Cruise Miriam Posted September 12, 2004 #326 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Maybe I'll come down to Florida!!! Looks like no matter what happens with Ivan it's going to come through Atlanta :( . Thanks for the graphics, Sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacrusrs Posted September 12, 2004 #327 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Oooh ice cream--I am going to have to start throwing away ice to fit food in my freezer!Great graphics, Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 13, 2004 #328 Share Posted September 13, 2004 :eek: NBC is showing "The Perfect Storm" on tv tonight! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #329 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Kool!! If we can't get it we can watch it!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosi Posted September 13, 2004 #330 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Well those of you in rainy areas can just pretend you have surround sound and watch the movie. Use a spray bottle to spritz your family members and add to the lifelike reality of it all!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #331 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Cancun, and Cozumel reports!! Yucatan Awaiting Ivan From: "Grand Cayman Cruise Excursions --Island Marketing Ltd \(Cayman\)--" <webmaster AT grandcaymancruiseexcursions.com> Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:30:20 -0500 We are living in Playa Del Carmen, 60 km south of Cancun and directly across from Cozumel. We have only relocated here this past year from the Cayman Islands. We've been watching Ivan as it moved to Cayman as we have family and friends on Cayman and still have not had word from them since last night at 11pm!! We pray that everyone is safe, houses can be repaired, people are a lot more fragile. Now it looks as though Ivan plans to make a visit to us here as well. Mexico is really a funny place and I can not believe that they have only just issued the a Hurricane watch an hour ago!! No one is prepared or even getting prepared. We look out from our terrace and see people playing on the beach as the waves are the largest I've ever seen them here. On top of this, we just found out that the plywood that was set asside to board up window for our condos has been used for other things and there are not any stores open today to buy plywood!! I feel as though I'm in a twilight zone episode and I'm the only one that realizes that a massive hurricane is quickly approaching! I know that it supposed to make the Northwestward turn but they've been saying that for the past 3 days. It was supposed to turn up way before Grand Cayman and look what happened there! Right now we sunny skys and the wind picks up from time to time. The ocean has risen a little and is coming up much higher on the beach and the waves are starting to build. Hopefully we will be luckier then Cayman and it will turn north before it comes this far. Our prayers are with everyone in Grand Cayman. Tracy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Tropical Wave From: Linda Gosslin <gosslindl AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 06:41:23 -0700 (PDT) Good Morning! From the Mexican east coast across from Cozumel ~ we awoke this morning to a cloudy sky and distant thunder. A brief rainstorm has moved over, but the main part of the storm is still offshore, growing closer every minute. The thunder is louder and the dog is more nervous, but it appears on radar and in the reports that it will only be a thunderstorm and showers. It's been a very hot and humid spring and summer so far, a rainstorm will be refreshing. Have a great day! Linda L. Gosslin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around [url]http://mail.yahoo.com[/url] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Cozumel Update From: "graeme mcintosh" <graememcintosh1 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:43:00 -0400 The water has receeded and the flooding, for the most part, has been reduced to a few large puddles. I have to emphazise that the majority of the damage was away form the hotel zones and really did not inconvenience tourists. In fact, we had 2 ships arrive on Monday with thousands of people ready to enjoy the island. We are expecting scattered clouds and hot temperatures for the remainder of the week and the slight possibility of T-storms due to the humidity. They pegged the damage of the storm at close to $1 million with 2 confirmed deaths. 1 male and sadly, 1 child. No news on the plane that was lost so we can assume that the landing, either deliberate or as a crash, was done without injuries. Things are pretty well back to normal, so enjoy your vacation while you are here!!!!! _________________________________________________________________ [url]http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines[/url] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Storm update From: "graeme mcintosh" <graememcintosh1 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 23:22:31 -0400 We had our share of rough weather here last night. Moderate winds, extreme rainfall and plenty of lightning accompanied the storm. When it all ended at about 11am we had widespread flooding with most westward neighbourhoods totally secluded with flooded streets totalling 3 feet or so. Along with this was isolated flooding throughout most other parts including the Corpus Christie area where some flood waters were 5 feet deep. The road to the north hotel zone was flooded out and totally impassable with waters up to 5 feet approximately. The Cozumel airport has been closed due to flooding and we lost a small plane last night as it attempted to land. There is no news as of yet of any survivors or the exact location of the plane, although 1 tree near the airport had it's top leaves cut off. Internet access has been restored along with foreign TV stations like ABC, CBS and NBC. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* [url]http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines[/url] Cozumel206132004.jpg Cozumel 06132004.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Cozumel Update From: "graeme mcintosh" <graememcintosh1 AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:38:18 -0400 We have been experiencing the effects of a low pressure system that has been very slow moving for the past few days through the Caribbean. The rain started on June 10 and is expected until June 14. The low has shown some upper level rotation, but it WILL NOT develop into anything in the Gulf of Mexico. We should expect some normal t-storms and steady showers with winds about 5-10mph with occasional light gusts. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickandjanie Posted September 13, 2004 #332 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Sue You are doing an awesome job keeping everyone informed! Good luck in the next couple of days. