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 2018-10-10 2:26 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSEDOriginally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I meant to post this last week but I was sidetracked by Florence. I hope that everyone is doing well and that there is no additional flooding in PA or WNC. We need a report from Nancy on the status of the Savannah River in advance of Augusta 70.3 this weekend. This is the list that I have compiled so far on meetup ideas. What say you? 2019 Manatee Meetup Ideas How do you all feel about Ragnar Trail? A meetup would be interesting, although I'm not sure there will be this exact event next year: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/carolinas_sc#overview
That sounds fun, Chris! I love trail running, plus I've never lost blood in the Carolinas yet. I did a Ragnar trail race here in NM with people who were strangers until that weekend, now I consider them friends. It would be an incredible experience for this group! The one I did in NM was in a ski town so rather than doing a traditional camping area we did a condo, which worked out well because it rain/snowed most of the weekend. |
While I'm being tongue-in-cheek with my blood comment, I'd be interested in being part of a Ragnar trail run experience. Many of them seem to be loop/camp based which seems more appealing to me than being in a van/car, driving from point to point.| 2018-10-11 7:40 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 2429  Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by cdban66 They're on the Bay side, not too too close to shore. The extended fam has also lived there for going on 70 years, so they've been through a few of these before. I just worry more now that everyone is towards the elderly side. Fingers crossed! Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by lisac957 My parents retired down to Pensacola in May, to be near their mothers. My entire family except for my brother are in P'cola and Pace. So far there is no talk of anyone evacuating. Shifting gears (heh)... Any Florida panhandle folks we need to be checking in on? My sister (BrendaK here on BT, she may be private though) and her kids are evacuating to my house today as Tallahassee is going to get hit hard. This is the 3rd major hurricane in as many years to hit the panhandle, which is wild. My only observation on evacuations is that you can either go early or not go at all. Those that go late experience a hurricane while sitting in the car on a highway that resembles a parking lot. Or in a hotel that is ill prepared. I don't mean to sound like Jim Cantore, but I've been through a few and they aren't fun. My hope is that they are a few miles off the coast, the farther the better. Storm surge SUX. I feel a bit better since they are off the coast and experienced at this sort of thing. The elderly part is challenging at times. I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks so much, Chris. It is so appreciated! The waters have started to get higher already around my cousins. All the eldest are packed up with some of the young'uns for the duration. I haven't specifically heard from my parents yet, but I'm sure they'll check in some time today. Quote from my mother in Pensacola, "That's it?" They were very lucky. Thinking of all those who are in the path now. |
| 2018-10-11 7:51 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by Atlantia Quote from my mother in Pensacola, "That's it?" They were very lucky. Thinking of all those who are in the path now. Originally posted by cdban66 Thanks so much, Chris. It is so appreciated! The waters have started to get higher already around my cousins. All the eldest are packed up with some of the young'uns for the duration. I haven't specifically heard from my parents yet, but I'm sure they'll check in some time today. Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by cdban66 They're on the Bay side, not too too close to shore. The extended fam has also lived there for going on 70 years, so they've been through a few of these before. I just worry more now that everyone is towards the elderly side. Fingers crossed! Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by lisac957 My parents retired down to Pensacola in May, to be near their mothers. My entire family except for my brother are in P'cola and Pace. So far there is no talk of anyone evacuating. Shifting gears (heh)... Any Florida panhandle folks we need to be checking in on? My sister (BrendaK here on BT, she may be private though) and her kids are evacuating to my house today as Tallahassee is going to get hit hard. This is the 3rd major hurricane in as many years to hit the panhandle, which is wild. My only observation on evacuations is that you can either go early or not go at all. Those that go late experience a hurricane while sitting in the car on a highway that resembles a parking lot. Or in a hotel that is ill prepared. I don't mean to sound like Jim Cantore, but I've been through a few and they aren't fun. My hope is that they are a few miles off the coast, the farther the better. Storm surge SUX. I feel a bit better since they are off the coast and experienced at this sort of thing. The elderly part is challenging at times. I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. They were very lucky. Panama City and Mexico Beach etc got slammed. We have already deployed people and supplies to help the recovery. |
