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4th and Long 10-09-2024 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by In58men (Post 17738555)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OMG. We all had a collected gasp when we saw this from our reporter. The fabric on the roof of Tropicana Field is shredded. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StPete?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StPete</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milton</a> <a href="https://t.co/36UKLO9cK6">pic.twitter.com/36UKLO9cK6</a></p>&mdash; Jason Adams (@JasonAdamsWFTS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonAdamsWFTS/status/1844211275439784196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The roof was made of fabric? :doh!:

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738559)
The roof was made of fabric? :doh!:
it was built in the 80's. Lots of bad ideas back then. they are building a new domed stadium there next year.

ptlyon 10-09-2024 09:36 PM
100 years or whatever

4th and Long 10-09-2024 09:46 PM
You go, Tay-Tay.

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Taylor Swift donates millions to US hurricane relief efforts

US superstar Taylor Swift has donated five million dollars (£3.8 million) to help victims “rebuild and recover” as hurricanes devastate the south-east region of the US.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late on Wednesday night, amid warnings that a life-threatening storm surge could cause “extreme flooding”, according to the Met office.

The “dangerous and destructive” storm comes in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene just weeks ago.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorswift13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@taylorswift13</a>, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and helping communities in need in the wake of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HurricaneHelene?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HurricaneHelene</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HurricaneMilton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HurricaneMilton</a>. <br><br>🧡 Join Taylor if you&#39;re able by donating here: <a href="https://t.co/rSpfqPuHCv">https://t.co/rSpfqPuHCv</a> <a href="https://t.co/NYJIIG3dlS">pic.twitter.com/NYJIIG3dlS</a></p>&mdash; Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/FeedingAmerica/status/1844117913290014971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We’re incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous five million dollar donation to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts,” the chief executive of Feeding America, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, said in a statement on X.

“This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms.

“Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead.

“Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need.”

The charity were urging others to “join Taylor if you’re able by donating”.

It comes after fellow US music star Dolly Parton also donated one million dollars (£765,000) to the Mountain Ways Foundation, providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.

Swift is gearing up for her the final run of her Eras Tour, beginning next week in Miami before heading to New Orleans, and Indianapolis and closing out the tour in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

The 34-year-old has a history of supporting fundraisers, donating to 1,400 Trussell food banks in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and London – the cities where she performed her record-breaking Eras Tour this summer.

The Anti-Hero singer also recently donated 100,000 dollars (£79,400) to a fundraiser for the family of a woman who died in the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebrations.

The US star shared her condolences with the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 44, who was killed during the American football team’s victory parade at Union Station in Kansas City after they won the Super Bowl.

Swift had attended the Super Bowl to support her Kansas City Chiefs star boyfriend Travis Kelce.

ptlyon 10-09-2024 09:49 PM
Nice gif

Womble 10-09-2024 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738559)
The roof was made of fabric? :doh!:
Probably the fabric from the ref crew that gifted them the Super Bowl.

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 17736724)
https://theatln.tc/kyWsw7AN

Zoë Schlanger: “As Hurricane Milton exploded from a Category 1 storm into a Category 5 storm over the course of 12 hours yesterday, climate scientists and meteorologists were stunned. NBC6’s John Morales, a veteran TV meteorologist in South Florida, choked up on air while describing how quickly and dramatically the storm had intensified. To most people, a drop in pressure of 50 millibars means nothing; a weatherman understands, as Morales said mid-broadcast, that ‘this is just horrific.’ Florida is still cleaning up from Helene; this storm is spinning much faster, and it’s more compact and organized.

“In a way, Milton is exactly the type of storm that scientists have been warning could happen; Michael Wehner, a climate scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, called it shocking but not surprising. ‘One of the things we know is that, in a warmer world, the most intense storms are more intense,’ he told me. Milton might have been a significant hurricane regardless, but every aspect of the storm that could have been dialed up has been.

