Subject	Battening down for hurricane Ivan
Posted by	my91z on September 15, 2004 at 11:36 AM
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Message	So, we are going to wait out hurricane Ivan here in New Orleans. The traffic has been horrendous trying to leave. The state police didn’t open the inbound lanes of the interstate to outbound traffic until 12 hours after they were supposed to do so. We live right off the interstate, and yesterday it was a parking lot ALL day. Some of our friends decided to evacuate and got on the interstate and only moved 40 miles in 8 hours. There was a 42 mile (forty-two MILES) backup heading North yesterday. There was a 20 mile backup in Baton Rouge earlier this morning. Anyway, it looks like Ivan has finally made his long expected turn to the North. So, hopefully he will pass East of us and we will be on the lesser side of the storm. We have stocked up on water (10 gallons for drinking), lots of food, Sterno and propane burners to heat food. We have candles, flashlights, fire extinguishers, etc. Also have a 12V car battery in the house fully charged and a 12V fan for airflow when the power dies, and some 12V bulbs for light. As you can see in the pics below, we are on the second floor of a brick building, and we have all the aluminum storm shutters up. We also live on one of the highest parts of New Orleans. You can see the GF’s crappy Vibe we drive. (Hey, it’s free, as is gas, ins, maintenance) ----------- Here is where the Z used to live, under a big oak tree. I moved it to the other side of the house where it is more protected. There were some old gates across the opening where the Z is. I sawed the gates off, as I didn’t have faith they would stay put, lol. ------------ Here’s a view of the interstate from our driveway, you can see that most people have left. Coming towards me in the pic is the Westbound traffic, which you can see has almost dissipated. It’s almost eerie outside, as it is quite, which it NEVER is this close to the interstate, even in the middle of the night. Finally, here is a shot of the underpass in front of the house that is usually packed in all direction. Sometimes takes me 4-5 minutes to drive 100 yards from my driveway :-( Mike ------------------------------------------------------
Follow Ups	Battening down for hurricane Ivan - my91z 11:36:06 09/15/04 Wow, that's eerie, man. - aggiez32 11:52:45 09/15/04 Sorry it's headed your way...but you're well prepared... - BradZ (AEFL92) 11:57:25 09/15/04 I hope it misses you guys. I read an article this morning - boileralum 11:59:01 09/15/04 I'd look for an Indoor parking garage and try to - 1993zx 12:02:14 09/15/04 No registration or inspection on Z >> - my91z 12:38:45 09/15/04 Man, I would put your Z indoors. The police will have - 1993zx 13:49:30 09/15/04 2nd, my Z is in the New Orleans Airport garage (n/m) - katzalex 13:16:18 09/15/04 Hang in there... Sweet a** hi res shot from noaa. - PiotrC70 12:06:15 09/15/04 as much as hurricanes suck... - BradZ (AEFL92) 12:07:48 09/15/04 agreed. On a similar note. That's right up there for me - PiotrC70 12:16:42 09/15/04 Screw paying to park some where! - Letterdawg 12:09:03 09/15/04 Two problems with that >> - my91z 12:35:41 09/15/04 Things could get rough - U ZCREAM 12:18:18 09/15/04 Bad idea, didn't you read that New Orleans was expected - Moxie 12:21:12 09/15/04 Yeah, but like I said, we are in one of the highest areas > - my91z 12:36:52 09/15/04 I think he means if even 5 feet come, Z = done - SeedyROM 12:46:18 09/15/04 two words: Cover it (n/m) - Scotts94z32 12:25:54 09/15/04 Couple things >> - my91z 12:37:41 09/15/04 Here's the real culprit behind Ivan..... - Zenn 12:37:05 09/15/04 Thanks for the concern guys, we are pretty much committed - my91z 12:43:43 09/15/04 my prayers are with you...that house is going to STINK! (n/m) - BradZ (AEFL92) 12:46:36 09/15/04 Best luck... bet you wish you were already in VA! (n/m) - KaZ (VaBch) 12:47:46 09/15/04 No doubt,it's like NO is getting the last laugh (n/m) - my91z 13:48:15 09/15/04 Good luck Mike, I got out yesterday... - katzalex 13:15:27 09/15/04 Where are you staying? (n/m) - my91z 13:48:44 09/15/04 At my gf's house in Aberdeen, MS - katzalex 14:01:09 09/15/04 Best of luck, Hold on tight bro! (n/m) - craziestbob 13:27:23 09/15/04 you are on the west side of the strom the winds will not as> - Zski (The Forgotten Z) 13:52:58 09/15/04 Wish you luck and hope everything is ok. (n/m) - TwinTurboPete 14:01:22 09/15/04 Good luck Bro! - rave 14:05:56 09/15/04 whoa....good luck..hope everything turns out ok. (n/m) - Tai-Chi Z (SoCal) 14:09:55 09/15/04 here is a link to some sat shots from two days ago - Zski (The Forgotten Z) 14:14:44 09/15/04 your move couldnt have come a few weeks earlier?? hold on yo (n/m) - Borg79(ON) 14:22:49 09/15/04 Hold on bro. Hope everything turns out ok. - Southern_Z [IL] 14:28:21 09/15/04 It is heading directly for us - Chip(GMS Racing) 14:52:38 09/15/04 Watch out for flooding >> - my91z 15:19:57 09/15/04 Thanks, I spent yesterday getting the shop ready, - Chip(GMS Racing) 15:24:28 09/15/04
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