The Ford Barn

G.M. · 09-09-2017, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

GM come up and stay with us. I got a nice little house behind mine that you and your wife can use as long as you want it. Put that 32 you have in the hut plus your 39's also. I will pick you up at Pittsburgh Airport. Won't cost you a dime here. You can drive my 39 or what ever you want and we will go junk in every day. Anyway its my turn to treat you.

Thanks for the offer but I'm in HoneyBrook, Pa. Until the 25th. G.M.

Henry Floored · 09-09-2017, 05:00 PM

We're in it too. Just about done here. Feeling okay now that I know the kids are pretty safe.

Old Redneck · 09-09-2017, 05:46 PM

OK GM The offer stills goes. I think of you quite often. I always think and enjoy the time we spent with you. We need to go on another Glidden tour again. That would be nice.

40cpe · 09-09-2017, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry Floored

We're in it too. Just about done here. Feeling okay now that I know the kids are pretty safe.

Mike, are you leaving? What about Vic and Steve? I hope you all stay safe.

Tinker · 09-09-2017, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Mike, are you leaving? What about Vic and Steve? I hope you all stay safe.

I saw on Facebook that Vic has "hunkered down". Not my favorite saying, but I'm sure he can explain better.

G.M. · 09-09-2017, 07:54 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I have a condo on the top floor overlooking Charlotte harbor. the harbor
is 2 or 3 miles wide looking over to Port Charlotte. A few days ago I had
my son move the security camera from the front door and place it in the
sliding glass hurricane doors out to the porch overlooking the harbor. It
wasn't working but I just looked at it and there was a picture at 7:00 P.M.
It was getting a little dark but I could see the trees and white caps on the
water. If I don't lose power this should be interesting. G.M.

Ian NZ · 09-09-2017, 08:19 PM

GM Wish you and your family all the best, Your building looks as if it is well designed and built, Where are your cars ? We have been and are watching Fox news Closely,
All the best from all of us in New Zealand.

G.M. · 09-09-2017, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian NZ

GM Wish you and your family all the best, Your building looks as if it is well designed and built, Where are your cars ? We have been and are watching Fox news Closely,
All the best from all of us in New Zealand.

The cars are in 3 different garages 7 or 8 feet above sea level.
If we get 10 or 12 feet they will all be wet. I'm not there right
now but even if I was there is no place to move them. Maybe
I can buy them back from the insurance company for parts??
G.M.

Graeme / New Zealand · 09-10-2017, 03:28 AM

you all stay safe over there.

GB

Steves46 · 09-10-2017, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Mike, are you leaving? What about Vic and Steve? I hope you all stay safe.

Hi Gene. We are staying and have everything ready. I will be glad when this is over. Best wishes to all the other Barners.

Pat/Ohio · 09-10-2017, 08:05 AM

Steve, I wish you, GM, Vic all the rest the best down there. Stay safe! We are in Ohio at the present time. Looks like our home in Lakeland is in for a tough time though. Pat

G.M. · 09-10-2017, 08:43 AM

I just happened to think that the city of Punta Gorda contracted me
to design and build a 250 foot pier out into the harbor at Gilcrest Park
about 20 years ago. Hurricane Charlie took out all the piers except
the one I built. The telephone poles are sunk 21 feet into the ground
under the water. I also made a bunch of SS clips and brackets to hold
the beams together. The deck is 5 feet above normal high tide. This
keeps the water below from pounding up on the bottom of the deck.
The hand railing also acts as a stiffener. Charlie didn't do any damage
to it. Over the next 24 hours we will see how it stands up under Irma.
We may see some pictures on the news from the pier. G.M.

Old Redneck · 09-10-2017, 08:51 AM

Most of the Snow Birds are up North this time of the year. Pat if after the storm over, Barb and I can come down and help you if you need us. I have a Motor Home so let me know. I am glad you are up north.

B-O-B · 09-10-2017, 11:19 AM

My brother lives in Lakeland Pat. I sure hope he survives this as they are staying put. They couldn't get out if they wanted to as there is a massive traffic jam headed north.
He has two collectable vettes in a secure trailer there, doubt they will make it but sure hope that I am wrong.
I also have a brother in Leesburg Va hospital. Have not heard anything about that area .

Fibber Mcgee · 09-10-2017, 09:45 PM

So far just alot of rain and wind, almost like a hurricane outside.

Talkwrench · 09-10-2017, 11:18 PM

Thoughts are with you and all effected, thats a damn big storm.. Hope everyone makes it through ok..

Graeme / New Zealand · 09-11-2017, 01:52 AM

Just seen the hammering the Keys and Miami has received, on TV... heartbreaking stuff. Disappointing to see some "scrote" with an armful of Adidas shoe boxes, caught in the act of looting. You are always going to get those who have no quarms about profitting from the misery of others....absolute low-lifes

GB

petehoovie · 09-11-2017, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Just seen the hammering the Keys and Miami has received, on TV... heartbreaking stuff. Disappointing to see some "scrote" with an armful of Adidas shoe boxes, caught in the act of looting. You are always going to get those who have no quarms about profitting from the misery of others....absolute low-lifes

GB

In sharp contrast to the civilized way the people of Japan handled the magnitude 9 earthquake and Tsunami back in 2011 - No looting, no lawlessness....