“A hurricane forms from multiple variables, and in Milton, the variables have come together to form a nightmare. The storm is gaining considerable energy thanks to high sea-surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, which is far hotter than usual. And that energy translates into higher wind speeds. Milton is also taking up moisture from the very humid atmosphere, which, as a rule, can hold 7 percent more water vapor for every degree-Celsius increase in temperature. Plus, the air is highly unstable and can therefore rise more easily, which allows the hurricane to form and maintain its shape. And thanks to La Niña, there isn’t much wind shear—the wind’s speed and direction are fairly uniform at different elevations—‘so the storm can stay nice and vertically stacked,’ Kim Wood, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Arizona, told me. ‘All of that combined is making the storm more efficient at using the energy available.’ In other words, the storm very efficiently became a major danger …”

“Milton is also a very compact storm with a highly symmetrical, circular core, Wood said. In contrast, Helene’s core took longer to coalesce, and the storm stayed more spread out. Wind speeds inside Milton picked up by about 90 miles an hour in a single day, intensifying faster than any other storm on record besides Hurricanes Wilma in 2005 and Felix in 2007. Climate scientists have worried for a while now that climate change could produce storms that intensify faster and reach higher peak intensities, given an extra boost by climate change. Milton is doing just that.”
When I moved here no hurricane had hit St. Pete in 125 years. we have been hit by 2 hurricanes within 3 weeks of each other. Climate change is real and its going to get worse.

Garcia Bronco 10-09-2024 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738559)
The roof was made of fabric? :doh!:
It was also supposed to be a shelter for first responders.

Garcia Bronco 10-09-2024 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738591)
When I moved here no hurricane had hit St. Pete in 125 years. we have been hit by 2 hurricanes within 3 weeks of each other. Climate change is real and its going to get worse.
This isn't climate, It's weather.

4th and Long 10-09-2024 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco (Post 17738601)
This isn't climate, It's weather.
It's actually climate related weather but, hey, don't let the science get in the way, bub.

neech 10-09-2024 10:23 PM
That would be just awful if a third hurricane came through in a couple of weeks.

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco (Post 17738600)
It was also supposed to be a shelter for first responders.
yep, that's where all the out of state electricians, first responders usually gather pre-storm. big parking lots to park their trucks. they stay there to get assignments, come back and shower, get a hot meal. they have cots covering the baseball field where they can get some shut eye.

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by neech (Post 17738606)
That would be just awful if a third hurricane came through in a couple of weeks.
you suggesting a 3peat?

Fish 10-09-2024 10:43 PM
That's scary....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The water has been sucked out of Tampa Bay by Milton. <br>Happened fast. <a href="https://t.co/8ghtF5SZYx">pic.twitter.com/8ghtF5SZYx</a></p>&mdash; Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1844170710102704585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish (Post 17738614)
That's scary....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The water has been sucked out of Tampa Bay by Milton. <br>Happened fast. <a href="https://t.co/8ghtF5SZYx">pic.twitter.com/8ghtF5SZYx</a></p>&mdash; Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1844170710102704585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
thats what saved me from getting 10ft.of storm surge in my house.

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 10:56 PM
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The crane on top of this building fell off the top of the building onto another building last night. That’s the tallest building on the west side of Florida.

Pitt Gorilla 10-09-2024 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738576)
You go, Tay-Tay.
Maybe this is why the fat old guys on my Facebook feed were hating on her the other day. I mean, they were literally discussing how they "hated" her. It's really ****ing weird.

I can't imagine why anyone would hate Taylor Swift.

4th and Long 10-09-2024 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17738623)
Maybe this is why the fat old guys on my Facebook feed were hating on her the other day. I mean, they were literally discussing how they "hated" her. It's really ****ing weird.

I can't imagine why anyone would hate Taylor Swift.
That is weird.

BigRedChief 10-09-2024 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17738623)
Maybe this is why the fat old guys on my Facebook feed were hating on her the other day. I mean, they were literally discussing how they "hated" her. It's really ****ing weird.

I can't imagine why anyone would hate Taylor Swift.
:hmmm: really? Fat old guys hate Taylor after her Instagram post. no idea on the why? really?

ShortRoundChief 10-10-2024 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738628)
:hmmm: really? Fat old guys hate Taylor after her Instagram post. no idea on the why? really?
Maybe she ruined his guitar with all them damn tear drops.

ThyKingdomCome15 10-10-2024 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17737322)
Literally every channel dramatizes these things. In part, to keep people watching, and to get people to take it seriously. It happens every time.
That has been my impression so far.

