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Old 08-28-2006, 04:04 PM   #1
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Ernesto. Here We Go Again!

Another week down the tubes! The phone was ringing before 7 this morning, customers wanting their shutters put up.

Notice where it's supposed to be at 8:00 AM wed. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...823.shtml?3day I'm on the NE (worst) side.

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Old 08-28-2006, 05:48 PM   #2
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Re: Ernesto. Here We Go Again!

What if a plane is standing in the headwind of Ernesto, will it take off?
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Re: Ernesto. Here We Go Again!

Forward speed, 0. Tarmac speed, 0. Rotation speed, 50 MPH. Windspeed 90 MPH. Yea, they'll fly. That's why we tie them down.
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Old 08-29-2006, 12:16 AM   #4
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Batten down the hatches, reef the main and hoist the storm jib, mate! ARRRR!
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Re: Ernesto. Here We Go Again!

Dont' forget the sea anchor, keep her into the waves, Damnit!
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Re: Ernesto. Here We Go Again!

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Forward speed, 0. Tarmac speed, 0. Rotation speed, 50 MPH. Windspeed 90 MPH. Yea, they'll fly. That's why we tie them down.
Great answer!

Stay safe Teetor and I look foward to hearing about the cleenup
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