Should I Stay or Should I Go...We're GONE!!

[bobs66440]

Well, we've been waiting all year and are finally on vacation! To be exact, we're three days into our 2 week vacation at the Outer Banks, NC. Having a great time, not a worry in the world then BAM! Hurricane Irene!! It's forcast to become a category 3 storm by Thursday with 115mph winds and is likely headed directly for us! Crap!   We rented this beach house for 2 weeks and we may have to evacuate by this weekend!   Unfortunately, there's only one way on and off this place, so at best, the traffic will be a nightmare. In any case, I don't plan on having a hurricane party and we will be out of here if it is gets too crazy. Not exactly the vacation I had planned    

[BananaDan]

That sucks Bob, sorry to hear that.  If it were me by myself, I'd stay.  Screw it.  If it were me with my wife and son, I'd leave.   

[bobs66440]

If it were me with my wife and son, I'd leave.   

Exactly, that's what I'm facing...

[nvrbdn]

i missed the news tonight while adjusting the lifters on a 67 mustang with a little tick. anyway, did they say it is definately goin up the east coast? any who, i would stay as long as possible then scoot if they say run. mabey you can salvage half the week next week after it moves through

[Musicman]

Should I Stay or Should I Go...

Am I in SC or NC...

I think you should figure out where your at first Bob, then decide which way to run
Topher and I will wave flags to help guide you out of there.

What are friends for eh

[Charger_Fan]

Not exactly the vacation I had planned   

But I bet it's one you'll remember above many others.
Good luck, whichever way you decide.

[bobs66440]

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement!

As of now, they are predicting a category 3 storm hitting the east coast/Carolinas late Friday or Saturday and last through Sunday. If this is the case we will most likely get out Thursday evening, hopefully before the mass exodus on Friday. I'll try to get a hotel room somewhere west of here and come back Monday...it's supposed to be a beautiful day!!

[4cruzin]

I was on a cruise boat a few years back when a hurricane chased us back to port a day early which meant we had to skip a port.  Bad part was that our flight didn't leave until the next day so we had no choice but to ride it out.    Made for an interesting night. . . .  

[Chryco Psycho]

you could always visit us in Panama , Spirit air flys cheap , the water is warm & beaches deserted & hurricanes go north , Panama has not had a hurricane hit because they deflect off the northern part of south america which is north of us .
I know maybe next time !!

[Johnny SixPack]

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement!

As of now, they are predicting a category 3 storm hitting the east coast/Carolinas late Friday or Saturday and last through Sunday. If this is the case we will most likely get out Thursday evening, hopefully before the mass exodus on Friday. I'll try to get a hotel room somewhere west of here and come back Monday...it's supposed to be a beautiful day!!

That's a good plan!

I know when Rita hit SE Texas in '05, its was a clusterf*** trying to get anywhere for a couple days leading up to it.

As for the weather after, yeah, it'll probably be beautiful, just watch out for junk on the beaches. 

[Musicman]

you could always visit us in Panama , Spirit air flys cheap , the water is warm & beaches deserted & hurricanes go north , Panama has not had a hurricane hit because they deflect off the northern part of south america which is north of us .
I know maybe next time !!

I have some wealthy relatives living down that way. My cousin owns a mountain down there somewhere right on the ocean. His house and grounds are located in the caldera of the extinct volcano. I've never been there myself, but my wife & daughter have been there a number of times. They tell me it's absolutely wonderful there, once you get past the whole Butler, Maid and servants stuff. Us poor folk ain't use to that 

His Parents live there as well; they have a compound down there in Panama City. Same deal... Butlers, Maids, etc... God forbid you touch a dirty dish after dinner, someone could go into shock!

Someday I'll get down that way myself... maybe this coming year

[twodko]

More misery............today's paper said its now a cat 4. You're only issued one life. I'm just sayin'

[mauve66]

if you start running from a challenge now you'll just keep running, what kind of example is that for your kid..............  can you email me a deed of sale for the car?

[Musicman]

 

[bobs66440]

Sorry, all my other "friends" already called it!    

