Hurricane Earl

fpres · 09-01-2010, 04:52 PM

To anybody on the East Coast, stay alert and stay safe.

As far as tropical cyclones go, this one looks like the real deal. Most models still have it staying just offshore, but it's always wise to be prepared if things get dicey.

Lathum · 09-01-2010, 06:16 PM

My folks like about 10 miles from the Jersey Shore. Getting ready to call my Mom and see what is up.

Thomkal · 09-01-2010, 06:33 PM

Looks like we're going to luck out here in Myrtle Beach with this one, hope it tracks further east then expected for the rest of you. Stay safe.

Castlerock · 09-02-2010, 06:37 AM

Eastern-most edge of Cape Cod (on the "elbow"), 200 yards from the water.

SirFozzie · 09-02-2010, 06:40 AM

Latest track has it just off shore.. I might lose power during my friday night (6 PM-2AM work shift), if it comes east any, it's going to be.. interesting...

Castlerock, I hope you guys are safe.

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 08:25 AM

We're a couple miles inland from Long Island sound, but elevated enough that flooding shouldn't be an issue. Curious to see what happens. I've never experienced a hurricane before. Hopefully it avoids populated areas.

claphamsa · 09-02-2010, 09:18 AM

this one will be a non factor, Fiona.........

Landshark44 · 09-02-2010, 09:23 AM

on the beach in brigantine, nj.....

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 09:27 AM

So - can I be all a-hole about the wimpy north easterners with regards to hurricanes like some of them were about the snow storms?

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Do any of the Northeasterners seem overly concerned to you?

DeToxRox · 09-02-2010, 09:42 AM

Thanks for taking one for the team guys so that I don't have to deal with 90 and humid anymore.

DeToxRox · 09-02-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

So - can I be all a-hole about the wimpy north easterners with regards to hurricanes like some of them were about the snow storms?

When did you become a Phillies fan?

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 09:43 AM

I should have posted one of these instead:

- A real deal hurricane that is category 1? Bwahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

- even Category 2 = pfft. Let me know when you are Category 4.

- They're pussies.

- They call them umbrellas......

Use Them.....

Honestly, a little wind and everything is going to shut down?

- Okay..I concede that point...but at least we dont start bawling and crying and wringing our hands". Too many people up that way break down when the drop hits. We get our ponchos on and go sandbag

- Lol...the words civilization and Long Island used in the same post......

Ok, I'm stretching now.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Do any of the Northeasterners seem overly concerned to you?

Not really - was mostly trying to be funny.

sterlingice · 09-02-2010, 09:52 AM

I do seem to remember a little bit of a snarky attitude towards 2' snow storms last year. Is it worth tracking them down to prove the point?

SI

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I do seem to remember a little bit of a snarky attitude towards 2' snow storms last year. Is it worth tracking them down to prove the point?

SI

Right, that's what I was saying - but Kodos is saying no one in the Northeast is freaking out about the hurricane.

I should have given it time until they did, because it was starting to move that way I think and I was just trying the preemptive joke.

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 09:58 AM

We are dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomed.

DaddyTorgo · 09-02-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Castlerock

Eastern-most edge of Cape Cod (on the "elbow"), 200 yards from the water.

Really?

Stay safe man!!

My mother's cousin has a place right on the water out on the Cape...

DaddyTorgo · 09-02-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

We are dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomed.

doomed by what? 55mph winds???

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:03 AM

Just trying to go along with the wimpy Northeasterners theme.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Just trying to go along with the wimpy Northeasterners theme.

I think there are just a lot of joke detectors broken in this thread

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Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 10:07 AM

Only things I'm worried about are my flight tomorrow morning not being disrupted and not wanting to kill people who make "My Name is Earl" references.

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:09 AM

Earl, You Know It's True!
Ooo ooo ooo,
We're all dooomed.

molson · 09-02-2010, 10:10 AM

That stupid hurricane better not ruin my drunken holiday weekend in New England.

I'm sure it won't. Hurricanes in New England just mean, "Rain, possibly some wind". Unless you have a boat tied up somewhere, they're meaningless.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Only things I'm worried about are my flight tomorrow morning not being disrupted and not wanting to kill people who make "My Name is Earl" references.

It's "Earl has to die" references around here (which I was guilty of).

What airline? Read an article that several airlines are allowing you to reschedule flights already with no penalty.

I'm trying to find the article with the list, but I know that Delta and Airtran were on it.

sterlingice · 09-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Oh, hey- here's the Snowpocalypse thread:

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse

Ah, memories.

SI

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

It's "Earl has to die" references around here (which I was guilty of).

What airline? Read an article that several airlines are allowing you to reschedule flights already with no penalty.

I'm trying to find the article with the list, but I know that Delta and Airtran were on it.

