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NCBrew
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Initially Posted - 08/27/2011 : 02:29:49

I tied up Black Pearl in the center of the canal at my house before I left for a motel in Rocky mount NC.

Go to http://www.blackpearl.vacationinnc.com/Hurricane_Irene.html

I posted pictures later in the thread.

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I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.

Edited by - NCBrew on 08/29/2011 10:42:21

TCurran
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Response Posted - 08/27/2011 : 04:43:56

Good luck, and stay safe.

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cshaw
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Response Posted - 08/27/2011 : 08:50:14

She looks good, best of luck! Confetti has weathered two direct hits by major storms (Alicia and Ike), so I am hoping the Black Pearl comes thu fine! You stay away from the water till this is over!

Chuck

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 08/27/2011 : 12:21:39

I tied Bamboo very much the same at my brother's canal a few years ago for TS "Faye" and she did real well. The canal affords great protection.

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Jan Briede
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Response Posted - 08/29/2011 : 07:08:49

Great way to tie it and I hope it worked. In the Yorktown area we had 66 mph wind gusts and a 7+ foot storm surge. I really expected this to be the end of my boating experience, since my marina is not very protected and during Isabel there was a lot of damage. However, I did what I could and doubled all my lines and hoped for the best. I dare say, the boat 1979, Catalina 25, tall rig) came through with flying colors. I only had 1" of water in the bilge (we had 11" of rain). It was such a relief!

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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 08/29/2011 : 10:22:49

We went to Rocky Mount for the Hurricane since the eye was to pass about 10 miles to the east of us.
Bummer: Motel lost power so we sat with no TV no AC and no internet. Sunday morning no Coffee.
Here are some pictures of Black Pearl where I tied her to the trees on each side of the canal.

Center of canal

Tied side to side

After I got home (much worry with wind reports of 90 MPH.)

Black Pearl was sitting right where I left her.

Water is still high and I am waiting for it to go down.

Edited by - NCBrew on 08/29/2011 10:42:54

DaveR
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Response Posted - 08/29/2011 : 11:19:11

Glad to hear both of you came through in good shape

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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 08/29/2011 : 11:49:03

I was thinking while at the hotel.

No TV, AC, Internet. Waaaaaaa nothing to do?

What are we (I) becoming?

Lets get back to the old days. Maybe Ted Kazinski was right.

Bunch of softies.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 08/29/2011 : 12:29:16

No Coffee!!!! Glad your boat ( and you ) are okee dokee..

http://www.starbucks.com/coffee/via

Edited by - redeye on 08/29/2011 12:31:09

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Response Posted - 08/30/2011 : 09:11:39

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NCBrew
 We went to Rocky Mount for the Hurricane since the eye was to pass about 10 miles to the east of us.
Bummer: Motel lost power so we sat with no TV no AC and no internet. Sunday morning no Coffee.
Here are some pictures of Black Pearl where I tied her to the trees on each side of the canal.

Water is still high and I am waiting for it to go down.
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Glad you guys and Black Pearl came thu just fine!!!! Sorry about the no coffee!!! (bring a camp stove next time you evac!!)

Cheers!

Chuck

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Response Posted - 08/30/2011 : 20:15:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by cshaw
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NCBrew
 We went to Rocky Mount for the Hurricane since the eye was to pass about 10 miles to the east of us.
Bummer: Motel lost power so we sat with no TV no AC and no internet. Sunday morning no Coffee.
Here are some pictures of Black Pearl where I tied her to the trees on each side of the canal.

Water is still high and I am waiting for it to go down.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Glad you guys and Black Pearl came thu just fine!!!! Sorry about the no coffee!!! (bring a camp stove next time you evac!!)

Cheers!

Chuck
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That I will, along with a small portable TV (12v). And a few other things like my own pillow. And maybe a small AC unit.
Thanks for the suggestion.

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Jan Briede
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Response Posted - 09/01/2011 : 07:27:09

So happy to see you came through alright!
Now just hope you get rid of that caffeine headache.

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Response Posted - 09/01/2011 : 08:17:52

If I have a reasonably warm, dry place to sleep, I can get by without tv or AC, but I can't get by without a shower, and our water at the marina is from a well. When we lost our electricity, we lost our pumps, which shut down our rest rooms and showers, so I've had to bathe with a cold, cold garden hose. I heard this morning that we are likely to have electricity again tomorrow. Oh, will tomorrow never come!

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cshaw
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Response Posted - 09/01/2011 : 08:21:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Steve Milby
 If I have a reasonably warm, dry place to sleep, I can get by without tv or AC, but I can't get by without a shower, <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I'm with you Steve! Thats why I have two "Sun Showers" we keep on the boat, and bring home when there is a hurricane threatening. A couple of hours in the sun and you have a nice warm (and can be hot) shower!!

Cheers!

Chuck

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/01/2011 : 08:54:22

Years ago we had a severe ice storm that brought down many trees, knocking out power. We were much better off than others, being without power for only 4 days. We have gas heat and hot water. Without electricity the furnace blower wouldn't work, but we had hot water for showering. With 2 fireplaces, a kerosene heater, all kinds of camping gear and an outdoor grill, we were able to stay reasonably warm and cook food. Later I bought a 4k generator and converted 1 fireplace to gas logs, so heat during a power outage will not be an issue. Unfortunately, we had to replace the water heater this year and, under current codes, the new water heater had to be moved to a different location and had to be vented outside with, you guessed it, an electric blower that will prevent it from working if there is a power failure. Talk about dumb! At least I'll be able to hook it up to a generator if we need to! Also, a battery backup is available.

Edited by - dmpilc on 09/01/2011 08:57:21

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