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frog0911
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Initially Posted - 08/23/2008 : 14:34:53

Just a few pictures of how Fay treated us on Fleming Island.

Lines and height of PennyII prior to Fay in relation to the dock.

High tide plus four feet of storm surge. Finger dock is under water.

These neighbors must walk on water to get to their boats.

A little water in the yard over the retaining wall.

Frog and The General

C250, Pretty Penny II, #743
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piseas
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Response Posted - 08/23/2008 : 17:24:53

I was watching the news and the devastation Fay has caused is unbelievable. Seeing homes and businesses flooded just blows my mind.
I am from California and I will take earthquakes any day. Good luck.
Steve A

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 08/23/2008 : 20:13:21

And Fay is only a tropical storm. I just finished driving northeast through the north and west sides of Fay. We got out from under around Birmingham, AL. Gusts in the 40 - 50 range, continuous rain, and my gas milage really sucked.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 08/24/2008 : 09:56:39

hey frog
what an incredable view you have.
your yard and dock are beautiful.

when my boas tied to the docks i'm in the middle of a corn field.

dave holtgrave
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sailing carlyle lake in southern illinois

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/24/2008 : 10:10:18

I've been hearing predictions of 30" of rain for Mississippi... What do you do with 30 damned inches of rain??

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 08/24/2008 : 10:16:14

so where is Fleming island

Looks like you live in an island paradise. Good for you!

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 08/24/2008 : 12:17:42

The view is incredible when the sun is a shinning, but can get ugly with a northwest wind and thunder storms rolling in from the gulf across the State.
Fleming Island is about 25 miles South of Jax and three miles South of Orange Park. It is boarder on the East by the St. Johns River, the North by Doctors Lake,(were we live), the West by Swimming Pen creek and the South by Black Creek (which reached 22 feet over flood stage during Fay's visit). Here are some pics. from better days.

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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 07:54:58

Steve A wrote; <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> I will take earthquakes any day <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

And you can have them. This storm was not a bad one at all for most folks. Some in very low areas were hit hard, and then any time a storm hangs around for 3 or 4 days and just dumps rain on you it can mean trouble. But at least the very earth under me isn't shaking and I have several days to prepare for hurricanes.
I shutter when I think of the 89' earthquake ......... couldn't imagine dealing with so much devastation.

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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 09:03:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DaveR
 Steve A wrote; <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> I will take earthquakes any day <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

And you can have them...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Yup--I've been in a few small ones, and there's something primordially wrong about the ground moving under you--it just ain't supposed to be that way! Air is supposed to blow, rain is supposed to fall, oceans are supposed to whip up,... and as bad as they can get, we see it coming and we essentially know what's happening. Not so with earthquakes!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 09:33:06

Here in Atlanta and for much of Ga/Ala/Miss Fay has been a blessing. Slow moving storm system adding fresh water to an area that had been so dry for so long. Could have been much worse. We were bicycle riding in a warm rain last night and it felt Great!

The Floridians have been telling us Georgians: "Careful what you wish for, it is not over yet".

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KenDavis
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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 14:21:10

Hey at least it wasn't hot. Sunday made for great sailing. 20-30K winds, reefed main. winds were gusty though, seldom could let go of the tiller to open a beer or eat.

we dodged a bullet here in pensacola (northern gulf) it's raing more today than it did all weekend.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 14:31:31

We were offshore diving on the 16th out of PC Beach and the waves were coming from every direction. Remnants of Dolly and that other little disturbance in the area. Felt like we were offshore Cape San Blas the way the waves were chopped up. Several of the divers were seasick. Saw some Goliath Grouper. Great Fun. Did not get to Sail on Fay and I'm sad I missed it. I'll bet you were having fun!

regards.ray

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atgep
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Response Posted - 08/25/2008 : 22:42:49

Just got the report from my renters in Jacksonville.

The 20 inches of rain made a real mess but the water stayed about 6 inches below my front door! They said the water was up/down with the tides and you could canoe from my house to the St Johns river 1000 yards away! Only 6-8 months till I am back in my house!!!!!!!

Great pics Jerry.

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/26/2008 : 09:01:06

...and now Gustov... on a trajectory toward New Orleans??

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redeye
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Response Posted - 08/26/2008 : 12:29:49

re: Gustave

Now Dave.. don't be so pessimistic. As my father always said, "Once they get into the gulf, you can't tell where they are going".

Or as the NHC says, "ONE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT 4 AND 5 DAY FORECASTS ARE SUBJECT TO POTENTIALLY LARGE ERRORS IN BOTH LOCATION AND INTENSITY."

The good winch ( she does not read this forum ) and I are driving down to lower mississippi this weekend so you can believe I'm watching, as is everyone on the gulf. It looks like an interesting starting place and track for a gulf hurricane...

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zeil
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Response Posted - 08/26/2008 : 18:21:02

Hi Jerry and Sandy:
Thanks for publishing the pictures of your beautiful home/location.. still fortunately well above the waterline. We remember with fondness our visit and the hospitality you extended to us including a wonderful dinner during our trip around the continent. It was a highlight... The only thing we regret is that we did not plan sufficient time to do a little sailing together in a place where one can step out of the back-door and on to the boat... How fortunate you are!!! Henk for Johanna too

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 08/26/2008 : 20:25:47

We too have finally had some fairly gentle rain the last 2 days, from Faye. Power did go out last night for about 2 hours, though. The ground has been really dry. I'll actually have to mow the grass this week!

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 08/27/2008 : 07:40:18

Boy, you're right Dave B, Gustov sure looks like it's going to develop into a bad one. A possible 160 mph! Steve A, that's as scary as an earthquake for sure! I'm just praying it goes away somehow, goes ashore in an unpopulated area of the Yucatan or something. Nobody needs this thing hitting them. Brace for impact!

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 08/27/2008 : 08:39:21

hey frog ,
thats a nice resort there are you booked up this winter ?
is there a 10% assocition discount ?

just kiding , nice sun set !

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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/27/2008 : 23:27:16

Looks like folks between Houston and the FL Panhandle have something to worry about this holiday weekend... I'd hate to see Katrina-Rita Country get hit again while they're still recovering.

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KenDavis
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Response Posted - 08/28/2008 : 07:57:20

RE: Gustav

If this turns out to be a whopper and headed for the Florida panhandle (I'm in wait and see mode, it's too early to tell, but all the hype sure sells advertising)
anyway-
I would like to sell my 87 SR WK to someone with a trailer who could come get it and take it away with them out of the path of the storm.. I'd sell cheap as it needs some cosmetic work, maybe $2000.

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Ed Cassidy
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Response Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:13:49

Ken,
If your direct concern is to get your boat out of harm’s way, I would gladly let you use my trailer. I would have to find some place here in Jax to tie up for the duration but that shouldn’t be big problem. If your desire is to sell your boat, send me some pictures!
Ed

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