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rosiep · 08-16-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ConcKahuna

I'm signed up for the crew, but dont know if they will be calling one in. We'll see!

What's a ride out crew?

OrlandoMike · 08-16-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rosiep

What's a ride out crew?

Baically Disney Cast members who ride out the storm at work.

Those pesky tourists! They actually want to eat every few hours!

I'm not on the list, but they did ask me what size boot and raincoat I wore tonight!

DVC~OKW~96 · 08-17-2008, 05:40 AM

Charley did some real damage to our house, so we no longer dismiss hurricane preparations!

One thing we learned during the hurricanes of 2004 was that we needed WAY more supplies than is recommended. One gallon of water per person per day is completely insufficient for us. (Just watching a hurricane prep spiel and it recommends 17 gallons per person which is probably more likely, but sheesh! storing that is a challenge).

So, we're as ready as we can be. Vehicles filled with gas. Some cash, propane, charcoal... unfortunately a full freezer, so if power goes and is gone for any length of time we'll be having the Mother of all Cook Outs! :lol:

I don't much trust the forecast paths any longer either. Charley taught us that, one eh?

The intensity of Fay is not as strong as Charley, but the path could drop huge amounts of rain on our area, eh? We've had so much rain that that could end up a real problem.

What does Disney do for hurricane preparations? Hoe is it determined if the parks will close or not. Is there a system for making that decision or is the call left to one person?

OrlandoMike · 08-17-2008, 10:13 AM

Disney has stages, from 1 to 5.

1 (and I would think they would be at stage 1 by now) is pretty much watch the weather.

Around stage 3 they evacuate Fort Wilderness, start tying things down and getting things ready. By stage 5 the parks are closed and guests are asked to remain in their rooms.

Just watched the update on Channel 9, and Tom Terry still has his suit jacket on, so we are fine for now!

Maxamuus · 08-17-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoMike

Just watched the update on Channel 9, and Tom Terry still has his suit jacket on, so we are fine for now!

Im guessing this is the Florida equal to our weather man wearing a white sport jacket? You dont even need to watch the report, if he is wearing a white coat its off to get gas for the snow blower.

OrlandoMike · 08-17-2008, 10:51 AM

Ya Tom Terry does a little strip tease!

If the jacket comes off its gonna rain, the tie goes, your gonna get some wind, and if the sleeves on the shirt get rolled up, start praying!

We also have a local guy on the cable channel 13, he drinks, if he slurs his words its gonna be bad, if he is weaving, head for the hills!

rpmdfw · 08-17-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoMike

We also have a local guy on the cable channel 13, he drinks, if he slurs his words its gonna be bad, if he is weaving, head for the hills!

Which one is that Danny Treanor? Or Dave Cocchiarella?

OrlandoMike · 08-17-2008, 01:32 PM

Danny Trainer.....we love watching him during the afternoon storms!

Well I just dropped $70 at the gas station, but I got enough gas to run a generator for a week!

Lets just hope that gas ends up in the lawn mower instead!

rpmdfw · 08-17-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoMike

Danny Trainer.....we love watching him during the afternoon storms!

Well I just dropped $70 at the gas station, but I got enough gas to run a generator for a week!

Lets just hope that gas ends up in the lawn mower instead!

That's who I would have guessed.

How were the lines at the gas station?

OrlandoMike · 08-17-2008, 01:36 PM

Gas station not bad yet, drove past Publix, what a nightmare!

rpmdfw · 08-17-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoMike

Gas station not bad yet, drove past Publix, what a nightmare!

Glad I don't have to stop there, then!

DVC~OKW~96 · 08-17-2008, 09:06 PM

LOLOL! Yeah, as long as Tom Terry doesn't start undressing we're ok!

IS THAT the problem with the channel 13 guy? LOL! He drives me batty.

Publix up here was mobbed. My favorite water was all gone. We didn't really need any more, but I was going to get some just for reserve.

Still have to get some gas. Probably will do that tomorrow when I am headed out.

OrlandoMike · 08-18-2008, 09:04 AM

Well I think we are set, maybe one more run to Publix for some junk food!

Canned goods are good and all, but heck when your roof blows off sometimes ya just need a hand full of Chee-to's!

