Hanna not a big deal...so far...Ike, on the other hand...might be a contender.

Well it's just after 10pm EST and we are starting to get some action from Hanna...mostly 20-25mph wind..not much of any rain yet...we don't really need anymore rain for a while.

Ike is already going into the record books and it ain't even close yet...This one, we will be watching very closely....come Monday we maybe heading for the hills...the hills of a middle Southern Atlantic landlocked State.

Meanwhile they're getting a little out of hand at the RNC....lmao!!!! Show us your .....

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

If it comes to that...we would at least have Norbert....to go and fetch some Beer....if we run out...that is.

[Big Ter]

Thats very sad and your so right about Ike heading in that direction again and pray Ike dosn't anhyzer and come back in and move with the warm air and H2O to create fierce storms and tornados with it. Also praying it just goes away and fizzle's out...If things look bad you can always stay at Hotel "Big" Ter here in the cabin with your family as I will always have my Hurricane Buddy's backs...yeh I guess even Norbert too...lol....BT

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

Looks like Ike's going to miss us...unless it does a Charley. Not looking too good for those folks who just returned after Gustav

[mr ed]

hey now,'cane charlie'04 was enough excitement for us in swfl.Ike looks like it's taking the same heading.Cinn,Ohio might be safe enough,besides i could at least toss some rounds.Board up,pack the cats,wife, get daughter in Tampa,water,coffee thermos discs.Sounds like we have just about everything.Stay safe everyone,see ya on the courses.Peace

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

Thanks Mike, Hanna's sending some heavy rain bands through now. She should be out of here by tonight heading your way. All we can do is watch Ike's path and bolt if need be. My house is an older '4 high' block home....very strong. I didn't lose a shingle during 04...with 80 mph winds...anything sustained over 100 and I'm sure I'd lose some roofing. 130+ could mean a loss of some roof framing...the walls are strong, it would take 156+ or a Cat 5 to wipe out the entire house. If it comes to that we won't be here to watch it.

At this point it doesn't look like we will get a direct hit....but that can all change.

[Mike Inscho]

Well hey Jamie... Take it easy down there. I heard Hannah turned into a tropical storm but I've been watching Ike too. Best of luck to you and your house.

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

Well Ter You know I was planning to come hang out up there in a couple of weeks...but these storms might have me altering my plans. I'm ready to bolt now...slap the new storm panals up I rebuilt yesterday and head fer the hills....My wifes an RN so she can't just take off like that...we will decide what to do on Monday at the latest...we will leave if the track turns our way..and is a 3 or higher. My trip to Eugene may have to wait a month or so. I got my Flight passes already and they are good for 1 year.

Plus I have a chance to work on a CAT Team....adjusting. I could use that money, so I am taking my CEU's now in preperation of that. The latest Track(s) this morning looks like South FL is in for it...But you know how quick that can change. Monday will be crucial in determining what and where we will go.

[Big Ter]

Dam...last time I seen these back to back was in 04....It sure looks like Ike will be trouble for sure.....get the hell out of Florida now and beat the crazys....It will be just as big as Andrew and with record bands of 180mph plus winds......leave now!!! and at God Speed and be safe my friend with your family....I drove into the middle of Georgia to get away from Francis in 04 from New Symrna Beach Fl....and for Ike...you need to drive to Oregon dam near!! BT

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

The Carolinas will probably eventially end up with some part of 2 of the 3 storms currently plowing across the Atlantic....see ya in TN and/or KY. How's Arkansas this time of year anyway?

[Mike Inscho]

yup.... Raleigh,NC is going to feel it tomorrow afternoon/ Saturday. mmmmm.... man tested and true. lol.. I read that on the yahoo bulletin page.