/2004 11:47:05 AM EDT

[#15]

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I'm a L.E.O. and live in the Tampa Bay area...
Going back into work at 2000 hrs till it's over...
Talk to you when I get home.

Colt_SBR

Do let us know Colt_SBR. Be safe.

Posted: 8/12/2004 12:54:44 PM EDT

[#16]

Man, O , Man ,

That sattelite photo brings back memories. I was with the 1/124 Inf. FLNG as a platoon leader. We were activated for several weeks. I think I'll dig out my Hurricane Andrew video and nuke some popcorn tonight.

Peolpe were definitly not prepared to be self-sufficient. Mob mentality rules , tempers flare. My brother lives in Bonita Springs I called him today and told him to by a gun.

By the way if you watch the Andrew video I'm the one grappling with the looter yelling "get the gun, he's got a gun"

out

Posted: 8/12/2004 1:01:34 PM EDT

[#17]

Just had a couple of tornadoes come through Jax a little bit ago. One very close to my house. Radio says a couple of roads are closed, all the ones I need to get home from work. Leaving now, sothis should be an interesting trip home.

Posted: 8/12/2004 1:08:50 PM EDT

[#18]

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Just had a couple of tornadoes come through Jax a little bit ago. One very close to my house. Radio says a couple of roads are closed, all the ones I need to get home from work. Leaving now, sothis should be an interesting trip home

Times like these having a Jeep really pays off, huh HAWKEYE? I love driving around in the high water while most people get stuck and break down!

HS1

Posted: 8/12/2004 1:32:52 PM EDT

[#19]

Went to Walmart and it was suprisingly quiet. Got a kitty prison and an extra cooler.
Ha ha I laughed when the guy showed me all the flashlights they had left. One maxi maglite, three cheapie 2ds, and three mini mags. No D batteries though! Aha, I already have plenty and a backup twelve volt sustem in the trailer.
I'm gonna load up my Camelbak Hawg with gatorade and supplies

tonite in case I have to move to the bunker. I got MREs in the bunker.
If my trailer handles the wind I'll be ok. Its a high end fith wheel so its pretty strong and all the glass is tempered auto glass. I hoping and staying put.
It all depends where it makes landfall. The farther north the better for me. Anywhere north of Tampa Bay and I think I'll be allright.
I think I'll break out the 10/22 and .38.

Hope I remember where I put those bullets.

Posted: 8/12/2004 5:30:20 PM EDT

[#20]

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Just had a couple of tornadoes come through Jax a little bit ago. One very close to my house. Radio says a couple of roads are closed, all the ones I need to get home from work. Leaving now, sothis should be an interesting trip home

Times like these having a Jeep really pays off, huh HAWKEYE? I love driving around in the high water while most people get stuck and break down!

HS1

Yup. High water, muddy ditches, downed trees...no problem. However, it took me almost 2 full hours to get home this afternoon do to the roads closed from storm damage. Crazy.

Posted: 8/12/2004 5:30:57 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Here at the aircraft hangar I work at in Jacksonville, they are using forklifts to put everything outside, including supply shacks, inside the hangar. Aircraft from around the county are being ferried over to be put indoors, and I think the Coast Guard is doing the same thing down the street.

Everyone here is preparing for a worst case scenario.

I will be staying here tonight, and parking my vehicle in the middle of the parking lot, away from all trees and power lines.

I live right out by the airport. If you need a place to crash close by drop me a line.

Posted: 8/12/2004 5:34:08 PM EDT

[#22]

Beautiful day in Pensacola/Gulf Breeze. Very nice sunset. The sky just glowed yellow. It was like I forgot to take my shooting glasses off. We had some rain, but nothing major.

Posted: 8/12/2004 5:45:42 PM EDT

[#23]

Fingers crossed for you guys..

Posted: 8/12/2004 11:29:29 PM EDT

[#24]

Glad to hear you're okay Hawkeye. We get Orlando via cable and Chan.6 showed video of your twister. It was absolutely NOT one of those little land-locked water spouts we have sometimes - definitely a nasty sucker! Buckle down for the next round and stay safe.

Looking good here for now. The sand-crabs haven't crossed A1A yet soooooo....

Posted: 8/13/2004 4:47:47 AM EDT

[#25]

Would appreciate any update from the Cape Coral (Ft. Myers ) area. I am involved with a Condo development project that is about midway through completion. I have a feeling that by the end of the weekend, I will be back to square one. More importantly, good luck to all in Florida. I really hope this thing passes everyone without any major damage or loss of life. Prayers sent

Posted: 8/13/2004 5:43:25 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Would appreciate any update from the Cape Coral (Ft. Myers ) area. I am involved with a Condo development project that is about midway through completion. I have a feeling that by the end of the weekend, I will be back to square one. More importantly, good luck to all in Florida. I really hope this thing passes everyone without any major damage or loss of life. Prayers sent

We got the first outer band at about 0230. It was bad sideways rain and heavy wind. It calmed down by I'd guess 4am.

