Apparently, nothing else is happening in the world worth reporting, or the entire world's population is glued to this non-stop reporting.
Random thougts on the hurricane coveage
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I was driving home from Gulf Shores, Alabama this morning must have passed 25 -30 Entergy bucket trucks heading east on I-10. probably heading up to help restore power in Irene's path. I hope there is not too much damage. Also hoping we don't get a visit from a hurricane here any time soon!
Steve W
Steve W
I do not know anyone personally in the effected areas but my heart goes out to them. I know there are several on here in the path of the storm and I would hate for them to suffer any loss.
Yes, I want to see what is going on up there and am watching the coverage with interest. It is not I want to see damage or deaths but I want to know what is happening there. I feel sorry for anyone in those areas.
I wish they could send us the rainfall they do not need at this time. As dry as it is here, I would not mind some flooding around my house.
Yes, I want to see what is going on up there and am watching the coverage with interest. It is not I want to see damage or deaths but I want to know what is happening there. I feel sorry for anyone in those areas.
I wish they could send us the rainfall they do not need at this time. As dry as it is here, I would not mind some flooding around my house.
plainshunter
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at least they haven't mashed "apocalypse" to the word hurricane yet like they do when it snows.
GF
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IT'S A TWISTER ... IT'S A TWISTER...!!!
The Wizard of Oz: Cyclone Clip - YouTube
Can't be worse than this.
GF
The Wizard of Oz: Cyclone Clip - YouTube
Can't be worse than this.
GF
Lotta good posts here about how the talking heads don't have a clue as to what is happening and how it is irresponsible to broadcast hyperbolic, alarmist reports when people are already anxious about the future.
The reporting on the tsunami-damaged Japanese nuclear reactor was like that: "Hi, I'm Anderson Cooper and I am gonna explain to you why this nuclear reactor is seriously bad news..." I'm thinkin', "What does this guy know about nuclear reactors?" and got my info elsewhere.
The reporting on the tsunami-damaged Japanese nuclear reactor was like that: "Hi, I'm Anderson Cooper and I am gonna explain to you why this nuclear reactor is seriously bad news..." I'm thinkin', "What does this guy know about nuclear reactors?" and got my info elsewhere.
We have had team coverage since Wednesday here in N.E. S.C. Myrtle Beach actually had some limbs break off trees.The Storm Teams are orgasmic.There's even reports of puddles of water. I just heard Myrtle Beach is back to OPCON 5---- normal operating conditions.
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mkk41
US Veteran
People in the danger zone aren't home in front of the TV , and probably have no electricity anyway.
Those who live in low-lying , flood prone areas should know enough to get to higher ground by now.
The TV news just rehashes the same bit every 20mins.
The daily weather forecast is almost as bad. The bubble-headed bleach blonde 'meteorologist' waves her hands and shows global effects and talk about who knows what for 10mins to the point where ya zone out or fall asleep and miss the simple local 5 day forecast ya wanted to see in the first place.
Those who live in low-lying , flood prone areas should know enough to get to higher ground by now.
The TV news just rehashes the same bit every 20mins.
The daily weather forecast is almost as bad. The bubble-headed bleach blonde 'meteorologist' waves her hands and shows global effects and talk about who knows what for 10mins to the point where ya zone out or fall asleep and miss the simple local 5 day forecast ya wanted to see in the first place.
scooter123
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No kidding, by the time this storm gets to NYC it's likely it's going to be just a bad storm and the storm surge will probably be measured in inches. But, he just had to shut down the ENTIRE TRANSIT system at noon today when the storm wasn't even to Viginia yet. I can only have sympathy for all those merchants in NYC who are yet again being victimized by Blooming Idiot.
ogilvyspecial
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Our son, who lives here with us, is an Electrical Lineman and he's seriously considering flying over to NY on Monday. He talked to a few Electric Co. Rep's by phone today and they assured him that they would have work for him once he arrived.
The last time he "bugged out" was during Ike and he spent approx. 5 weeks down in TX before returning home.
One person's misery is (usually) another person's paycheck........
Experience with FEMA
Working for State Govt, I and many others went in after the Big Ones here in Florida to provide relief efforts. We where there for several days when FEMA came rolling in with a beyond full size semi tractor trailer and giant top of the line CAB (can't remember the name brand) but it was one of the best.
These quys (5 or more) were going to set up a phone and computer bank in the small building we were using when we were done. So they sat around doing nothing.
As I was a Supervisor I asked to see inside the tractor trailer. Well you guys would have died!!
It was like something the President would travel in.!!
It had a full size Oak conference tables, Giant wide screen Flat Plasma TV, top of the line chairs. Individual cubbyholes with phones, computers, full kitchen, bathrooms, Giant Sat dish and on and on.
It sat there running with the generators going and the A/C running for days and was not used for a single thing!!.
Besides setting up the phones, they where there to hand out blue tarps. Only problem was, they did not have them yet and this area was mostly mobile homes and there was nothing to put tarps on, they where all gone!!
When we were leaving they started putting brand new chairs and tables in the small arena type building we had been using. What was wrong with the chairs and tables that were in there allready?? We used them just fine?
These people needed water, food and a covered roof to sleep in. There was no electric power for days/weeks.
They had nothing to begin with and now whatever it was ...gone!!
Back to the FEMA guys, they sat around trying to talk with us while we were working 12-16 hour days out in the heat and humidity, the local Sheriff Deputies where also helping us and I final asked if they could have those guys go sit in their fancy truck and watch TV or something.
After another storm (Charley) FEMA set up a mobile home park right off I-75 for those that lost their homes. It worked well for a while but then they wanted them back even though the folks still had no homes. They started kicking people out but the mobiles just sat there for at least a year and deteriorated so they were useless to be used again.
