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Rick - that graph definitely shows the magnatude of the seas coming in with that storm!
Matt, I'm afraid that this is a the paradigm shift of weather patterns for the next decade or two. We've enjoyed a very long period of relatively quiet times.. last year I believe it was said to expect more storm activity.. tell ya what, the experts weren't joking on that one!
What can we really do? Prepare, buckle up, know when to 'get out', and accept the fact we live near the water where Cyclones are a fact of life.
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I'm watching the news right now and they just highlighted two couples who were close to finishing the repairs on their house. Where do they live? Right on Pensacola Bay. Now they're sad that they have to evacuate again. "We're sad that we may lose our house this time..," says the wife.
It never ceases to amaze me at the amount of surprise folks show when their house or homes built on the water (or better yet the barrier islands) are suddenly in peril or are flat out removed by natures fury.
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Corigan:So much for me seeing gulf shores and pensacola back to normal this year. I feel for ya'll down there and wish ya'll the best.
Matt
Matt, I'm afraid that this is a the paradigm shift of weather patterns for the next decade or two. We've enjoyed a very long period of relatively quiet times.. last year I believe it was said to expect more storm activity.. tell ya what, the experts weren't joking on that one!
What can we really do? Prepare, buckle up, know when to 'get out', and accept the fact we live near the water where Cyclones are a fact of life.
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lil rant
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I'm watching the news right now and they just highlighted two couples who were close to finishing the repairs on their house. Where do they live? Right on Pensacola Bay. Now they're sad that they have to evacuate again. "We're sad that we may lose our house this time..," says the wife.
It never ceases to amaze me at the amount of surprise folks show when their house or homes built on the water (or better yet the barrier islands) are suddenly in peril or are flat out removed by natures fury.
I belive that folks who build on the water or barrier islands should have to sign waivers stating they will not act surprised, emotionally distressed, shocked it happened to them, or any other favorite 'emotion' reporters look for when searching for people to interview. If you build in the middle of the catchers mit, expect to get hit by the ball!Larry the Cable Guy:I Belieeeevveeee
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