LMAO! I'm not sure I want to do that...!!!

I just heard they are just now getting the rain! Wish em the best!

Well, National Hurricane Center's Track is showing a very straight line for Gustav... Hurricanes don't travel in a straight line over a distance of a thousand miles.. and, look for some changes in the track after Gustav passes over Cuba! Pressure is dropping inside Gustav and that means it is getting it's act together... expect a very strong Hurricane in the morning!

Oh God! :-)

Watch.. what is that.. is that a new concept..?? lol!

Rick, do you mind if I borrow your fridge for the weekend..?? :-)

It's soo obvious...

No problem Joe..

Rick, I have to put up with you guys anyway.. :-)

Gotta Love That Profile Pic Dave... Sorry couldn't help with the boat!

LOL! Stacey does a fabulous job on TheBoaters TV, but thanks Joe!

Damn, I just remembered it's FRIDAY..!!!

Sabin, no problem...

Joe, you're welcome.. And anyone who joined with-in the first year and wants to join Founding Members, just put in a Join Group Request, and I'll accept you! I'll have to find out what the actual One Year Date is, it has never been made really clear to me!

If we get enough names here, I think we can push this one through pretty quick, but we need more names on the thread, especially Founding Members, but not limited to!

I got one.. I was playing with this one for a while...

It's for laptops while stopped in your car. Stop somewhere on the side of the road or a parking lot. It's a holder for your laptop that allows you to put your laptop right in front of you if you are in the drivers seat. It's kinda L shaped and is adjustable and hangs from the steering wheel! Really nice if you have tilt steering, because you can tilt the steering up and really get a good angle!

Good call though!

<<< P~A~R~T~A~Y >>> I'm ready! Grillin on the beach this weekend. Got a few friends together, that reminds me I need to call Capt Connie.

Stacey, I'm over planning.. just let me know when to show up and what to bring. :-)

Women who ride bicycle, peddle a$$ all over town!

What is Hilliray thinkin.. "Has Bill done her yet.."

Morning Boat Lovers...

Have a great one, and enjoy the 3 day weekend.. Yeah!

Morning Connie

Just found some info and looks like it was 10 km under water and wasn't felt on land! Good News for our Snowbird Frinds up there!

"Bump and bite" attacks and "sneak" attacks, while less common, result in greater injuries and most fatalities. These types of attack usually involve divers or swimmers in somewhat deeper waters, but occur in nearshore shallows in some areas of the world. "Bump and bite" attacks are characterized by the shark initially circling and often bumping the victim prior to the actual attack. "Sneak" attacks differ in having the strike occur without warning. In both cases, unlike the pattern for "hit and run" attacks, repeat attacks are not uncommon and multiple or sustained bites are the norm. Injuries incurred during this type of attack are usually quite severe, frequently resulting in death. We believe these types of attack are the result of feeding or antagonistic behaviors rather than being cases of mistaken identity. Most shark attacks involving sea disasters, e.g. plane and ship accidents, probably involve "bump and bite" and "sneak" attacks.

Almost any large shark, roughly two meters or longer in total length, is a potential threat to humans. Three species, however, have been repetitively implicated as the primary attackers of man: the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) and bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas). All are cosmopolitan in distribution, reach large sizes, and consume large prey items such as marine mammals, sea turtles, and fishes as normal elements of their diets. These species probably are responsible for a large portion of "bump and bite" and "sneak" attacks. Other species, including the great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran), shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrhynchus), oceanic whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus), Galapagos (Carcharhinus galapagensis), and certain reef sharks (such as the Caribbean reef shark, (Carcharhinus perezi) have been implicated in these style of attacks. We know less about the offending parties in "hit and run" cases since the shark is seldom observed, but it is safe to assume that a large suite of species might be involved. Evidence from Florida, which has 20-30 of these type attacks per year, suggests that the blacktip (Carcharhinus limbatus) [possibly spinner (Carcharhinus brevipinna) and blacknose (Carcharhinus acronotus)] sharks are the major culprits in this region.

How, When, & Where Sharks Attack Worldwide there are probably 70-100 shark attacks annually resulting in about 5-15 deaths. We say "probably" because not all shark attacks are reported; our information from Third World countries is especially poor, and in other areas efforts are sometimes made to keep attack quiet for fear of bad publicity. Historically the death rate was much higher than today, but the advent of readily available emergency services and improved medical treatment has greatly reduced the chances of mortality. Actual numbers of shark attacks certainly are going up each decade because of increasing numbers of bathers in the water, but there is no indication that there is any change in the per capita rate of attack.

Most attacks occur in nearshore waters, typically inshore of a sandbar or between sandbars where sharks feed and can become trapped at low tide. Areas with steep dropoffs are also likely attack sites. Sharks congregate there because their natural food items also congregate in these areas.

