Wilma just became a Cat 5 storm, with 175 mile an hour winds.
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cua Curie
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10-18-2005 23:58
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ReallyRick Metropolitan
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10-19-2005 00:19
It is amazing to think it is stronger than Rita AND Katrina.
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Jeffrey Gomez
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10-19-2005 02:39
And me.
Though, speculation is the West Coast of Florida will take the most of it. Us Easterners will (hopefully) be fine. Right?  _____________________
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Hiro Pendragon
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10-19-2005 02:48
And me. Though, speculation is the West Coast of Florida will take the most of it. Us Easterners will (hopefully) be fine. Right? It's tough to say. Weather channel is showing a wide probability cone. Good news: The storm is predicted to move fast, so flooding may not be as much an issue for inland areas and the east coast of florida. Bad News: Um, "strongest storm on record"? - just hit a record low of 884mb of pressure. _____________________
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Jeffrey Gomez
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10-19-2005 02:52
More like, "flashbacks of Andrew."
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Eggy Lippmann
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10-19-2005 02:56
This, of course, has absolutely nothing to do with global warming
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Tillu Bomazi
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10-19-2005 06:30
Good news: The storm is predicted to move fast, so flooding may not be as much an issue for inland areas and the east coast of florida. I haven't had meteorology since high school, but (oft-incorrect) "common sense" tells me that a strong, high-momentum storm is likely to make it all the way across Florida to re-charge in the Gulf...? |
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Malachi Petunia
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10-19-2005 06:40
Okay, of course the forcast for the rest of the country not as good... The hurricane, Rita, which is now uh, the eye is now 8000 miles long... It's bearing down on the Texas coast, it's a category 4, may go to a category 5, may weaken slightly, uh... I have a, uh, quick thing I wanna say to uh, the Almighty... Umm... What part of "God Bless America" don't you get? How many... How many times do we have to go over this? GOD. BLESS. AMERICA. From the MOUNTAINS, to the PRAIRIES, To the - THE WHOLE ***** THING!!! BLESS!! The Song's not, "God... FLATTEN, or DROWN / fill with water... Whattayou want from us? We already have almost as many churches as strip clubs. What else do you need? You're really bummin' me out dude. _____________________
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Rose Karuna
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10-19-2005 06:51
(Fortunately I was able to cancel a business trip to the Bahamas that really did worry me - I got to the airport this morning and they told me I probably would not make it back on Saturday and I phoned my boss at 6:30 AM and he said "Nevermind".)
Now I can stay home and help hubby put up shutters in 94 degree heat and 100% humidity, lose power, eat beanie weanies cooked on a camp stove, sit in the dark with two smelly, angry cats, be bitten by every bug know to mankind and listen to the wind slam strange shit into my house.) Woo Hoo! Life is good in South Florida. Give it up for Wilma the bitch. (I ALWAYS liked Betty & Barney better) Rose will be V _____________________
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Lecktor Hannibal
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10-19-2005 06:55
Looks like a good time for ya'll to come on up to 'Bama!
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Schwanson Schlegel
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10-19-2005 07:34
I am going to prepare today. My hurricane preparedness list:
Carton of Marlboros 5 cases of beer 35 flashlights Extra Surf Leash Wax Kite (Don't forget the extra string!) 5 more cases of beer Lighters Umbrella Video Camera October issue of Hustler Duct tape (It will fix anything) _____________________
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Siobhan Taylor
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10-19-2005 07:51
I am going to prepare today. My hurricane preparedness list: Carton of Marlboros 5 cases of beer 35 flashlights Extra Surf Leash Wax Kite (Don't forget the extra string!) 5 more cases of beer Lighters Umbrella Video Camera October issue of Hustler Duct tape (It will fix anything) Don't you think you'll need more beer? And maybe some tacos _____________________
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Gabe Lippmann
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10-19-2005 08:06
Don't you think you'll need more beer? And maybe some tacos Really...and maybe some liquor in plastic bottles. _____________________
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Cristiano Midnight
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10-19-2005 08:12
Looks like a good time for ya'll to come on up to 'Bama! Is there ever a good time?  _____________________
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Schwanson Schlegel
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10-19-2005 08:38
Don't you think you'll need more beer? And maybe some tacos I agree. Tacos and more beer. Added to the list. Thank you. Really...and maybe some liquor in plastic bottles Good thinking, what would I do without you guys? Liquor in plastic bottles, added. _____________________
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Lecktor Hannibal
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10-19-2005 08:39
Is there ever a good time? Being an original native of Jacksonville, FL., I grant you a touche on that remark. _____________________
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Urusula Zapata
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10-19-2005 08:50
Is there ever a good time? It's always a good time to come to Alabama...because I'm here. Just don't go too far North, you will run into Lecktor. _____________________
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Lecktor Hannibal
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10-19-2005 08:51
It's always a good time to come to Alabama...because I'm here. Just don't go too far North, you will run into Lecktor. Oooh yes !! A city boy from south Florida will LOVE Arab, AL. Cris make sure you bring your beer with ya cause Urusula can't buy it for ya!  _____________________
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Urusula Zapata
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10-19-2005 08:55
I can too buy beer, I just have to drive 20 minutes to get it. On second thought, Cris, I'll be in FL sometime in January, after the hurricane season...I'll just say Hi then.
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Rose Karuna
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10-19-2005 08:59
I am going to prepare today. My hurricane preparedness list: Carton of Marlboros 5 cases of beer 35 flashlights Extra Surf Leash Wax Kite (Don't forget the extra string!) 5 more cases of beer Lighters Umbrella Video Camera October issue of Hustler Duct tape (It will fix anything) You forgot the Rum, Diet Coke, Bug Off and Cheetos _____________________
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Schwanson Schlegel
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10-19-2005 09:08
You forgot the Rum, Diet Coke, Bug Off and Cheetos I have been ammending my list as this thread develops. I appreciate the help. The rum will be in plastic bottles, so that's covered. Diet Coke? Just.....yuck. I don't care how bad this hurricane gets, it will not be bad enough to warrant drinking Diet Coke. Cheetos - good thinking, my 4 year old loves 'em. But for some reason they are called "noo-noo's" at our house. Noo-noo's are added to the list. _____________________
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Aliasi Stonebender
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10-19-2005 09:17
This, of course, has absolutely nothing to do with global warming Well, actually... we're right in the predicted period for an upswing in hurricanes; they come in cycles. Now, global warming is probably making them a good deal stronger than would be otherwise, but the basic increase it likely to be "normal". _____________________
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Smiley Sneerwell
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10-19-2005 09:20
I predict that next year, when the east coast of the US is simultaneously attacked by five hurricanes of never before recorded strength, this will also be described as "normal."
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Rose Karuna
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10-19-2005 09:25
I have been ammending my list as this thread develops. I appreciate the help. The rum will be in plastic bottles, so that's covered. Diet Coke? Just.....yuck. I don't care how bad this hurricane gets, it will not be bad enough to warrant drinking Diet Coke. Cheetos - good thinking, my 4 year old loves 'em. But for some reason they are called "noo-noo's" at our house. Noo-noo's are added to the list. LOL - considering the orange skanky stuff they leave on our computer mice they should be Noo-noo's at our house too (and will probably be called that from this point on). _____________________
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Ghoti Nyak
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10-19-2005 09:27
I have been ammending my list as this thread develops. Sounds like you have some of the gear (Surf leash, wax)... but it looks like you forgot yer board! No kowa without the bunga! -Ghoti _____________________
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