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Best wishes to everyone in the path of Frances, it looks rather ugly

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Mark,
What are they saying down your way for landfall, intensity, etc?

Good luck to all of you in Florida.

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nobody in my neighborhood is doing much talking, mostly hammering and using screw guns to put something over windows.

probably a good weekend for kite flying enthusiasts [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

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From Yahoo news You guys stay safe down there … Keeping you in our prayers

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went through a lot of serious typhoons as a kid in Asia and never grasped the gravity of it then. this one has me worried.

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Yep ! Used to Evacuate Oil Rigs back in the early days.Don't like This one either !! Tricky one/Can't read it & No matter where Ya go this one will get close.The bad side is generally the east side(of path),This one seems to really bad on the South side(purple os below site)??Told My Wife if We leave We should Go to UTAH! It'll chase ya all the way there!Problem is that it covers from the bottom of florida to 1/4 Georgia.
She's/He's a biggun'
Called the insurance I'm covered till sept. Allstate is No Longer in the Boat Insurance businees !( Hurricane Charley).
Let this load up.
Hurricane Frances
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Good luck and you guys stay safe- just remember that property can always be replaced, you and your families cant- peace- craig

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Let Me ask U Fellows a ?.I plugged the boat up then put Bou'Cou' water in it during a storm couple years ago.Then after the rains / hurricane i let the water out,Which seemed to take a month.Do You think the eXtera weight will really Help? Seems like a gust blows up Her skirt it doesn't matter how heavy She is its going.Just don't want to fill up the Restored version.She's chained down by the trailer in the rear (4ft of concrete & a logging chain. strapped to the trailer.I'll drop the tounge down low & on blocks.? is should I put water?
Scream'n Reels'
I know already most will say We way Down here have the eXpereance but juz' wanna hear.
Scream'n Reels'
Tug [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Hey Brad, if I were you and had the back well chained in the rear , I would still fill her with water particularly if you can get the bow down so that the most water weight is forward. Isabel last year I removed everything on top- also taped down all of my hatchesso the wind could not rip them up and off. All curtains, cushions off. Antennaes layed down then secured/tied down. Put my anchor over and left some scope on it. (Isabel was a P*ssy compared to what Frances is also. Even though you have her tied down to concrete blocks you can never have too many lines on the boat and the trailerand since you are in Homestead, I would tie her up on the west side of your house/property if possible and up tight to it. Not much more you can do- you are getting out right ???? Sure hope so-plenty welcome up here if you need somewhere to go. ~16 hr drive

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Our prayers to all in the path of Frances. Please make good choices and be safe. The rest is all about insurance.

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HA OTTO;
I hope my one boat theory doesn’t turn into a No Boat or No House theory. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
As of 5 am 9/2/04 they are saying approx 60 miles north of me. Somewhere near Jupiter Inlet.
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Best of luck. Sister lives in Jupiter and brother in Stuart. They're nervous...

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Best of luck to all of you. My uncle lives in West Palm and he say Frances is headed right for them. I hope every one takes the necesary precautions, and I hope that everyone makes out all right.

Chris

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Mark, Chuck, DonH, Mr. Potter and everyone else down there stay safe ... We are praying for ya ....

A very special dear friend ...my fishing mentor when I was a growing up... Lives in Jupiter about a mile from the inlet .... he bailed and headed to his daughters in Georgia .... it didnt sound good for them yesterday as it was looking like that thing was going to plow right up the inlet... today sounds "better" ...well if you call NW @ 90-95 mph wind "better"

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I buttoned up and locked down the house. Took the wife and dog and headed north on I-95 yesterday at 3:00pm. It took me till 11:45 pm to get to Jacksonville (256 miles) you can figure the average speed [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] It was bumper to bumber as the mass exodus was taking place as millions of so Fla residents were getting out... what pain in the azz [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

I plan on staying here till the storm passes and then inch my way back home [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]
If things continue to deteriorate here, as the storm appears to be turning north, I will continue up the coast and set up shop with "Miles Off Shore" then land on "Trayders" doorstep then on to "Seafari's" backdoor and then plop ourselves on <font color="orange">"Scott's" porch and then finish things off with a beer and a Bar-B-Que with "ScottM" [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

For all the remaining CSC members in Fla., please be Safe and Good Luck...

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Hey … Happy Birthday!!!!http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-020.gif http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...rty/fest30.gif

Glad you got out of there ...and Come on up [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Happy birthday Chuckster!
I guess you will be here by sunday?
A little bass fishing in the morning
and a few cheeseburgers and a nap in
the pm. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Happy b-day Chuck!! You know you're welcome at my place anytime. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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As I write this I'll assume most of you in the path of Frances have left, so I'll wish you good luck anyway and keep you in my prayers. - Paul

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I've got an Uncle named "Murphy" So I'll not say anything till Frances is / Has Whimpered out except that there was a lil squall that went by pretty Quick! Supposed to be More Tomorrow.You Folks up North ,Batten the hatches & Keep to the Deck!
And then there another one coming right behind this one!! My shutters are stay'n up till Santa comes a knock'n !!! I was try'n to Keep ol' Chuck awake & Amused on His Drive but 220V has a way of Screwing up the ol' Cell phone Circuitry ! [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
Happy B-Day Capt. Chuck!! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Thank God for some mercy by weakening Frances. I wouldn't take my boots off yet, though...

Hang in there those involved...