G.M. · 09-11-2017, 09:24 AM

The information received so far is no damage discovered yet. House looks
OK and electric is on. Condo is OK and other houses look good. I own some
commercial buildings around town and haven't heard from any of them. I
rent one building to Dunkin Donuts, can't contact them. Tried other DD stores
and non of them answer the phone. Could all be to busy selling donuts or
they don't have donuts or electric. All of the donuts are made at one location
out near my Quonset hut and they probly didn't have help to make them, they
start about 4:00 P.M. the day before and have about 8 large trucks that deliver
them early the next morning. It will all get sorted out shortly but at least it don't
seem like I have any problems. From the reports I got we had very little rain and
the wind wasn't that bad. No back surge yet even though the water went out and
the harbor and canals were low. The highest tide was just to the top of the sea
wall behind my house. G.M.

Bored&Stroked · 09-11-2017, 10:45 AM

Hey GM, glad to hear that your initial reports sound about as good as they can be! I wish the very best for all those in Florida who have had damage to their homes, lives, jobs, etc.. IRMA was one big ugly event for so many . . . will be days, weeks, months and years before many recover (some not at all).

09-09-2017, 05:00 PM	#22
Henry Floored Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 583	Re: Hurricane ready ???? We're in it too. Just about done here. Feeling okay now that I know the kids are pretty safe.

09-09-2017, 05:46 PM	#23
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Re: Hurricane ready ???? OK GM The offer stills goes. I think of you quite often. I always think and enjoy the time we spent with you. We need to go on another Glidden tour again. That would be nice.

09-09-2017, 07:54 PM	#26
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a condo on the top floor overlooking Charlotte harbor. the harbor is 2 or 3 miles wide looking over to Port Charlotte. A few days ago I had my son move the security camera from the front door and place it in the sliding glass hurricane doors out to the porch overlooking the harbor. It wasn't working but I just looked at it and there was a picture at 7:00 P.M. It was getting a little dark but I could see the trees and white caps on the water. If I don't lose power this should be interesting. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

09-09-2017, 08:19 PM	#27
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: Hurricane ready ???? GM Wish you and your family all the best, Your building looks as if it is well designed and built, Where are your cars ? We have been and are watching Fox news Closely, All the best from all of us in New Zealand.

09-10-2017, 03:28 AM	#29
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Hurricane ready ???? you all stay safe over there. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

09-10-2017, 08:05 AM	#31
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 952	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Steve, I wish you, GM, Vic all the rest the best down there. Stay safe! We are in Ohio at the present time. Looks like our home in Lakeland is in for a tough time though. Pat

09-10-2017, 08:43 AM	#32
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Hurricane ready ???? I just happened to think that the city of Punta Gorda contracted me to design and build a 250 foot pier out into the harbor at Gilcrest Park about 20 years ago. Hurricane Charlie took out all the piers except the one I built. The telephone poles are sunk 21 feet into the ground under the water. I also made a bunch of SS clips and brackets to hold the beams together. The deck is 5 feet above normal high tide. This keeps the water below from pounding up on the bottom of the deck. The hand railing also acts as a stiffener. Charlie didn't do any damage to it. Over the next 24 hours we will see how it stands up under Irma. We may see some pictures on the news from the pier. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

09-10-2017, 08:51 AM	#33
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Most of the Snow Birds are up North this time of the year. Pat if after the storm over, Barb and I can come down and help you if you need us. I have a Motor Home so let me know. I am glad you are up north.

09-10-2017, 11:19 AM	#34
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Hurricane ready ???? My brother lives in Lakeland Pat. I sure hope he survives this as they are staying put. They couldn't get out if they wanted to as there is a massive traffic jam headed north. He has two collectable vettes in a secure trailer there, doubt they will make it but sure hope that I am wrong. I also have a brother in Leesburg Va hospital. Have not heard anything about that area . Last edited by B-O-B; 09-10-2017 at 11:37 AM.

09-10-2017, 09:45 PM	#35
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: Hurricane ready ???? So far just alot of rain and wind, almost like a hurricane outside. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

09-10-2017, 11:18 PM	#36
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Thoughts are with you and all effected, thats a damn big storm.. Hope everyone makes it through ok.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

09-11-2017, 01:52 AM	#37
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Just seen the hammering the Keys and Miami has received, on TV... heartbreaking stuff. Disappointing to see some "scrote" with an armful of Adidas shoe boxes, caught in the act of looting. You are always going to get those who have no quarms about profitting from the misery of others....absolute low-lifes GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

09-11-2017, 09:24 AM	#39
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Hurricane ready ???? The information received so far is no damage discovered yet. House looks OK and electric is on. Condo is OK and other houses look good. I own some commercial buildings around town and haven't heard from any of them. I rent one building to Dunkin Donuts, can't contact them. Tried other DD stores and non of them answer the phone. Could all be to busy selling donuts or they don't have donuts or electric. All of the donuts are made at one location out near my Quonset hut and they probly didn't have help to make them, they start about 4:00 P.M. the day before and have about 8 large trucks that deliver them early the next morning. It will all get sorted out shortly but at least it don't seem like I have any problems. From the reports I got we had very little rain and the wind wasn't that bad. No back surge yet even though the water went out and the harbor and canals were low. The highest tide was just to the top of the sea wall behind my house. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

09-11-2017, 10:45 AM	#40
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,067	Re: Hurricane ready ???? Hey GM, glad to hear that your initial reports sound about as good as they can be! I wish the very best for all those in Florida who have had damage to their homes, lives, jobs, etc.. IRMA was one big ugly event for so many . . . will be days, weeks, months and years before many recover (some not at all).