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #333 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Thanks, Rick. The main reason I post about the Islands, Is the Islanders report to each other. They think no one cares what is happening to them. That all the news is what happens to the United States, and they are forgotten. I dissagree. I think many people here care about them, and even if they cannot afford to donate, at the very least we have prayers going there from all over the country. While money will make them more comfortable, Our prayers may keep some alive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #334 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Another one?????? Jeanne? Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:29:56 -0400 There is something else developing right at our doorsteps tonight and the computer models hint that this could be the "next one". A low pressure centre is trying to form near 15n 56w or about 350 miles east of Martinique. Whether is strenghens or not, a marked increase in the winds and the rains should be anticipated from Barbados northward from tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 13, 2004 #335 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Sue, Uh, thanks... like we needed to hear that! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #336 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Reality bites!!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Miriam Posted September 13, 2004 #337 Share Posted September 13, 2004 OH NO. Enough already! Is this in Floataway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 13, 2004 #338 Share Posted September 13, 2004 We all wish that Hurricane Ivan would floataway for good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brneyznfl Posted September 13, 2004 #339 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Sue I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your links and updates. They have been so helpful! The Princess board is the second site I check after the NOAA site. :D I just got back from Home Depot buying plywood. Every place in Pensacola who sells plywood was sold out. I work for a contractor and couldn't get any! However, I happen to be at the right place at the right time at Home Depot. I stood in line for over an hour then they sold out but another truck was on the way. They didn't know when it would arrive. The line was all the way from the back of the store to the front AND all the way out to the parking lot...almost the entire length. They told us as long as the truck arrived before the store closed, they would stay open until they sold out that shipment. We waited another two hours and 15 minutes before the stored closed, the truck arrived..yeaaa! Fortunately there were no ugly scenes...the Sheriff's department as well as the local news media was there. I guess no one wanted to be caught on camera making a moron of themselves LOL :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #340 Share Posted September 13, 2004 It is so sad tho. We go through all this hell, and we don't even know yet where it will hit. I don't want it to hit anywhere!!! Down here we haven't even put stuff away from Frances. Just left it. We put it all away after Charley, and took it right back out. Now I'll put it away after October!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimneycrkit Posted September 13, 2004 #341 Share Posted September 13, 2004 So far the hurricane had effected every port for my Dec cruise. If it hits Cancun and Cozumel I know it will then head straight for Galveston. This is the craziest hurricane I have ever seen. At least the guys at the hurricane center are trying to figure it out. Its funny the news stations are now having to move reporters around because its not going where they thought it would. Giraldo doesn't quite know what to say anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #342 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Keep your eyes open. Wherever Heraldo and Jim Cantucci from the weather channel show up in the next couple of days is the drop zone. This was our itinerary also!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #343 Share Posted September 13, 2004 11 p.m. graphic [url]http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tc_pages/04_ATL[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 13, 2004 #344 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Sue, Check out the forecast graphics from this hurricane site which was suggested elsewhere: [QUOTE] Hi Hurricane Watchers.. Here is an alternative website for hurricane predictions run by a hurricane researcher at the University of Miami. It has been posted that their predictions have been more accurate than those of the National Hurricane Center. The University of Miami has both graduate and undergraduate courses in meteorology and for many years the National Hurricane Center was based on the campus of the University of Miami. The University has an extensive hurricane research program. Here is the website: [url="http://www.nwhhc.com/"][color=#800080]www.nwhhc.com[/color][/url]. -- Peter Berlin [/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #345 Share Posted September 13, 2004 this is it~ [url]http://www.nwhhc.com/atl092004graphics.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llund Posted September 13, 2004 #346 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I am so sorry to hear about Grand Cayman. We have been there before and I was looking forward to stopping there again when we go on our Panama Canal cruise in December. My heart goes out to everyone on this island. It is one of my favorite islands to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted September 13, 2004 #347 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Prayers to the Cayman Islands and all the others in it's path. I saw on tv that Cuba had underground tunnel shelters built in the 1970's when Nixon was Pres, and that they had never used them but would if Ivan made a direct hit. The path looks like it is now headed to Pensacola or Mobile. Prayers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailc Posted September 13, 2004 #348 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I 1st read stormcarib & then storm2k message board. Then I come here to find out what is happening. I can see that everyone who reads this post can get much information to help them decide what to do. I hope this is the last hurricane for this year. I also feel so bad for Grand Cayman. We have been there 3 times & love to go there. Our 1st time we went on an island tour. It was 1 week before Hurricane Michelle passed within 100 miles of it. We had seen the Turtle Farm & found out it was destroyed. We went back again in Nov. 2003. We went back to see the Turtle Farm. They moved it across the road so it was not right on the water. I haven't read anything yet, but I would be surprised if it survived Ivan. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #349 Share Posted September 13, 2004 5 a.m. graphic [url]http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0904W5+GIF/080318W5.gif[/url] Sorry, I slept late!!! It was wonderful!!!!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 13, 2004 #350 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Cayman reports!! [url]http://www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/cayman.shtml[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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