There are three major kinds of unprovoked shark attacks. By far the most common are "hit and run" attacks. These typically occur in the surf zone with swimmers and surfers the normal targets. The victim seldom sees its attacker and the shark does not return after inflicting a single bite or slash wound. In most instances, these probably are cases of mistaken identity that occur under conditions of poor water visibility and a harsh physical environment (breaking surf and strong wash/current conditions). A feeding shark in this habitat must make quick decisions and rapid movements to capture its traditional food items. When these difficult physical conditions are considered in conjunction with provocative human appearance and activities associated with aquatic recreation (splashing, shiny jewelry, contrasting colored swimsuits, contrasting tanning, especially involving the soles of the feet), it is not surprising that sharks might occasionally misinterpret a human for its normal prey. We suspect that, upon biting, the shark quickly realizes that the human is a foreign object, or that it is too large, and immediately releases the victim and does not return. Some of these attacks could also be related to social behaviors unrelated to feeding, such as dominance behaviors seen in many land animals. Injuries to "hit and run" victims are usually confined to relatively small lacerations, often on the leg below the knee, and are seldom life-threatening.

Shark Attack and Fatalities in Florida...

After talkin on this subject and recently becoming a Scuba DIver, I thought I would do some investigating and find out what the real numbers are when it comes to Sharks!

To say the least, I was very surprised at the large number of attacks, the species responsible, and the type of attack. This is very informative data, and you won't find anything more revealing than these links when lookin for the facts!

I'm not posting these to scare people of Sharks, but to educate so as to know what and what not to do in the water. I have learned much myself. My high contrast swim trunks are a big mistake! Take it for what it is worth, but I'm sure you will find this interesting!

Florida's Unprovoked Shark Attacks By Month... [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/flmonthattacks.jpg[/IMG]

Florida's Unprovoked Shark Attacks By Time Of Day... [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/fldayattacks.jpg[/IMG]

Florida's Unprovoked Victim's Activity... [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/flactivity.jpg[/IMG]

Florida's Drownings and Shark Attack Fatalities... [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/FLdrownings.jpg[/IMG]

Shark Species Involved In Unprovoked Attacks... [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/flspeciesattacks.jpg[/IMG]

1580-2007 Map of World's Confirmed Unprovoked Shark Attacks [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/World2004.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks Frank, we're all equal here.. I just talk a lot.. ;-)

I as a Founding Member, I make a motion to extend the cut off date for Founding Members from Nov 27, 2007 to our one year anniversary here on TheBoaters.com! I think anyone who has joined in this period has experienced the growing pains of the new site!

Let's see how many names we can get posted on this thread to make this happen..???

I think my neighbors have one too... LOL!

Did you know the Navy has a speaker, so powerful, and directional.. that it will drill through concrete.??

Sounds dangerous.. I've been thinking for years and have had many ideas, just can't remember any right now. But, something I have thought about for many years is door locks, they are so inconvenient and I get so tired of digging for keys all the time.. Just haven't found the answer yet!

Here's one I remember.. If you have ever had a Root Beer Float, and when all the ice cream is gone, the liquid at the bottom, MMMMMMMMMMM!! I thought about making a beverage like that!

I personally think that the Founding Membership date should be changed to include anyone that joined with-in the first year!

Now, that would be a party..!!

Yep! LOL!

I think the video would be your limitations.. just think how long it takes to download a short movie.. (non-porn of course) LOL! I think I just shot myself! LOL!

Wasn't meant personally Frank!

Ohhh... That was WebTv.. it's already been done..

all you would need is to delelope the card, lots of data for video, especially if gaming!

Convert any desktop into local laptop.. up to 1/4 mile range..!!

Like a wireless keyboard and Monitor..??

Spell Checker.. :-)

The best ones first!

LOL! Better than artificial intelligence!

Ok, I just got a great idea... I know we all have ideas from time to time and generally never do anyting with them.. well, share them here, and maybe someone else will put them to good use.. LMAO!

Seriously, laughing.... let's here your best idea!!!

Nutri Sweet for one!

Pics look great Jerry... it's not always quantity... At least that is what is written somewhere..??

I'm for a party, anytime that is good for you guys, is convenient for me..!!

So were some of the greatest inventions...

LMAO! I'm small fry compared to some really big cats on other forums! I look once and a while and see the number of my posts.. and think.. OMG! I need a life! I'll check out your pics!

I'm doing my best keeping them back! Thanks Jerry! :-)

That's how you learn, your love for boats, sailing, and building will be the motivator..!!

Frank, that's why I would never rent a wetsuit..!!

Sounds like a good way to play with some of your ideas you had!

On your computer..??

Frank, what do you do when you have your wetsuit on and you have to pee..?? LMAO!

Cool Beans!

You're gonna need your wetsuit soon..!!

