)(*&^%$#$%^&*( Dean!!!

[GerardoG]

This on my computer this morning....

[kcmo]

Be safe Gerardo

The weather is pretty bad here in Houston. It's that time of year

[GerardoG]

TS Erin is hitting Corpus Christi as I write this message, you will see a LOT of rain @ Houston for the next days.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

TS Erin is hitting Corpus Christi as I write this message, you will see a LOT of rain @ Houston for the next days.

Tell me about it. As I write this I'm staring out of the window into darkness, rain, and lightning. Flooding is likely.

[Rockrolex]

Sorry it looks like your weekend will be a wash out.

Up here we're predicted to get sunshine ant low 80's F. I don't want to rub it in, but it sort of makes up for the times when we're shoveling snow and you're basking in the warmth of the Caribbean sun.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry it looks like your weekend will be a wash out.

Up here we're predicted to get sunshine ant low 80's F. I don't want to rub it in, but it sort of makes up for the times when we're shoveling snow and you're basking in the warmth of the Caribbean sun.

We call it 'the price of living on paradise'

[SWFLA1]

I did not evacuate for Hurricane Charlie (CAT 4). I will NEVER stay for another...

Good luck you guys...batten down the hatches and stay safe

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Tell me about it. As I write this I'm staring out of the window into darkness, rain, and lightning. Flooding is likely.

...just wait to see how it is going to be like here next Tuesday with a Cat 4 hurricane.....

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

...just wait to see how it is going to be like here next Tuesday with a Cat 4 hurricane.....

It's pretty frightening

Thinking of you guys...

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by kcmo

It's pretty frightening

Thinking of you guys...

Yes it is. Thank you.

[WWOODDYY74]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

TS Erin is hitting Corpus Christi as I write this message, you will see a LOT of rain @ Houston for the next days.

Never even hit Corpus! Alot of businesses were shut down today in anticipation! In fact, we got very minimal rain. Hopefully Hurricane Dean won't hit anywhere and will just fizzle out!

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by WWOODDYY74

Never even hit Corpus! Alot of businesses were shut down today in anticipation! In fact, we got very minimal rain. Hopefully Hurricane Dean won't hit anywhere and will just fizzle out!

Good to hear that, but NHC's latest forecast puts Dean over us by next Tue morning as a cat 4

[dman]

Be safe bro, my family in Hilo lucked out yesterday.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by dman

Be safe bro, my family in Hilo lucked out yesterday.

I saw that, that was great news!

[Arby]

Gerardo, I hope you are preparing as this looks like it's capable of a high catagory 3 or low catagory 4 Hurricane when it reaches you. Good luck and be safe.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Arby

Gerardo, I hope you are preparing as this looks like it's capable of a high catagory 3 or low catagory 4 Hurricane when it reaches you. Good luck and be safe.

Thank you Ron. Yes, local authorities and NHC expect this to be a Cat 4 hit. Stress starting to build up here....

[Robb]

Do you need someone to hold your watches until it has passed???


Be safe bro!!

[GerardoG]

These images still give us goosebumps (Wilma. Oct 2005)......


...and over the Riviera


guess which island is right there in the eye? Yup, Cozumel

[advocatia]

That satellite photo showing Cozumel through the eyewall is just unreal.

As you know, Cozumel had a huge concrete and steel rebar reinforced cruise ship dock that got snapped into pieces like it was nothing.

72 hrs at Cat 5 was just terrible. We had a Cat 3 buzz though and the windows on my house were bowing. I cant imagine how bad it must have been by you.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by advocatia

That satellite photo showing Cozumel through the eyewall is just unreal.

As you know, Cozumel had a huge concrete and steel rebar reinforced cruise ship dock that got snapped into pieces like it was nothing.

72 hrs at Cat 5 was just terrible. We had a Cat 3 buzz though and the windows on my house were bowing. I cant imagine how bad it must have been by you.

My customer. Yes, that dock is gone (will take 2 years to clean and re build) and the other 2 piers were severely damaged. 72 hours with a cat 5 just wipe everything away.

[Ragu]

We too are keeping a close eye on Dean as it can easily turn North and head for us in Miami, FL.
Even a minimum category 1 Hurricane can cause lots of damage to ones home!
Just be prepared and have the necessary supplies needed to keep you for a few days.

It's unreal how people here in Miami and elsewhere I'm sure wait to the last minute to buy supplies and the rudeness that follows them in thier haste.
Talk about some real tossers...

Stay safe and good luck

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Ragu

We too are keeping a close eye on Dean as it can easily turn North and head for us in Miami, FL.
Even a minimum category 1 Hurricane can cause lots of damage to ones home!
Just be prepared and have the necessary supplies needed to keep you for a few days.

It's unreal how people here in Miami and elsewhere I'm sure wait to the last minute to buy supplies and the rudeness that follows them in thier haste.
Talk about some real tossers...

Stay safe and good luck

I agree. Either way, I am doing my 'shopping' tonight.

[SWFLA1]

Hey Ragu -


If it heads your way, come on over here, we'll have a hurricane party

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by SWFLA1

Hey Ragu -


If it heads your way, come on over here, we'll have a hurricane party

That's what we are doing Saturday evening. We will be with no power for 5-10 days for shure after it hits; so there goes 'cold stuff' from fridge and wines that are in the small wine fridge. So all neighbors agreed to have a party sat evening with all that.