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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / September 2006Great the predict a hurricane
Ok here we go they are predicting a hurricane to form tonight or tomorrow as soon as it goes over Cuba. This is a little to close to the anniversary of Katrina for my comfort. > Ok here we go they are predicting a hurricane to form tonight or > tomorrow as soon as it goes over Cuba. This is a little to close to the > anniversary of Katrina for my comfort. Purrs for everyone in Ernesto's path. Joy > Ok here we go they are predicting a hurricane to form tonight or > tomorrow as soon as it goes over Cuba. This is a little to close to the > anniversary of Katrina for my comfort. Hi Matthew, We are lucky that this will be the first hurricane to hit the U.S. this year. Can you believe that Alberto, the first tropical storm to come ashore went right over top of the cruising cats' boat Genesis that was docked in Savannah, Georgia. Now, the boat is docked in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and I see that Ernesto is predicted to go right over it after it crosses Florida. Fortunately, Rosie & Cinder and Jim & I have evacuated because we are under way to see our first grandchild in the Northwest. Tonight we are just south of Salt Lake City, Utah. We still have a couple of days and several hundred miles to go. Purrs, prayers, and good vibrations for all in Ernesto's path. Annie, Jim, Rosie & Cinder, moving targets See how you are your are the target ;-) just kidding stay safe and have a great road trip We are going to hunker down and do some cooking to keep our minds off of it. I am worried about Ka' Shay first bad storm season I am sure it is going to be a interesting next couple days. Time for some TLC and some kitty treats. AT LEAST IT IS ONLY A TROPICAL STORM >> Ok here we go they are predicting a hurricane to form tonight or >> tomorrow as soon as it goes over Cuba. This is a little to close to the [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Annie, Jim, Rosie & Cinder, moving targets > See how you are your are the target ;-) just kidding stay > safe and have a great road trip [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > season I am sure it is going to be a interesting next couple > days. Time for some TLC and some kitty treats. Stay safe! I was looking at the NOAA web page to see the latest track of Ernesto and came across this page (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastcost.shtml). They haven't updated it to include Katrina, but two in the list definitely directly affected me here in MD. Floyd and Isabel. Both were tropical storms when they hit here, and both had my electricity out for long enough that I decided to buy a generator. Of course now it sits unused for 3 years. LOL There were several others that did a lot of damage way up here when I was a kid, but I can't remember the names of them, other than Agnes in '72. I remember that one because the woods where we played (I was 10) was completely under water. There was a creek that ran through the woods and under our road through a tunnel, and I can remember water pouring *out* of the storm drains into the road. Way up here, we don't experience the horrific damage and heartbreak that has befallen the south from these Atlantic and Gulf storms. It makes the piddly inconvenience of power outages so tiny compared to what so many have suffered. Purrs that you guys down there all get a break this year.  SignatureCheryl >> See how you are your are the target ;-) just kidding stay >> safe and have a great road trip [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > enough that I decided to buy a generator. Of course now it sits > unused for 3 years. <snip> I hope you've "exercised" your generator. If it sits fueled up and ready to go for long periods (months), the fuel and oil will "go bad". It ought to be cranked and run for 10-15 minutes at least twice a year just to keep it healthy. There's a product you can add to the gas tank (Sta-Bil?) to help keep the fuel from "crudding up". Don't know about the oil. Good luck! SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > I hope you've "exercised" your generator. If it sits fueled up > and ready to go for long periods (months), the fuel and oil will > "go bad". It ought to be cranked and run for 10-15 minutes at > least twice a year just to keep it healthy. There's a product > you can add to the gas tank (Sta-Bil?) to help keep the fuel > from "crudding up". Don't know about the oil. This probably isn't good, either, but it's never been started. It was put together and stored in the shed. Never had oil or gas in it. I keep thinking I need to start it up to test it, but didn't want to put oil and gas in it just to have to get it out of there. So, no, never even tested for manufacturer defects. I would have left it in the box in packing except I wanted the wheels on it to be able to move it easily when needed. SignatureCheryl > Can you believe that Alberto, the first tropical storm to come > ashore went right over top of the cruising cats' boat Genesis > that was docked in Savannah, Georgia. Now, the boat is docked > in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and I see that Ernesto is predicted to go > right over it after it crosses Florida. I think it's rare for hurricanes/tropical storms to hit Myrtle Beach, so hopefully all will be well. My brother and his family have been going there for summer holiday for 16 years, and they chose that spot because of the tropical (or lack of!) history. > Fortunately, Rosie & Cinder and Jim & I have evacuated because > we are under way to see our first grandchild in the Northwest. > Tonight we are just south of Salt Lake City, Utah. Have a great visit, take lots of pictures, and hold the wee won a lot. :) SignatureCheryl > Can you believe that Alberto, the first tropical storm to come ashore went > right over top of the cruising cats' boat Genesis that was docked in [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > We still have a couple of days and several hundred miles to go. You're in luck, Annie. Ernesto is heading into Wilmington North Carolina, as Rob and I predicted. We are supposed to get the edge of it during the night. I'm not too worried, as all my chillin's is home, but We are stocked up with books, puzzles, and decks of cards as well as the usual supplies. I suppose that I could even do my reading assignments for school. Can you tell that we're not too worried. Maybe we should be. Anyway, the Genesis shouldn't get as much of the storm as you were afraid of. Take care and relax on your trip. How are the girls handling the ride? Pam S. riding the storm out Pam stay safe it looks like you are going to be in for a real quick wet and good blow Purrs for everyone safety We made it out with no