Jerry, I'm not surprised these days at the political crap! Boy.. do some of those names bring back memories!

Stacey.. I was just kidding, no Hurricane Stacey please.. Maybe a little Tropical Storm Stacey.. LOL! But, you could still throw a party, Iggy will be the host!

Jerry, you're doin great with the picture post!

Joe... Staceypalozza.... sounds like something that goes in the Microwave.. LMAO!

Laughing.. good ones Joe!

Well, you got a lot of sailing in this summer already!

If you hear anymore on it, keep us posted! Hope everyone is ok!

At least you got it home!

You two have fun, see ya when you get back!

Morning David

I don't like any of them... LOL! Maybe a Hurricane Stacey..??? :-)

Here's a list of names for 2008 Hurricane Season...

Arthur Bertha Cristobal Dolly Edouard Fay Gustav Hanna Ike Josephine Kyle Laura Marco Nana Omar Paloma Rene Sally Teddy Vicky Wilfred

Well, you heard it here first... still too early to say, but we may have two systems coming this way.. If she developes, she will be Hurricane Hanna..

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Morning Everyone.. Have a great day!

How's the boat trailer coming Frank?

Just started a New Group and wanted to share it with everyone! Soon we are going to have a new look in Groups.. Pics, Videos, and ect.. I think with all the photography done while diving, this will be an interesting Group to join and share your favorite stuff!

Hope to see you all in the "Scuba Divers, Free Divers, Snorkelers" Group!

Ken

nite Joe

hmmmm

That's why I get scared when someone says.. "Engineer"

LMAO!

here's the link..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vmnq5dBF7Y

Yeah.. they sent hundred pound missles flying for hundreds of yards.. too damn funny!

huh? :-)

I saw that video Joe.. it's on YouTube.. LOL! That was hilarious!

I hadn't even thought about it.. you're right! Hope all is well with him!

Not yet, it rained cat and dogs today and I need a couple of dry days to finish up. Just got to do a little fiberglass work and it's ready. I charged the batteries, cleaned her up, and ran the motor this weekend. Runs like a champ. I'm geting a lot of pressure right now to get it back on the water..

Won't be long..

This just gets better.. Not only do we have Gustav to worry about, now we have another system trying to develope just North-East of Gustav (95L). This system is much bigger than Gustav but not as well developed. They opinion is they are too close for both to survive, and the stronger one survives.. LOL! Can it get anymore complicated than this..???

Here is a satelite view of the two.. just look up and to the right to see 95L which is not a Tropical Cyclone yet..!!

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/loop-vis.html

Not much change, models are really unsure at this point and we're waiting for a high pressure ridge that is suppose to be forming! Right now the projected path has 5 states included, not much insight there.. LOL!

So, we're just gonna have to wait and see on this one, but be ready to run.. if you live in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida.. LMAO!

David, if you stop smokin that crack you'd sleep better! LMAO! Just kidding!

Morning David, Morning Everyone!

I remember that one Jerry, but can't remember the name! Have a good night man!

A woman getting married for the fourth time visited a tailor to get a wedding dress made. When the tailor inquired about the color, the bride-to-be said "White". Wedding dress taylor

The tailor was a bit suprised by this, and said, "Excuse me, I don't mean to pry, but since white is the color traditionally worn by a virgin on her wedding night, I can't help wondering if you might still be a virgin? How could that be?"

The woman replied, "I'm sorry to say, but that's the way it is. You see, my first husband was a psychologist. He just wanted to talk about it. My second husband was a gynecologist. He just wanted to look. My third husband was a stamp collector. God, I miss him..."

My dogs ain't feelin much better.. they got wet today!

Jerry, you ain't kiddin there... Another day and we'll have a pretty good idea how bad this thing is going to get!

It's the Morning Glory's.. Tomm.. :-)

Weather sure has been nice lately.. :-)

Frank.. how does it feel to be personal attack free..??

I'm not getting involved in this one.. :-)

Welcome Ed

You know it Joe.. Rick.. lol! Ed.. make a run for it man!

Just checked the 11am update, map hasn't changed much, not worth posting the new one. But, here is a link to visible satelite view... she's a spinning up real good! Strong Category 1 right now at 90 mph winds!

http://www.eldoradocountyweather.com/Gustav%20Visible-Infrared%20Floater%20Satellite%20Loop.html

There is a high pressure ridge over Key West that should drive Gustav out into the Gulf, but there is also a high pressure ridge developing in Texas, if Gustav slows in movement, then things can change very quickly! But all Models agree on one thing.. this is going to be a monster!

Morning David

Doing some checking on this storm... they believe this may be a record setter strength storm, with winds hitting 180 mph... somewhere in Louisiana! This is gonna be a big strong one where ever it goes!

