what the hell are you doing at home?
You should be in Bath, NC for the big-ass celebration.
Geez, don’t you know nothing? See you there…
You should be in Bath, NC for the big-ass celebration.
Geez, don’t you know nothing? See you there…
Today is dedicated to the memory of my dad, Bob Heinold, who died on this day in 1987. And to anyone, anywhere, who’s lost their father — this is for him, too.
Isn’t it just swell — the way Bush’s cronies get to profit from human suffering? The following, taken from Common Dreams, is only a small part of an incredible article. Read it and weep.
George Bush’s version of capitalism is of a predatory, parasitical kind. It feeds on death, eats money, goes home when [...]
Haven’s Gardens flooded (no big surprise there), some water covering Whichard’s Beach Road… Washington, as of 9:30 a.m., didn’t get much more than rain from Ophelia. Stewart Parkway is clear (WITN webcam, yes you can watch the fascinating, always exciting, mind-blowing pick-up truck parade. The 4×4 pickup that is, of course, eastern North Carolina’s vehicle [...]
While Ophelia threatens, Google gets googlier. Blog search on Google now. Sucks — but it’ll probably get better.
One neighbor is packing up and leaving, taking dogs and all. Another neighbor is having a cook-out. Yes, when the going gets tough, we barbecue. Geezus… kids running around shirtless and barefoot, everybody hollering and having a [...]
Ophelia thigh…
I keep forgetting to okay the posting of comments. Sorry, but security rules, lax is for fools. Photo taken about 2.5 hrs ago, end of the street. Haven’s Gardens.
this just in: Beaufort County — Curfew 8 pm tonight. Damn, guess we won’t be spelunking after dark. And here I had my flashlight [...]
Get it? Ophelia pain? Never mind…
Since it appears this storm is getting serious, perhaps a cat two upon landfall, it’s time to get out the real hurricane supply box. First off, I’ve got my Curious George flashlight. No, you can’t borrow it. Give it back, no-o-o, it’s MINE. Santa Claus gave it to ME.
Squalls? [...]
Morrow’s going to keep his eye on the eye. Atlantic Beach is proud to have him standing on their dune.
Neighbor just came by to tell us they were calling for a mandatory evacuation… going down Main St. telling people to leave. Nice Nice Nice — the mandatory evacuation does NOT include us. Ahhhhh. Much [...]
We (Beaufort County, NC) have finally made it to the red zone. The most likely to incur powerline and tree damage. That means it’s almost time to walk down to Haven’s Gardens to check the level of the nearby Pamlico River.
We’re not getting pounded, hell… we’re quite a few degrees from pummeled. Rain [...]
Atlantic Beach — Jeff Morrow — Riders in the Storm. Jim Cantore and Nag’s Head Pier, Kill Devil Hills. Know why Jim’s got it made? He gets breakfast at Nag’s Head Pier, the best BEST you can get.
Question — Is the Weather Channel timing its updates to when squalls come around? And what’s with [...]
This post copied from today’s Mental Kudzu.
The gaggle of geese have been joined by a glimping of grasshoppers. (yes, you can use the word "glimping" as long as you credit the appropriate source) For the lexicographers in the bunch, this storm Ophelia illustrates one of the most perfect uses of the word niggling [...]
As of right now, we’re forecast to get a bunch of rain and Ophelia is no longer a hurricane. Rain means get in the basil, time for PESTO. That’s right, boys and girls. Got a pound of pine nuts, courtesty of my checking account and Sam’s, some great pecorino romano, Zoe olive oil… and lots [...]
Therefore we have the unpleasant
possibility that the cyclone could linger near the southeast U.S.
Through 5 days.
The latest Ophelia discussion. "Unpleasant?"
Interesting choice of words. Ophelia’s marathon dance might just require a little patience. They shoot horses, don’t they?
What do they do at the Outer Banks when a Cat One is headed this way? Well… for the preceeding days, we hang glide and surf. Walk along the beach, if we can keep the sand out of our eyes. It’s gorgeous outside, and as Cantore says, "You might as well just get out and [...]
You know the weather’s going to suck when Jeff Morrow comes to town. He’s in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Hello, Ophelia. Looks like some rain, a bit of wind, some soundside flooding and hopefully no weather-related disasters.
A rather large herd of Canada geese have taken up residence near the house. Could be a portent of [...]
At this time, Fri evening around 9:30, we see that 3 out of 5 computer models send Ophelia our way but discussion on weatherunderground seems to favor a southern SC hit. Meanwhile, it’s time to drag out the hurricane box from last year and check the contents. And check how many sheets of plywood we [...]
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Truth is, there is nothing to say right now. Truth is, there is plenty to do right now. Unfortunately, the President of the United States can send billions to other countries, but can’t do a fucking thing for the Gulf Coast.
This just in from MoveOn.org Emergency Housing requests – if you live within 300 [...]