FEMA has the most money and has no idea of when and how to use it correctly.
OK, I'm done now.
And, even stranger, you get this warning from a twit that doesn't have enough sense to be out of the rain.
The other bunch that really torques me up are the "Why is FEMA taking so long to save us?" pack of *****s
Working for State Govt, I and many others went in after the Big Ones here in Florida to provide relief efforts. We where there for several days when FEMA came rolling in with a beyond full size semi tractor trailer and giant top of the line CAB (can't remember the name brand) but it was one of the best.
These quys (5 or more) were going to set up a phone and computer bank in the small building we were using when we were done. So they sat around doing nothing.
As I was a Supervisor I asked to see inside the tractor trailer. Well you guys would have died!!
It was like something the President would travel in.!!
It had a full size Oak conference tables, Giant wide screen Flat Plasma TV, top of the line chairs. Individual cubbyholes with phones, computers, full kitchen, bathrooms, Giant Sat dish and on and on.
It sat there running with the generators going and the A/C running for days and was not used for a single thing!!.
Besides setting up the phones, they where there to hand out blue tarps. Only problem was, they did not have them yet and this area was mostly mobile homes and there was nothing to put tarps on, they where all gone!!
When we were leaving they started putting brand new chairs and tables in the small arena type building we had been using. What was wrong with the chairs and tables that were in there allready?? We used them just fine?
These people needed water, food and a covered roof to sleep in. There was no electric power for days/weeks.
They had nothing to begin with and now whatever it was ...gone!!
Back to the FEMA guys, they sat around trying to talk with us while we were working 12-16 hour days out in the heat and humidity, the local Sheriff Deputies where also helping us and I final asked if they could have those guys go sit in their fancy truck and watch TV or something.
After another storm (Charley) FEMA set up a mobile home park right off I-75 for those that lost their homes. It worked well for a while but then they wanted them back even though the folks still had no homes. They started kicking people out but the mobiles just sat there for at least a year and deteriorated so they were useless to be used again.
FEMA has the most money and has no idea of when and how to use it correctly.
OK, I'm done now.
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I was in the trucking industry for many years. The only thing that surpasses the incompetence of FEMA is the size of their wallet.
HOUSTON RICK
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I have never seen play by play" broadcasting even for a Category 5. I am sure that the east Coasters are not mostly pansies, but the media sure makes them out that way. "We even put our yard furniture away!" says one hefty soocer mom. Yes, you are in the path of a hurricane sweety. "We even got us some bottled water" says another survivalist genius. The media sure goes into overdrive when something happens in New York or LA. World War III, or Chicago vaporized in nuclear accident would be at the end of the broadcast, after Kim Kardasian's 30 minute explanation on the great ordeal of how the 20 minute rain in Beverly Hills delayed her nail appointment. I guess we just need to get used to it if we cannot ignore it.
oldRoger
US Veteran
I think this is the reverse of the NIMBY syndrome.
When a hurricane is happening to a bunch of rednecks and crackers down on the GOM it may be of some interest in-between discussions of BHO's golf Game.
BUT, OH MY GOD, this is happening to US right HERE in NY, it isn't supposed to happen to US!
SOMEONE DO SOMETHING! My house in the Hamptons may be damaged.
Where is Janet Incompetentano Send FEMA, Call out the NG.
In brief, they think that their Ox will be gored, its personal.
When a hurricane is happening to a bunch of rednecks and crackers down on the GOM it may be of some interest in-between discussions of BHO's golf Game.
BUT, OH MY GOD, this is happening to US right HERE in NY, it isn't supposed to happen to US!
SOMEONE DO SOMETHING! My house in the Hamptons may be damaged.
Where is Janet Incompetentano Send FEMA, Call out the NG.
In brief, they think that their Ox will be gored, its personal.
GF
Member
He be the only weatherman I believed........
"Fair tonight.....followed by tomorrow.....later on this evening"
The Hippy Dippy Weatherman... we're showing our age.
GF
Weather Channel on air people are getting more irritating by the minute.
"Did you see that? That's a tree limb blowing down the street." All the while the person (male) is shrieking like a 12 year old girl.
And just moments ago Jim Cantore is actually suggesting buildings will blow over in NYC. And his (dry) counterpart in the studio remarks "they have many tall buildings there." (Last not direct quote but close enough.)
And earlier (not on TWC) it was stated that JFK Airport will be under twenty feet (20 feet!) of water. Guarantee folks, that is a physical impossibility.
Oh, best yet, just about every local politician and police spokesperson is stating the police and other emergency responders are now taking "shelter in place."
Simply wow!
Be safe.
"Did you see that? That's a tree limb blowing down the street." All the while the person (male) is shrieking like a 12 year old girl.
And just moments ago Jim Cantore is actually suggesting buildings will blow over in NYC. And his (dry) counterpart in the studio remarks "they have many tall buildings there." (Last not direct quote but close enough.)
And earlier (not on TWC) it was stated that JFK Airport will be under twenty feet (20 feet!) of water. Guarantee folks, that is a physical impossibility.
Oh, best yet, just about every local politician and police spokesperson is stating the police and other emergency responders are now taking "shelter in place."
Simply wow!
Be safe.
DWFAN
US Veteran
Yup okay so we're going to get a hurricane. Whoopee. Went to do my usual grocery shopping today. Nothing extra. Even if we don't end up with electricity for a week it's no big deal. We camp so no need for foolish purchases. Did buy extra beer though. The center is supposed to come right thru here and I'm actually kind of excited about it. Can't do a damn thing about it so I might as well enjoy it.
DW
DW