It's JetBlue, but its an 8 AM to DC, so I'm thinking I'll be fine.

DaddyTorgo · 09-02-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

That stupid hurricane better not ruin my drunken holiday weekend in New England.

I'm sure it won't. Hurricanes in New England just mean, "Rain, possibly some wind". Unless you have a boat tied up somewhere, they're meaningless.

Well lately.

Back in the 80's it was different. Used to take down some pretty big trees.

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:24 AM

My wife tells me that hurricanes have taken out windows at her grandfather's cottage on the sound at times.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

It's JetBlue, but its an 8 AM to DC, so I'm thinking I'll be fine.

Um, you might want to look - 8 AM departure from MA, or 8 AM arrival in DC? The hurricane will be right around DC at 8 AM.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:27 AM

JetBlue:Travel Info:Weather Alert

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Operations Update
Last Updated: 9/2/2010 10:30:00 AM EST
Due to impending weather from Hurricane Earl, JetBlue is allowing customers the option to voluntarily rebook their travel without incurring change fees or fare differences for specific cities.
If your travel plans include one of the following airports, and you would like to make a change to a new flight without a fee or fare difference, please call 1-800-JETBLUE to discuss re-accommodation options.
Customers traveling in/out of a city listed below between September 2, 2010 and September 4, 2010 may move to a new flight between the same cities, which departs any time between now and September 14, 2010. Original travel must have been booked on or before September 1, 2010. Changes must be made prior to your originally scheduled departure.
o Baltimore, MD (BWI)
o Boston, MA (BOS)
o Charlotte, NC (CLT)
o New York, NY (JFK/LGA)
o Newark, NJ (EWR)
o Portland, ME (PWM)
o Raleigh, NC (RDU)
o Richmond, VA (RIC)
o Washington, DC/Dulles (IAD)
o White Plains, NY (HPN)
o Nantucket (ACK)
o Bermuda (BDA)

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm just hoping it doesn't knock out our power tomorrow, cuz dammit, I have the day off, and the kids will be at daycare, and my wife has to work. I want to be able to play my videogames!

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:28 AM

and for more info:

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:29 AM

Sorry - it will be right at the NC/VA boarder at 8AM - so, you MAY squeak into DC.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 10:31 AM

8 AM departure from MA.

According to this DC isn't going to get hit at all.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...weekday=Friday

Of course I realize that that doesn't mean the flight won't get disrupted, but I have to think if its clear in Boston and clear in DC my chances are good.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:33 AM

Huh. I have to watch this stuff a lot because of how it impacts stuff at work and WUndeground seems crazy to me. They have a Tropical Storm Warning for DC right now. The National Hurricane Center puts them at about a 30% chance of Tropical Storm force winds.

I don't think DC is going to "get it bad" - but I would think the Tropical Storm force winds make it pretty risky for air travel.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

Huh. I have to watch this stuff a lot because of how it impacts stuff at work and WUndeground seems crazy to me. They have a Tropical Storm Warning for DC right now. The National Hurricane Center puts them at about a 30% chance of Tropical Storm force winds.

I don't think DC is going to "get it bad" - but I would think the Tropical Storm force winds make it pretty risky for air travel.

Both the Weather Channel (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...Fri,%20Sep%203) and AccuWeather (AccuWeather.com - Washington Hourly Weather | Hourly Forecast for Washington, DC) show little effect in DC.

What, its almost like you've never been in a hurricane before the way you're getting so worked up.

wade moore · 09-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Both the Weather Channel (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...Fri,%20Sep%203) and AccuWeather (AccuWeather.com - Washington Hourly Weather | Hourly Forecast for Washington, DC) show little effect in DC.

What, its almost like you've never been in a hurricane before the way you're getting so worked up.

Heh. I just hate the "unknown" around weather with flights - so if it's me I'd rather not risk it, but that's me.

Lathum · 09-02-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

I'm just hoping it doesn't knock out our power tomorrow, cuz dammit, I have the day off, and the kids will be at daycare, and my wife has to work. I want to be able to watch pron!

fixed

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:46 AM

Don't worry. There's a backup plan for that.

Lathum · 09-02-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Don't worry. There's a backup plan for that.

sexy neighbor?

lordscarlet · 09-02-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

It's JetBlue, but its an 8 AM to DC, so I'm thinking I'll be fine.

What are you visiting the wonderful District of Columbia for?

Kodos · 09-02-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

sexy neighbor?

Alas, no.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

What are you visiting the wonderful District of Columbia for?

My sister lives in Rockville, works for NIH. Her husband works for BAE. My dad grew up in Wheaton. So, lots of family visiting for the long weekend.

