[Queenie504]

Panic and evacuate now!!!! Dont be ridiculous. Watch the news and listen to local authorities.

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

Our friends are panicking and afraid of this hurricane heading toward glad. They are ready to evacuate. I. Haven't had news on so not sure how bad it will be. Anyone updated on this?

It’s early in the season. The hurricane needs hot water to strengthen which is why they are worse later in the season. Evacuation really isn’t necessary but whatever gives your friend peace of mind is what they should do. I’m not going anywhere and I’m not worried.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by CFrance

How can you just assume he's a moron because he's bicycling with a mask on? I bet he doesn't get any dragonflies in his mouth!

What about the guy driving in his car with his mask on? Will he give himself the virus?

[Tim C.]

TV isn't anywhere near the gulf or Atlantic. No reason to panic

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davephan

We also keep about 20 cases of water, about 12 cases of paper towels, and about 12 cases of toilet paper. We don’t have our whole house electric generator yet, that we ordered in January, but we have flashlights and lanterns. We have a lot of non perishable food. We have a grill with a full propane tank, plus an extra propane tank.

You think you have enough tp?

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

Have you considered that the cyclist may have severe allergies? The mask would help prevent his immune response to pollen. Time to stop judging what others do and start being kind.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

You grow up! Decisions about masks and hurricanes should be based on factual information, not "feelings".

Here we go!! The little boy is out to play...with attitude...you grow up!...no you grow up!!
Who has popcorn?

[butlerism]

I live on a large preserve in SS.
The Tortoises are bitchin at me as I am digging my own Burrow.

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

Perhaps the cyclist has severe allergies and the mask helps prevent pollen from making his allergies worse. We really need to stop judging people and learn to be kind. Calling him a moron really isn’t necessary now is it?

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I was trying to be funny. The ground here is great at absorbing moisture and we feel very safe from hurricanes.

Now tornadoes or sink holes that is a horse of another color.

Lol,lol.....a very fine quote from...............(come on people)...the wizard of Oz.

(Thank you...it brought a smile to me)

[Bacimom]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

Or the cyclist may have discovered that wearing a mask helps minimize their allergies. From wearing masks, I definitely noticed a reduction in my allergies.

[butlerism]

Anoles. Snakes. Roaches. No food shortage. Toilet Paper .... Use my hand and a wash cloth
Wake up people.
You came form dirt, and dirt is where you are going.

Oh... wait... Charmin is on sale at Target.

Go away wimps........ please go away

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by davephan

The hurricane is too far out till Sunday to know with more certainty about the risks.There are some things you can do now. Don’t drive around with a nearly empty gas tank. You can fill up your gas tank when it’s gone down to 3/4 full. Buy some five gallon gas cans and fill them up too. Make sure that you know your insurance information, in case you will need it.

We also keep about 20 cases of water, about 12 cases of paper towels, and about 12 cases of toilet paper. We don’t have our whole house electric generator yet, that we ordered in January, but we have flashlights and lanterns. We have a lot of non perishable food. We have a grill with a full propane tank, plus an extra propane tank.

At some point, you have to make the decision to evacuate or stay. Many people say if the hurricane is a category 4 or 5, they evacuate. If you wait too long to evacuate, it might be 5 mph for hundreds of miles. Along the way, there will be dead cars that are clogging up the roads that are simply unreliable cars, or they ran out of gas. Many people wait till their gas tank is empty before they refill their gas tank. That’s a bad habit. You might need those extra 5 gallon gas cans that are all full, if it takes hours to fill up your gas tank or the gas stations run out of fuel on the way up north. If you wait too long, it’s too dangerous to evacuate. If you evacuate too early, then you might have evacuated for nothing if the hurricane weakens or changed course away from your location. If you’re too stressed out, then it’s better to evacuate sooner than later.

Where do you put all of this? (Not trying to be funny)...

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

No, the center of the circulation did not come right over The Villages. It was just to the east of Crystal River and west of The Villages. This is actually tracked accurately because the NCEP accumulates forecasted path error statistics for the NWP models. Again, it really doesn't matter that much as the circulation was large and the intensity had dropped significantly.

Maps: Tracking Hurricane Irma’s Path Over Florida - The New York Times

Who cares!!!!
It was years ago...do we need a "yes"- "no" match now?
If you truly are a meteorologist, please give current info.

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, I don't buy that line. It's the same crap people say about masks. Who cares what makes YOU feel safe or ME feel safe. We need to do that which makes sense, that which is recommended by the experts, and do it at the time recommended. Today I saw a cyclist riding alone with a mask on. You might say "he's doing what makes him feel safe". But in reality, he is a total moron. Likewise , you can stay in your home when it is under a mandatory evacuation because you feel safe. Another case of being a moron. Sorry if that is offensive, but that's simply the facts of the situation.

Your attitude about masks is offensive!!!