Yep, here we go again.. LMAO! Hurricane Gustav is now rated a Hurricane and headed our way. We are well with-in the cone of travel..!!! ( (COUGH) ) :-)

"AIN'T NO REASONING WITH HURRICANE SEASONING"

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Mornin Boaters..!! Have a great day everyone, and enjoy the Summer Sunshine!

No kidding, you're makin me nervous just talking about it.. :-) Think pleasant things Stacey.. lol!

LMAO! Yep.. all your fault Stacey! I don't think Central and Northern Florida can take another Fay! Maybe you should do a show on Perfect Weather Preparation.. lol!

Rick, great pics man... You both seem very happy on the water!

Yep, caught that right away! I have to agree, the old one was becoming a little trying on the ears!

Not boat work.. :-)

Glad to hear you got your internet back, did you here about the Tropical Storm that suppose to be heading this way..?? See what you did! lol!

Have to agree Joe, anyway congrats.. I was just wondering if SHE was here yet.. :-)

Hey..!!! I like the catchy little tune today on TBTV! Another great show, where do you find all these great products... I guess women are natural shopper/hunters.. lol! I've got to get one of those bazookas!

Morning David, Joe, and Stacey... I surfaced a little later this morning, darn Mondays!

Have a great day ya'll!

Yep... He's a Virgo.. :-) My oldest daugher is a Virgo! Just get out of his way and he wil do fine..!! Did I say he..?? Hopefully it's not a she like my daughter, or you're in big trouble..!!

Joe.. is that baby here yet..?? You're killin me with suspense.. :-)

Now there's a positive thought.. :-)

Got my yard work done, cleaned the boat up, ran the motor, charging the batteries, and the stereo works great still.. Now, laundry and a little house work.. Tues my new room-mate moves in! :-P

That's "Scuba Doo".. LOL!

I think there is only 8-12 shark attacks each year world wide.. and most are swimmers and surfers. I'm really getting over my shark fear! But, let's wait til I come face to face with a Tiger or Bull before I say conclusively I am cured.. LOL! [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/shark03.gif[/IMG]

Morning Joe.. Morning everyone!

Yep.. not one of my better moments..!!! lol!

The nurse shark was the big moment of the day.. he was really docile, but a big one! I was surprised at how many other divers were right behind me, looking over and around me.. LOL!

You should have seen me today on my first dive... When you jump in the water, and float back to the top, you are supposed to give an "OK" signal.. by raising both hands out of the water over your head fingers touching like a ballerina. Well, I was excited about getting back in the water and... when I jumped in on the first dive this morning.. lol.. I was doing the ballerina pose as I was jumping in.. LMAO! My instructor thought it was funny!

The Barracudas do make me a little nervous, they are fast little suckers when they want to be!

The Charter thing.. I talked to one Divemaster who does it, but it's not about the money so much as just having a great time with other people and having all your expenses covered and some change in your pocket!

I've got to figure out how to set my boat up so boarding it after a dive is not difficult. Right now it's hard as hell to get back in with swimming trunks on.. LOL! You're talkin 50-60 lbs on your back, and add the rockin motion from the current, it's not easy on the dive boats with hand rails and nice wide steps! I'll probably put dive ladder/steps on the Transom and take my dive gear off in the water. It's easy enough to do! Just have to make sure your BCD is inflated so your gear don't go straight to the bottom when you take it off.. LMAO! or it doesn't float away with the current! Even with a dive ladder, I can't see climbing in my boat with gear on! I think I'll rig up a line with quick release hooks that hang over the boat, and just clip them on the BCD, then all should be good!

And just think, this all started by winning a radio contest.. :-) Congrat Bruce..!! Must be workin hard these days..??

30 feet is as deep as we dove, the reef runs between 15 - 30 feet! You would love it dude, so much life down there. Turtles, Sharks, Barracudas, Lobsters, and every kind of Fish you can imagine.. hundreds and hundreds of them! The Barracudas are freakin nosy little bastards.. lol, they'll follow you and stop right in front of you and just stare! We dove twice this morning and I could have stayed down there forever, it's hard to explain.. but on land we live in 2 dimensions, in water you live in three dimension because you have the ability to raise up and down with just your breath. Let me explain.. If I'm swimming along the bottom and I come to a rock or wall of rock, I just take a deep breath and up I go over the wall or rock.. so freakin cool! Then to come back down, I just exhale deeply and back down I go..

You're gonna love it Darrin, once you get down there..

I'll tell you.. having a boat is a big plus. I've got many offers to go out diving for that fact. Someone at the dive center said, I've got all the tanks and air if you got the boat.. LOL! Now that sounds like a 5 tank dive day... LMAO!

Good luck man.. and let me know when you start your cert process.. if you have any questions, just ask!