An a bad note Tom Terry has taken his jacket off!

rpmdfw · 08-18-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoMike

Well I think we are set, maybe one more run to Publix for some junk food!

Canned goods are good and all, but heck when your roof blows off sometimes ya just need a hand full of Chee-to's!

An a bad note Tom Terry has taken his jacket off!

Cheetos, huh?

For us it's brownies and Reece's peanut butter cups (The minatures that you can down a handful at a time)

OrlandoMike · 08-18-2008, 09:17 AM

And if ya wash that all down with Bourbon, when the windows blow in, it's really not all that bad!

08-17-2008, 05:40 AM	#18
DVC~OKW~96 I'm not big on gold as a color. As a metal...that's another story Spreading the word is an important thing! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 20 Minutes North Posts: 6,950	Charley did some real damage to our house, so we no longer dismiss hurricane preparations! One thing we learned during the hurricanes of 2004 was that we needed WAY more supplies than is recommended. One gallon of water per person per day is completely insufficient for us. (Just watching a hurricane prep spiel and it recommends 17 gallons per person which is probably more likely, but sheesh! storing that is a challenge). So, we're as ready as we can be. Vehicles filled with gas. Some cash, propane, charcoal... unfortunately a full freezer, so if power goes and is gone for any length of time we'll be having the Mother of all Cook Outs! :lol: I don't much trust the forecast paths any longer either. Charley taught us that, one eh? The intensity of Fay is not as strong as Charley, but the path could drop huge amounts of rain on our area, eh? We've had so much rain that that could end up a real problem. What does Disney do for hurricane preparations? Hoe is it determined if the parks will close or not. Is there a system for making that decision or is the call left to one person? __________________ I look into the window of my mind Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind I step out of the ordinary I can feel my soul ascending I am on my way Can't stop me now And you can do the same What have you done today to make you feel proud? It's never too late to try What have you done today to make you feel proud? Heather Small

08-17-2008, 10:13 AM	#19
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	Disney has stages, from 1 to 5. 1 (and I would think they would be at stage 1 by now) is pretty much watch the weather. Around stage 3 they evacuate Fort Wilderness, start tying things down and getting things ready. By stage 5 the parks are closed and guests are asked to remain in their rooms. Just watched the update on Channel 9, and Tom Terry still has his suit jacket on, so we are fine for now! Last edited by OrlandoMike; 08-17-2008 at 10:37 AM.

08-17-2008, 09:06 PM	#27
DVC~OKW~96 I'm not big on gold as a color. As a metal...that's another story Spreading the word is an important thing! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 20 Minutes North Posts: 6,950	LOLOL! Yeah, as long as Tom Terry doesn't start undressing we're ok! IS THAT the problem with the channel 13 guy? LOL! He drives me batty. Publix up here was mobbed. My favorite water was all gone. We didn't really need any more, but I was going to get some just for reserve. Still have to get some gas. Probably will do that tomorrow when I am headed out. __________________ I look into the window of my mind Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind I step out of the ordinary I can feel my soul ascending I am on my way Can't stop me now And you can do the same What have you done today to make you feel proud? It's never too late to try What have you done today to make you feel proud? Heather Small

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08-17-2008, 10:51 AM	#21
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	Ya Tom Terry does a little strip tease! If the jacket comes off its gonna rain, the tie goes, your gonna get some wind, and if the sleeves on the shirt get rolled up, start praying! We also have a local guy on the cable channel 13, he drinks, if he slurs his words its gonna be bad, if he is weaving, head for the hills!

08-17-2008, 01:32 PM	#23
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	Danny Trainer.....we love watching him during the afternoon storms! Well I just dropped $70 at the gas station, but I got enough gas to run a generator for a week! Lets just hope that gas ends up in the lawn mower instead!

08-17-2008, 01:36 PM	#25
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	Gas station not bad yet, drove past Publix, what a nightmare!

08-18-2008, 09:04 AM	#28
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	Well I think we are set, maybe one more run to Publix for some junk food! Canned goods are good and all, but heck when your roof blows off sometimes ya just need a hand full of Chee-to's! An a bad note Tom Terry has taken his jacket off!

08-18-2008, 09:17 AM	#30
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	And if ya wash that all down with Bourbon, when the windows blow in, it's really not all that bad!