| 2018-10-11 9:58 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by Atlantia Quote from my mother in Pensacola, "That's it?" They were very lucky. Thinking of all those who are in the path now. Originally posted by cdban66 Thanks so much, Chris. It is so appreciated! The waters have started to get higher already around my cousins. All the eldest are packed up with some of the young'uns for the duration. I haven't specifically heard from my parents yet, but I'm sure they'll check in some time today. Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by cdban66 They're on the Bay side, not too too close to shore. The extended fam has also lived there for going on 70 years, so they've been through a few of these before. I just worry more now that everyone is towards the elderly side. Fingers crossed! Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by lisac957 My parents retired down to Pensacola in May, to be near their mothers. My entire family except for my brother are in P'cola and Pace. So far there is no talk of anyone evacuating. Shifting gears (heh)... Any Florida panhandle folks we need to be checking in on? My sister (BrendaK here on BT, she may be private though) and her kids are evacuating to my house today as Tallahassee is going to get hit hard. This is the 3rd major hurricane in as many years to hit the panhandle, which is wild. My only observation on evacuations is that you can either go early or not go at all. Those that go late experience a hurricane while sitting in the car on a highway that resembles a parking lot. Or in a hotel that is ill prepared. I don't mean to sound like Jim Cantore, but I've been through a few and they aren't fun. My hope is that they are a few miles off the coast, the farther the better. Storm surge SUX. I feel a bit better since they are off the coast and experienced at this sort of thing. The elderly part is challenging at times. I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. They were very lucky. Panama City and Mexico Beach etc got slammed. We have already deployed people and supplies to help the recovery. X2, they were lucky to be on the left side of that thing. Cat4 is no laughing matter. I hope Lisa and family and everyone else is doing ok. I know there are areas in the Carolinas where debris piles remain from Florence. That could have some ugly ramifications. I quote Ron White, "It's not THAT the wind is blowing, it's WHAT the wind is blowing" |
| 2018-10-11 10:49 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I meant to post this last week but I was sidetracked by Florence. I hope that everyone is doing well and that there is no additional flooding in PA or WNC. We need a report from Nancy on the status of the Savannah River in advance of Augusta 70.3 this weekend. This is the list that I have compiled so far on meetup ideas. What say you? 2019 Manatee Meetup Ideas How do you all feel about Ragnar Trail? A meetup would be interesting, although I'm not sure there will be this exact event next year: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/carolinas_sc#overview
That sounds fun, Chris! I love trail running, plus I've never lost blood in the Carolinas yet. This event looks great and I like the camp aspect, too. Atlanta has one as well on the former olypic cross country area. I'll look it up, |
| 2018-10-11 10:52 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by Atlantia Quote from my mother in Pensacola, "That's it?" They were very lucky. Thinking of all those who are in the path now. Originally posted by cdban66 Thanks so much, Chris. It is so appreciated! The waters have started to get higher already around my cousins. All the eldest are packed up with some of the young'uns for the duration. I haven't specifically heard from my parents yet, but I'm sure they'll check in some time today. Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by cdban66 They're on the Bay side, not too too close to shore. The extended fam has also lived there for going on 70 years, so they've been through a few of these before. I just worry more now that everyone is towards the elderly side. Fingers crossed! Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by lisac957 My parents retired down to Pensacola in May, to be near their mothers. My entire family except for my brother are in P'cola and Pace. So far there is no talk of anyone evacuating. Shifting gears (heh)... Any Florida panhandle folks we need to be checking in on? My sister (BrendaK here on BT, she may be private though) and her kids are evacuating to my house today as Tallahassee is going to get hit hard. This is the 3rd major hurricane in as many years to hit the panhandle, which is wild. My only observation on evacuations is that you can either go early or not go at all. Those that go late experience a hurricane while sitting in the car on a highway that resembles a parking lot. Or in a hotel that is ill prepared. I don't mean to sound like Jim Cantore, but I've been through a few and they aren't fun. My hope is that they are a few miles off the coast, the farther the better. Storm surge SUX. I feel a bit better since they are off the coast and experienced at this sort of thing. The elderly part is challenging at times. I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. They were very lucky. Panama City and Mexico Beach etc got slammed. We have already deployed people and supplies to help the recovery. X2, they were lucky to be on the left side of that thing. Cat4 is no laughing matter. I hope Lisa and family and everyone else is doing ok. I know there are areas in the Carolinas where debris piles remain from Florence. That could have some ugly ramifications. I quote Ron White, "It's not THAT the wind is blowing, it's WHAT the wind is blowing" It just went through here. Lots of rain and flooding, again. Sadly, all of that will run towards Wilmington and the areas where it is heading now and already are flooded. |
| 2018-10-11 11:24 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Sister's house is OK, but trees are down everywhere in Tallahassee. They will be without power for awhile, so they're not sure when they're going to go home. |
| 2018-10-11 11:30 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by lisac957 Sister's house is OK, but trees are down everywhere in Tallahassee. They will be without power for awhile, so they're not sure when they're going to go home. Glad the house is okay! |
| 2018-10-11 11:31 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I meant to post this last week but I was sidetracked by Florence. I hope that everyone is doing well and that there is no additional flooding in PA or WNC. We need a report from Nancy on the status of the Savannah River in advance of Augusta 70.3 this weekend. This is the list that I have compiled so far on meetup ideas. What say you? 2019 Manatee Meetup Ideas How do you all feel about Ragnar Trail? A meetup would be interesting, although I'm not sure there will be this exact event next year: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/carolinas_sc#overview
That sounds fun, Chris! I love trail running, plus I've never lost blood in the Carolinas yet. This event looks great and I like the camp aspect, too. Atlanta has one as well on the former olypic cross country area. I'll look it up, http://www.runguides.com/atlanta/event/ragnar-trail-atlanta-ga |
| 2018-10-11 1:21 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I meant to post this last week but I was sidetracked by Florence. I hope that everyone is doing well and that there is no additional flooding in PA or WNC. We need a report from Nancy on the status of the Savannah River in advance of Augusta 70.3 this weekend. This is the list that I have compiled so far on meetup ideas. What say you? 2019 Manatee Meetup Ideas How do you all feel about Ragnar Trail? A meetup would be interesting, although I'm not sure there will be this exact event next year: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/carolinas_sc#overview
That sounds fun, Chris! I love trail running, plus I've never lost blood in the Carolinas yet. This event looks great and I like the camp aspect, too. Atlanta has one as well on the former olypic cross country area. I'll look it up, http://www.runguides.com/atlanta/event/ragnar-trail-atlanta-ga If we are serious about this... I think I could do most any of the dates/locations. Hotlanta is the weekend after the kids wedding but that shouldn't be a problem. |
| 2018-10-11 1:58 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by lisac957 Sister's house is OK, but trees are down everywhere in Tallahassee. They will be without power for awhile, so they're not sure when they're going to go home. Glad the house is okay! Yes! That's huge! |
| 2018-10-11 2:00 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by lisac957 Sister's house is OK, but trees are down everywhere in Tallahassee. They will be without power for awhile, so they're not sure when they're going to go home. Glad the house is okay! Yes! That's huge! PHEW. |
| 2018-10-12 12:25 PM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by lisac957 Sister's house is OK, but trees are down everywhere in Tallahassee. They will be without power for awhile, so they're not sure when they're going to go home. Glad the house is okay! Yes! That's huge! PHEW. So glad the house is okay. I think its going to be awhile until people can start going back. Did they drive? |
| 2018-10-12 12:56 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Racing Manatees!!! October 16 is Anne's birthday |
| 2018-10-12 2:08 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! October 16 is Anne's birthday Nice mix of races! Have great ones all! Jim, I hope the weather cooperates ! Happy early birthday Anne. |
