any November 15th eastern 7 ngt cruisers out there?

[mkauffman]

Thanks for that website Mary! We're seriously considering the catamaran tour. It looks like a blast. I was reading someone's trip report online and they were saying that it was the highlight of their trip. We've also considered going to Coki Beach/Coral World on our own, but won't decide that until we get there. We'll see what kind of mood we're in.

I can send you the attachment. I just need to find your email address.

Michelle

 

[Jo-Anne]

Lisa - are you folks in the path of this hurricane/storm that is now being tracked to hit east coast somewhere? How far inland are you? What does one do to prepare for something like this? Any others close to east coast? I'm praying for a huge turn or at least a strong weakening. Hang tight! Take Care, Jo

 

[lbgraves]

Well Jo, let me tell you where we live. Go to the tracking map on the first page of the DIS board & look at where the center line hits the NC coast. At that point go west about 1/8". That is where New Bern is. The eye of Floyd went right thru town and several otehrs since we have moved here have been too close & caused alot of damage & flooding around us. We have been lucky so far.

I picked up some blank tapes this morning and will be doing an update of home for insurance today & tomorrow. Just got a couple 12 packs of water too. We were running low anyway. I am catching up on the laundry too in case we are without power or water for a while. Mike will be putting the boards on the windows here and at a neighbors tommorrow. I have to get all the papers together and will be piling our photo albums & other special items in the living room so that if we decide to leave they will all be together. DH's parents live in the hills of VA about 30 minutes north of Danville, VA on the border. We went there for Floyd. If it drops considerably to a low 3 we will probably stay put but if it stays like it is tomorrow, we will be heading out first thing Wednesday morning. I'll try to LYK what we end up doing.

 

[nedleycan]

I hope that things go okay and that the storm is down-graded. They are even threatening that Toronto will get a piece of it on Thursday, and it will be the worst storm for us since 1954 when Hurricane Hazel came through and did lots of destruction. But I am sure it will be nothing like the coast could experience. Sounds like you are very well organized and being sensible about it.
Take care,
Linda

 

[mkauffman]

Lisa, I had no idea you were that close! They're calling for us in Central PA to get a piece of this storm, too, but nothing like what could hit you! PLEASE keep us updated and let us know how you're all doing. You'll be in my thoughts over the next few days.

Michelle

 

[lbgraves]

Thanks everyone. We can all use the extra prayers. Maybe this will turn out a little, but not likely. With a 500 mile span we are going to get something. I am hoping at least that it will pass to the East of us. If we have the winds going out to sea maybe we wont have the flooding as badly this time.

Looking on the bright side of this...CC is still in great shape as is the terminal at Cape Canaveral.

 

[Jo-Anne]

Lisa - hang tight! I saw on another thread that you've boarded up and looks like you're staying put! I'm praying for you and everyone in her path. I really hope it blows through quickly. Looks like Toronto is going to get the tail end on Friday...probably just heavy showers and wind, but nothing like you're going to get. I looked up New Bern on mapquest, and it looks like you're right in the path when it hits land, so hold on tight....we'll be thinking of you! Take Care, Jo

 

[lbgraves]

Thanks Jo! The last thing to do is get some rest tonight It is going to be a long stressful day tomorrow and will probably start early. Hopefully the boards will keep the sound out for a while in the morning. Waiting is the worst part to me. I am going to be pretty busy this weekend putting everything back in place even if we come out of this storm ok. Hopefully I will post when it passes us. We are going to get the early hit so I am taking the computer down in the morning when the wind kicks up so that the hard drive doesn't get messed up. There is room in the closet for it with us.

 

[lbgraves]

OK they just did a report & this storm is moving in faster than they thought it would. It went from 8 mph to 14 mph. There are cerfews starting tomorrow morning at 6 am. They went around the coastal areas about 40 minutes from here and took the names of the next of kin if the people weren't leaving. Well, maybe it will be earlier than they thought & we will be able to watch Survivor afterall.