Well.. it's all history now..!!! LOL! Had two great dives this morning, didn't want to come up.. "EVER"! Saw a nurse shark about six feet, was right up on him... and I wasn't even worried at all! Great time and for anyone I recomend diving.. it is quite the experience..!!

Here's a couple of pics going out this morning..

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I might be able to get a couple of under water pics of me later this week..

Morning all you Boaters (water people)..!! Another day on the bottom, Yeah!

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A real "Pecker Head"..!!! LOL!

Absolutely....

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Thanks Rick, just what the doctor ordered.. I'll take that Corona right there, thank you!

Great show Stacey, I love the confused look on the face of the first mate, when trying to communicate anchor technique across the bow! It's all in fun.. especially when boating with an inexperienced first mate.. LOL!

You and Robb have a great weekend, and hope to see you two on the bottom one day..!! :-)

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I already thought about that Darrin, I've got a digital camera and they make waterproof covers, but they cost as much as the camera... LOL! That's on my list.. LOL!

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OMG..!! No Comment..!! LMAO!! [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/diver005.gif[/IMG]

I had forgot it's Friday already... Holy Crap, YOO HOO..!!! LMAO!!! Diving tomorrrow!!

Morning All, hope everyone has a great Friday...

Morning David

LMAO!!

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It opens up some doors that brings the undesirable in.. But I agree, just chat wise it would be fine! I personally like the slowness of the forums, chat moves so fast sometimes, it's like playin a video game trying to keep up.. LOL!

Yep... 1.6 PPo2, I won't be anywhere near it! Actually 1.4 is the standard limit used, but 1.6 is where the studies were done and where or about people convulsed!

Sat should be fun... can't wait!

I've got to get my boat ready soon, so I can do my own diving on the weekends..!! [IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/dogblues64/scuba-divers_BWBW0697.jpg[/IMG]

WOW... I've just been reading on Nitrox (enriched oxygen air), not something to take lightly. If you exceed the dive depth limits with Nitrox... the bends aren't the problem.. you get oxygen toxicity which without any symptoms.. you go into convulsions under water and it's almost a guaranteed death. No way to keep your regulator in your mouth while in convulsions!

Gonna call it a night guys.. catch ya in the morning.. got to hit the book!

It is an experience that you can't forget. There are no basements here, the water tables are just a few feet below the surface, and also it's all coral rock underneath. So you just hope for the best when the wind starts! I've only been scared once during a hurricane, and the wind was so strong like you describe, you could feel and hear the pressure on the house. It felt like any minute it would just blow apart!

In 2005, those same trees and bushes were either stripped out of the ground or stripped bare of leaves the wind was blowing so hard. The white fence.. you could see bending back and forth.. and a noise that sounds kinda like a train roar... I guess I've gotten use to the storms!

I'm reading my Nitrox book tonight and tomorrow... this stuff can be really dangerous if you missuse it! But, like diving with air, if you follow the rules.. it's a wonderful thing!

Thanks Joe!

Good for him Joe..

:-)

LOL! Been there once.. way back when WebTV first came out.. LMAO! I had my own little chat room, sitting there like a spider.. LMAO!

Conveniently I would guess.. :-)

taht's bteter, waht sepach trepahy was taht.. I gseus I msiesd it..??

Quite Spirited I take it..???

Rick.. don't be so talkative, nobody else can get a word in.. LOL!

Tom, are Bikinis considered Scuba Gear..?? I'm still new to this!

Joe.. (cough) the massage therapy was suppose to be a secret!

• An older woman will never wake you up in the middle of the night and ask you, "What are you thinking?" An older woman doesn't care what you think, if you think at all.

• An older woman is a cheaper date. A younger woman will cost you 12 beers, but an older woman will sleep with you after a cup of a herbal tea.

• The older a woman gets, the stronger her libido gets and the older a man gets, the weaker his libido gets... which is why nature intended young guys to go out with older women and young women to go out with older men.

• Older women have jobs with dental plans. Younger women can't help you when your teeth get knocked out playing hockey.

• An older woman will never accuse you of "using her." She's using you.

• An older woman will introduce you to all of her girlfriends. A younger woman will avoid her girlfriends when she's with you, in case you get any ideas.

• An older woman will always meet the minimum height requirement to go on an amusement ride.

An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a shopping mall.

"Excuse me; I can't seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?"

The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said, "Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?"

"I have no idea, but every time I talk to a woman with tits like yours, she seems to appear out of nowhere."

LOL! I feel like I've been run over by a Semi...

Darrin.. we didn't get any of that.. it's all up North, Central and Northern Florida! Here's the worst it got for us down here.. this is from my bedroom window at the height of Tropical Storm Fay...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofudzbM9JuU

Records rains in parts of Florida from Fay... some homes six feet under water... expected up to 30 inches of rain... gators swimming in the streets... Fay has turned out to be one big rain drop! Only one death so far (man testing his generator)...