| 2018-10-13 5:18 PM in reply to: #5232372 |
Member 836 North Augusta, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Anyone have running headlamps they love that aren't ridiculously pricey? How many lumens do you need? Rechargeable or replaceable batteries best? |
| 2018-10-14 4:24 AM in reply to: glfprncs |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by glfprncs i got my first one from the hardware store (your version of Home Depo) it was pretty cheep. Battery operated made by EverReady. It worked fine but wasn't bright enough for trail running at night and it gets dimmer as the batteries lose their charge. The second one I got is still battery powered and made by Petzel, from memory it is 300 lumens but not certain about that as it isn't written on it anywhere. Anyone have running headlamps they love that aren't ridiculously pricey? How many lumens do you need? Rechargeable or replaceable batteries best? If you can find a rechargeable one then that might be a better option but in saying that the rules of the night time trail run events here are that you have to carry either a full set of spare batteries or a spare headlamp and they check before they give you your race bib. Spare batteries are easier to carry. |
| 2018-10-14 4:24 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Good luck racers - have a great dayRacing Manatees!!! October 16 is Anne's birthday |
| 2018-10-14 7:20 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Watching the swim start in Louisville. Lots of nervous energy. Ground looks wet but it does not look like it's raining there right now.It's hard to believe that I was there last year! |
| 2018-10-14 7:24 AM in reply to: glfprncs |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by glfprncs Anyone have running headlamps they love that aren't ridiculously pricey? How many lumens do you need? Rechargeable or replaceable batteries best? I have a Princeton Tec Remix. I run with it for all of my morning runs. Batteries last almost a year. I'm not sure that it would be the best choice for night trail runs but it does the trick for urban/suburban runs. I also use a Nathan LightSpur on my shoe. |
| 2018-10-14 7:25 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Watching the swim start in Louisville. Lots of nervous energy. Ground looks wet but it does not look like it's raining there right now.It's hard to believe that I was there last year! It sounds like they reset the swim and it's .9 miles downstream (142.2 > 139.1, just sayin') |
| 2018-10-14 8:16 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Jim could end up with a wet day in Louisville. The "future radar" is showing rain untuil about 2:00. I don't think that he's in the water yet. Due ot the swim course reset and the fact that they are now only using one dock for the swim start, it's slow going at the start. That's a long time to wait in 50 degrees and wet :-( On the up side, the swim is taking people 15-20 minutes. It looks like Adam might be getting some rain at AtomicMan as well. (I really need to stop stalking and get on my bike!) |
| 2018-10-14 9:16 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by glfprncs Anyone have running headlamps they love that aren't ridiculously pricey? How many lumens do you need? Rechargeable or replaceable batteries best? i had ( until I somehow managed to sever the cable) This Head lamp. It is very comfortable and recharable. Down side to recharg is if you are doing a multi day trail race and don’t have access to a place to recharge it! That was my situation at RAGNAR Alafia a couple of years ago. Other than that it was nice not to have to worry about batteries. The lumens were fine for most runs, but I found I wanted/ needed more for a night trail race I did with it. When I buy again I think I’ll get at least 300 lumens. ETA: This looks like a good lamp- is both rechargeable and takes regular batteries plus it is 350 lumens. About $70 on Amazon . Edited by amd723 2018-10-14 9:46 AM |
| 2018-10-14 9:19 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Watching the swim start in Louisville. Lots of nervous energy. Ground looks wet but it does not look like it's raining there right now.It's hard to believe that I was there last year! i know, I can’t believe I was there last year either! And, since I got hypothermia last year in warmer at the start weather, I’m really glad I’m not there this year! |
| 2018-10-14 10:12 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Watching the swim start in Louisville. Lots of nervous energy. Ground looks wet but it does not look like it's raining there right now.It's hard to believe that I was there last year! i know, I can’t believe I was there last year either! And, since I got hypothermia last year in warmer at the start weather, I’m really glad I’m not there this year! Michelle is posting on FB. Here's a picture that she posted (hope that this works...)
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