mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 It appears we'll be getting our first hurricane of the season. Hurricane Dorian is strengthening, and headed for the East Coast of Florida. Utyer ... you might be right in the path. Hopefully, it'll just be a rain maker and not a destroyer like Hurricane Michael was. I think Wife and I will be fine, since we are far enough inland for some buffering effects. And we sit just high enough that flood waters aren't a major concern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 I had all but one of my Laurel Oaks removed in June, and the one remaining Live Oak should be OK. I am 35 miles from the coast, but who knows. Only been two storms of any size over Orlando since I moved here, and neither one had "hurricane force" winds over Orlando. This one might. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 You're IN Orlando? I thought you lived on the coast. We should meet for lunch sometime ... see if we "click" well enough to go fishing together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 my brother is in edgewate just below daytona beach could be a windy ride if he stays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 They keep upgrading this thing. It's going to be MORE than a bit windy, if it keeps going like they say. People are already freaking out and buying all the food and gas they can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 It’s crazy around here on the south west side of lake o already. No bottled water left within 30-40 plus miles. We’ll be keeping a close eye on this one for sure. We’re signing on a new house tomorrow, I’m starting a new job title Tuesday, and possibly a major hurricane right in the middle of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Duck 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2019 If any of you guys want to haul buggy out of there. I have a spare bed in NC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2019 It started out, sort of, as a joke thread. When I began this thread, they were predicting Dorian would comb the East Coast of Florida as a Category 1 rain maker. Now, it's looking more like the latest version of Godzilla. Given current tracks, you guys in the southern part of the State need to lock up and hunker down ... it's gonna be a bumpy ride! I haven't decided if I'm going to board up the windows. At this time, given current predictions, by the time it reaches my area, it'll be a windy rain maker again. Floridians ... watch yourselves. Be Safe! Don't forget your most precious assets ... your pets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2019 Yep, I'll stick with the cold winters here in Michigan lol. On a seriously note stay safe you guys in the path, and get out if you can just to be on the safe side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lesg 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2019 Yep, I'll stick with the cold winters here in Michigan lol. On a seriously note stay safe you guys in the path, and get out if you can just to be on the safe side. + 1 on that !!!! Winter is pretty tame in comparison to a hurricane. Stay safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2019 But ... a hurricane is over in a few days, might miss you completely and can be nothing more than a good source of fresh water. During Winter ... It never seems to end, it CAN'T miss you and you can't get out of it AND all the fresh water is frozen. I'll take my chances. And I am going fishing tomorrow ... before the winds start kicking up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lesg 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 You gotta adapt Mike. We only have 6 months of ice fishing followed by 3-4 months of poor snowmobiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 I DID adapt !!! Moved South as soon as I was old enough. I hope everyone living down here is able to laugh with me after Dorian blows through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lesg 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 I hope so too Mike. Good luck to all in the path. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 True.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites