Daily Archives: August 28, 2005

Katrina Update

Buoy 42040, 64 nm south of Dauphin Island, Al, reported at 8:50pm (EDT) Wind Speed (WSPD): 36.9 kts Wind Gust (GST): 48.6 kts Wave Height (WVHT): 29.5 ft Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.39 in Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.05 in ( Falling ) Getting really ugly, folks.

Katrina: Historical Comparison

Take another shot at this, make sure I hit the “post” button before closing IE down. The 5pm statement on Katrina shows max sustained winds of 165, hurricane force winds out to 105 miles, and tropical storm winds to 230 (which is an increase.) The minimum central pressure is 902Mb/26.64 inches. The rainfall estimates are […]

Top Ten Lists

Top Ten Rejected New Attractions At Universal Orlando 10. The "Green Eggs And Hannibal" Snack Bar 9. New Rollercoaster: Spinning Tiger — Hurling Dragon 8. Poon Lagoon 7. Strom Thurmonator 3-D 6. The Jurrassic Pork Cafeteria 5. How The Grinch Stole Stuff Out Of Your Hotel Room While You Were In The Park 4. A […]

Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

In honor of all the Patriotic men and women going to Crawford to protest the anti-American haters.

Pirate's Cove