HBecwithFn7

I guess that's the risk one has to be willing to take if you want to live on the shore, permanently and enjoy that. To me, it's not worth the risk. The shore is one of those proverbial, "nice place to visit... but I wouldn't want to live there..." kinda places. Besides, I think I'd get bored with it quickly if I lived there and saw it day after day. Anyway, I hope she stays safe.

None that's being reported, so far. But one must remember, most people (especially most of the people that sheltered in place) are packin'.... Ya know those signs in Texas that say... "You Loot.... We Shoot..." If it weren't for a lack of a "DGU for property crimes law" in FL, we'd have them all over the place, here.

She'll have it worse than me, as she'd be right on the water and in a storm surge zone. Is she in one of those high rises? I'm 30 miles inland from the gulf coast. For me, it will be a wind/flying debris issue, plus any loss of power, etc. etc. Thanks, I'll do my best to stay safe.

Tampa Bay is now under a Hurricane warning. The only thing we don't know is how far west the eye will travel before it turns north. If it goes further west it could gain strength in the gulf. We just don't know. We're more likely to get the bad side of the 'caine now that it's gone this far west. I'm not in an evac zone, so I will shelter in place. We're told it should weaken to a CAT3, and the houses are supposed to be CAT 5 rated, so, we'll see. I'll be doing some last minute prep. Last minute groceries, pull my mailbox off the post, pull up my security sign, open my fence doors, etc. There is no plywood to be had, but I have some old bookshelves I can cut up. Other than that, it's shelter in place and hunker down! Here is the 8am Report.

New / Port Richey is in my county. They are a "Class 'A' evac" zone. People there should be long gone by now. They're right on the gulf. Same with Elfers, Anclote, etc. I'm about 30 miles inland from those towns.

As stated earlier, mobile and trailer park residents are being encouraged to evac. As of 8am, winds are down to 150mph, and the storm is now CAT4. But it's still tracking right up the center of the peninsula. My area is not under either watch or warning yet, but it's coming. If it tracks the way it's going, we'll get hit, but hopefully with only CAT2 or lower winds. We'll see. I'm going to go see if I can find some plywood for the windows. I'll keep all posted.

Yeah, that's the other criteria for an evac. If you're in a "mobile" home (or one without a solid slab-on-grade foundation - few homes here actually have a full foundation), they want you to evac immediately. My house is slab-on-grade, Block & Stucco. The building code requires newly constructed homes (after Andrew, I believe), to withstand 150mph winds. So if it drops down to CAT 4 or lower, that criteria is met. According to the latest models (which will be updated in 20 min,), it's forecast to go down to CAT 2 by the time it reaches Orlando (the center is now set to track right up the middle of the peninsula). I may go buy some plywood to put up against the windows and my front door.

Pretty much. They're trying to encourage only people who would be in "evac zones" to evac now. Or anyone who is under threat of storm surge. If it's just a wind issue (and it's under CAT 5 winds), they're advising people to "shelter in place" rather than evac. This, I think, to reduce traffic on the evac routes. As of the 11pm report, the track has jogged back west a little. so the eye might travel just slightly right of center up the peninsula. We're all still waiting to see what happpens. I'm still sheltering in place, for now.

As of the 11am update, today, the eye (and with it the overall cone) is heading further eastward. The Gulf coast might be spared the brunt of the storm. That said, the keys and the lower peninsula (up to and including Lake Okeechobee) are now under a Hurricane watch. Our county has put out an update stating, "if you're in a flood zone with significant danger of storm surge, you need to evac ASAP). If, however, you're dealing only with wind damage, unless it's CAT 5 winds, it's better to "shelter in place" and not evac. I guess they're trying to keep the traffic to a minimum and only have people who really need to evac, do so. I'm 30 miles east of the gulf. I'm sheltering in place.

Prices are now a standard $2.69 for regular all in the Tampa Bay, area. Looks like that's the current permitted "gouge" price.

Gov. Rick Scott has declared a State of Emergency in all counties in FL, based on the current models. The cone is projected to touch the southern tip of Fl and the keys. We'll know better in a couple of days where it's going to turn, but it's not looking good. Think I'll go stock up tomorrow.

Definitely down here in FL it is! We'll see how it goes, but I see people down here making preparations. Fueling up, buying water generators and fuel for them, etc. Bad week to do it as it's also Labor day weekend and prices are higher for that reason.

There is no reason for a station attendant to require a cell number from a customer, unless they're planning something nefarious or fraudulent. I wouldn't give it to them.

I've had that happen only once in my life... in Chicago, just after I had obtained my Shell card. I was asked for DL and they copied the plate number off of my car. It might have just been that one in Chicago (right in Rogers Park), because I had no such trouble elsewhere. And this was back when they were still doing the manual "back & forth" swiping machine.

Wow, that's much higher that the Tampa FL rates, which are currently in the $2.399 high end range (but pending changes due to Hurricane Harvey). I see per Gas Buddy that my old station in Hackettstown (Rt 517 & US 46) is at $2.56 for regular. It was always lower, previously. I guess they must have had some serious tax increases.

I believe "Boro" is short for "Borough," The later being more "formal" and used in all "legal" documents, etc. I once belonged to the "Tri-Boro" Ambulance Corps, representing the three towns, 1) "Borough of Park Ridge," NJ 2) "Borough of Montvale," NJ 3) And "Borough of Woodcliffe Lake," NJ In fact, I think the charter of the corps itself, lists the org's name as, "Tri Borough Volunteer Ambulance Corps." But on all the uniforms, equipment, etc it's "Tri-Boro."

Unless someone can present a credible case that increased Marijuana use results in increased crime, DUIs, illnesses, medical/insurance costs, etc. etc. etc. or that it is proven to be a "gateway" drug to the hard stuff. So far, I haven't seen one yet but I think more study is in order. We'll see what happens in the states where one or both are, presently, legal. There are some that argue that legalizing (and taxing) recreational Marijuana might actually reduce some crime (i.e. the illegal trafficking, sale, etc. of it and the results of all that activity). That might be balanced by some increases in petty theft as people try and "creatively finance" their purchases of it, or attempt to grow their own (assuming it would still be illegal to do that), or deal with the backlash that comes from the "illegal" trade trying to fight to keep their business. This, as well as any net increase in Motor Vehicle issues (DUI), but, hopefully, no worse than those we have presently with Alcohol. I think it would be hypocritical for society to keep weed illegal for those "safety" reasons when, in turn, it tolerates Alcohol and all it's problems. Personally, AFAIC, the jury is still out on both Medical and Recreational Pot. I would welcome any therapeutic value it might have in re: the treatments for seizures, glaucoma, oncological issues, etc. etc, but there needs to be a bit more history of success in those regards (and lack of problems). I'm also not yet convinced in re: Recreational weed, either. There needs to be much more study and history that it *doesn't* result in increased "problems...." certainly no net gain over the present level with Alcohol/Tobacco. Having been an EMT in a previous life (and a PIT) and having to bring several junkies out of some rather expensive highs (and taking a lot of $h!t for it - "HEY I PAID $$$ FOR THAT HIGH!!!"), it will take quite a bit of convincing. I probably won't partake, personally, if it is legalized (I never smoked Tobacco and haven't had any alcohol that I recall in more than 5 years), unless my doctor were able to convince me that it would be the one and only treatment available for whatever was ailing me a the time. That's a lot of convincing.