Kite Flyer in serious condition now.. looks like he will survive, but doesn't remember anything..???

Fay's turning out to be quite the character... Central Florida did need some rain, but not 30 inches.. OMG!

Radar Loop..

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar_lite.php?rid=mlb&product=NCR&loop=yes

Congrats Frank... good to hear..!!!

Good Morning Boaters..!!!

See Ya'll tonight... Have a great day!

LOL! Good one Joe..

Just watched the podcast, been busy today.. 12 hour day! Great job Stacey and the Pirate Shirt is too cool! Arrr Arrr!

Joe, you make a great sounding pirate.. I must add! I've got to go cook some dinner, gettin a little hungry! Be back in a few..!!

Yeah, I saw it too... I know it's not funny, but it was almost like something you would see on a cartoon! I second the thought.. there should be a quick release.. very quick release..!!

Arrrr Matey... I see your troubles.. must be them there bouys..??

Something must have changed since I did it.. infact, I removed boatbook once and readded it and still was no problem.. but this was months ago. Do you use the same login info for both, maybe that would help..?

I combined mine months ago and it worked, maybe things have changed now! I already had membership here on theboaters, and a membership on Facebook.. then when I added Boatbook.. it just asked for my login info if I remember right!

Sorry Scott, I was a little out of it yesterday.. too much liquor!

Morning David.. Morning everyone, hope all had a wonderful weekend!

It's time to get back to the grind for me! Have fun...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzweQXt6GVY

I need a drink, I think!

huh..??? LMAO @ Joe

Would you feel better if I drank one..?? lol!

It's a good thing I work a lot.. :-)

Here Kitty Kitty Kitty..!!!

I've collected a huge supply of beer in the fridge I don't even drink, Corona, Heini's, and some others not sure what they are.. help yourself Joe.. :-) I went in the kitchen this morning and looked at the new bottle of Capt Morgan that is half way gone.. (half gallon) oh my head!

She's minus a top right now, can't take a pic! :-)

Now there's a thought... along with the itty bitty titty committee..!!

I didn't even go, the lack of a hurricane makes for a regular night out.. had too many of those already. This was a non event except, everything that was outside yesterday is now inside today, and now I have to put everything back! What a pain in the Kazoo..

I wonder how many emails were sent..?? LMAO! I'd love to read one of those!

Late morning all, good to see everyone made it through the storm! I guess tomorrow I'll have to return to work... shoot!

Glad to hear Stacey.. that all is well! I'm still working on a bottle of Capt Morgan, hate to see good booze go to waste... LOL!

:-P

Wine is good..!!!

The important part is.. you know what knot I'm talking about.. SO, go get that boat and bring home the Big Eagle..!!

Tie a loop in line... then you run the end through a eye or something, come back and catch the loop, pull back and sinch it down and tie it off.. you can get it way too tight real easily!

Little Ol Wine Drinker Me...

Nite Joe... and I won't forget your B-Day for some time... :-P

I have video of the worst of it, and I am reluctant to even post it because it is so uneventful..!

That is all over rated.. this is nothing more than a light storm.. really you guys, it's nothing to worry about!

Make a sling for the bow and one for the stern... use monkey knots that you can sinch down.. front and back... and one over the mid section.. if that don't hold it.. nothing will..!!! The key is Monkey Knots..

Yeah, my model and theory went to sh*t.. LOL! That damn thing sure hung over us for a long time.. 4 hours..!!

What's the difference in tying it to a flat bed of a truck.. vs tying it to your boat trailer..??

I completely understand... sometimes for what ever reason.. no matter what I do.. I can't type to save my soul!

It's really nothing Tom... seriously.. we've have stronger squalls here all the time. We didn't even loose power and that happens all the time from storms... LOL! I wouldn't worry about it much buddy!

Frank, if you know how to tie knots.. round, flat, curved, oval, you should be able to secure that boat on a trailer..??

For $9.95 a minute... I'm expecting to own something at the end of the conversation.. LOL!

I'm so damn jealous, what a kid... make any father proud as hell!

LOL! My scuba gear ain't far.. I'm ready..!!

Tom, tried the link.. says something wrong with the address..??

or maybe this one.. lol!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH7dj6wOnao http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CwX_sqWNMI&feature=related

One more for the road...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iucKF9ly60A

I'm really getting confused here... will the Real Administration please stand up! (remember... To Tell The Truth)

Makes one wonder... doesn't it...??

I wonder who The Booters Administration is anyways... LMAO!

Shouldn't be too bad, maybe a little more wind..

I took a nap.. I'm on the Capt n Coke now.. :-)

LMAO!!!!

Frank, just get some carpet under it so it doesn't get scratched and tie it down.. you just need to get it home for now, before someone else takes it home! Then once you've got it home.. you can fix the trailer!

