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James Alexander

Wed, Sep 21, 2005 3:59 PM

Key West area dodged another bullit with Rita. We were very LUCKY as the
storm could have been much worse. We were evacuated off the Navy Base Marina
day before yesterday after prepping the boats for the storm. The Navy is not
letting us back onto the base until after they complete "assessments" but did
allow us to return this morning long enough to check our vessels and get them
back on shore power, etc. Serendipity fared fine with only the loss of
another upper helm cover (ripped canvas). This is the second one of those we
have lost this year having had another one rip during Dennis last june. But,
that is a small price to pay compared to potentials.

Jim Alexander

Key West area dodged another bullit with Rita. We were very LUCKY as the storm could have been much worse. We were evacuated off the Navy Base Marina day before yesterday after prepping the boats for the storm. The Navy is not letting us back onto the base until after they complete "assessments" but did allow us to return this morning long enough to check our vessels and get them back on shore power, etc. Serendipity fared fine with only the loss of another upper helm cover (ripped canvas). This is the second one of those we have lost this year having had another one rip during Dennis last june. But, that is a small price to pay compared to potentials. Jim Alexander

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Keith

Wed, Sep 21, 2005 4:13 PM

Meanwhile, we're battening down the hatches in the Houston/Galveston area.
Still looks like it's going S of here, but we'll be on the "dirty" side, and
can expect significant storm surge. My harbor, South Shore Harbor has
floating docks and is well off the bay and protected well, but we're still
taking down canvas, etc. Mandatory evacuations from Galveston already. I had
a room reserved at the hotel here for Friday night, but they told me tough
luck; they're closing down.

Keith

You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Alexander" hat48lrc@earthlink.net

Key West area dodged another bullit with Rita. We were very LUCKY as the
storm could have been much worse.

Meanwhile, we're battening down the hatches in the Houston/Galveston area. Still looks like it's going S of here, but we'll be on the "dirty" side, and can expect significant storm surge. My harbor, South Shore Harbor has floating docks and is well off the bay and protected well, but we're still taking down canvas, etc. Mandatory evacuations from Galveston already. I had a room reserved at the hotel here for Friday night, but they told me tough luck; they're closing down. Keith _____ You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive. ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Alexander" <hat48lrc@earthlink.net> > Key West area dodged another bullit with Rita. We were very LUCKY as the > storm could have been much worse.

RC

R C Smith Jr

Wed, Sep 21, 2005 4:36 PM

On 9/21/05 12:13 PM, "Keith" keith@anastasia3.com wrote:

My harbor, South Shore Harbor has
floating docks

Floating docks work great until they float off the top of the piling. Is
projected storm surge higher than top of piling?

The only significant damage in my area during Isabell was from this.

Bob

Robert Calhoun Smith Jr
M/V MARY KATHRYN
Hatteras 58 LRC
Annapolis

On 9/21/05 12:13 PM, "Keith" <keith@anastasia3.com> wrote: > My harbor, South Shore Harbor has > floating docks Floating docks work great until they float off the top of the piling. Is projected storm surge higher than top of piling? The only significant damage in my area during Isabell was from this. Bob ________________ Robert Calhoun Smith Jr M/V MARY KATHRYN Hatteras 58 LRC Annapolis

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