 

[Jo-Anne]

Lisa - maybe you can star in your own version of Survivor! Get some sleep and check in with us when you can! Jo

 

[mkauffman]

Originally posted by Jo-Anne
Lisa - maybe you can star in your own version of Survivor! Get some sleep and check in with us when you can! Jo

A little bit of humor in this stressful time can really help! Thanks, Jo. Lisa, you'll be in my thoughts. Please post just as soon as you can.

Michelle

 

[lbgraves]

Just checking in very quickly. Power went out at 7:30 but back on at 9. The rain & wind started around 2 am here...at least that is when I woke up & heard it. We are making the flashlights an adventure for the kids, though they are getting a break now. The eye is suppose to hit here around 1:30. Looks like it is hitting a bit east of us so that is better news to be at the west of the eye.

 

[mcampbell_22]

Lisa,

Just a quick note (hopefully you have power and can read it) to let you know that we're thinking of you and the kids and hope all is well.

Look forward to hearing from you once Isabel has passed.

 

[lbgraves]

Gosh what a day!!! We have never lost power for that long here. Those power company guys rock! They were out in this mess at 8:30 tonight and we had power back at 9!!! It went out again at 2 so we put the kids down for naps. They were a bit edgy the rest of the day. Thankfully it is cooler here instead of warm & muggy like it was for Fran. The winds are still whipping around out there. We are lucky. There is a big tree across our driveway but we never leave anything there so our property is ok. We have alot of cleanup to do tomorrow. DS learned that electricity can't be taken for granted today.

If it had hit another 20 miles west we would have gotten it much worse. As it is there are 40 homes that were destroyed this afternoon and another 135 people who were stranded when they were cut off by flooding. I think they were at a shelter & had to be rescued.

I hope that everyone to the north who is just getting this stays safe. We need to rest since it started up here around 2 am this morning. I had fallen asleep before getting my shower last night but ran upstairs when the power went on at 9 am. Thanks for all your prayers! Dh doesn't understand why I had to get this thing back online so that I could let everyone know we are ok.

 

[SINK]

Sorry to barge in like this. We will be on the 11/15 Magic as well. Our plans were not finalized until this week. I will try to read the treads. Boy, it's sure long.

 

[nedleycan]

Welcome Sink to our group! We are a really nice group of people (if I do say so myself). We look forward to you joining our group.

Lisa,
Glad to hear the worst of it is over and that you are safe! The storm is just hitting here, and the expected "big rain and wind" is expected around noon. So far all schools are open except for one school board close to us. I was very sorry to hear on the radio about the deaths from this storm, when I woke up this morning. How horrible!
Good luck on your clean-up this weekend and give the kids a big hug and kiss from us!

Linda

 

[sherry]

Hello Sink, Welcome and I look forward to meeting you.

 

[Jo-Anne]

Lisa - so glad you and your family are safe and that there is minimal property damage. The storm looked ferocious on the news last night. Here in Toronto the rain and winds are just moving in, but they predict the heavy rain will likely stay a little west of Toronto, so most likely will just be a good soaking rain storm here.
Sink - welcome! Tell us more about yourself and family! It's a great bunch of families travelling on 11/15. There is a website that Alex set up for us (unfortunately he had to cancel, but he's maintainted the site for us). http://cruise.alexandjessica.com/ I'll send you the password in a private message. It will show you all the families who are cruising and some data on our families.

 

[mcampbell_22]

Lisa,

Just woke up and checked thread. Soooo glad you are all OK and that you had no personal damage. We're hoping that as it moves up the coast our beach house doesn't suffer any damage from the high surf (We're literally right on the beach). We just finished replacing the catwalk and fencing from this past winter's fury.

Welcome SINK!

Uh Oh, the bus is coming... gotta run!

 

[mkauffman]

SINK.....please don't apologize! Welcome to our group! We look forward to getting to know you before 11/15. Tell us a little about yourself. Since it's a very long thread, I'll tell you that I'm Michelle, my DH is Tony and I have two DS, Garrett will be 9 and Josh is 15. If you're interested in joining us for a DIS meet, let me know and I'll be happy to mail you name tags.

Lisa...thank God you're ok. I thought about you and your family all night. We lost electricity at work until 11 a.m., but they had already closed for the day! We just have to make DH understand that we've created this little family here that need to know how you are!

Michelle