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 01:53 AM
3:45am and my dumbass neighbor decides to fire up his generator :banghead:

Looks like the worst is over. I haven't been outside yet, but the house is in one piece.

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 02:30 AM
Since it's too hot to sleep, I took a look around outside. Other than a few downed limbs, it looks like we made it through without any damage. Now I'll just sit here in the dark and wait until I can get the generator going at 7. At least I can pass the time watching YouTube videos

IrishChief 10-10-2024 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738661)
Since it's too hot to sleep, I took a look around outside. Other than a few downed limbs, it looks like we made it through without any damage. Now I'll just sit here in the dark and wait until I can get the generator going at 7. At least I can pass the time watching YouTube videos
Love posts like this. Glad your safe and minimal damage.

Spott 10-10-2024 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738661)
Since it's too hot to sleep, I took a look around outside. Other than a few downed limbs, it looks like we made it through without any damage. Now I'll just sit here in the dark and wait until I can get the generator going at 7. At least I can pass the time watching YouTube videos
If your neighbor turned his on at 3:45, you might as well turn yours on too.

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Spott (Post 17738663)
If your neighbor turned his on at 3:45, you might as well turn yours on too.
He turned it off again. I have no idea wtf he was doing, but 2 wrongs don't make a right.

Otter 10-10-2024 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738661)
Since it's too hot to sleep, I took a look around outside. Other than a few downed limbs, it looks like we made it through without any damage. Now I'll just sit here in the dark and wait until I can get the generator going at 7. At least I can pass the time watching YouTube videos
:clap:

TEX 10-10-2024 05:06 AM
Living on the Gulf Coast for a good part of my life, I've been through many hurricanes. Most recently Hurricane Beryl, back in July. But it was nothing compared to Milton. Milton, is / was a bad one. Especially with all the tornados... And the worst part about all of it, is not having any power, sometimes for weeks afterwards. Even with a generator, it sucks cuz u got to deal with finding gas and dealing with long gas lines etc. I feel for the people in Florida.

TambaBerry 10-10-2024 05:56 AM
Why can't you turn a generator on before 7?

backinblack 10-10-2024 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Frazod (Post 17738549)
Depending on how it hit, there was probably more damage in New Jersey than Virginia. It took out some trees, caused some minor flooding, and destroyed half of a long pier in Virginia Beach. That was pretty much it. I always think about that when I see the "We will rebuild" meme with the toppled lawn chair. :D
I was living in Ghent(which floods if too many dogs pee at the same time during high tide) when Sandy “hit”, and it was not much more than typical thunderstorm weather except it lasted longer. But that thing went up the coast and wrecked Jersey and NYC.

ptlyon 10-10-2024 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738618)
The crane on top of this building fell off the top of the building onto another building last night. That’s the tallest building on the west side of Florida.
ABC News covered that, said they "didn't have enough time" to secure it or whatever before the storm hit.

They've known about this possibility for a week.

srvy 10-10-2024 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17738623)
Maybe this is why the fat old guys on my Facebook feed were hating on her the other day. I mean, they were literally discussing how they "hated" her. It's really ****ing weird.

I can't imagine why anyone would hate Taylor Swift.
I can't imagine why anyone would care what people say on Facebook or any other social media site. People say the darndest things even here on CP. Life can be hard on the young and tenderhearted. Don't worry the nuts will eventually drop for you and maybe harden that still soft bark you are growing.

Also know this Swift doesn't live near you.

ptlyon 10-10-2024 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 17738690)
I can't imagine why anyone would care what people say on Facebook or any other social media site. People say the darndest things even here on CP. Life can be hard on the young and tenderhearted. Don't worry the nuts will eventually drop for you and maybe harden that still soft bark you are growing.

Also know this Swift doesn't live near you.
Bet you're real fun at parties

seamonster 10-10-2024 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738603)
It's actually climate related weather but, hey, don't let the science get in the way, bub.
Back in the 2010's they went ELEVEN years with no hurricanes in Florida. Zero. No major hurricanes in the US last year either. And I can distinctly remember bimbo's saying "it's weather, not climate" during that dry stretch...But now the worlds ending and you can't insure your house because Florida had a Cat III hurricane? Nobody should be buying this bullshit.

ptlyon 10-10-2024 06:54 AM
My grandpappy used to tell stories that back in the 20's they used to be able to control the weather and it was perfect year round.