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Same from me to y'all in mid eastern Florida, please take care and be safe. We're now feeling some of Frances' strength here in Miami-Dade but thank God it's not too bad. My son's boss, owner of ACE Hardware in Miller Square was good enough to let me store my boat in his warehouse so it's real safe there, that warehouse next to tamiami airport came through unscathed through Andrew so I'm relieved. My whole neighborhood had a "hurricane shutter party" yesterday where we all got together and shuttered all our homes, especially for all the single ladies who couldn't carry those heavy shutters up the ladders. It sure is nice to have such good neighbors! To all of us in Southeast Florida I wish us the best of luck.

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I spoke with Mike at Wildfire Marine in Stuart at 8pm on Saturday and heard that the VW dealer, Howard Johnson's, etc had lost their roofs (along with many other businesses along US1), the water was well into the parking lot at Bare Bones in Manatee Pocket, and the wind from the eye wall was about 15 to 20 minutes away. He was hunkered down underneath an offshore racing catamaran inside his warehouse.

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Well it is approx 11 AM on Sunday and here in Fort Lauderdale everything is looking pretty good. I took a drive at around 9 AM and all I saw was some fallen trees and broken limps it seems the Broward county was sparred the worst of this one. Looks like Stuart is taking the worst of this storm. I hope everyone gets through it fine. For me only a bad case of cabin fever been in the house since Thursday afternoon (too much quality time with the wife).
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My Family, SeaCraft, and House survived. At 0100 hours on Sunday (Frances landfall) I had the priviledge of being on the Palm Beach / Broward line when some Rocket Scientist in a hotel decided the best way to make light was to light pages of the yellow pages in his bathroom sink. Needless to say that he was well done by the time the FD put out the room. (Personally I like my steaks medium rare) The noise and flying debris that the hurricane made was very scary. I live in Hollywood and was blessed to come home from a 36 hour day to Power, Cable and DSL. My boat fund money is headed toward a whole house generator incase Im not so lucky next time (hope Generaider is reading this, hint hint) [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] I hope everyone and their families survived. I also hope our hard hit bretheren in Palm Beach are alive and well.

Hold on to your lug nuts Ivan is on it's way!

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Well aware & Still boarded Up!
Could be Snow!

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I have already begun to paint Christmas decorations on the hurrican panels HO HO HO

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Brad and Bratpack and Capn Chuck andf anyone else I missed- how did you guys make out????? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Did anyone notice that the Hurricane Francis link posted by Capt Brad on 9/01/04 is now showing Ivan the Terrible -PF [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

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Yeah! Seems like that b*****d out of the Atlantic is going the same route as Charley. I sure hope it veers away as many of our brethren in Southwest Florida aren't still recovered from Charley. I'm originally from Puerto Rico and I don't remember ever being hit by 3 freaking hurricanes in one year! What's going on this year, anybody know? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Today Ivan is spinning at 160 MPH at that speed No House will be able to stand in its wake. Sure hope it goes and plays some where else where no one would get hurt.
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Here Ya go.
177Mph / 154 knts 350' 210 mph

Looks like I might head North WAY North~
Ivan the terrible

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Hi Gang

This is the first time I have had a chance to get to a computer [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Even thou Stuart took a direct hit, by some miracle my house survived the long battering hours of the storm without extensive damage. The ole Potter Hull made it through on the lift with just a ripped tee-top canvas [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Strong old gal huh?

As mentioned previously I had buttoned up and headed North away from the storm when I saw it heading in our direction. Like "Fellowship" I've lived here all my life and know what these babies can do.
Since returning I, wife and dog have been like traveling Nomads. After tuffing a couple of days in the house without services, I stayed in Jupiter, Fla for the last two days with my cousin who has electrical service and water. Boy do I ever appreciate those luxuries now. (especially A/C). I won't get power until the 19th (estimate). There still is power poles and trees down on my block. All the neighbors (but a few with generators) have left. I drove 110 miles yesterday for ice and provisions and decided I'm too old to suffer and with Ivan barking at our door, I packed again along with coolers of food and headed north for a second time. I'm now in Orlando with my daughter(still cleaning up after Charley) I'll watch Ivan's progress and make a decision tomorrow to go back to Jax or stay. I talked with "Mark" and he is shagging to the Outer Banks..

Good Luck to all who live in harms way. This is a bad season for sure and so be safe... [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

This is Capt Chuck and I approve this message [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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Chuck,
Good to hear you're okay and everyone is safe. I'm surprised you left the SC on the lift instead of hauling her.

After what you Floridians have been through the past few weeks, and what Ivan seems to be bringing over the next couple days, you're due for many hurricane-free years after this season.

Good luck and God bless.

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Yea it blows (get it blows hehehe) but then again this isnt an every year thing. But thats why we left the frozen tundra to live in sunny south Florida. I can't wait for November to come. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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Went up to Harkers Island, NC, for Ivan, got in some fishing, and am now headed back to Stuart. My canal was full of some amazing stuff the day I left: lots of shrimp, flounder, peacock bass, snappers, snook, turtles - and that was just what I could see swimming on the surface. The Marine Patrol officer I spoke with said fishing should be outstanding once the water settles down in the next week or so. Hear that Capt Chuck?: snook should be good and now they're legal [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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I checked with my my long time FP@L buddy yesterday and he said he might be able to swing a crew in my neighborhood today or Monday [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] If electrical service is restored then you can shag back to Stuart and stay at my house till yours is back on line...

I need a break, so my long awaited "slingin" adventure with Scott and Jason in a few weeks well be just in time. Then well target dem Snook in your new ride as mine will be hitting Wildfire's doorstep the middle of October [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]