Set some boards on the trailer, carpet, then boat.. and tie the thing down and take it home!

No this thing is stuck over the top of us, we've been in the eye since 3:00pm.

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar_lite.php?rid=byx&product=NCR&loop=yes

Joe, I haven't anything on the weather feature..??

I would guess a 3 or 4 inches.. but I will check later on!

I think it's over, it's as calm as it can be, and not a drop of rain..??

Sweet Stacey... sure you're not going to get your nails done..?? lol! Stay safe and cheers to you and the other half with the flat tire!

Laughing... @ Joe

this is nothing guys, we get squalls stronger than this from time to time! Just a lot of rain, it may flood if it don't stop! I am surprised we still have power! I've got a generator, but if the power goes out, so does my internet..!

It'a getting a little wet down here..!!!! LOL! Somebody turn off the water..!!!

Thanks Rick.. it's sitting here twisting over the top of us right now!

Just a little advise, wait to get the book just before you do the dives.. so that it is fresh! It's an awesome feeling.. Where i was diving there are paths in the Reef sometimes very narrow with the Reef 10-15 feet high beside the path and sometimes the Reef grows over the path and you go under it.. totally awesome and a feeling of freedom! The best way I can describe it is.. like being in some kind of computer game, but in real life! Good Luck man..

Thanks Darrin... just waiting for you to get certified, you're gonna love it!

Sorry Stacey, but just lookin at the data.. you guys need the rain.. don't you..??

Here's my Model where I think Fay will track..

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LMAO... Stacey, we wouldn't want you to miss your nail appointment! Good Luck! laughing...

Morning Stacey

Good news Tom..

it's all fun from here.. LOL!

Thanks Chris, got all the Hurricane Shutters up, everything is in the house... just waiting to go hit the hurricane parties tonight..

Hurricane Update....

We're getting almost no rain or wind so far here in Key West, we have had a few small rain bands that came through last night, but is mostly cloudy and calm to this point. Looking at Miami an Ft Lauderdale it looks like they are getting much more rain at this point!

I predict Fay to already be a Hurricane category 1 level when she crosses Key West later this evening and to be heading NE at that point! Still more East than the NHC is predicting! But we will see.. Hope everyone is safe and all of us in South Florida comes out of this with nothing more than a terrible hang-over... Cheers Mateys!

Morning Joe.. Morning Everyone!

Thanks Tom.. should be fine! I've got a full tank of air.. LOL

Just checked, NHC did move it back over to the East a little.. LOL!

Here's the latest satelite imagery.. doesn't this look more North

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-ir2.html

More west would be good, it would miss us and and we would get some wind and rain! But the longer it stays out in the Gulf, the stronger it will get in the warm water, so I'm not so sure that is good for you!

Even once it crosses Cuba, it will instantly start to get stronger in the warm water and lack on land! There is a high pressure ridge to the West, and a high pressure ridge to the East, and this thing has no where to go but straight up..!!

Look for the Florida Outline in the pic..

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Well.. I've been watching all the satellites imagery, discussion boards, news channels, models, ect...

Earlier today the projected track was shifted more west by National Hurricane Center, and The Weather Channel followed suit. But, since then things have changed and lookin at all the data.. this thing is going to be more East like originally suggested. I'm waiting for the 11:00pm advisory by the NHC to see if they also change the track back. I think SW Florida may get a good piece of this...

:-)

I'll take two large 3 toppings, and easy on the sause... LMAO!

Enjoy Tom... I'm full already!

Diamond in the ruff... LOL!

I don't know why, but I find it very relaxing... and people are so friendly when I tell them I'm from Key West..?? I even get local rates on drinks!

I never really thought to much about where we were when raising our kids, as young as we were, we didn't have a whole lot of choices. The only concern I had was the neighborhood, but my ex was pretty good about pickin out locations!

Yeah, I think Val gave up on fixing me.. lol! But that's what she used to say when she was starting school. Dad I'll fix you after I get my education! See studied in France for a while. Can't stop that girl.

My pizza's here Tom.. be back after I stuff my face!

Ft Lauderdale.. LOL!

No, Ones married in Idaho (3 grandkids), ones in LA (masters in psychology), ones in San Francisco, and ones in Fresno, ca. They are grown up, man does it happen fast!

Thats where the money is, all those little products that kids "have" to have!

Thanks Tom, we will be fine.. maybe a little wet and wind blown.. :-)

I may be ex-communicated after the Hijacking the other night.. LOL!

:-)

I agree Tom... sometimes it's nice just to get away from everything for a little peace and quiet.. and the older I get, the more I need it.. LMAO!

4 Tom.. two daughers and two sons and 3 grand children

I wonder what his plans are after this.. bet we will hear more about Zac, my hat's off to him!!!