What has happened? How did they lose control of the weather?

srvy 10-10-2024 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 17738693)
Bet you're real fun at parties
At my age I stay away from parties if I can.

FloridaMan88 10-10-2024 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by seamonster (Post 17738695)
Back in the 2010's they went ELEVEN years with no hurricanes in Florida. Zero. No major hurricanes in the US last year either. And I can distinctly remember bimbo's saying "it's weather, not climate" during that dry stretch...But now the worlds ending and you can't insure your house because Florida had a Cat III hurricane? Nobody should be buying this bullshit.
2004 and 2005 there were several major hurricanes that threatened and/or impacted the state of Florida.

Dennis, Frances, Jean, Ivan, Katrina, Wilma... and I am sure there were others.

Also Andrew hit as a Cat 5... in 1992.

Storms like Milton are bad enough that the additional "unprecedented" hyperbole is unnecessary... and historically inaccurate.

ptlyon 10-10-2024 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 17738700)
At my age I stay away from parties if I can.
Praying for your bowel movement this morning :thumb: :grovel:

BleedingRed 10-10-2024 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 17738718)
Praying for your bowel movement this morning :thumb: :grovel:
In the bathroom’s quiet throne,
A humble place I sit alone.
With nature’s call, I take my seat,
A moment brief, yet oh so sweet.

Oh Lord, I thank you for this time,
For daily blessings, so sublime.
In this small act, I find some peace,
And from my worries, I find release.

With each little push, a giggle I stifle,
Life’s simple truths, I find so delightful.
For even in this, a sacred part,
I feel your presence within my heart.

So here’s to the moments, both great and small,
Even in the restroom, God hears our call!
Let’s laugh and rejoice, in life’s messy fun,
For every little task, together we’ve won!

srvy 10-10-2024 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 17738718)
Praying for your bowel movement this morning :thumb: :grovel:
DEPENDS on if I remember my 6 oz glass of prune juice with my oatmeal.

Garcia Bronco 10-10-2024 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 4th and Long (Post 17738603)
It's actually climate related weather but, hey, don't let the science get in the way, bub.
I'd be shocked if you could name the sciences and put them in order. It's the science..lol.

BigRedChief 10-10-2024 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88 (Post 17738708)
2004 and 2005 there were several major hurricanes that threatened and/or impacted the state of Florida.

Dennis, Frances, Jean, Ivan, Katrina, Wilma... and I am sure there were others.

Also Andrew hit as a Cat 5... in 1992.

Storms like Milton are bad enough that the additional "unprecedented" hyperbole is unnecessary... and historically inaccurate.
I know, right?

Every damn storm I have to listen to “this” storm was worse than “that” storm. I don’t understand those conversations.

KingPriest2 10-10-2024 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TambaBerry (Post 17738674)
Why can't you turn a generator on before 7?
You can. There’s nothing wrong with it.

Not sure why he’s making a fuss over it.

Mr. Plow 10-10-2024 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by KingPriest2 (Post 17738770)
You can. There’s nothing wrong with it.

Not sure why he’s making a fuss over it.
I'm sure you technically can - but they are loud and disruptive. I'm guessing most only turn them on overnight if absolutely necessary.

KingPriest2 10-10-2024 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 17738775)
I'm sure you technically can - but they are loud and disruptive. I'm guessing most only turn them on overnight if absolutely necessary.
It’s expected when everyone loses power I guarentee that people will be running them tonite

Mr. Plow 10-10-2024 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by KingPriest2 (Post 17738776)
It’s expected when everyone loses power I guarentee thst noreceill becrunning tonite
https://media0.giphy.com/media/8b9Xa...=200w.gif&ct=g

BigRedChief 10-10-2024 08:02 AM
So far the reports from neighbors is no surge or rain flooding. Downed power lines and trees but no obvious damage to roofs or houses. So if all that flying debris didn’t hit your house, you may be okay.

