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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 27, 2012, 10:53:35 AM

Title: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 27, 2012, 10:53:35 AM
You guys stay safe, prepare and pack in some supplies for the storm.  This is an excerpt from a blog this morning--


The winds... expected to be at or near hurricane strength at landfall... will spread inland for hundreds of miles either side of the storm center. It's hard to imagine how millions of people are not going to be without power for an extended period of time.

Widespread rainfall of 3 to 7 inches with some places getting a foot or more will cause extremely dangerous flash flooding.

And then there's the snow. Heavy wet snow is forecast for the mountains of West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania, mixed with rain at the lower elevations.

The winds will increase Sunday night in the Tidewater of Virginia and spread north through the day on Monday. The best guess right now is that the peak winds will come in overnight Monday night... near high tide and under a full, flooding moon. A triple whammy.


Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theman on October 27, 2012, 11:56:00 AM
Thoughts and Prayers are with you guys.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Laser Man on October 27, 2012, 01:40:42 PM
Thanks!  It was exactly a year ago this weekend that we were hit with a freak snowstorm that wreaked havoc and left us without power for nearly a week.  Everyone seems to be taking this seriously around here.  There have been lines at the gas stations, ATMs, etc.   Folks have been pulling in the outdoor stuff like furniture, Halloween decorations. 

Be safe!
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: mrzed on October 27, 2012, 02:35:41 PM
Here near Charlotte, It just overcast and breezy.  That's all they expect for us out of this storm.

Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Slynito on October 27, 2012, 03:42:34 PM
Gas up, get out the portable radio, Coleman stove and lanterns, get in wood for the fireplace, buckets, batteries, canned foods, beer 'n chips, fill jugs full of water and put them in the freezer, fill the bath tub, get a fresh shave...y'all know the hurricane drill. Hope the lights aren't out to long, be safe and good luck.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: tomgallagher on October 27, 2012, 03:45:08 PM
I've got a full bottle of Jack Daniels and an almost full bottle of Xanax so I am ready...woohoo.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Slynito on October 27, 2012, 06:14:51 PM
I've got a full bottle of Jack Daniels and an almost full bottle of Xanax so I am ready...woohoo.

Being well prepared...priceless!  O0
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Plano on October 27, 2012, 08:19:17 PM
My girlfriends family packed it up and went to South Beach this weekend/early week.

I'm out in the Midwest for another 3 weeks. So luckily I miss the action!
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Sir Harry on October 27, 2012, 11:35:29 PM
Be safe, guys.....If you can evacuate, do so....just remember, property can be replaced....lives cannot. Be safe and blessed!
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theebaldguy on October 28, 2012, 04:57:30 AM
I'm in NY. It should be interesting...
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Baldstu on October 28, 2012, 07:08:20 AM
Sounds  grim,

I just  got back from Berlin , Germany with my man , Last  Sunday  I was enjoying a nice  beer wearing shorts  temp 22c in the Maur PArk  Berlin , 6 days later  -2 c  . NOt unusual for this time of the year ..YOu guys on the other side of the pond take  care .
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: marty22 on October 28, 2012, 08:09:26 AM
Long ISland here....not on the water. We are not sure what's really coming but 75mph winds and 9 inches of rain over 2 days is the minimum.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 28, 2012, 10:01:43 AM
The danger seems to be building--see Jeff Master's blog at: http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html

New Jersey seems to be the odds on favorite for landfall as a Cat 1 hurricane.  Our recent experience with Isaac, also a Cat 1, indicated that even at 75-80mph, winds can do serious damage.  If this storm continues to be a slow mover my experience with Isaac tells me that it is more nerve racking than a Cat 3 like Katrina when she hit but moving fast.  With Isaac the winds lasted more than 18 hours, Katrina was in and out in less than 7 at hurricane levels.  The flooding can be really bad.  A 50% chance of inundating a part of the NYC subway system is awesome.  The flooding threat is comparable to that of Katrina.

Bald Guys in the target area, get your game dome on and get ready.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Plano on October 28, 2012, 10:40:17 AM
Be safe out there, my NY brothers! I'll be back far after it's gone, thankfully, but really thinking about you guys there.

At least we don't have to worry about a bad hair day!

