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[Jersey Thug]

hurricane parties in Ocean City can be epic. i remember once, i had to leave my car 5 blocks away and walk through thigh-deep water just to get TO the party...then stayed for the duration. we partied for 2 days straight

[deadheadskier]

hurricane parties in Ocean City can be epic. i remember once, i had to leave my car 5 blocks away and walk through thigh-deep water just to get TO the party...then stayed for the duration. we partied for 2 days straight

My only hurricane party was an epic fail. 2004 Hurricane Charlie when I was living in Florida. Boarded up in the apartment of my best friend, his now wife and a group of ten others. Copious amounts of booze and blow and the thing was a total miss. Charlie absolutely destroyed Port Charlotte, but 30 miles to the north where we were it was a mild thunderstorm. Didn't even lose power. We were all strung out and grinding teeth at 7 in the morning and pissed it missed us.

[Ginger Snap]

My only hurricane party was an epic fail. 2004 Hurricane Charlie when I was living in Florida. Boarded up in the apartment of my best friend, his now wife and a group of ten others. Copious amounts of booze and blow and the thing was a total miss. Charlie absolutely destroyed Port Charlotte, but 30 miles to the north where we were it was a mild thunderstorm. Didn't even lose power. We were all strung out and grinding teeth at 7 in the morning and pissed it missed us.

The same hurricane Charlie that seemed headed straight for Clearwater and my whole family was calling my grandparents who lived there begging them to drive to my folks place in Orlando, and the ever faithful missionary Mom Mom was all, "Oh we're fine, we're ready when the Lord feels it's our time, we know where we're going." Then it took a sharp right before reaching Clearwater and went straight at Orlando. Couldn't get in touch with any of my family the whole day and finally my sister called and all of our friends were at my folks house having a hurricane party surfing the waves in the retention pond out our back yard, hootin and hollerin at the bright green displays of lightening. Fuckers all of them.

[Ginger Snap]

One of these times Ry we'll be in Florida at the same time in the same place together and you will actually have a good time. I promise.

[deadheadskier]

Who said I've never had a good time in Florida? I just described a situation where there was copious amounts of booze and if I recall three 8balls of cocaine. It was a plenty good time even if the hurricane was rude and traveled south of us.

[Jersey Thug]

if Jason even glances in the general direction of his board this time, i am tying him down for the duration

[Ginger Snap]

Who said I've never had a good time in Florida? I just described a situation where there was copious amounts of booze and if I recall three 8balls of cocaine. It was a plenty good time even if the hurricane was rude and traveled south of us.

So long as there were no ants brother.

[Ginger Snap]

if Jason even glances in the general direction of his board this time, i am tying him down for the duration

I'm beginning to see a pattern.

[williscat2000]

why are peeps sweeping leaves off their driveways- is that for the water flows properly?

definitely getting bottled water and rice today. Rice will last thru a nucular bombing.

[elder]

Last night I hit Wallyworld for water and batteries, gone. Same thing for most camping supplys, No lanterns.
A&P, no water, no batteries.

But Kings was in full supply, getting more.

I have no idea what that means, I just found it interesting.

I also booked a suite at the Embassy suites nearby (they had power last time while we did not) for 4 nights. Got nervous about the increasing size of this storm, went back this morning to book another 4 nights...prices went up $100 per night!

things are going to get interesting around here I'm afraid....

[nancykind]

$100 ?!?? do you have price gouging laws?

[williscat2000]

thanks elder..
heading to kings

[elder]

$100 ?!?? do you have price gouging laws?

Yes, I read somwhere yesterday they can't increase over 10%.

I booked to secure the room. Will deal with them later.

[In A Silent Way]

she's gonna pants you and steal your lunch money and there isn't a damn thing you can do to stop her.

That's ok. Her sister gave me a handy under the bleachers.

[KrisNYG]

why are peeps sweeping leaves off their driveways- is that for the water flows properly?

definitely getting bottled water and rice today. Rice will last thru a nucular bombing.

Yep, it helps to prevent pooling against the foundation.

[hoagie]

Im baking off some brownies for later...

[In A Silent Way]

I just scored some D batteries.

[jme]

I just scored some D batteries.

me too.. babies 'r us.

patio furniture is away for the season... gutters cleaned for the most part. gonna take a closer look from the roof in a bit.

