DarkOwl57 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 28 minutes ago, Just Jim said: I think I'll name my next chapter "After the Storm". Surprisingly enough it really does fit what I'm going to do So.... "After the storm"... 2 chapters before "The Coming Storm"....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, DarkOwl57 said: So.... "After the storm"... 2 chapters before "The Coming Storm"....... Idk. .. I'm a little loopy from lack of sleep. How about "Plight of the Platypus..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torgo Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Just Jim said: But last night, I saw some amazing Transformer explosions. Huge, huge blue flashes like lightning all around us. This was around midnight, when the winds had really picked up. Michael Bay was in Florida? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Torgo said: Michael Bay was in Florida? That would be so cool. I could pick his brain while we wait for the power to come back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torgo Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Just now, Just Jim said: That would be so cool. I could pick his brain while we wait for the power to come back on. The sad reality is that he should be picking your brain to learn how to tell stories. Stories are more than car chases and explosions. Unless it's a story about car chases and explosions. Michael Bay has told that story way too many times in film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualDesertEagle Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Torgo said: The sad reality is that he should be picking your brain to learn how to tell stories. Stories are more than car chases and explosions. Unless it's a story about car chases and explosions. Michael Bay has told that story way too many times in film. Then I recommend u start watching the TV-series "The last ship". It's also directed by MB but very, VERY well done IMO. I'm watching almost every episode pretty much as soon as it airs, awaiting every new one just as eagerly, if not even more (sorry, Jim) than new chapters of Emiko Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well, the sun is up, but no power yet. Hopefully sometime today. 10 hours ago, Torgo said: The sad reality is that he should be picking your brain to learn how to tell stories. Stories are more than car chases and explosions. Unless it's a story about car chases and explosions. Michael Bay has told that story way too many times in film. Wow, thank you! 3 hours ago, DualDesertEagle said: Then I recommend u start watching the TV-series "The last ship". It's also directed by MB but very, VERY well done IMO. I'm watching almost every episode pretty much as soon as it airs, awaiting every new one just as eagerly, if not even more (sorry, Jim) than new chapters of Emiko Station. I'll look for it, if we ever get our power back. And don't be sorry, there are lots of shows better than Emiko... Well, maybe one or two... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Just Jim said: I'll look for it, if we ever get our power back You live in hurricane country but don't have a gennie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cydonian Monk Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: You live in hurricane country but don't have a gennie? Gasoline doesn't grow on trees, and it's not so easy to store either. (Especially with all this ethanol mixed in.) And as these last two storms have shown, fuel is hard to find immediately before the storm hits. And like any small motor engine, generators also need regular maintenance. Some of these "hurricane country" places go a decade between major storms. I thought about buying a generator after Ike, especially since one of my teammates was without electric for two months, but ultimately decided to pass. I bought lots of emergency backup batteries instead - and I can use some of those when I'm out hiking. Edited September 12, 2017 by Cydonian Monk Edit: Motor, engine, I ain't awake yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOwl57 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 28 minutes ago, Cydonian Monk said: Gasoline doesn't grow on trees, and it's not so easy to store either. (Especially with all this ethanol mixed in.) And as these last two storms have shown, fuel is hard to find immediately before the storm hits. And like any small motor engine, generators also need regular maintenance. Some of these "hurricane country" places go a decade between major storms. I thought about buying a generator after Ike, especially since one of my teammates was without electric for two months, but ultimately decided to pass. I bought lots of emergency backup batteries instead - and I can use some of those when I'm out hiking. I'd recommend a solar-powered generator. I've seen a few commercials for something similar which like stores solar power, and turns on when the power shuts off, or something to that effect.. I'll have to see it again to give a perfect example though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncongruousGoat Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, DarkOwl57 said: I'd recommend a solar-powered generator. I've seen a few commercials for something similar which like stores solar power, and turns on when the power shuts off, or something to that effect.. I'll have to see it again to give a perfect example though Solar power. During a major storm, when the sun is behind dense clouds for days at a time. The batteries on that thing must be quite impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 We have a generator, but it's in Daytona at my brothers house... At least they have power 25 minutes ago, IncongruousGoat said: Solar power. During a major storm, when the sun is behind dense clouds for days at a time. The batteries on that thing must be quite impressive. Wind would shred one in a few seconds Big problem now is it's SO hot! I need a shower so bad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Great, I just heard it could be a week or longer before all the power is fixed. I'm going to melt before I have a chance to write this next chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL 9000 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Just Jim said: How about "Plight of the Platypus..." OH MY KRAKEN YES THIS MUST BE A THING Edited September 12, 2017 by KAL 9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, KAL 9000 said: OH MY KRAKEN YES THIS MUST BE A THING Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 37 minutes ago, Just Jim said: We have a generator, but it's in Daytona at my brothers house... At least they have power Wind would shred one in a few seconds Big problem now is it's SO hot! I need a shower so bad!!! Speaking of which... how are you on water & such? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: Speaking of which... how are you on water & such? Water is working, it's the power that's a problem. They're saying it could be a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Just Jim said: Water is working, it's the power that's a problem. They're saying it could be a week. Man, that sucks. I start carping when it's in the mid-70's even with AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Right now it's mid-80's in the shade. And weird as it seems, the sky is now clear and blue, and the sun is brutality hot. Edited September 12, 2017 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Space Dino Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Just Jim said: Great, I just heard it could be a week or longer before all the power is fixed. I'm going to melt before I have a chance to write this next chapter. Ah, that's not good. Hope that the power will be back ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhetaan Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Just Jim said: Right now it's mid-80's in the shade. And weird as it seems, the sky is now clear and blue, and the sun is brutality hot. So . . . cold shower, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Day 3, still no power. A friend brought us subway... Mmmmm. And my daughter brought over 3 bags of ice. It is SOOOOOO hot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, Just Jim said: Day 3, still no power. A friend brought us subway... Mmmmm. And my daughter brought over 3 bags of ice. It is SOOOOOO hot!!!! Don't sit on them, Jim. I am sure that's not the intent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, adsii1970 said: Don't sit on them, Jim. I am sure that's not the intent! So tempting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torgo Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 You had to eat Subway? My heart (and stomach and taste buds) aches for you. The devastation wrought by this storm is just too much to bear. We need to get you some real food, pronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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