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So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« on: September 09, 2017, 10:22:45 PM »
Houston just dealt with Harvey, Irma's currently making her way through the Caribbean and about to make her way through Florida, and we've got more possible hurricanes developing in the Atlantic. Might as well have a dedicated thread.

I'm currently bunkered down, just me and my cat ready to ride this bitch out. I should be fine, I live in the Kissimmee/Orlando area which is pretty much the center of Florida where it shouldn't be so bad, and I live on the third floor of a condo complex so I shouldn't have to worry about flooding. I'm getting a paid day off work tomorrow, and probably Monday if it's still going strong which is nice. Gonna spend the day playing video games and reading the Bore while I've still got electricity.

I know Floridabore has gotten to be a pretty big subcommunity here, I hope everyone stays safe if you're still here!
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2017, 10:23:06 PM »
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2017, 10:27:37 PM »
I just want to use this thread to talk about how disappointed I am that the makers of the HurryCane never got the rights to use The Scorpion's Rock You Like a Hurricane in any of their commercials. It's troubled me for years.
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2017, 10:27:59 PM »
From my limited experience with legit Floridians, people who lived through Andrew don't give much of a fuck about hurricane hype every year.

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2017, 10:39:19 PM »
http://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/more-than-50-animals-found-tethered-to-trees-in-palm-beach-county-as-irma-approaches
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And these aren't pets who are just being left inside, Director of Animal Care Diane Suave said.

“They are left in a yard, in a pen they cannot escape from or tethered to trees or poles,” she said.

Palm Beach County Animal Care reports animal control officers have rescued 49 dogs and two cats in the last 48 hours.

This latest update comes just one day after local animal officals reported finding dozens of dogs chained to trees and parked cars.

this was a horrific idea, Florida Man

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2017, 10:53:12 PM »
A slime appears is staying with his parents in Miami right now, so toss a few words to your deity of choice for him.
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2017, 11:00:21 PM »
Stay safe, Slime. 

Looks like Atlanta is supposed to get a severe tropical storm as a result from this.  People have already done the typical "prepper panic" and too many places are sold out of water.  Gas is also getting harder to find with the huge influx of Floridians and highways have been a nightmare.  We pretty much made it a point to just stay around town this weekend.

http://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/more-than-50-animals-found-tethered-to-trees-in-palm-beach-county-as-irma-approaches
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And these aren't pets who are just being left inside, Director of Animal Care Diane Suave said.

“They are left in a yard, in a pen they cannot escape from or tethered to trees or poles,” she said.

Palm Beach County Animal Care reports animal control officers have rescued 49 dogs and two cats in the last 48 hours.

This latest update comes just one day after local animal officals reported finding dozens of dogs chained to trees and parked cars.

this was a horrific idea, Florida Man

WTF.  :-\
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2017, 11:16:23 PM »
Power went out a couple of times when we got a heavy rain band. Waiting for it to get worse.

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2017, 11:20:06 PM »
powers fluctuated but hasn't gone out (yet), im east of the cone last update but it's a giant fucking storm so that doesn't mean a too much but is something (I'm right below miami proper)

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2017, 11:23:25 PM »
It's hurricane season. There are hurricanes during hurricane season. Stay safe everyone affected by Irma. Harvey was a nightmare.
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2017, 05:55:39 AM »
Some dumbass playing hurricane hunter in Islamorada.

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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2017, 07:52:36 AM »
Eyewall hitting Key West now. There's a storm chaser over there.

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2017, 09:05:51 AM »
...is there a sensible reason for what he's doing in that vid?

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2017, 09:08:47 AM »
Taking direct wind measurements on the ground.

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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2017, 09:37:34 AM »
Trying to feel alive
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2017, 11:32:37 PM »
I've had three power surges in the last hour, I'm worried it's only a matter of time before I lose power completely  :(
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« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2017, 11:33:37 PM »
Stay safe!
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2017, 11:59:05 PM »
This could be your chance to masturbate in a hurricane, dont fuck up
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« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2017, 12:01:07 AM »
cum on irma's tits!
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« Reply #26 on: September 11, 2017, 12:17:53 AM »
I'll save that for when I lose power completely so I'll have something to do
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« Reply #27 on: September 11, 2017, 01:21:54 AM »
I'm in california and it's raining along with lightning and thunder. I feel your pain florida  :bobby
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« Reply #28 on: September 11, 2017, 01:26:25 AM »
Irma thicc af



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« Reply #31 on: September 11, 2017, 03:47:52 AM »
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #32 on: September 11, 2017, 08:32:04 AM »
Seem to have made it through mostly unscathed. Didn't get much sleep last night because it was so noisy, sounded like there was a roaring ocean right outside my window, and power kept going out for ten seconds, then coming back on. It's still doing that every now and again, even the hurricane has moved to the north of me.