Love DC incidentally, I'm there three or four times a year.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 09-02-2010, 11:02 AM

Maybe this gets at the DC thing better (Chances of getting hit with 39 m.p.h. or higher winds):

So, looks like DC has about a 25% chance of getting hit with 40 mph winds.

claphamsa · 09-02-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

Huh. I have to watch this stuff a lot because of how it impacts stuff at work and WUndeground seems crazy to me. They have a Tropical Storm Warning for DC right now. The National Hurricane Center puts them at about a 30% chance of Tropical Storm force winds.

I don't think DC is going to "get it bad" - but I would think the Tropical Storm force winds make it pretty risky for air travel.

we wont even get rain.... all my plants are dying :'(

lordscarlet · 09-02-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

My sister lives in Rockville, works for NIH. Her husband works for BAE. My dad grew up in Wheaton. So, lots of family visiting for the long weekend.

Love DC incidentally, I'm there three or four times a year.

Perhaps one of these times we can schedule an FOFC DC gathering around one of those visits. Did we ever have that one a few months ago we were talking about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by claphamsa

we wont even get rain.... all my plants are dying :'(

+1

Ksyrup · 09-02-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claphamsa

we wont even get rain.... all my plants are dying :'(

No crap, same here - Lexington had less than .6 of an inch of rain for the entire month of August. Looks like scorched earth here.

claphamsa · 09-02-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

Perhaps one of these times we can schedule an FOFC DC gathering around one of those visits. Did we ever have that one a few months ago we were talking about?

+1

we did. when SI was in town. it was me TK SI and wife, and todzilla

Ksyrup · 09-02-2010, 11:58 AM

When I was in DC several years ago for a conference (the night FSU beat Alabama in Saban's first year, IIRC), we had a meet-up - me, Cam, Lord Scarlet, and TK.

09-02-2010, 06:40 AM	#5
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Latest track has it just off shore.. I might lose power during my friday night (6 PM-2AM work shift), if it comes east any, it's going to be.. interesting... Castlerock, I hope you guys are safe. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

09-02-2010, 08:25 AM	#6
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09-02-2010, 09:18 AM	#7
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	this one will be a non factor, Fiona......... __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

09-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#10
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Do any of the Northeasterners seem overly concerned to you? __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#15
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I do seem to remember a little bit of a snarky attitude towards 2' snow storms last year. Is it worth tracking them down to prove the point? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-01-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	My folks like about 10 miles from the Jersey Shore. Getting ready to call my Mom and see what is up.

09-01-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Looks like we're going to luck out here in Myrtle Beach with this one, hope it tracks further east then expected for the rest of you. Stay safe.

09-02-2010, 06:37 AM	#4
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	Eastern-most edge of Cape Cod (on the "elbow"), 200 yards from the water.

09-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#8
Landshark44 High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlantic City, NJ	on the beach in brigantine, nj.....

09-02-2010, 09:42 AM	#11
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Thanks for taking one for the team guys so that I don't have to deal with 90 and humid anymore.

09-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#20
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Just trying to go along with the wimpy Northeasterners theme. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 09-02-2010 at 10:04 AM.

09-02-2010, 10:07 AM	#22
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Only things I'm worried about are my flight tomorrow morning not being disrupted and not wanting to kill people who make "My Name is Earl" references. __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

09-02-2010, 10:09 AM	#23
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Earl, You Know It's True! Ooo ooo ooo, We're all dooomed. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-02-2010, 10:10 AM	#24
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	That stupid hurricane better not ruin my drunken holiday weekend in New England. I'm sure it won't. Hurricanes in New England just mean, "Rain, possibly some wind". Unless you have a boat tied up somewhere, they're meaningless.

09-02-2010, 10:12 AM	#26
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Oh, hey- here's the Snowpocalypse thread: Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The SNOWpocalypse Ah, memories. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-02-2010, 10:24 AM	#29
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	My wife tells me that hurricanes have taken out windows at her grandfather's cottage on the sound at times. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-02-2010, 10:27 AM	#32
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm just hoping it doesn't knock out our power tomorrow, cuz dammit, I have the day off, and the kids will be at daycare, and my wife has to work. I want to be able to play my videogames! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-02-2010, 10:31 AM	#35
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	8 AM departure from MA. According to this DC isn't going to get hit at all. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...weekday=Friday Of course I realize that that doesn't mean the flight won't get disrupted, but I have to think if its clear in Boston and clear in DC my chances are good. __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

09-02-2010, 10:46 AM	#40
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Don't worry. There's a backup plan for that. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-02-2010, 11:02 AM	#45
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Maybe this gets at the DC thing better (Chances of getting hit with 39 m.p.h. or higher winds): So, looks like DC has about a 25% chance of getting hit with 40 mph winds. __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

09-02-2010, 11:58 AM	#50
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