Subway system is shutting down today, I believe. The lady and her family are all in florida right now, but their return flights have all been changed/cancelled thus far. Her brother is actually flying BACK INTO NYC today, which I'm not sure why..I guess he feels work is more important than safety.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Laser Man on October 28, 2012, 10:47:28 AM
I've been tracking the storm on the NOAA site.  They currently show landfall in southern New Jersey, just above the Delaware River estuary.  My area (25 miles west of NYC) will get 4-6 inches of rain and see wind gusts up to 70 miles an hour if that happens.  Flooding will be a big problem - most of this area sits atop clay which absorbs water very slowly, so there will be a lot of runoff.

Most people are preparing for the bad weather.  It's now a waiting game.

Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Hingatao on October 28, 2012, 11:49:22 AM
I've got family on the east coast - Florida, SE Virginia and Brooklyn. I'm praying for them.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Laser Man on October 28, 2012, 01:27:34 PM
NJ Transit is beginning an orderly shutdown of the mass transit system.  The New York MTA, subway, and Long Island Railroad are doing the same.  The main concerns now are winds and tides/storm surge.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: warhawk on October 28, 2012, 01:39:15 PM
To all on the Atlantic Coast and in the path of Sandy... stay safe and keep us posted on your weather conditions if able.  Prayers and good thoughts have been said.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theman on October 28, 2012, 02:51:36 PM
I've got a full bottle of Jack Daniels and an almost full bottle of Xanax so I am ready...woohoo.
Hey Bro.,  How is the weather there?  And lol the bottle of Jack and Xanax holding out  ;D
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Mikekoz13 on October 28, 2012, 04:24:47 PM
I'm in the previously mentioned "south central Pennsylvania" and I live on a mountain across from a ski resort. I'd say the chances of some heavy snow is good. My job called about 2 hours ago and said to work at home the next two days.

We're as ready as we can be and are hoping for the best.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Itall on October 28, 2012, 04:33:39 PM
My 15yo son and his basketball team are stuck in Neptune, NJ. They went out last week for a basketball tournament and because of the storm they can't get back to Las Vegas. Hope all will be safe.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: b.driscoll on October 28, 2012, 05:21:14 PM
   Be safe...............be smart, and take care of yourselves!
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Laser Man on October 28, 2012, 05:53:54 PM
My 15yo son and his basketball team are stuck in Neptune, NJ. They went out last week for a basketball tournament and because of the storm they can't get back to Las Vegas. Hope all will be safe.

I'm sure he'll be safe.  New Jersey officials are taking a lot of precautions at this point.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: tomgallagher on October 28, 2012, 06:32:32 PM
I've got a full bottle of Jack Daniels and an almost full bottle of Xanax so I am ready...woohoo.
Hey Bro.,  How is the weather there?  And lol the bottle of Jack and Xanax holding out  ;D
.
So far so good. Everything from Atlantic City to Cape May closed including all the casinos.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theman on October 29, 2012, 10:44:58 AM
I know you guys have alot on your minds.  But sure concerned how you are doing brothers . So if you could update us if you have time or the means to do so.   Prayers are with you all. 
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theman on October 29, 2012, 02:12:33 PM
No matter what you are doing.  Every now and then send up a Prayer for our Sly Brothers in the path of this storm. 
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: DC on November 03, 2012, 11:26:49 AM
Thanx for your prayers and thoughts, my Sly brethren. We caught a lot of wind with downed trees and wires. Despite being without power for four days, we're okay.  As you heard, some areas caught it worst. To my bros affected by Sandy, stay safe, strong, and Sly.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: Sir Harry on November 03, 2012, 03:52:15 PM
May the recovery and healing begin from this disaster that has turned so many lives on the East Coast upside down...Prayers and God's speed to all of you, keep your heads up!
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: marty22 on November 03, 2012, 04:01:39 PM
I got lucky. Just food damage of $150 and no heat for 5 days. Heat is back on. On the SOuth side of town, the average damage on LI is $100,000 per house + a lost car.

The damage is unreal.
Title: Re: Stay Safe Bald Brothers on the Atlantic Coast & in path of Sandy
Post by: theman on November 04, 2012, 08:03:27 AM
May the recovery and healing begin from this disaster that has turned so many lives on the East Coast upside down...Prayers and God's speed to all of you, keep your heads up!
Dittio !!!!