I live on an island. There are two bridges off and into the island. they had downed power lines laying across the road keeping people from getting to their homes. So a guy gets out of his car, picks up the power lines and moves them to the side of the road. Only in Florida.

BleedingRed 10-10-2024 08:05 AM
Hearing from the sources on the ground it was kinda a weak ass storm

FloridaMan88 10-10-2024 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738753)
I know, right?

Every damn storm I have to listen to “this” storm was worse than “that” storm. I don’t understand those conversations.
It's usually said by media types trying to hype up the latest storm for self-serving reasons.

And having personally experienced the impacts of Hurricane Andrew... that is a high precedent threshold to surpass.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...caneAndrew.jpg

AndChiefs 10-10-2024 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 17738775)
I'm sure you technically can - but they are loud and disruptive. I'm guessing most only turn them on overnight if absolutely necessary.
If power goes out here and you walk outside I can hear at least a half dozen whole house generators going 24/7. Didn’t realize people turned them off unless they’re limited on fuel.

BleedingRed 10-10-2024 08:07 AM
Right?

The hype in the weather channel or news is disgusting... Just give it to me straight.

BleedingRed 10-10-2024 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AndChiefs (Post 17738798)
If power goes out here and you walk outside I can hear at least a half dozen whole house generators going 24/7. Didn’t realize people turned them off unless they’re limited on fuel.
Also this,

In Texas we run those things all day and only turn off for like 4-6 hours in maybe middle of night.

kepp 10-10-2024 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738786)
So far the reports from neighbors is no surge or rain flooding. Downed power lines and trees but no obvious damage to roofs or houses. So if all that flying debris didn’t hit your house, you may be okay.

I live on an island. There are two bridges off and into the island. they had downed power lines laying across the road keeping people from getting to their homes. So a guy gets out of his car, picks up the power lines and moves them to the side of the road. Only in Florida.
:eek::eek:

Otter 10-10-2024 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738786)
So far the reports from neighbors is no surge or rain flooding. Downed power lines and trees but no obvious damage to roofs or houses. So if all that flying debris didn’t hit your house, you may be okay.

I live on an island. There are two bridges off and into the island. they had downed power lines laying across the road keeping people from getting to their homes. So a guy gets out of his car, picks up the power lines and moves them to the side of the road. Only in Florida.
Hopefully he was standing in at least 5 inches of salt water to improve conductivity when he conducting this heroic feat.

If you're going to make the Darwin awards do it right. :thumb:

BigRedChief 10-10-2024 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 17738835)
Hopefully he was standing in at least 5 inches of salt water to improve conductivity when he conducting this heroic feat.

If you're going to make the Darwin awards do it right. :thumb:
there is a good reason "a Florida man" is a meme.

Today, a Florida man died when he was moving an electrical wire from the road.

Mr. Plow 10-10-2024 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AndChiefs (Post 17738798)
If power goes out here and you walk outside I can hear at least a half dozen whole house generators going 24/7. Didn’t realize people turned them off unless they’re limited on fuel.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BleedingRed (Post 17738801)
Also this,

In Texas we run those things all day and only turn off for like 4-6 hours in maybe middle of night.

I was just making an assumption based on his comment about 2 wrongs don't make a right.

BleedingRed 10-10-2024 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738844)
there is a good reason "a Florida man" is a meme.

Today, a Florida man died when he was moving an electrical wire from the road.
Except... He didn't die... The legend lives on!

MY favorite meme so far is Captain Dan

kstater 10-10-2024 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 17738684)
ABC News covered that, said they "didn't have enough time" to secure it or whatever before the storm hit.



They've known about this possibility for a week.
Cranes like that are not easy to disassemble

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kstater 10-10-2024 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BleedingRed (Post 17738850)
Except... He didn't die... The legend lives on!

MY favorite meme so far is Captain Dan
Captain Dan is a social media content creator. And apparently pretty effective at what he does.

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ptlyon 10-10-2024 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kstater (Post 17738851)
Cranes like that are not easy to disassemble

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I'm sure of that. But doesn't give them a reason to say **** it

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TambaBerry (Post 17738674)
Why can't you turn a generator on before 7?
Because I don't want to piss off the neighbors

Lzen 10-10-2024 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 17738618)
The crane on top of this building fell off the top of the building onto another building last night. That’s the tallest building on the west side of Florida.
Saw that. I would have thought that they might have figured out how to make it less of a wind catch to try to prevent that kind of thing from happening.

