[Stalwart]

OK, it could change direction.

Maybe, maybe not.

Forewarned is forearmed, FRiends.

[In Maryland]

Thanks. It’s too bad the “Lessons Learned from Isabel” link doesn’t seem to be working. I can’t remember it too well.

[tcrlaf]

There is a front moving south that keeps pushing the forecast farther east.

Floridageddon has already been canceled, and it may just end up brushing the North Carolina Islands.

[Nickname]

My parents are in the Tidewater area and Isabel was devastating to their community. So many people lost everything, mostly due to flooding.

We’re a few hours northwest of them and while it was only tropical storm strength when it got to us, it did a fair mount of damage. I’ve experienced hurricanes but Isabelle was the creepiest. I don’t know if we had micro bursts or small tornadoes with it, but patches of trees were leveled around our house.

I hope Irene isn’t another Isabelle or worse.

[republicangel]

I lived through Isabel and looks like I'll be here for Irene, too. One major difference... The ground was saturated before Isabel and with just a little wind, all the trees just toppled. We are very dry this time around. Should not have the same tree toppling affect (hopefully).

On a lighter note, husband and I have been planning a trip for 8 months and we are leaving this weekend. Raspberry!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Batten down the hatches, or whatever...

Maryland “Freak State” PING!

[Trueblackman]

Heading out for key supplies right now before the mad rush and price hikes.

[Gabz]

WOW - Delmarva was actually mentioned..........I’m impressed. Most have no clue we even exist.