Augie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 There isn't enough Xanax out there to have gotten me on that bird Yeah, it's bold since it worked. How would it be described if, well....it didn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ladies and gentleman, your pilot with balls of steel..... https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/09/06/this-delta-flight-flew-into-and-out-of-san-juan-defying-irma/?utm_term=.ed99b5b9b302 VERY balzy! Reminds me of Ramius running 'Red Route One" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 There isn't enough Xanax out there to have gotten me on that bird +1..No Friggen Way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have a friend in Lakeland (just outside of Tampa.) Typical drama queen posting on every social media possible. This thing is 3 days out of FL. Asking the entire state to evacuate is irresponsible and moreover dangerous. I'm in Virginia Beach and currently have the same chance of getting a direct Cat 2 hit as Miami has of getting a Cat 3+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have a friend in Lakeland (just outside of Tampa.) Typical drama queen posting on every social media possible. This thing is 3 days out of FL. Asking the entire state to evacuate is irresponsible and moreover dangerous. I'm in Virginia Beach and currently have the same chance of getting a direct Cat 2 hit as Miami has of getting a Cat 3+. Your friend must be new to inland central Florida. Those of us in the center of the state will be ok. Wind damage here and there, but no issue with storm surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Ladies and gentleman, your pilot with balls of steel..... https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/09/06/this-delta-flight-flew-into-and-out-of-san-juan-defying-irma/?utm_term=.ed99b5b9b302 Its a bit misleading to see that flightracker screen shot and make a judgement. Those things, along with air traffic control radar show precip, but not in any way as accurately as airplane radar does. So while that outer band looks kind of menacing, airplane radar, which is specifically weather radar, would have presented a completely different picture, and you can tweak the display and work your way around the heavier areas of precip and avoid most of the turbulence quite easily. The outer band of a hurricane is not that much different that other weather that is flown through every day by picking your way carefully. The trouble would have been if there was some sort of delay on the ground. The airplane would have been stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hi All, Two ares updates about IRMA: I live in PR but have been in South Florida the last few days. PR got "lucky" as the eye of the storm passed north of the island. From speaking to several friends there this morning there isn't major damage. Some branches down here and there. The bigger problem is most of the island doesn't have power. And due to the debt crisis and infrastructure problems in PR who knows when it will be fixed. Currently, south Florida is going berserk. For the last few days, grocery stores, gas stations and traffic have been insane. I think the Harvey coverage and continual media coverage of Irma have set people into a panic. I have heard of gas stations out of gas as far as Georgia. Schools are cancelled in Broward and Dade counties today and tomorrow despite the storm not arriving until Sat night. I guess this is to allow people to evacuate and prepare. I get that coastal and southern areas should leave but the general message and feeling is "GET OUT AT ALL COSTS!" From my past storm experiences, if you live in a coastal area, or are elderly, or have a baby you should probably relocate. However outside of that, you best bet is to have all the supplies and hunker down in a well protected house. I am trying to fly to Buffalo for the opener tomorrow morning at 7am. As of current things seem ok for me to get out, however, I am still nervous. Wish me the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hi All, Two ares updates about IRMA: I live in PR but have been in South Florida the last few days. PR got "lucky" as the eye of the storm passed north of the island. From speaking to several friends there this morning there isn't major damage. Some branches down here and there. The bigger problem is most of the island doesn't have power. And due to the debt crisis and infrastructure problems in PR who knows when it will be fixed. Currently, south Florida is going berserk. For the last few days, grocery stores, gas stations and traffic have been insane. I think the Harvey coverage and continual media coverage of Irma have set people into a panic. I have heard of gas stations out of gas as far as Georgia. Schools are cancelled in Broward and Dade counties today and tomorrow despite the storm not arriving until Sat night. I guess this is to allow people to evacuate and prepare. I get that coastal and southern areas should leave but the general message and feeling is "GET OUT AT ALL COSTS!" From my past storm experiences, if you live in a coastal area, or are elderly, or have a baby you should probably relocate. However outside of that, you best bet is to have all the supplies and hunker down in a well protected house. I am trying to fly to Buffalo for the opener tomorrow morning at 7am. As of current things seem ok for me to get out, however, I am still nervous. Wish me the best! Thanks for the update..great to hear not as much damage as feared in PR. Watching CBS this morning, they were in Farjardo, did not look too bad. Now in terms of getting to Buffalo, start driving now, stay over in Richmond tonight, drive the rest of the way with me tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks for the update..great to hear not as much damage as feared in PR. Watching CBS this morning, they were in Farjardo, did not look too bad. Now in terms of getting to Buffalo, start driving now, stay over in Richmond tonight, drive the rest of the way with me tomorrow! I may have to do that but I do not have a car here. I wonder how much an Uber to Richmond would cost. Reminds me of a certain Bills player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Its a bit misleading to see that flightracker screen shot and make a judgement. ..... The trouble would have been if there was some sort of delay on the ground. The airplane would have been stuck. It's still cool to see since I've seen reports that no other airline was going in or out of there. As for any delay, I agree. I do wish there was some video or reports from people on the flight out. I could just picture the crew forgoing the safety briefing and the pilot coming across the PA and saying "sit down, strap in, and hang on" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 The bigger problem is most of the island doesn't have power. And due to the debt crisis and infrastructure problems in PR who knows when it will be fixed. The storm could be the silver lining in providing Fed reconstruction funds, which would not have come otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 It's still cool to see since I've seen reports that no other airline was going in or out of there. As for any delay, I agree. I do wish there was some video or reports from people on the flight out. I could just picture the crew forgoing the safety briefing and the pilot coming across the PA and saying "sit down, strap in, and hang on" As I said though, it shouldn't have been that bad picking through the outermost feeder band. The potential for a very serious problem existed though, since if something would have happened on takeoff that required an immediate landing, such as an engine issue or anything that limited climb ability, they would have been in deep kimchi. Would have had to go to an airport in the Dominican Republic. Good options, but they would had to go around the band and then add additional time with an ailing airplane. Not a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 It's a very cool visual, and I'm just glad it all worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 @NBCNews A look at the eye of Hurricane Irma as it moves through the Caribbean, via NOAA Latest: http://nbcnews.to/Irma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExiledInIllinois Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I would have never gotten on the plane. take my chances lashed (sp)to a tree and staring into the eye of the storm, ALA Lt. Dan. "C'mon, it's Czechoslovakia. We zipin, we pick 'em up, we zip right out again. We're not going to Moscow." LoL... "It's Puerto Rico, it's like going into Wisconsin..." "Well, I got the schit kicked out of me in Wisconsin...!" 😁😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 @ABCWorldNews LATEST: Hurricane #Irma “pummeling the Turks and Caicos” with 175 mph winds, @NHC_Atlantic says. http://abcn.ws/2xSgJvg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 it's nobody's business but the Turks @ABCWorldNews LATEST: Hurricane #Irma “pummeling the Turks and Caicos” with 175 mph winds, @NHC_Atlantic says. http://abcn.ws/2xSgJvg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Maho Beach, St. Maarten beach cam this morning, before it went off line. We're going to see a lot more of this in the next four days. http://www.mahobeachcam.com/ My freshman year roommate lives there, lots of people trying to track him down on social media. ps. Not the best time to open your hatchback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Well, this thing looks like a real bastard. Be safe out there folks. I hate going to the store in a normal day. I can t imagine dealing with this madness where people are coming to blows over a piece of lumber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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