Its just grey and a lil windy at the moment. I guess it will start heavy for us around 12 with the eye next to us at around 1400.

Posted: 8/13/2004 6:59:36 AM EDT

[#27]

hang in there

Posted: 8/13/2004 7:37:28 AM EDT

[#28]

Getting flooded here in Jax, and Charley isnt even here yet.

Posted: 8/13/2004 7:54:33 AM EDT

[#29]

I lucked out. At least I won't be on the beach when it comes in.

I worked from 2000 till 1030 hrs.. They sent me home to ride out the storm. We live about 10 miles from the Gulf. On the evacuation map, my house is right in the middle of the High and Dry area. When we have a real heavy rain, I don't even get standing puddles.

We just have to worry about the high winds and junk blowing around.

Time to eat and try to get some sleep before I go back in after the storm passes (if I don't get blown away).

I hope everyone in Florida and the future path of Charley

gets through this SAFELY.

Colt_SBR

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:06:20 AM EDT

[#30]

Well... it's headed straight for me. I've done all I can do in preparation but I'm still not sure I'm ready for 10-12 hours of 100+ mph winds. Guess I'm going to find out pretty soon.

Right now it's spooky calm outside.

I'll try to keep ya'll posted.....

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:09:23 AM EDT

[#31]

Beginning to look like a bit of a turn NE. Maybe Vinice Beach for initial landfall.

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:18:19 AM EDT

[#32]

I will update what I can while I have power.
Winds have picked up quite a bit. Tornado watch in Hendry county. All the barrier islands were given a mandatory evac as well as parts of Punta Gorda, but some folks chose to stay .

They are saying the barrier islands have also had the Pd Fire And EMS leave. Even the news reports they will not resond to emergency calls untill the storm is over. They are expecting all of Sanibel island to be under water.

Here on the "mainland" they are reporting emergency services will not respond to calls in areas where the wind is greater than 40 MPH.

Yesterday, they were saying, if you wanted to leave to do it then. Now, they just issued a voluntary evac for south Cape Coral and part of FT Myers. They said it would effect 80-100,000 people.

They said the water surge is now guessed to be 3 or so ft higher than expected. Wind speed is at 110mph. At 111 it becomes a catagory three.

Sorry that this post is jumbled, Im adding as they are reporting also. If anything worthy happens, Ill try and post again.

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:37:26 AM EDT

[#33]

Hard to see here, but its raining pretty steady.

Part of the front yard. Its baout 4 inches deep or better here. We re just getting rain faster than it can soak in/run off.

Again, I'm in NE FL, so Charlie isnt even here yet. Supposed to be right on top of me around midnight. You guys on the Gulf side stay frosty.

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:41:42 AM EDT

[#34]

Best wishes and prayers for you guys...Hang in there and stay safe. It is heading our way here too but on much less capacity. Lots of rain this weekend for us.

Posted: 8/13/2004 8:50:25 AM EDT

[#35]

get lots of pics

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:17:50 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
get lots of pics

Got fresh batteries in the digi cam and the digi camcorder is all charged up.

Some of you Gulf coast guys need to go get us some surf shots down at the beach....

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:18:27 AM EDT

[#37]

Poop.
Now its a catagory 3 with wind to 125.

It turned a lil more east again and is heading for us again.. I need an umbrella icon..

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:30:03 AM EDT

[#38]

Good luck guys its looking like its gonna be a bad one. I think Im gonna just get the very edges over on the east coast in palm beach.

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:39:51 AM EDT

[#39]

Hey guys, checking in here

It has been upgraded to a Cat. 4 with sustained winds of 145mph

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:44:17 AM EDT

[#40]

Yup. too late to bug out....Its headed right for the SW Cape. hopefully, I'll be back....Good luck guys.

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:48:56 AM EDT

[#41]

Cat 4 now. Good luck, guys.

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:53:59 AM EDT

[#42]

145mph!!! Wow, talk about your serious blow jobs......

Hang tight guys

Posted: 8/13/2004 9:55:17 AM EDT

[#43]

Andrew was a 5, right?

(Hey, I'm from WI, we just get tornadoes...)

Posted: 8/13/2004 10:03:16 AM EDT

[#44]

I'm gettin scared now. This is gonna be bad for a lot of people, me included.

Posted: 8/13/2004 10:18:32 AM EDT

[#45]

you will be fine

Posted: 8/13/2004 10:19:27 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
Andrew was a 5, right?

(Hey, I'm from WI, we just get tornadoes...)

No, a 4.

Posted: 8/13/2004 10:24:18 AM EDT

[#47]

Pooby, where are you at? I heard you talking about being in a fifth wheel. If that's the case, go to another members house or shelter. Ft. Meyers area folks, hang on tight, INCOMING! Anyone near Sebring keep me advised, I've got a brother in law and two nephews there. Good Luck guys.