jabe Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 All our gulf coasters and inlanders, stay safe! NOLA just declared a state of emergency. Who knows where it will land, hopefully it won't strengthen much in the open gulf, but I don't feel too good about what's in store. The models are predicting different paths. Best to all in its vicinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 nothing to do with the full Moon or waking up in the zoo then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm right on the bayou, I am a gone pecan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhairedqueen22 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 praying for everyone's safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 It's supposed to be a strong category 1 when it makes landfall Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We are staying home, but I do have a gas generator ready to go with a few extention cords, etc, incase we lose power for a few hours or longer. That's my only concern (and my wifes). We have lots of animals and a newborn baby. Also, I have a tree (my neighbors) that leans over into my backyard that's a good 60-70 ft. It's been through storms of this kind and better before-but I'm a little concerned that in due time it will fall or break. I've been meaning to ask him about going in half to cut it down a little, so it's not a threat to powerlines, etc. I think at best, this will end up being a strong tropical storm. It took me 4 attempts to find a gas station that had gas yesterday and another hour of waiting for it in line...crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've been watching the news every hour with updates. That's a false pic/prediction as of now....it's not projected to be a 2 and not 100 mph winds either......that's bullshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Plan for the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Plan for the worst. Your talking to someone who's been through Katrina..and lost 90% of what I ever owned. This (Isaac) is predicted no where near. Prepare for the worst...? Yes, I'm prepared, but I hope your not wishing it on anyone.....from that false pic you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Your talking to someone who's been through Katrina..and lost 90% of what I ever owned. This (Isaac) is predicted no where near. Prepare for the worst...? Yes, I'm prepared, but I hope your not wishing it on anyone.....from that false pic you posted Rock,did I say that? I hope you and your family and critters make it though,..... Best,KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Rock,did I say that? I hope you and your family and critters make it though,..... Best,KB We will make it okay KB. I'm not really all that worried about it to the point of being nervous or stressed, but I am prepared (for the worst) as you say. After Katrina, I don't play around. But to clear up your original post..it's only predicted as a 1 with 75mph winds max (that's the peak mph for a category 1 storm/hurricane) and it's not supposed to be even that strong (as of lately). If I ever had to evacuate again, I'd have to rent a fuckin' U-haul truck! and I'm not doing that for this one! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Sending good thoughts to each and everyone in the path of the storm. Been through 7 or 8 myself on the North Carolina coast and know from experience that even a Tropical Storm can be more than anyone ever bargained for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 We will make it okay KB. I'm not really all that worried about it to the point of being nervous or stressed, but I am prepared (for the worst) as you say. After Katrina, I don't play around. But to clear up your original post..it's only predicted as a 1 with 75mph winds max (that's the peak mph for a category 1 storm/hurricane) and it's not supposed to be even that strong (as of lately). If I ever had to evacuate again, I'd have to rent a fuckin' U-haul truck! and I'm not doing that for this one! LOL Hope you and the rest are safe!Take care of that tree! The weather-weenies,what can I say,they predict and impose the numbers,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Sending good thoughts to each and everyone in the path of the storm. Been through 7 or 8 myself on the North Carolina coast and know from experience that even a Tropical Storm can be more than anyone ever bargained for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I-10 West looks like a parking lot on the news reports... I really think that Wednesday being the 7 yr Katrina anniversary has worked on a lot of people's nerves so more people than normal are leaving... Also most schools are out until Wed. so it makes a good get-away if you can afford it I am hanging tough in Metairie,(metro New Orleans area) we will probably lose power there but it will be better than at my home, where we live right on the bayou and we sometimes get water just on a stiff east wind! Stay safe peeps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 It really is strange to think I was packing this time 7 years ago and tomorrow morning leaving a city that upon return no longer looked like my city. I hope all of our fellow Forum members in the area stay safe. My entire family is in New Orleans or the surrounding area and I have been on the phone with them a lot today and will be tomorrow. What scares me about Isaac is the amount of rain and wind it looks like it's going to create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It really is strange to think I was packing this time 7 years ago and tomorrow morning leaving a city that upon return no longer looked like my city. I hope all of our fellow Forum members in the area stay safe. My entire family is in New Orleans or the surrounding area and I have been on the phone with them a lot today and will be tomorrow. What scares me about Isaac is the amount of rain and wind it looks like it's going to create. Ms. Deb, Yep, they are talking a 20+ inches rain event maybe and tonight it has slowed down. Ughgh, let's hope some dry air gets sucked into it! And.... As a side note: if Bob Breck (local weatherman) refers to himself in the 3rd person as "the little guy" one more time I will scream!!! LOL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I imagine most of you will be too busy preparing to survive the hurricane to be checking the board, but I'm wishing all of you Bayou peeps good luck. I'm crossing my fingers and keeping you in my thoughts Deborah, justawoman, Bayougal65, Rock Historian, jabe, and anyone else down there in the path of the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Good luck to you guys up in Louisiana and the vicinity! We had a lot of rain down here in FL, but the wind, etc. wasn't anything for us. Hope everything works fine out for everyone!!! BTW, CONGRATS ROCK HISTORIAN, on your new addition to the family. You had told me he was coming, but I didn't know your wife delivered already.....my best to you and your family! Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Im flying down to Florida Thurs. Where can I get a good deal on a surf board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 More media panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyHendrix Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 At least it is only a 1 instead of a 4 like Katrina. Hoping nobody gets hurt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Melanie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 To all in the path of Issac, I am thinking of you. I hope that it gets the hell out of there ASAP! Having experienced a few tropical storms and hurricanes here on the Texas Gulf Coast, my wish for you is the safety for you and your family. And that you can get back to your day to day life very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Having experienced a few tropical storms and hurricanes here on the Texas Gulf Coast, my wish for you is the safety for you and your family. Ditto. It's no fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just read where Madisonville, LA is 12 feet underwater and it's still rising. The storm is only moving at 6 mph, so it is not even close to being finished as far as rain/wind goes. Hope our fellow Zepheads there are fairing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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