bourbon - check
cigars -  check
ammo - check



ok, I'm ready!   

bourbon - check
cigars -  check
ammo - check



ok, I'm ready!   

What about guns?  Can't do much with the ammo without the guns?   

I don't have bourbon, but I have a bunch of scotch.  Will go good with the cigars that I have. 

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I got a coupla questions:

1) how many gallons per case of the bottled water? (I don't need, just curious; I stored in jugs already).

2) What do you guys do about windows for hurricane? Duct tape seems impossible to remove later. Plywood, not everyone can hammer and screw plywood in.

I would not tape a window in a hurricane.

http://gizmodo.com/5955606/5-common-myths-about-hurricane-preparedness-and-why-theyre-bogus

If plywood is not an option for you due to the construction of the window, would corrugated aluminum or metal be an option?  I would try folding a large blue tarp down to fit the window and duct tape that into place.  I'm going to try this out if my wife lets me.

forget the tape. it'll never work unless you cover every square inch of glass.......maybe. if something comes through the window at 60 mph what's gonna stop it? not tape! just figured out i need 18 sheets of plywood for my house and it should take a day to cut and screw into place if needed........but, i hope i don't have to.   

Oh good, one less thing for me to do 

Not planning on staying here if it hits anyway, this condo is like 80% windows.

Edit:  Just came from Costco gas, lines getting a little long already even though most people still at work.

If any of you need Honda generators Aloha Power Equipment got a sale till Wednesday but I wouldn't wait
Cause it's going fast...

Honda eu2000. $999 + tax

They are out but are taking pre-orders for the same price.

Those EU2000s are great. I got one after the Japan tsunami/earthquake scare. When set on the ECO setting, it'll go a long ways on a tank of gas.  My plan was to use it to run my refrigerator and microwave in a major power outage.

The last time Ewa Beach had no power for several days was terrible.  Very hot inside and outside the house.  Most of our food in the freezer had to be cook. Never again I wanted to put my family in a bad situation.  I stongly agree on buying and investing on a super quiet Honda EU2000 for small use.  I use Led christmas lights, instead of candles, and string around the area.  I use marine gas for both my gernerators and service life should last you long time.  Some people think that a house with Solar PV will have electric.  Thats incorrect, no power, no electric unless they have a battery bypass system.  So I suggest getting a Honda 4000-6500 and install a transfer switch panel to your house.  It should supply most of your needs, fans, lights, stove, microwave, etc.  Be prepare.  I be gone off Island before the storm come, so watch out for each other and take care of yourself.  Aloha

Longs was crowded tonight after the 6 pm news but they had everyone stocking the shelves with canned goods, paper goods and water.  Helped a few old ladies load cases of water into their carts (after I picked up my supply).  No lines at the gas station but that's likely to change now that the word's out.  We'll see!

Gas station is probably out of gas.  My neighborhood gas station was out around 5:00pm.

Gas station is probably out of gas.  My neighborhood gas station was out around 5:00pm.

Naw, they had gas--I filled up.  Maybe I was lucky or my timing was perfect.  Anyway, they're probably gonna get swamped later tonight or tomorrow.  'm not going anywhere near costco tomorrow!

Naw, they had gas--I filled up.  Maybe I was lucky or my timing was perfect.  Anyway, they're probably gonna get swamped later tonight or tomorrow.  'm not going anywhere near costco tomorrow!

Costco gas line on the road at 8 pm
Going inside now

Costco gas line on the road at 8 pm
Going inside now

Nuts in there
A guy told me as I walked in "think hard before you enter"
I gave my cart to a guy and warned him
He thinks it's crowded because it's Monday

Damn I gotta go Costco tomorrow to buy supplies for my restaurant At lease I'm buying the non hurricane stuff so shouldn't be too bad I'm hoping

Why do people buy bottled water?  I just don't get it.  A five-gallon bucket and one teaspoon of bleach, that's five person-days of drinking water.  And it's mighty close to free! 

Damn I gotta go Costco tomorrow to buy supplies for my restaurant At lease I'm buying the non hurricane stuff so shouldn't be too bad I'm hoping

sam's club opens at 7 am for business members
you can even fax in an order and they will get it ready for you
 

Went to Dillingham Costco around 7pm, people were waiting for water to be restocked.

Back to back storms really ups the risk of flash flooding/landslides due to ground saturation and power outages due to trees. Don't get a lot of good blows here - first storm will weaken, second will bring 'em down. I don't anticipate major breakdown of society or anything haha, but certainly planning for contaminated water and electrical outages is prudent.

My canned stores have gotten a bit low, so replenished a bit, will do more tomorrow. FWIW in town I haven't noticed much of a run on things yet. Expect that will change.

Course could be nothing major, but doesn't hurt to be prudently prepared.