problems just a lot of rain > Pam stay safe it looks like you are going to be in for a real quick > wet and good blow > Purrs for everyone safety > > We made it out with no problems just a lot of rain That's what they're saying on the news. Quick, wet, and windy, but no hurricane, and a tropical depression by the time it gets to Virginia. I just know that we still have to go to school tomorrow. Pam S. ... Anyway, the Genesis > shouldn't get as much of the storm as you were afraid of. Take care and > relax on your trip. How are the girls handling the ride? > Pam S. riding the storm out Hi Pam, I thought about you and your family, but it looked like you would be fine. We assume Genesis is fine. We'll call the marina this morning to find out the details. We'll also call our friends in Wilmington, N.C. We called before the storm hit, but haven't talked to them since. It's hard to time a call with a three-hour time difference. As for the trip, we are in our daughter's home and the baby is precious. We've been here since Wednesday night and haven't heard him cry yet. He fusses a little when he needs something, but is calm the rest of the time. And he's very snuggly. Yesterday he was two weeks old. The girls much prefer boat cruising to automobile travel. Cinder called us a lot of nasty names along the way. They were fine in the motel rooms, though. I think they didn't like being behind bars for such a long time and so many days. Annie > Hi Pam, > I thought about you and your family, but it looked like you would be fine. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > storm hit, but haven't talked to them since. It's hard to time a call > with a three-hour time difference. The storm was not too bad. We had wind gusts up to 50 mph, but didn't have any plant loss, other than a few leaves. I forgot to have the cat spinny thing on the front porch taken down, but it didn't matter, it was safe. The worst was the wind rattling the windows. We got about two inches of rain, minor for here. Most of the damage was on the other side of I-95, where they had flooding, washed out roads, and tree damage (mostly from old trees that were either dead or dying). Over 84,000 people lost their power, but ours didn't even flicker. As hurricanes go, it wasn't much, thank Bast. The cats didn't even have a problem sleeping, though I did. I'm a worryer and didn't get to sleep until late this morning. I paced the house or read most of the night. We called Rob's family to let them know we are fine, as the network news made it sound like we were all going to die, and they weren't aware that we were getting hit by a storm. Rob's dad was more taken by a new truck he bought for work. It is a six passenger, 1 ton, red with black details and has all the bells and whistles. I wish. > As for the trip, we are in our daughter's home and the baby is precious. > We've been here since Wednesday night and haven't heard him cry yet. He > fusses a little when he needs something, but is calm the rest of the time. > And he's very snuggly. Yesterday he was two weeks old. I'm so happy for you and so jealous. Babies are so sweet smelling and adorable. What do the cats think of him? Congrats again on becoming grands. I sometimes dream of the day I get to sit in my rocking chair with a baby in my arms. > The girls much prefer boat cruising to automobile travel. Cinder called > us a lot of nasty names along the way. They were fine in the motel rooms, > though. I think they didn't like being behind bars for such a long time > and so many days. My cats would agree with the girls. Being caged up is not only no fun, but the car ride is probably bumpier than being in the boat. Glad you had no problems finding cat friendly motels and that the girls were fine there. Pam S. hoping there was no problem with the Genesis and also sure she rode the storm like the lady she is. > The storm was not too bad. We had wind gusts up to 50 mph, but didn't > have any plant loss, other than a few leaves. ...> We called Rob's family > to let them know we are fine, as the network news made it sound like we > were all going to die, ...> I'm so happy for you and so jealous. Babies > are so sweet smelling and adorable. What do the cats think of him? ...> Hi Pam, We are glad to know that you all weathered the storm. Genesis is fine. Isn't it amazing how the weather people hype things so we all think we're going to die? I have a lot of respect for the power of nature, but not every storm is another Katrina. It reminds me of the story of the boy who cried "wolf" too many times. Unfortunately, when the real thing comes, people won't know how to tell if it's just hype or not. This could have tragic results. Cinder, Rosie, Jim & I are temporarily housed in the guest bedroom downstairs in our daughter's house. Our apartment will be available next Thursday. The kitties have been confined to the room because the resident dog also sleeps downstairs, but not in the bedroom. She's a sweet dog and cat friendly, but she has enough adjustment with the new member of the house and we'd rather not find out what the cats might do to her. The dog hasn't attempted to bother the cats behind the bedroom door, and the cats haven't complained about being confined to the room. So, we are letting well enough alone for now. Although the cats have not had the chance to meet the baby, they may have a surprise visitor. My daughter suspects a mouse has found its way into the basement. I'm sure the cats would prefer a mouse visit to a baby visit. They'll get a chance to meet the baby when we have moved to the apartment. Annie > Cinder, Rosie, Jim & I are temporarily housed in the guest > bedroom downstairs in our daughter's house. Our apartment will > be available next Thursday. I wish for you four a great fall/winter with the baby and your daughter and family. A few days isn't going to be too hard on the owners. They're off on a big adventure that many cats don't get to have! I can only imagine the spring when they're back on Genesis and thinking "HOME". :)) SignatureCheryl > The kitties have been confined to the room because the resident dog also > sleeps downstairs, but not in the bedroom. She's a sweet dog and cat [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > visit. They'll get a chance to meet the baby when we have moved to the > apartment. I'm glad the Genesis weathered the storm well. I wasn't too worried though. Trees were the most damage in North Carolina, and I was sure that Genesis was neither under a tree or underneath a street. A few of them collapsed as well, from the winds and rain washing the soil out from underneath the street. I bet the girls will find the mouse much more interesting than a baby, however sweet he is. How are Grandma and Grandpa enjoying the delights of baby spoiling? Pam S. |
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