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[--Pete]

I hope all fellow fliers (and everyone, really) are OK.

[Reef Runner]

Ok here ! The house did a bit of trembling (I thought it was a big wind gust at first), then I realized that the whole floor was shaking, and that the refrigerator was rocking (like a washing machine that has gotten out of balance). Got a few more gray hairs, but otherwise, A-OK ! Thanks for checking !

Now if we can just dodge this hurricane


How about up your way ?

[photomom]

We were driving through Raleigh o our way home and never felt a thing. Found out about it from our daughter in a text message.

Now we have to prepare for the hurricane.

Reef Runner - I would say you're in a pretty safe place.
Come down and stay with us and get the real experience. We're tying down kayaks, putting away patio furniture and checking out the storm shutters tomorrow.

What a wonderful thing to come home to.

kjm

[Reef Runner]

photomom, on 23 August 2011 - 04:15 PM, said:

Reef Runner - I would say you're in a pretty safe place.
Come down and stay with us and get the real experience. We're tying down kayaks, putting away patio furniture and checking out the storm shutters tomorrow.

What a wonderful thing to come home to.

kjm

Hey Photomom,
Good Luck, and yes, I'm glad that I don't live on the coast, at times like this, but I'll be over there next week (Nags Head). Hope it misses you, down on the Crystal Coast, but living on the ocean is always a gamble, but usually, the good times, outweigh the bad ones. I hope this isn't a bad one, for you...........Hang Tight !!

[stroke survivor]

Whew!! Sounds like it was rough!! Hope everyone comes through the storm in one piece!!

[--Pete]

Reef Runner, on 23 August 2011 - 12:20 PM, said:

Now if we can just dodge this hurricane


How about up your way ?

Glad to hear you are all OK.

We just sent our kids (40+, not really kids) back to Florida last night. We didn't feel any ground shaking here at the house, but plenty of people locally (usually sitting in a firm chair) did feel the shake 600+ miles away, so it was a serious earth movement, especially for this part of the world.

Now we just have to watch where Irene actually goes. The kids both live somewhat inland, so battening down the hatches and stocking up on water and gas will probably suffice.

[Must86]

You get some of the best kite flying just before a hurricane (calm before the storm). I've grown up enjoying hurricanes, it's fun & exciting if you take it with the right attitude. As far as the 'quake... what 'quake ?

[stroke survivor]

Quakes are a rare deal back there!!! Hurricanes are another story!!! Back in the late 30's, my hometown (Newport, RI), was devastated by one!! Seemed like there was a big one every couple of years apart, there for awhile!!

[Reef Runner]

Must86, on 24 August 2011 - 06:07 PM, said:

You get some of the best kite flying just before a hurricane (calm before the storm). I've grown up enjoying hurricanes, it's fun & exciting if you take it with the right attitude. As far as the 'quake... what 'quake ?

Hey Rob,
I hope you can still say that, after this weekend. Hang in there guy, it's going to be a rough one ! Good Luck

[Reef Runner]

Reef Runner, on 23 August 2011 - 04:32 PM, said:

Hey Photomom,
Good Luck, and yes, I'm glad that I don't live on the coast, at times like this, but I'll be over there next week (Nags Head). Hope it misses you, down on the Crystal Coast, but living on the ocean is always a gamble, but usually, the good times, outweigh the bad ones. I hope this isn't a bad one, for you...........Hang Tight !!

Hey Photo mom,
I really do wish you the best. It's obvious now, that you guys are going to get the "C _ _ P" kicked out of you, over there in Carteret County. Hang in there, and please, please be safe. It's going to be a rough night for you, I'm sure. Hopefully it will be over quickly. I've got a friend up in Nags Head, that I talked to this afternoon, and I could definitely hear the "concern" in his voice, even though he said he wasn't worried about it. NOT - I know he was, and he's got three properties, plus his life, to worry about.............
Good Luck..........