Post by: CigarBanter on September 09, 2017, 12:00:03 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:44:34 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:47:14 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:59:58 AM
5:00 AM EDT Sat Sep 9
Location: 22.5°N 78.8°W
Moving: WNW at 12 mph
Min pressure: 930 mb
Max sustained: 155 mph
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 06:33:04 AM
There were several books written about the Labor Day Storm, quite an interesting story. This is probably the best of those books if anyone would like some interesting Winter Reading material. (Available Cheap'O used at Amazon)
Hemingway's Hurricane: The Great Florida Keys Storm of 1935
Another good one:
Last Train to Paradise: Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad That Crossed an Ocean
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 06:56:10 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 07:04:49 AM
Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams has died, his publicist announced on Friday.
Williams died after a short illness. He was 78 years old.
Williams was born in Floydada, TX, on May 27, 1939. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
Williams was considered one of country music’s greatest voices, as well as one of its shyest. His nickname was the “Gentle Giant.”
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Country music star Troy Gentry, one half of duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash in New Jersey. He was 50 years old.
The crash happened around 1 p.m. on Friday. Gentry was the passenger of a two-seater helicopter that crashed just off runway one at the Flying W Airport outside of Medford, NJ.
Singing partner Eddie Montgomery and the band were all near the crash site because they were set to play a concert there on Friday night. That concert has since been canceled.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 07:17:11 AM
First though is a La Palina Classic robusto and coffee.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 07:20:44 AM
Good morning Dave. Doesn't look good for the west coast. Boy was my guess wrong. Heading to the lady's house this morning to hunker down in the new block house. If the winds and flooding gets too bad well come back to my place. We even have friends offered to put us up.Morning Dean, hell this crazy storm may change some more before it gets up your way but glad you have a plan made.
First though is a La Palina Classic robusto and coffee.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 07:25:17 AM
Richard Branson says Hurricane Irma 'utterly devastated' his private island, urges everyone to take shelter from monster storm
http://www.chron.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Richard-Branson-says-Hurricane-Irma-utterly-12180580.php?ipid=hpctp
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:30:31 AM
What a F'UP CI has managed this time!Don't imagine anyone checks these things before they put them up... :-\
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 07:32:54 AM
Typical that they can't predict the weather any better today than 200 years ago. They just try to evacuate the state on their best guess. I have faith in God that whatever happens will be okay and he'll give me the strength to help those in need.Good morning Dave. Doesn't look good for the west coast. Boy was my guess wrong. Heading to the lady's house this morning to hunker down in the new block house. If the winds and flooding gets too bad well come back to my place. We even have friends offered to put us up.Morning Dean, hell this crazy storm may change some more before it gets up your way but glad you have a plan made.
First though is a La Palina Classic robusto and coffee.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:33:56 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:36:59 AM
Instead of being nudged to the east by the normal flow of weather across the states, seems Irma continues to lean westward, probably due to Jose riding up her butt.Typical that they can't predict the weather any better today than 200 years ago. They just try to evacuate the state on their best guess. I have faith in God that whatever happens will be okay and he'll give me the strength to help those in need.Good morning Dave. Doesn't look good for the west coast. Boy was my guess wrong. Heading to the lady's house this morning to hunker down in the new block house. If the winds and flooding gets too bad well come back to my place. We even have friends offered to put us up.Morning Dean, hell this crazy storm may change some more before it gets up your way but glad you have a plan made.
First though is a La Palina Classic robusto and coffee.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:37:59 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On September 9, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first civil rights bill to pass Congress since Reconstruction, a measure primarily concerned with protecting voting rights and which also established a Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Department of Justice.
On this date:
In 1776, the second Continental Congress made the term "United States" official, replacing "United Colonies."
In 1850, California became the 31st state of the union.
In 1893, Frances Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland, gave birth to a daughter, Esther, in the White House; it was the first (and, to date, only) time a president's child was born in the executive mansion.
In 1919, some 1,100 members of Boston's 1,500-man police force went on strike. (The strike was broken by Massachusetts Gov. Calvin Coolidge with replacement officers.)
In 1926, the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) was incorporated by the Radio Corp. of America.
In 1942, during World War II, a Japanese plane launched from a submarine off the Oregon coast dropped a pair of incendiary bombs in a failed attempt at igniting a massive forest fire; it was the first aerial bombing of the U.S. mainland by a foreign power.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made the first of three appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1967, the comedy show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" aired as a onetime special on NBC; its success led to a regular series beginning in January 1968.
In 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York, beginning a siege that ended up claiming 43 lives.
In 1976, Communist Chinese leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing at age 82. JVC unveiled its new VHS videocassette recorder during a presentation in Tokyo.
In 1986, Frank Reed, director of a private school in Lebanon, was taken hostage; he was released 44 months later.
