m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Gary, where are you living now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 1:07:26 PM m00n wrote: Gary, where are you living now? ---------------- I'm in Ellicott City, about 15 miles south of Baltimore. I just found the last generator in the state of MD so I'm off to go pick it up. A new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 1:24:14 PM garymd wrote: ---------------- On 9/15/2003 1:07:26 PM m00n wrote: Gary, where are you living now? ---------------- I'm in Ellicott City, about 15 miles south of Baltimore. I just found the last generator in the state of MD so I'm off to go pick it up. A new toy! ---------------- There ya go! I positive spin on things. Isn't it funny the truth in the old saying "The only difference between the men and the boys is the price of the toys". There is sooooo much truth to that saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnellis Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 If you guys are interested, our supercomputers are monitoring Isabel as we speak. This is realtime, and, based upon current data, one can predict where it will hit. This is known as the WRF model and it is VERY accurate. Anyway, here is the link.... http://rain.mmm.ucar.edu/mm5 Once there.... - click on the down arrow under "Model Selection:" and select "120 10km Hurr WRF", then click "scaled" - Next, click on the down arrow under "Forecast hour:" and select "48 h" (or anything greater) and then click on button next to "Animations". This will take you to the next screen. - Finally, once you have landed on the next screen, click on the arrow under "To loop output, select a field:" and select "precip/slp". At this point the computers will show you the realtime animated tracking data. This is exactly the same information that we are forwarding to the National Hurricane Center. It's pretty cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I just got my generators running and tested just in case. Rhode Island is a on the eastern edge of the predicted path but, it's better to be prepared than suprised. We've been without power for more than a week from less powerful storms. We live on the first hill inland from the bay.(elev 50') So we will be safe there. but to get out of my area, there are three miles of tree lined roads and overhead wires. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 johnellis, Hey that is cool!!! Where do you work and what do you do? Geeze that thing is going to land in a very populated area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Pretty humbling and quite scarey account of a hurricane coming ashore! http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/mandias/38hurricane/historical_perspective.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1 Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Good Luck to all of you east coasters from a former east coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnellis Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hey Moon- I work for the National Center For Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. http://www.ucar.edu You should check it out. Alot of interesting information. Oh, and to answer your second question, I'm an Engineer. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Wow... Very interesting work I bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinoloco Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Gary.... Good going!! Nice to be able to actually *FIND* something when you really need it. Bunker down... hopefully the storm will be weakened when it hits land. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hey Steven - Like avman, I too have seen my share of hurricanes. In 1965 my parents moved to a little town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast called Pass Christian (they still live there) and bought a home some three blocks off the beach. In 1969 we got to see what it was like to be in the eye of a hurricane when Camille hit the coast packing 180+ mph winds. I literally remember it like it was yesterday seeings how we stayed through the storm. I'm praying for you and all the other folks be they on this list or otherwise. As for me...a sigh of relief seeings how I'm suppose to be closing on our new house (yeah, yeah, I know...I need to post new photos of the HT room. I will soon) at the end of this month. For a while there it looked like Savannah might be in trouble. As for predicting these things, I have a theory. Where ever the Weather Channel sends Jim Cantore, you can bet things ain't gonna be good. Good luck all. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnellis Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Moon- It really is an interesting job. In fact, I feel very fortunate to work here. I really do. As for Isabel, what's even more interesting is how some of the data is being collected. We work with such agencies as NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), NASA and of course the National Hurricane Center. For research, each agency has their own fleet of aircraft such as a C130 to gather data. In Isabel's case, WW II P3's, formerly known as "Sub Hunter's", are used to actually fly into the hurricane and collect this information. Not above or around the hurricane, but actually "in the hurricane"!!!. Of course now these older P3's are called "hurricane hunters". Under normal circumstances, one can usually hitch a ride on one of the research planes and travel to some fairly exotic and remote places. But Isabel is definately a ride I wouldn't want to be on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Just got it home. Craftsman 10hp, 5600 watts RMS, 8600 watts peak. Now I just need to get this 200lb gorilla out of the back seat of my car! This has to be the last one in the area. 5 people called looking for one during the 2 minutes I was there taking care of the paperwork. $700. Not too bad for that size unit from what I've seen. The one I was looking at before was 7000 watts for $1,100. I should be able to use the fridge, tv, sump pump and a few lights with no trouble (probably more). I think I'll unplug the tubes though. Not going to take any chances. I just need a ground spike and grounding strap from Home Depot tonight and I'm in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 2:55:42 PM johnellis wrote: WW II P3's, formerly known as "Sub Hunter's", are used to actually fly into the hurricane and collect this information. Not above or around the hurricane, but actually "in the hurricane"!!!. ---------------- Can you imagine the pucker factor? Bet you couldn't slide a BB up that pilots butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Being from New Orleans....hurricanes are nothing to mess with and if you are not at least 20-30 feet above sea level...then leave and find high ground....... Tornados....are also spawned from hurricanes so no real place to hide but far away ..... If staying home...check out sites like WWLTV.com local New Orleans Tv station...they will have a section surviving a hirricane and what you need...... Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 S. Konopa, Let me enchant your Klipsch gear...AHMMMMM AHMMMMM KLIPSCHUS TORNADUS LOUDUS Here no harm will come in a 2Km radius. Seriously good luck there,may no tornado get near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 3:52:44 PM TheEAR wrote: S. Konopa, Let me enchant your Klipsch gear...AHMMMMM AHMMMMM KLIPSCHUS TORNADUS LOUDUS ---------------- Hey, that give me an idea! Hey Gary! We both should crank our systems up to full blast! Probably generate enough SPL to cause the hurricane to break up (or at the very least, it'll run away the other direction yapping like a little dog with its tail tucked between it's hind legs! ). How dare something to challenge the power of the almighty Klipsch - even a hurricane! Seriously, Like Gary already mentioned, I also thank you for the well-wishes and the prayers. Right after I submit, I will be hitting the stores and stocking up on some food and supplies. I am also going to pick up a digital camera and take pictures of everything in the house and burn to CD-R and make at least 3 copies to store around (one at work.) I have nothing vital that I want to keep powered, except maybe the fridge, so I don't plan on getting a generator. I'll get a couple bags of ice and store them in the freezer - I could put in a cooler if necessary to store things that need to be cold (that will at least buy me a couple days). Also, if necessary, I'll just live off of PB&J sandwiches for a couple days - they are pretty non-perishable. Also, I'll use the BBQ to cook things (obviously not during the storm itself, but who knows how long the power could be out afterwards). I can also always go up to my parents, who are farther inland and up in the mountains (better give them a call this evening!). Failing that, I'll go up to Massanutten and stay at the ski-patrol barracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel 2 reel Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 1:24:14 PM garymd wrote: ---------------- On 9/15/2003 1:07:26 PM m00n wrote: Gary, where are you living now? ---------------- I'm in Ellicott City, about 15 miles south of Baltimore. I just found the last generator in the state of MD so I'm off to go pick it up. A new toy! ---------------- Dont forget to post pictures of yer new toy in the toys thread!!!.....gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 ---------------- On 9/15/2003 7:00:02 PM reel 2 reel wrote: Dont forget to post pictures of yer new toy in the toys thread!!!.....gc ---------------- LOL! Good catch r2r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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