Lzen 10-10-2024 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 17738780)
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Lzen 10-10-2024 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88 (Post 17738796)
It's usually said by media types trying to hype up the latest storm for self-serving reasons.

And having personally experienced the impacts of Hurricane Andrew... that is a high precedent threshold to surpass.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...caneAndrew.jpg
Dayum!

ghak99 10-10-2024 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ptlyon (Post 17738916)
I'm sure of that. But doesn't give them a reason to say **** it
If they were willing to waive safety and union regulations, they had time to get it down. ... assuming they had a full crew to work. They might have went home and left the area.

KingPriest2 10-10-2024 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738664)
He turned it off again. I have no idea wtf he was doing, but 2 wrongs don't make a right.
2 wrongs don’t make a right?

What did he do wrong?

ptlyon 10-10-2024 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738921)
Because I don't want to piss off the neighbors
Just wave over the fence and say "Howdy neighbor! Just trying to live here!". Not like it happens every day, and doubt anybody was sleeping soundly with what you all went through.

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by KingPriest2 (Post 17738961)
2 wrongs don’t make a right?

What did he do wrong?
His generator is on the same side as my bedroom. He's has weeks to **** with it to make sure it's working, but chose 3:45 in the morning to test it. I guess I'm more respectful in that regard.

siberian khatru 10-10-2024 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738970)
His generator is on the same side as my bedroom. He's has weeks to **** with it to make sure it's working, but chose 3:45 in the morning to test it. I guess I'm more respectful in that regard.
Oh, he was TESTING it? That's different. He's in the wrong.

PatMahomesIsGod 10-10-2024 11:19 AM
Whichever ****tard left the crane up should be loaded into a rocket and fired into the sun.

KingPriest2 10-10-2024 11:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17738970)
His generator is on the same side as my bedroom. He's has weeks to **** with it to make sure it's working, but chose 3:45 in the morning to test it. I guess I'm more respectful in that regard.
Were you without power?

DaFace 10-10-2024 11:29 AM
This is a pretty crazy look, but it SEEMS like most of the damage is just to the roof. Hopefully it's not super difficult to repair by next season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now that the sun is up, here’s a 360-degree view of the damage Hurricane Milton caused to Tropicana Field’s roof and the inside of the ballpark. Absolutely heartbreaking �� <a href="https://t.co/ZCtPHv6rE9">pic.twitter.com/ZCtPHv6rE9</a></p>&mdash; Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ry_Bass/status/1844367980249178396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KingPriest2 (Post 17739016)
Were you without power?
Yes, since around 7 last night, and sitll am. I drove around a little, and some houses in the neighborhood have power, so I'm hoping it'll get restored sometime today.

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 11:46 AM
And just like that, the power is back on!

Buehler445 10-10-2024 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17739051)
And just like that, the power is back on!
Sure it does, when you pug your shit into the neighbors' generator!

:D

;)

FlaChief58 10-10-2024 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 17739054)
Sure it does, when you pug your shit into the neighbors' generator!

:D

;)
LMAO

suzzer99 10-10-2024 11:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17739025)
This is a pretty crazy look, but it SEEMS like most of the damage is just to the roof. Hopefully it's not super difficult to repair by next season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now that the sun is up, here’s a 360-degree view of the damage Hurricane Milton caused to Tropicana Field’s roof and the inside of the ballpark. Absolutely heartbreaking �� <a href="https://t.co/ZCtPHv6rE9">pic.twitter.com/ZCtPHv6rE9</a></p>&mdash; Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ry_Bass/status/1844367980249178396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Doesn't everyone hate that stadium?

DaFace 10-10-2024 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 17739059)
Doesn't everyone hate that stadium?
Sure, but their new one isn't going to be ready for 4 years, so they'll either have to fix it or move.

PatMahomesIsGod 10-10-2024 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 17739059)
Doesn't everyone hate that stadium?
Yes.

Milton should have destroyed the rest of it.

neech 10-10-2024 12:02 PM
BRC is probably helping his neighbors out right now.


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