[bobs66440]

More misery............today's paper said its now a cat 4. You're only issued one life. I'm just sayin'

I with you 100%  Thanks!

[bill440rt]

Well, we've been waiting all year and are finally on vacation! To be exact, we're three days into our 2 week vacation at the Outer Banks, NC. Having a great time, not a worry in the world then BAM! Hurricane Irene!! It's forcast to become a category 3 storm by Thursday with 115mph winds and is likely headed directly for us! Crap!   We rented this beach house for 2 weeks and we may have to evacuate by this weekend!   Unfortunately, there's only one way on and off this place, so at best, the traffic will be a nightmare. In any case, I don't plan on having a hurricane party and we will be out of here if it is gets too crazy. Not exactly the vacation I had planned    

My wife just saw on the news an earthquake just hit in VA!! What the hell is happening???

[mauve66]

earthquake in colorado also

[bobs66440]

Yep, our house was just shaking. Not a comfortable feeling!   

[Chryco Psycho]

you could always visit us in Panama , Spirit air flys cheap , the water is warm & beaches deserted & hurricanes go north , Panama has not had a hurricane hit because they deflect off the northern part of south america which is north of us .
I know maybe next time !!

I have some wealthy relatives living down that way. My cousin owns a mountain down there somewhere right on the ocean. His house and grounds are located in the caldera of the extinct volcano. I've never been there myself, but my wife & daughter have been there a number of times. They tell me it's absolutely wonderful there, once you get past the whole Butler, Maid and servants stuff. Us poor folk ain't use to that 

His Parents live there as well; they have a compound down there in Panama City. Same deal... Butlers, Maids, etc... God forbid you touch a dirty dish after dinner, someone could go into shock!

Someday I'll get down that way myself... maybe this coming year

I can't affords maids either , awesome climate though

[twodko]

Well, we've been waiting all year and are finally on vacation! To be exact, we're three days into our 2 week vacation at the Outer Banks, NC. Having a great time, not a worry in the world then BAM! Hurricane Irene!! It's forcast to become a category 3 storm by Thursday with 115mph winds and is likely headed directly for us! Crap!   We rented this beach house for 2 weeks and we may have to evacuate by this weekend!   Unfortunately, there's only one way on and off this place, so at best, the traffic will be a nightmare. In any case, I don't plan on having a hurricane party and we will be out of here if it is gets too crazy. Not exactly the vacation I had planned    

It's the rapture......we're all doll loomed! (or is it the rupture)


My wife just saw on the news an earthquake just hit in VA!! What the hell is happening???

[charge69]

Well, having lived in SE Texas all my life except my years in the Marine Corps, I have been through numerous hurricanes and tropical storms and can tell you :   If you are staying in a beach house or anywhere near the water, leave ASAP if they tell you to leave. As far inland as I am now (about 80 miles), I ain't running from the water, I am hunkering down from the wind and rain no matter how strong the storm is forecasted to be at landfall. They always seem to go down a little in strength upon landfall anyway.

Bottom line is you run from the water and hide from the wind. As a side story, because of hurricane Irene hitting the east coast, we will get hotter and dryer air here (Houston area) this weekend and the first of next week to the tune of possible 109 degree actual temp. days! A good bit of that rain would be appreciated here!

It really sucks to be on your vacation and hope it curves out to sea before getting to N.C. as they usually do.

[sixty8charger]

I wouldn't even chance it being on the outer banks.  My family is in New Bern, and I feel confident that we won't experience anything detrimental, But I would at least get a little more inland than the outer banks.

It will still be a memorable vacation.. thats for sure!

*ORM!*

[Brock Samson]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/08/24/national/a004851D46.DTL&tsp=1

RUN FOREST RUN!

[bobs66440]

Thanks guys. They issued a mandatory evacuation effective 8am Thursday, so we'll be packing up and leaving. The only problem is going to be getting back over the bridge once it's over. Apparently, residents and land owners can show a pass issued back in 2008/2009 or a tax bill to get back over the bridge. Renters like us are S.O.L.