In 1997, Sinn Fein (shin fayn), the IRA's political ally, formally renounced violence as it took its place in talks on Northern Ireland's future. Actor Burgess Meredith died in Malibu, California, at age 89.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:38:49 AM
Five years ago: Iraq sentenced fugitive Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi to death on charges he masterminded death squads against rivals in a trial that fueled sectarian tensions in the country. Two points from defeat, Serena Williams regained her composure and her game to come back to beat Victoria Azarenka, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, for her fourth U.S. Open championship. Shannon Eastin became the first woman to officiate an NFL regular-season game, serving as a line judge in the St. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game. (Detroit beat St. Louis 27-23.)
One year ago: Defying the White House, Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation giving the families of victims of the September 11 attacks the right to sue Saudi Arabia. (Obama vetoed the bill, but Congress overrode his veto.) Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, speaking at an LGBT fundraiser in New York City, described half of Republican Donald Trump's supporters as "a basket of deplorables," a characterization she ended up expressing regret over. Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, along with international star Yao Ming, WNBA great Sheryl Swoopes, coach Tom Izzo, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf, an architect in the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls championship teams of the 1990s.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:39:23 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 07:39:56 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 07:46:46 AM
Morning CarolinaDave and StormSurgeDean.Morning Dave.
Looks like I'm in for a good blow.
Post by: cigarbreath on September 09, 2017, 07:52:46 AM
In your dreams.Morning CarolinaDave and StormSurgeDean.Morning Dave.
Looks like I'm in for a good blow.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 09, 2017, 08:22:58 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:25:43 AM
There is a High Pressure Ridge east of Florida that is steering Irma west, movement of those ridges is very difficult to predict with long range accuracy. Jose has little to do with Irma's movement.
3 day Location/Track forecasts over the last 15 years have actually been pretty damn amazing but the NWS and other weather forecasters are always going to build in a safety factor or simply stated "err on the side of caution ".
Remember, this storm has travelled about 10,000 miles with track forecasts for about 8,000 miles!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:26:18 AM
Good morning, gents. Only 3 kids' games for me today.Only? ::)
Morning Mayor!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:31:05 AM
8:00 AM EDT Sat Sep 9
Location: 22.6°N 79.6°W
Moving: W at 12 mph
Min pressure: 937 mb
Max sustained: 130 mph
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 08:31:06 AM
6 million people being asked to evacuate Florida.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:35:09 AM
The earths atmosphere is just not totally predictable!For God Sakes just be thankful the cigar scientists at CI are not responsible for Hurricane Forecasts!!!!
There is a High Pressure Ridge east of Florida that is steering Irma west, movement of those ridges is very difficult to predict with long range accuracy. Jose has little to do with Irma's movement.
3 day Location/Track forecasts over the last 15 years have actually been pretty damn amazing but the NWS and other weather forecasters are always going to build in a safety factor or simply stated "err on the side of caution ".
Remember, this storm has travelled about 10,000 miles with track forecasts for about 8,000 miles!
Sheesh, what an inept bunch of $hitheads!
It just amazes me that after Fuk'n up so bad then loosing so much money and stock value they don't seem to have made any management changes.
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 08:36:24 AM
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 08:37:33 AM
this just in on HLN News:Yeah, I'm sure that will work. Just ask Houston.
6 million people being asked to evacuate Florida.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:37:50 AM
this just in on HLN News:Federal, state and locals their primary goal is always: "you can't say you were not warned"
6 million people being asked to evacuate Florida.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:39:21 AM
Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Smitty's Market maybe? That is my favorite there.
Sure beats the chit out of packing and moving!
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 08:40:31 AM
Yep, that's the destination, though hard to go wrong down there with any of the four.Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Smitty's Market maybe? That is my favorite there.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:41:40 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 08:41:56 AM
Agreed!Yep, that's the destination, though hard to go wrong down there with any of the four.Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Smitty's Market maybe? That is my favorite there.
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 08:45:26 AM
Had to take another look at the FU. Think I'd rather have the 62% off vs the 7% , but that's just me.The earths atmosphere is just not totally predictable!For God Sakes just be thankful the cigar scientists at CI are not responsible for Hurricane Forecasts!!!!
There is a High Pressure Ridge east of Florida that is steering Irma west, movement of those ridges is very difficult to predict with long range accuracy. Jose has little to do with Irma's movement.
3 day Location/Track forecasts over the last 15 years have actually been pretty damn amazing but the NWS and other weather forecasters are always going to build in a safety factor or simply stated "err on the side of caution ".
Remember, this storm has travelled about 10,000 miles with track forecasts for about 8,000 miles!
Sheesh, what an inept bunch of $hitheads!
It just amazes me that after Fuk'n up so bad then loosing so much money and stock value they don't seem to have made any management changes.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 08:50:47 AM
Yea, but he has good dreams... :PIn your dreams.Morning CarolinaDave and StormSurgeDean.Morning Dave.