[Eddie Z]

Chocolate chips, Check
Walnuts, Check
Butter, Check
Flour, Check
Sugar, Check
Eggs, Check

I'm ready...

[SunshineDrummer]

Stocked up on edibles at the supermarket last night. We also have candle & flashlights, a radio, beer, wine, booze and cigarettes.

Bring it!

[KrisNYG]

[KrisNYG]

You know it's not going be good when the utility co sends you warning e-mails.

[sarah b.]

I'd be okay with it heading northwest.

[SunshineDrummer]

You know it's not going be good when the utility co sends you warning e-mails.

Ugh.

We got robo-called by our County Executive last night. Gov. Cuomo has already pre-declared a state of emergency for NY State so we'll be able to get FEMA help right away where its needed and LIPA is already apologizing.

[KrisNYG]

I'd be okay with it heading northwest.

No!

[sarah b.]

Are you in jersey, kris? I'd rather the storm hit my dad's house in the woods of rockland than my mom's on the water on Long Island.

[KrisNYG]

CT, NW corner. Right now they're saying 65 mph winds and severe flooding for us. I'm going to get some pics of the river today for comparison. Thankfully I'm on a hill, the steeple and the 16' stained glass window are my major concerns.

[sarah b.]

That pic you posted doesn't have it touching CT.

[sarah b.]

Time to help my mom bring in her plants and tie up the outdoor things. Yee hah!

[KrisNYG]

That pic you posted doesn't have it touching CT.

I know. I'm not counting on any map at this time, too soon. Pretty crazy that we may get hit as hard as they're predicting with the present pattern. Better not screw with the hurricane party I've organized for my block! There's a lot of booze and steaks to consume!

[insolent cur]

the only consistency with all of the spaghetti plots is that it will make landfall somewhere in the mid-atlantic states. where it hits and where it goes after that are really anyone's guess.

[KrisNYG]

the only consistency with all of the spaghetti plots is that it will make landfall somewhere in the mid-atlantic states. where it hits and where it goes after that are really anyone's guess.

yep!

[hoagie]

a storm surge of 10 ft above high tide would bring seawater to kingsley ave...a storm surge of 15 ft would bring the sea right to the bottom of the driveway here. a 20 ft storm surge would put my car under seawater...

What are the chances an earthquake hits thursday, after the storm shoves west??

:end of the world party:

[KrisNYG]

The full moon combined with making landfall at high tide is certainly not going to help.

[hoagie]

part of me is crazy excited to witness a 100-years storm

the other part of me is afraid of losing my car to seawater or worse...

[TheDHJ]

So get out of Dodge.

[hoagie]

"I am not evacuating, Paul. Period." - my gf

[SunshineDrummer]

We're heading out to my f-i-l's place to shutter it up since the house is close to the water. We figure if we do that, the storm will track just south enough that the east end of LI will be spared and we'll still have a house to go un-shutter next week.

[williscat2000]

"I am not evacuating, Paul. Period." - my gf

I got new extensions for my gutters, so I can run the water about 8 feet from the house. Had to go to 2 home depots. They are sold out in Fairfield, but the one in Parsippany had a few left. Also no D batteries anywhere and Target is out of bottled water. (but I got 3 cases). Charge your batteries today! Also bought 3 big bags of mulch that i can use as sand bags.

Everything is in place..just not sure about how much I can do about the leaves!

[cheeseweasel]

Stranded at the grocery store...
Branded...a fool.
What will they say on Thursday
When my living room is a pool?
Why-y-y-y-y, ohhh Sandy!

[nikkiblue]

Just slip out the back, Jack.....

[Jwheelz]

Jack would probably have more fun if he slipped in the back instead... just sayin'

[In A Silent Way]

[x] Roof gutters swept
[x] Curbs and storm drains swept
[x] Water bottles frozen
[x] Freezers reorganized
[x] Flashlights and radio loaded with batteries
[ ] Lawn furniture away
[ ] Roof tarped
[ ] Basement pump set up
[ ] Instruments and amps moved out of the basement

[Dr. Lostreality]

be safe y'all!

[In A Silent Way]

Am I die?

[In A Silent Way]

Am I die?

[Jwheelz]

No, you have live.

[PeaceFrog]

Damn! I should have bought more gold.

[PieDoh]

headed to long island for wednesday delivery

[SunshineDrummer]

headed to long island for wednesday delivery

What part?