Synlubes Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Well folks, it looks like Isabel is going to come right to me. We could have winds of 100 to 130 mph here by Thrusday. My area is surrounded by water and there saying tides and strom surges at about 12 feet (above sea level). My property is 12 feet above sea level. So I got things packed up and tied down and I`m going to ride it out. Any of you folks care to say some prayers, I would appreciate it. This is the biggest storm here in over 50 years. The last one of this size, created new land and removed some from this area. I will be putting the Z on some jack stands(in the garage)tomarrow. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Damn Doug...I would be moving the Z to higher ground completely!! Good luck! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 Well on jack stands, I get 13.5 feet above sea level. Just hoping that the storm goes east or west of me, that would make some difference. I`ve never been thru any kind of natural event (of any measure)(and as a property owner) in my 41 years, it`s got me a bit wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Good luck, Doug. Stay safe and dry. Batten down the hatches and hold on tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smooth Operator Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Get out while you can. Not like a tornado when you walk outside and think, "Man wasn't it just 20 degrees hotter out here, starting to look pretty nasty too...". Walk inside and turn on the TV and you find out a tornado is less than 2 miles from your home coming at you and it starts hailing. Hit the deck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinCA Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I wish you much luck. Be careful... you know, now may be a great time to vacation in california... if you can get out. I really dont like the idea of having a storm that is bad enough to destroy everything in it's path anywhere near me... I have been lucky though, ive lived in the bay area, a mile from part of the san andreas fault, and i have never felt an earthquake ( never even woke up..). Be careful, be the luckiest man alive for the next week. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 BE SAFE, DOUG! I hope & pray for the best for you and everyone else in that storm's path. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I suggest leaving the area. maybe take a mini vacation until the storm blows over. Possesions can be replaced... Lives can`t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I would definitly bug out for Isabel when it finds warmer water it will intensify again not a storm to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Stay safe, leave if you have to! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCZ Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Doug, When Hurricane Fran came through here a few years ago, I parked my cars in a big parking garage at a local mall. Pick a place well in the interior on the second level or higher. Disable the engine (for theives) and you are set to go! I might do it again for Isabel. Good Luck and hang on tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hey Doug...I'm with you man...yeah a couple feet in the air is right ...I got my ride up in the air...as high as I can go on jackstands. I've been through many typhoons in Okinawa, Japan...this is a baby, but it's the flood waters we have to watch out. Good luck. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hugo was no baby Isabel wont be either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 On the news last night they had a reporter in one of those planes that fly through hurricanes (crazy bastards!!). Anyway, they measured winds at the 'eye wall' at 205 knots...highest in recorded history.....this ain't no baby storm boys!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 A coworker told me a few minutes ago that the storm had been downgraded to category 2. Hopefully it is weakening and won't cause too much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Yeah, it's a Cat 2 now. Compared to what I've been through...it doesn't seems all that bad. But it's still out and never made land fall...so anything can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 Yes, Things are looking better! Just have to wait and see what it all ends up doing. And Chris, I think you are on lower ground than I am. I got a couple extra (large) jack stands, if you need them let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hey Doug...I think I'm good. But thank so much for the offer. I heard the area that I live in is not prone to flooding, but we'll see. I live off Todds Lane near Bethel Temple...five mintues from Hampton Mall. Let's hope it's not too bad. They cleared or are going to clear Langley AFB where I work. I had no idea it was that low of a level. I knew it was low, but damn...11 feet! They told me to get my work bays sand bagged...done. Now we wait. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1970Z Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I went through Andrew in '92 and luckily my home in Ft. Lauderdale was far enough north of the eye that all we lost were a couple of trees and powerlines. A category 2 is nothing to sneeze at, just make sure everything is boarded up and you should be ok though, hopefully the storm surge doesn't get you too bad, that will probably be the worst part of it as long as it doesn't reintensify closer to land where the water's warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted September 21, 2003 Author Share Posted September 21, 2003 Well it`s over! Hurricane Isabel came and went. It ended up going about 70 miles west of the "Hampton Roads" area. Thank goodness. What we got here in the Newport News area was just over a cat 1 rating. We lucked out! My house has some minor damage, gutters ripped off, roof damage, 1 tree on my property down (did not fall on anything) and lots of tree limbs down. I was here be my self and thursday (from 10am to after 10pm) was a stressful day. My house shook like crazy! I was conserned that my roof was going to come off. Folks NEVER down play the might of even the smallest of storms! I lost electric from 1:00pm thrusday until today (sat) at about 6:00pm. Next time when one is forecasted to come my way , I`m broading windows up and getting out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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