tarkus Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 After a great Labor Day weekend, I thought I would have time to plan evac. Wound up paying 1200 for two one-way tix out of Miami. Glad I did because I was left with two alternatives: Plan B: pack my valuables in the FU bags and drive as far as a tank of gas would take me. Plan C: Sit it out with a lovely view of biscayne bay turning to hell. I photographed all my gear, put the keys, guitars and basses in their respective cases. Most of the gear went into a walk-in closet and the rest in the spare bathroom. My amps are used as additional buttressing against the closet doors. I went through a total loss mess back in 2002. everything is replaceable. Unfortunately I know way too many people that opted to tough it out. I'm watching computer models and praying to ST Jude. Irma - go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Good luck brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 tarkus. Stay safe!!! David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom 08 | Roland Jupiter 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I hear ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hopefully no Aquatarkus for you. good luck. AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Stay dry and high, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Good luck Tarkus thanks for sharing. I hope your residence and gear makes it out unscathed and that your unexpected 'trip' ends up being a fun adventure. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Bolt them shutters, Florida. Us yanks are praying for the best case scanario for y'all. Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Here's hoping they get this one wrong. Either way wishing you get though it unscathed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Be safe . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmammal Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 It's getting uglier and uglier, isn't it? And now it looks like Jose is coming right behind this one but it's too early to tell for sure yet. You're smart to pay whatever you had to to get outta there brother. Bob Hammond SK1, Mojo 61, Kurzweil PC3, Korg Pa3x, Roland FA06, Band in a Box, Real Band, Studio One, too much stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xKnuckles Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 My fingers are crossed for you Tarkus. Stay safe! "Turn your fingers into a dust rag and keep them keys clean!" Bluzeyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Don't worry about Jose, he'll be turned away at the border. Badda bump, badda bing Seriously, though, I live in Vero Beach, so I've been obsessing about Irma for at least two weeks since it was a tropical depression off the African coast. Something about storms that begin with the letter "I" I guess, they're all well into the season. A few days ago, the forecast track was right over my town. OK, not good, serious preparation all around. Over the last 24 hours, the track has moved west. Not good fo the Tampa crowd, but at least I'll be spared significant destruction. This will be my 3rd hurricane in FL. What have I learned? Forecasting is good, but not perfect. Tracks change over time. A fifty mile shift is all the difference between a messy lawn and replacing the roof. You can ride out most hurricanes with preparation, but not all of them. Knowing the difference matters. If you live in a concrete block house with hurricane windows, metal roof, generator, etc. you're gonna be just fine almost all of the time. As long as you're not in a flood zone. And the media will try to scare the living crap out of you, because that is what they do. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Now we worry about brother S Gould... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Quinn Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If you live in a concrete block house with hurricane windows, metal roof, generator, etc. you're gonna be just fine almost all of the time. As long as you're not in a flood zone. Chuck, if memory servers me correctly (which sometimes it does not!) aren't you on a barrier beach? If so, be careful. Sandy had her way with the Long Island and New Jersey barrier beaches. Wind is one thing but the force of a storm surge is really incredible. Hopefully, you, your family, your home, and your Bosie will be unscathed. https://alquinn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If you live in a concrete block house with hurricane windows, metal roof, generator, etc. you're gonna be just fine almost all of the time. As long as you're not in a flood zone. Chuck, if memory servers me correctly (which sometimes it does not!) aren't you on a barrier beach? If so, be careful. Sandy had her way with the Long Island and New Jersey barrier beaches. Wind is one thing but the force of a storm surge is really incredible. Hopefully, you, you're family, you're home, and your Bosie will be unscathed. Mandatory evacuations for Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and other parts of Indian River County will begin Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Emergency Shelters will also open on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. The mandatory evacuations in Indian River County are for low lying areas, substandard housing, areas east of U.S. Highway 1 and the Barrier Island. Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Now we worry about brother S Gould... dB and brother WWW who resides in Key West but must be somewhere else by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Here's hoping all you Floridians get through the next week unscathed. Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Gould Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Now we worry about brother S Gould... dB Thanks for remembering me, Dave! We're hunkering down, kevlar on the windows & a generator. The studio came through Charlie OK (cat 4 direct hit), so I've got my fingers crossed for this one. Greetings from sunny Port Charlotte to all! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaru Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Adding to everyone here for all in the path to stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Here's hoping all you Floridians get through the next week unscathed. Yes indeed. Thoughts and prayers headed your way. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Ditto on the media desire to profit on sensationalism. I recall a hurricane prediction for NYC area. It was nothing,. But huge rainfall is another matter esp with wind hitting horizontally not vertically. It seems like storms are worse the last few decades. Is this true. Be safe please. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Best wishes to all Floridians, and anyone else where Irma goes. The 2017 hurricane season can end anytime now... "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 If you live in a concrete block house with hurricane windows, metal roof, generator, etc. you're gonna be just fine almost all of the time. As long as you're not in a flood zone. Chuck, if memory servers me correctly (which sometimes it does not!) aren't you on a barrier beach? If so, be careful. Sandy had her way with the Long Island and New Jersey barrier beaches. Wind is one thing but the force of a storm surge is really incredible. Hopefully, you, you're family, you're home, and your Bosie will be unscathed. Mandatory evacuations for Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and other parts of Indian River County will begin Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Emergency Shelters will also open on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. The mandatory evacuations in Indian River County are for low lying areas, substandard housing, areas east of U.S. Highway 1 and the Barrier Island. Thanks, all. I'm writing this from my other headquarters in Plymouth MA, so a safe distance away. There are many who will brave it out. I will not be among them. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 excellent article A Requiem for Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 excellent article A Requiem for Florida That is very well expressed. I've been through a hurricane and a friend had his home totaled by Katrina, so I'm cringing at the news. With flooding, you can only scrape it to the ground and rebuild, basically. Its a uniquely disheartening thing to be forced to start over, flat-footed. Here's a tip: recognize physics and move away from the flood plains & upholstered swamps. This isn't going to suddenly stop. Contribute what you can, as the need is overwhelming. Nothing brings it home like seeing someone rescuing their dog in a laundry basket. "Well, the 60s were fun, but now I'm payin' for it." ~ Stan Lee, "Ant-Man and the Wasp" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Now we worry about brother S Gould... dB Thanks for remembering me, Dave! We're hunkering down, kevlar on the windows & a generator. The studio came through Charlie OK (cat 4 direct hit), so I've got my fingers crossed for this one. Greetings from sunny Port Charlotte to all! Best wishes for the least possible hassle, my brother. Looks like you're gonna get a front row seat. Stay safe... Same for brothers Tarkus, Hollis and all the other folks in or near Irma's path. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Best wishes to all Floridians, and anyone else where Irma goes. The 2017 hurricane season can end anytime now... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I've been rather absent for a while, but it's time to come back into the fold. I'm in Palm Bay, about 15 minutes north of Indian River County where they are having the mandatory evacuations. Really makes no sense to declare the evacuations at 8AM Saturday. No way you would have the time to get out of the way of the storm. We've been watching Irma very closely. While the center of the storm is going to go over the west coast, and we're on the east coast, that does not mean we won't get it hard. The storm is so big that no where in Florida is safe. We expect hurricane force winds to get here late Sunday, and go through Monday Morning. We've boarded up the house. put bags of mulch (didn't want to wait for 4 hours for 10 sandbags) in front of all spots where water could come in, have 24 hours of gas for the generator, and plenty of food and water. We are as prepared as we can be. What worries me is I have family and friends in the Tampa area, and they're getting the direct hit. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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