Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 17:24:14 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I like the translucent panels. Not only do they let light through, > they’re far lighter in weight than plywood. I use plywood “hurricane” > clips to hold them in place, but I’m not convinced that’s the way to go > as the panels a

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Only a small load, a circular saw. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 5:34:10 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >On 03/09/2019 4:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Sparky started on the first pull. >> >> >Did you try running Sparky under load to make certain he or sh

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/09/2019 4:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Sparky started on the first pull. Did you try running Sparky under load to make certain he or she is up to the task? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sparky started on the first pull. And I spoke to soon about that shady character... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 3:13:20 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  >Does have a County generator parked in

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I like the translucent panels. Not only do they let light through, they’re far lighter in weight than plywood. I use plywood “hurricane” clips to hold them in place, but I’m not convinced that’s the way to go as the panels are exactly 1/2” thick, so the clips compress the plastic somewhat. I’m t

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Last outside window boards are up. Now test Sparkly the generator, then address the outside missile hazards. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Randy, shutters would require approval by the HOA (probably easy) and then custom design for my odd windows, and they would totally change the look of the house. The breakfast nook windows in the kitchen are too close to the corner of the house, no room for shutters on that side. I'd rather

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Not this time, they are still living else where. Their windows were all boarded up a couple days ago. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 3:13:20 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  >Does have a County g

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  Does have a County generator parked in the driveway? --FT On 9/3/19 3:03 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started cruising our neighborhood after most had evacuated,

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Supposed to rain all day tomorrow, so I'm being extra cautious I guess, but the family breathes easier once the boards are up, and we are less inclined to panic and run. Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started cruising our neighborhood after most had evacuated, so that

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I just put all my boards away after getting them all out yesterday and setting them near where each would go. There will be TS-Force winds as forecasted now but not enough for flying debris. I live in the woods with trees a around the house, in the 4or5 times I have put up boards in similarly-f

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/09/2019 11:23 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Probably about six miles to the ocean, but only a couple miles to tidal river, about three miles to tidal marsh lands. Nice hot sunny day now, light breeze, a bit warm for putting up window boards. Hydrating for a bit now, maybe a light l

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably about six miles to the ocean, but only a couple miles to tidal river, about three miles to tidal marsh lands. Nice hot sunny day now, light breeze, a bit warm for putting up window boards. Hydrating for a bit now, maybe a light lunch, then back to work. Disturbed a hornets nest just

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How close are you to the water, Meade? On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 12:29 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That sounds better. > Good luck! > Gerry > > On Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:06 -0400 > Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > > Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
That sounds better. Good luck! Gerry On Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:06 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call from State emergency manager, > got emergency alert on cell, got text message from my insco, got email from > Mom (phone call maybe tomorrow,

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call from State emergency manager, got emergency alert on cell, got text message from my insco, got email from Mom (phone call maybe tomorrow, hafta answer that one). Even Google is in on the game, when I open Google maps it has a hurricane warning. On

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah Gubnah Foghorn had premature evacuation yesterday, told us all to leave. Some listened. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 2, 2019, at 10:21 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does this include you, Max? > > https://www.wyff4.com/article/gov-mcmaster-orders-mandatory-evacuations-fro

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Does this include you, Max? https://www.wyff4.com/article/gov-mcmaster-orders-mandatory-evacuations-from-sc-coast-ahead-of-hurricane-dorian/28883454# Gerry . Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Bahamas got and are getting hit very hard,

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'll probably ride the bike down to the beach at some point to check it out, if I can get down there --FT On 9/2/19 11:40 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:46:24 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Bahamas got and are getting hit very hard, 18-23 feet will probably wash

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 2 Sep 2019 10:46:24 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Bahamas got and are getting hit very hard, 18-23 feet will probably wash > over most or all of the islands. Imagine having an EF-4 tornado camped over your house ... > Looks like FL east coast will get plenty of wind and stor

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Bahamas got and are getting hit very hard, 18-23 feet will probably wash over most or all of the islands. Looks like FL east coast will get plenty of wind and storm surge too. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 2, 2019 at 10:30 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Them's Katrina size! Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 9/2/19 8:16 AM: I think they were saying 18-23 foot surges in the Bahamas. That pretty much covers all of the islands…. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I think they were saying 18-23 foot surges in the Bahamas. That pretty much covers all of the islands…. -D > On Sep 2, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was out early getting my boards set up at their designated spots. Just saw > the latest track and most of the

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I was out early getting my boards set up at their designated spots.  Just saw the latest track and most of the models are tending to agree with the storm being a fair distance offshore but still CAT3 as it passes us.  That will throw off wind, rain, and maybe more important for me, storm surge

[MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like FT and I are pretty much in the clear for now. For the next 120 hours: 72% chance of 34kt winds 35% chance of 50kt winds 13% chance of 64kt winds https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIAPWSAT5+shtml/020851.shtml? Sprinter Rick looking even better. - Max Charleston SC _