Getting ready for ANOTHER HURRICANE!! :(

BT Tech · 10-25-2005, 08:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.. This was one heck of a storm and there is extensive damage over a very large area.

I am currently running on generator but am only able to use it a few hours a day due to fuel constraints. The Prius made it through without a problem and is still "sleeping" in the garage safe and sound!!

Thanks again everyone!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

Vincent · 10-25-2005, 08:30 PM

Ditto

Just up the road from you in Western Broward; Wilma was one heck of a hurricane.

BT Tech · 10-27-2005, 12:09 AM

Do you guys have power yet?? I am in Hallandale Beach and its still dark!!

Thank goodness for the generator though it doesn't get as good gas mileage as the Prius. Hey, how about a hybrid generator???

Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

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Originally posted by Vincent@Oct 25 2005, 08:30 PM
Ditto

Just up the road from you in Western Broward; Wilma was one heck of a hurricane.

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Cocoatreat · 10-27-2005, 03:04 AM

i got my power back up at 7p wed........the other side of the street had power back at 12p! didnt have a generator.....but i will get one very soon!! enough already!!
miami didnt have the damage that broward did.....but thank goodness most of us came out unscathed! i have no garage.........but the tree that i parked next to......fell on my neighbors 2 cars........i was very sorry.....but totally glad that my new 2005 (with 400 miles) was ok...... only got a little roof damage..... but it was scary........ i think katrina was scarier......it seemed like more was going on.....but both lasted way too long.......seems like it lasted about 2 1/2 hours...
she hit on mon at about 530a......& 700a my electricity went out.......it was good 2 get 2 know many of my neighbors....who i had never met -but in times of storm we all forged friendships & language was no barrier!
lucky for me.......the gas grill was great for breakfast, lunch & dinner........ had plenty of h20......& food........and of course gas (with the prius!).........there were loooong lines at the few gas stations that had power to open......2005....! what a year for hurricane hell.......but she also gave me my new red salsa baby! & i luv her!
cocoa

:P

petteri · 10-28-2005, 09:10 AM

OK here in Aventura. Our power came back on Tuesday, late afternoon. My building has a generator that powered the hallway lights and the elevators. We had no running water once we lost power though and didn't get hot water until the next day. Overall we are really lucky over here. Still without cable (Atlantic Broadband). No major building damage in Aventura, other than one condo building with some blown-out windows (they seem to have faulty windows as this is the second time this has happened and it is a newer building).

People came toghether pretty nice in my buiding, usually some can be downright nasty! Some even gathered for a impromptu party in the lobby on Monday night!

Vincent · 10-28-2005, 04:45 PM

Brian - Start Selling an Inverter Kit

Went to my office in Deerfield yesterday and ran my computer, monitor, printer and desk lamp for around 2 hours off a 1,250 Watt inverter ($129, including shipping from Inverters R Us) hooked up to the Prius 12v battery. As near as I can tell the Prius ICE started around 3-4 times during the 2 hour session. It didn't even make a dent in my MPG's.

Got gas in Weston today; only had to wait 45 minutes at the EXXON station at Arvida Parkway and Weston Road. I usually put a gallon in after the first click off, but today I went for 2.2 gallons before the filler neck started to gurgle. I know I'm not supposed to overfill (it's a gas emergency down here), but the last time I did the gurgle thing, I went 180 miles before the first guess gauge bar disappeared. I should get close to 600 miles on this tank.

tripp · 10-28-2005, 05:13 PM

What a bizarro year. Of course the hurricane "density" '95 - '05 is way above the preceeding years. The Atlantic surface temps are up a smidge. Guess that's all it takes. And it's not even November yet. I'm glad I moved out of the Southeast years ago (I grew up in Savannah, GA).

keydiver · 10-28-2005, 05:46 PM

Yesterday was a good day in Palm Beach and Martin Counties evidently. Most people I know, including myself, finally got power back by last night, but finding gas is still hard.
My wife and I were quite proud of our resourcefulness. We only ran the generator intermittently to keep the refrigerator cold during the day, and we used my solar panels and battery bank to run an inverter for power by night, and to run my secondary 24 volt water pump. We could have kept this up for a couple weeks, but thank goodness we didn't have to. The second eyewall made a REAL MESS of my trees.

BT Tech · 10-29-2005, 12:05 AM

Power is back up in Hallandale Beach!!!! I was getting awful tired of hearing that $#%$#%@ Generator!!

I did enjoy viewing the night time sky though with all the stars..This was the FIRST time that I was able to see the Milky Way Galaxy right from my backyard. Now that the power is back along with all the light pollution, I kind of don't mind it going off every once-in-a-while...

Thanks!!

