dxAce wrote:

ScanMan wrote:

Update - Charlie looks to be taking a slight turn to the NE, making
landfall just south of me (Pinellas county), now in Manatee county. This is
good for us, diminishing the storm surge threat a bit. We will still deal
with hurricane force winds, but I live right on the intracoastal waterway
and the surge is what I am worried about the most. I've seen the power of
water before and it is not to be taken lightly. We have decided to ride it
out here now - keep you posted if I can - weather permitting

Looks that way... In viewing the radar animation it looks like the eye will hit
between Bradenton and Port Charlotte somewhere.

Now up to a Category 4 Hurricane. A special advisory will soon be issued by the
National Weather Service soon.

Recon aircraft measured winds of 162 MPH 8 miles from Charley's center, estmated
winds at the surface are 145 MPH.

Good luck.

dxAce



"Greg" wrote in message
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Okay ScanDude, we'll await your next post after this thing is over saying
you & your family & home are all safe.

Greg

From: "ScanMan"
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 03:11:00 GMT
Subject: Hurricane Watch Net Activation

Yeah we are still here. Put plywood on windows and taped stuff up, now
just
getting things up off the floor. Plan on getting out of here early
afternoon
tomorrow. About to dismantle radio/computer desk and store stuff in high
dry
place. Getting a bit nervous here now. The friggin eye is projected
right
over us...*ack*...well gonna sign off for now. Wish us luck


"Greg" wrote in message
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From: "ScanMan"
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:04:10 GMT
Subject: Hurricane Watch Net Activation

I've got comms now...helps to turn att. off

(snip)

I've been hearing coms on that frequency most of the day and it's still
active, though intermittently, here in Lakeland. Now, GET THE HELL OUT
OF
PINELLS COUNTY!

Stay safe over there.

Greg