A large tree in my back yard got blown over, there were three raccoons that lived in it that I liked to watch playing, I hope they are okay.  :(
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #33 on: September 11, 2017, 11:37:02 AM »
Did you bust a jolly nut to Thicc Irma?
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #35 on: September 11, 2017, 11:43:43 AM »
Seeing pictures of people kayaking through the streets of north Florida. No idea about damage but can't imagine it's good news
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #36 on: September 11, 2017, 01:15:06 PM »
My only memories of Florida (not the tourist areas) was going to see my grandparents. Both lived in these glorified trailer parks that abutted man-made canals.

I can't imagine those types of residential areas are having a good time now.

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« Reply #37 on: September 11, 2017, 02:39:10 PM »
I went to Florida when I was 9. Shaking rn.

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« Reply #38 on: September 11, 2017, 03:38:28 PM »
I didn't die  :-\

Power just came back on after being off since sunday around 4 pm.

All things considered it wasn't that bad. Worse aspect was that it was humid and hot as fuck since the air conditioner was down.

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« Reply #41 on: September 11, 2017, 08:46:29 PM »
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #42 on: September 12, 2017, 08:59:25 PM »
Power went out at my place in Atlanta at 12:15 yesterday afternoon, STILL isn't back on yet. No update on when, either, but they are out there working on clearing trees, branches, etc, and lots of places have power. I'm at a friend's place right now in fact.

Took these earlier today walking around my neighborhood. They're all on a 2 block stretch of a street right around the corner.

This actually happened later in the night, I drove down this street at around 7 last night and it hadn't happened yet.



View from opposite side of the street.



Just a bit further down. Ouch.



This is at least the 2nd tree that's fallen at this place in the 3+ years I've lived in the neighborhood.

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« Reply #43 on: September 12, 2017, 11:02:05 PM »
hell yeah free lumber
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« Reply #44 on: September 13, 2017, 01:23:05 AM »
pray4toku :'(


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« Reply #45 on: September 13, 2017, 01:34:59 PM »
4 days without out power, miserable but I'm back. Nothing like hearing those crazy winds and your shutter banging. Meanwhile you're oscillating between kinda scared and kinda horny.

Grew up in the keys though and that got totally fucked  :-\

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« Reply #46 on: September 13, 2017, 01:39:54 PM »
Glad to hear you guys are OK.  :)

I'm missing your PUBG highlights though, Toku.
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #47 on: September 13, 2017, 04:49:06 PM »
Grew up in the keys though and that got totally fucked  :-\

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Heard yesterday that at least 25% of structures in the Keys were demolished. :-\
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« Reply #48 on: September 13, 2017, 05:27:41 PM »
yeah most everyone i know that didn't leave after high school are kinda stuck in north and central florida rn

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« Reply #49 on: September 13, 2017, 10:19:07 PM »
A slime appears is staying with his parents in Miami right now, so toss a few words to your deity of choice for him.

Stay safe, Slime. 

Thanks guys. :heartbeat

This is now my 6th Hurricane.

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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #50 on: September 13, 2017, 10:53:31 PM »
Thanks guys. :heartbeat

This is now my 6th Hurricane.
How many of those were exes?

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« Reply #51 on: September 13, 2017, 11:16:45 PM »
I didn't have it as bad as toku but went almost 3 days without power. No fun. Cold showers, definitely no fun. Traffic is fucking terrible, one of the traffic lights near me was/is out and you could just sense the hesitation from the other drivers "Should I go? should I stay? I-I don't know what to do".

I got a lot of reading done, so that was nice.

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« Reply #55 on: September 16, 2017, 05:06:31 PM »
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Re: So many hurricanes, might as well have a megathread
« Reply #56 on: September 17, 2017, 11:02:46 AM »


http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/09/sign_language_interpreter_used.html

Yep, a few deaf folks I know caught that right away and (rightly so) were pissed.

I didn't have it as bad as toku but went almost 3 days without power. No fun. Cold showers, definitely no fun. Traffic is fucking terrible, one of the traffic lights near me was/is out and you could just sense the hesitation from the other drivers "Should I go? should I stay? I-I don't know what to do".

I got a lot of reading done, so that was nice.

Yeah, it seems like a lot of folks didn't understand it was a four way stop.

I was without power in my area for like 5 days nearly. Sweating my butt off at night while sleeping was no fun. But I did finish the Witcher novels I started in July within like 2-3 days, so there is that outside of having to charge my Surface between sessions.

Best thing to come from the Hurricane? https://www.buzzfeed.com/blakemontgomery/the-thirst-over-these-hot-florida-cops-has-reached?utm_term=.tl6rXWjPW#.kqkJxVgQV

Christmas gift for me totally done for, folks.

HERE COMES SOME NEW CHALLENGERS.

We need a "Hot Cops of America" 365 pull off calendar, folks.
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« Reply #58 on: September 17, 2017, 04:27:35 PM »
Who cares about the married racist when the hot one that is single got a Facebook page to model on? :doge :doge :doge :doge :doge :doge :doge :preach :preach :preach :preach :preach

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« Reply #59 on: September 18, 2017, 12:46:01 AM »
Looks like Maria is powering up to blast through the same path that Harvey took:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/17/americas/atlantic-storms-jose-lee-maria/index.html

:-\
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