Were about to get hit by a rain band.. also if you check this link later tomorrow.. you will see Fay as it's leaving Cuba and heading for The Keys...

Radar Loop

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar_lite.php?rid=byx&product=NCR&loop=yes

LMAO X 10

Morning Joe, Tom..

Joe I wanted to give/do something special for you on Your Birthday for being such a great friend, so I thought I would give you this little picture, not much, but best I could do for a friend.. :-)

(contents removed due to bad taste on the part of Ken)

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE"

Are his parents still meeting him at the stops..?? What a teenage life..!!

Yep, I don't think they have the right model yet! I'm just trying to figure out what lifestyle they will have that requires a sovereign piece of land! I'm still thinkin a remote Island somewhere and no one would bother you!

Congrats Tom... Like Father, Like Son! :-)

I'm trying to figure out why Bikini's look so much better under water..?? LOL! Maybe it's the magnification from the water, but I'm telling you it is a real phenominom..!! LMAO!

Cheers.. I couldn't stock up on Liquor til noon, you can't by alcohol til noon on Sunday here (it is the south) so now I'm going for gas and booze.. LOL!

I haven't got anything... I'm waiting for further instructions...!!

Here's all the Models...

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Morning David.. it stopped here, but more is on the way this evening!

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Morning All.. Here comes the rain.. Oh Yeah.. Thanks Stacey.. :-)

They already called a mandatory evacuation for tourists here! Residents will be next. Business will die for two weeks now, and slowly pick up after then. This is the best case sernario! I am an optomist.. LOL Our hisghest ground level here is 18 feet, and most are somewhere around 10 feet.. lol! I may need that Scuba Gear is right!

Thanks Jerry..

The Hurricane parties are so cool, go to a bar, only a few stay open, and drink for free with all and nothing but locals, while the wind and water are blowing on ya, and in some case we were sitting in 2 feet of water still drinin.. :-)

I've got to cram the Nitrox book this morning.. so I can get that cert also this weekend. I'm pushin it now.. got some formulas and new tables to learn.

LMAO.. I didn't even take my camera, I had so much stuff to deal with. My brand new mask broke just as I was putting it on walkin to the back of the boat on my first open water dive. I thought it wa over, but one of the crew leant me a mask! I had an extra strap for it, thought I was prepared, but the way it broke you couldn't get anything attached to it. Oh well, got through that. I've got a whole nother mask at home that should have been in my bag. I'll never go diving without two complete mask again!

My instructor is married, but really cool chic! A blast to dive with and she knows the Aquadic Life on the bottom! She even let me borrow her Nitrox Book so I didn't have to buy one for a day! Infact, I had a great time and talked to almost everyone on the dive boat at one point or another... LOL! The whole crew were great. Hell, we even had beer on the dive boat coming back after the last dive.. :-)

Here's the latest Models.. (computer generated paths it should take) NOT GOOD! Oh well, the hurricane parties are always good, and hell, I have a full tank of air and scuba gear.. LMAO!

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These are the most dangerous hurricanes for us in the Keys. Reason is, because you can't tell what they are going to do until they cross over Cuba (they always straigthen after they cross over Cuba, but how much is what is important), which only leaves us about 10-12 hours to warning. If it turns into a 3 or 4 category when it hits the warm water of the Gulf Stream after it crosses over Cuba, we only have hours to to get out and it is almost to late at that point! These are the worst and potentially the most dangerous!

Man am I tired... what a great time though! One more day of cert and I'm done! Time for bed.. LOL, talk to you all tomorrow!

Yeah... It's coming right over the top of us.. LOL! You Rock.!!!

No Charlie.. it's what comes with the chat room that theboaters.com doesn't want. Too much bullsh*t. I'm not sure how much it would be used, if you go to other boating sites, and go to their chat rooms, it's not being used except for a couple lonely guys waiting for their next victim.. LOL!

Well, morning pool dive is over with.. :-) What a great experience! I did so well in class this morning I got to set up everyones BCD's before our pool dive.. LOL! That'll teach me! But, I'm also getting Nitrox certified this weekend. They gave me a deal, less than a hundred dollars more and all in the same dives, so I'll still be done tomorrow! I''m as happy as a bug in a rug.

DIve Instuctor.. on a scale of 1-10... she's rockin the 9's :-P I'm her dive buddy in the class!

It's lunch time and then out to open water, this is going to be so cool! Hope eveyone is having a great weekend!

LMAO.. No.. I'd be getting shocked all the time!

Morning Everyone.. off to dive school! :-P

You got some catchin up to do Frank, all these new feature should keep you busy for a while. Good to have ya back Frank!

I guess I missed the chatting tonight.. Welcome back Frank!

Tom, Happy Birthday to your boy!

I just got done reviewing my dive book and am ready to g