Looks like I'm in for a good blow.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 08:52:08 AM
But probably in three different parts of town, just to make it interesting.Good morning, gents. Only 3 kids' games for me today.Only? ::)
Morning Mayor!
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 08:53:44 AM
Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Remember to bring back some for the rest of us. Morning Bean.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 08:55:06 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 10:38:24 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 10:59:36 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 11:15:15 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 11:34:53 AM
I'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 11:35:56 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 02:15:22 PM
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 02:33:27 PM
Brought back pork chops. Thick cut!Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Remember to bring back some for the rest of us. Morning Bean.
Post by: cigarbreath on September 09, 2017, 03:03:48 PM
Mmmmm…. pork chops. Yum, yum, eat'em up!Brought back pork chops. Thick cut!Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Remember to bring back some for the rest of us. Morning Bean.
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 03:21:40 PM
Pool maintenance done, time for a MoWPA. Very nice in the shade.Mmmmm…. pork chops. Yum, yum, eat'em up!Brought back pork chops. Thick cut!Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Remember to bring back some for the rest of us. Morning Bean.
Post by: cigarbreath on September 09, 2017, 03:30:58 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 09, 2017, 04:38:26 PM
A little cool here in the shade. Wearing long pants today. I'm afraid summer's over.Pool maintenance done, time for a MoWPA. Very nice in the shade.Mmmmm…. pork chops. Yum, yum, eat'em up!Brought back pork chops. Thick cut!Morning Daves, Tony, and RiderOfTheStormDean. Beautiful day weather-wise in-store here. Going for a ride with a couple buddies down to Lockhart, BBQ capital of Texas. Yummo!Remember to bring back some for the rest of us. Morning Bean.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 09, 2017, 04:41:19 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 04:44:37 PM
Going to Jack Allens for a Chicken Fried Beef Rib at 6:00. Might have a little liquor there too :)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 04:47:09 PM
Lord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 05:01:40 PM
Trailer and vehicles all loaded and ready.(https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/120/apple/96/thumbs-up-sign_1f44d.png)
Going to Jack Allens for a Chicken Fried Beef Rib at 6:00. Might have a little liquor there too :)
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 05:02:08 PM
One more game for me today. Unfortunately, I'm also manning the grill at the concession stand. WTF?But free burgers and dogs!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:04:07 PM
What was that drink you like?Trailer and vehicles all loaded and ready.(https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/120/apple/96/thumbs-up-sign_1f44d.png)
Going to Jack Allens for a Chicken Fried Beef Rib at 6:00. Might have a little liquor there too :)
Post by: Short stack on September 09, 2017, 05:06:21 PM
//Just trying to scare Irma, Scared meLord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 05:10:12 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 09, 2017, 05:11:23 PM
wasn't trying to scare anybody. I almost always wear pants.//Just trying to scare Irma, Scared meLord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:13:56 PM
LOL, evening Short Stack. Which Carolina are you in?//Just trying to scare Irma, Scared meLord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
Post by: Short stack on September 09, 2017, 05:20:18 PM
/In NC but I am not sure which is best surrounded by trees here with wind gusts for Mon. To be 50 to 60 mph a gamble either way///Just trying to scare Irma, Scared meLord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
LOL, evening Short Stack. Which Carolina are you in?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 09, 2017, 05:42:53 PM
Hardly.One more game for me today. Unfortunately, I'm also manning the grill at the concession stand. WTF?But free burgers and dogs!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 05:59:46 PM
Yeah, those big tall trees are scary too./In NC but I am not sure which is best surrounded by trees here with wind gusts for Mon. To be 50 to 60 mph a gamble either way///Just trying to scare Irma, Scared meLord help me :oI'm ready Irma.I'm glad you have pants on!
LOL, evening Short Stack. Which Carolina are you in?
Post by: Threebean on September 09, 2017, 06:06:29 PM
Austin Rita. It's muy buenoWhat was that drink you like?Trailer and vehicles all loaded and ready.(https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/120/apple/96/thumbs-up-sign_1f44d.png)
Going to Jack Allens for a Chicken Fried Beef Rib at 6:00. Might have a little liquor there too :)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 09, 2017, 07:03:06 PM
Thanks, 2 just delivereAustin Rita. It's muy buenoTrailer and vehicles all loaded and ready.(https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/120/apple/96/thumbs-up-sign_1f44d.png)
Going to Jack Allens for a Chicken Fried Beef Rib at 6:00. Might have a little liquor there too :)
What was that drink you like?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 09, 2017, 09:15:10 PM
What a pain in the balls that was. Sheesh.Hardly.One more game for me today. Unfortunately, I'm also manning the grill at the concession stand. WTF?But free burgers and dogs!
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 09, 2017, 10:22:55 PM