Brian
BT Tech
305-652-3115

10-27-2005, 03:04 AM	#14
Cocoatreat Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 65 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	i got my power back up at 7p wed........the other side of the street had power back at 12p! didnt have a generator.....but i will get one very soon!! enough already!! miami didnt have the damage that broward did.....but thank goodness most of us came out unscathed! i have no garage.........but the tree that i parked next to......fell on my neighbors 2 cars........i was very sorry.....but totally glad that my new 2005 (with 400 miles) was ok...... only got a little roof damage..... but it was scary........ i think katrina was scarier......it seemed like more was going on.....but both lasted way too long.......seems like it lasted about 2 1/2 hours... she hit on mon at about 530a......& 700a my electricity went out.......it was good 2 get 2 know many of my neighbors....who i had never met -but in times of storm we all forged friendships & language was no barrier! lucky for me.......the gas grill was great for breakfast, lunch & dinner........ had plenty of h20......& food........and of course gas (with the prius!).........there were loooong lines at the few gas stations that had power to open......2005....! what a year for hurricane hell.......but she also gave me my new red salsa baby! & i luv her! cocoa :P __________________ late '05 red salsa #5 mudflaps, tinted windows, exactmats, clear bra! sunshades, gt seatcovers, leather door handles & still purring like a cat & fleeing in stealth mode

10-28-2005, 09:10 AM	#15
petteri Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plantation, FL USA Posts: 203 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	OK here in Aventura. Our power came back on Tuesday, late afternoon. My building has a generator that powered the hallway lights and the elevators. We had no running water once we lost power though and didn't get hot water until the next day. Overall we are really lucky over here. Still without cable (Atlantic Broadband). No major building damage in Aventura, other than one condo building with some blown-out windows (they seem to have faulty windows as this is the second time this has happened and it is a newer building). People came toghether pretty nice in my buiding, usually some can be downright nasty! Some even gathered for a impromptu party in the lobby on Monday night! __________________ Peter Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA

10-28-2005, 04:45 PM	#16
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 635 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	Brian - Start Selling an Inverter Kit Went to my office in Deerfield yesterday and ran my computer, monitor, printer and desk lamp for around 2 hours off a 1,250 Watt inverter ($129, including shipping from Inverters R Us) hooked up to the Prius 12v battery. As near as I can tell the Prius ICE started around 3-4 times during the 2 hour session. It didn't even make a dent in my MPG's. Got gas in Weston today; only had to wait 45 minutes at the EXXON station at Arvida Parkway and Weston Road. I usually put a gallon in after the first click off, but today I went for 2.2 gallons before the filler neck started to gurgle. I know I'm not supposed to overfill (it's a gas emergency down here), but the last time I did the gurgle thing, I went 180 miles before the first guess gauge bar disappeared. I should get close to 600 miles on this tank. __________________ Vincent _________________________________ 2010 Silver Prius - Package V with Navigation, Mats, Accent Stripe, Chrome Tire Valve Caps (replaced my 2006 silver package 8 with 71K miles on 5/30/09) 2007 ES 350 (Purchased aftermarket Navigation without Toyota lockout controls)

10-28-2005, 05:46 PM	#18
keydiver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 508 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Yesterday was a good day in Palm Beach and Martin Counties evidently. Most people I know, including myself, finally got power back by last night, but finding gas is still hard. My wife and I were quite proud of our resourcefulness. We only ran the generator intermittently to keep the refrigerator cold during the day, and we used my solar panels and battery bank to run an inverter for power by night, and to run my secondary 24 volt water pump. We could have kept this up for a couple weeks, but thank goodness we didn't have to. The second eyewall made a REAL MESS of my trees. __________________ * 2006 Package #3, Classic Silver Metallic * Integrated Garmin GVN 52 Navigation System * BT Brace * Anytime Backup Camera Mod * DVD/Video Input Mod * EV switch using the headlight switch * Infinity 63.7/60.7 Speaker Upgrade * Heatshield Front and Side Reflector Shades * Rear Bumper Protector * Mudflaps * Fumoto Drain Valve

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10-25-2005, 08:10 PM	#11
BT Tech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 885 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 3	Thanks everyone for the well wishes.. This was one heck of a storm and there is extensive damage over a very large area. I am currently running on generator but am only able to use it a few hours a day due to fuel constraints. The Prius made it through without a problem and is still "sleeping" in the garage safe and sound!! Thanks again everyone!! Brian BT Tech 305-652-3115

10-25-2005, 08:30 PM	#12
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 635 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	Ditto Just up the road from you in Western Broward; Wilma was one heck of a hurricane.

10-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#17
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,323 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 6	What a bizarro year. Of course the hurricane "density" '95 - '05 is way above the preceeding years. The Atlantic surface temps are up a smidge. Guess that's all it takes. And it's not even November yet. I'm glad I moved out of the Southeast years ago (I grew up in Savannah, GA).

10-29-2005, 12:05 AM	#19
BT Tech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 885 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 3	Power is back up in Hallandale Beach!!!! I was getting awful tired of hearing that $#%$#%@ Generator!! I did enjoy viewing the night time sky though with all the stars..This was the FIRST time that I was able to see the Milky Way Galaxy right from my backyard. Now that the power is back along with all the light pollution, I kind of don't mind it going off every once-in-a-while... Thanks!! Brian BT Tech 305-652-3115