It's like I've been saying all along. It's all about the "imagery" and how the anti 2A forces (especially the MSM) can twist and misinterpret that imagery for their own agenda. The image of us OC'ing at any rally, even a strict pro 2A support rally is a gold mind to the anti's that want to show us in a bad light. All those "idiots with their cammo and orange and big black scary assault weapons..." Now, multiply that with the images of known hate groups (KKK, Nazi's etc.) and there's nothing but trouble. Yes, I do support OC for those that wish to do it. I personally would not unless I'm somewhere where it is SOP (like an outdoor range where everyone does it). And, personally, I like that element of surprise. But, as High Exposure says, "Just because you have the right to do it doesn't mean you should." We must face a sobering truth...We pro2A folks are a small group compared with the rest of the country. It's not that all the others are "anti." It's that most don't really think about it. But they do listen to the MSM, and they tend to believe what they're told. And.... they vote! Yes, I'm talking about the "sheeples." And so we have to be very careful about how we pro-2A folks present ourselves to the rest of society. This will have to be a gradual, "evolutionary" process. People have to get used to the concept of seeing people other than LEOs OC'ing. Like I've said before, if the "2A fairy" were to wave her wand and make NJ "Constitutional Carry" tomorrow (both OC & CC), doing so would reek havoc... as most of the public would be SWATing the OC'ers like crazy. It needs to be a bit more gradual than that. Not so "gradual/evolutionary" that it never seems to happen, but not that it happens "all at once" either. For the MSM, It's all about the imagery. It needs to be for us as well.

Yup... The only way to teach YouTube a lesson is to hit'em where it hurts... in the pocketbook.

Apparently, it isn't just pro-2A channels. There are others that are being demonetized. There's a guy that runs an Animal rescue in Valencia, Spain. They specialize in the rescue of some of the most ill-treated, sick & injured animals (mostly cats & dogs), get them to a hospital in Valencia dedicated to restoring these animals, and then finding homes for them. They rescue animals from all around Europe. and Eurasia (Turkey, etc.). His YouTube channel is also being demonetized for some reason. Maybe he upset the YouTube gods or fell afoul of them somehow, but... BTW, PM me if you want to know more about this animal rescue op. in Spain, and the owner's YouTube Channel. But be warned.., while he has, lately, posted more "balanced" videos (i.e. both "before" and "after" images of the animal), the "before" images are totally horrific. You'd never believe people could be so cruel to animals as to treat them like this. And this guy does not pull any punches... you see the animal exactly as it was found and brought into the hospital. But, lately, you also get to see the animal in various stages of recovery, up to and including a complete recovery and enjoying life at the home of their new adoptive family. Fishnut, you might not want to view these videos. I swear, you'll be over there pronto with all your "inventory" ready to light up the scum who treat animals this way and keeps this guy's rescue effort in business.

Well, not "National Concealed Carry..." but "National Reciprocity" of other States licenses/permits, including the "non-resident" variety. This should help out NJ folks. We don't want the feds dictating standards/regs/policies for carrying at that level. It should remain at the state level, as any new federal policy might be more restrictive than some current states.

But at least the phone is not "disconnected...." It does ring and, perhaps, there is voicemail... correct? Perhaps you could do a "drive by" without necessarily stopping and approaching the property.

Precisely! It's the very motivation for "obedience..." FEAR! You obey *laws,* authorities, etc. because you fear the consequences if you didn't. If you didn't fear the consequences, why would you bother to comply with the law/authority if you didn't want to?

Would it be worth considering "commuting" from either Delaware or Penn.? PA would be infinitely better from a 2A perspective. Even Del. would be better. They may be "May Issue" technically but in practice they act like "shall issue." Or do you have to live "on base?" BTW, my dad had to do 2 years at McGuire in the 1960's. It was his dental residency. That was back when they had the F-106 wing, there.

But there isn't a "prohibition" enumerated against regular ammo, either. As Nappen says, NJSA 2C: 39-3 f prohibits "possession" of Hollow point ammo, "unless a person is engaged in activities pursuant to NJSA 2C:39-6f." 2C: 39-3f specifically mentions Hollow Point Ammo possession as "prohibited" unless possessed and used per 2C: 39-6f. I don't believe "regular" ammo is specifically mentioned as "prohibited" anywhere. And, yes, I left NJ for a plethora of reasons... that being one of them.