Hurricane Gustave - Page 2

kristilyn73 · 09-04-2008, 08:18 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in the Coastal region!

I hope you both have LapTops with extra battery power so you can keep us Chalk Bucketers updated!

Thinking of you!

gymmomntc2e6 · 09-04-2008, 08:19 PM

Ok - so I have not found a battery one yet but - here is a camping one that goes on the gas stove - I think it would work on our gas stove or grill. Might have to purchase !!!

Coleman Camping Coffee Maker from REI.com

msl529 · 09-04-2008, 08:29 PM

That would be great...IF WE HAD A GAS STOVE!

For some strange reason, 99% of the homes here in S. FL do not have gas---only electric. (???) This peeves my hubby to no end, as he is quite the chef, and cooking on electric here, since we moved from CA, has just about killed him!

Although, I suppose I could use the Coleman on that fondue get-up I mentioned earlier....

BTW, thanks Kristilyn, for the good wishes! I don't know about gymmom, but I do not have a battery operated lap-top. I guess it's crosswords, naps, & games until I can get back online! UGH!

gymmomntc2e6 · 09-05-2008, 04:43 AM


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Originally Posted by msl529 That would be great...IF WE HAD A GAS STOVE! For some strange reason, 99% of the homes here in S. FL do not have gas---only electric. (???) This peeves my hubby to no end, as he is quite the chef, and cooking on electric here, since we moved from CA, has just about killed him! Although, I suppose I could use the Coleman on that fondue get-up I mentioned earlier.... BTW, thanks Kristilyn, for the good wishes! I don't know about gymmom, but I do not have a battery operated lap-top. I guess it's crosswords, naps, & games until I can get back online! UGH!

The only battery operated laptop I have is for work and I cannot use it for this !!! Besides if Ike hits up here - I will be pretty busy and won't have time to chat !!

Looks like Hannah will hit - we have severe weather alerts. Of course I have not read what it says but there is one

**bogwoppit** · 09-05-2008, 05:01 AM

I hope you Floridians are all tucked up safe and warm, it looks as though SC might get some nasty weather too.

Ya'll live in a lovely place, but get some funky weather, I think I'll keep the snow.

msl529 · 09-05-2008, 07:29 AM


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Originally Posted by gymmomntc2e6 The only battery operated laptop I have is for work and I cannot use it for this !!! Besides if Ike hits up here - I will be pretty busy and won't have time to chat !! Looks like Hannah will hit - we have severe weather alerts. Of course I have not read what it says but there is one

What is your work again, that you will have to be on call? I'm sorry you will have to be so busy during the storm! I guess it'll make the time go faster?

msl529 · 09-05-2008, 07:30 AM


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Originally Posted by bogwoppit I hope you Floridians are all tucked up safe and warm, it looks as though SC might get some nasty weather too. Ya'll live in a lovely place, but get some funky weather, I think I'll keep the snow.

Touche'. Guess this is the price for living in paradise!

gym mom · 07:50 AM

I was born in Fl left when I was little and came back 16years ago the worst this part of the state has got was in 04-05 we seem to be in a safe zone .The people in Hanna's path I would just make sure you have enough food /water/gas etc.if you have empty jugs I would freeze extra water to help keep freezer cold and eat up your ice cream melted ice cream is a mess,I came home to that last time we left.If you have grill and loose power after the storm you can always grill.If you live on the water and a hurricane comes near alot of times the water company will shut off your water.Ike is mean lookout for him if in his way leave.I am just waiting to see if he skirts up the west coast.Also take pictures of your inside of the house and keep them safe along with ins,drivers liscense ,etc Stay safe!Up north the kids have snow days in fl we have hurricane days,the kids here arleady missed 1 due to fay,fay would not go away.

msl529 · 09-05-2008, 07:56 AM


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Originally Posted by gym mom I was born in Fl left when I was little and came back 16years ago the worst this part of the state has got was in 04-05 we seem to be in a safe zone .The people in Hanna's path I would just make sure you have enough food /water/gas etc.if you have empty jugs I would freeze extra water to help keep freezer cold and eat up your ice cream melted ice cream is a mess,I came home to that last time we left.If you have grill and loose power after the storm you can always grill.If you live on the water and a hurricane comes near alot of times the water company will shut off your water.Ike is mean lookout for him if in his way leave.I am just waiting to see if he skirts up the west coast.Also take pictures of your inside of the house and keep them safe along with ins,drivers liscense ,etc Stay safe!Up north the kids have snow days in fl we have hurricane days,the kids here arleady missed 1 due to fay,fay would not go away.

Thank you, gym mom! Great idea about freezing the ice jugs to keep the stuff in the freezer cold. Also, keeping tabs on all the important paperwork is good advice! I also heard to fill up the tub (for the scenario of the water being off) so one can use buckets from there to flush the toilets.

Hubby does like to grill so we do plan to do that if there's no power for a few days.

I have a friend here who says..."I don't 'do' camping anymore, so if it's going to be a bad hurricane, I just drive inland to Disney & stay there until the power comes back on"! Too funny.

We'll see where Mr. Ike decides to go!

gym mom · 09-05-2008, 08:11 AM

We use our pool to flush the toilets.Here is a link that is wonderful Tropical Storm: Tracking Map : Weather Underground
and of course remember they can take last minute turns.