now where did I put my umbrella?

[Peter]

>> My only suggestion is you start building stuff out of bricks. We do and it stays up for ages.

Just ask Mick

[rcjordan]

> bricks

One of our hurricanes in the 50's did so much damage to masonry buildings that it forced a change in the basic building code.  The main problem is the roof, not the walls.  If we used the far heavier tiles that you use then high winds wouldn't lift the roof as easily. Our newer building codes require the roof rafters to have steel straps securing them to the sidewalls.  Some areas also require bolts to come from the foundation all the way to the roof system to tie the whole structure together.

If cost didn't matter, I'd build a steel frame house.

[Travoli]

>If it hits at a high tide there, his city is screwed.

Eye just crossed the NC/VA border.  Will be just East of here within the hour.  Which matches perfectly with high tide.
I am told the ocean is about to be overtaken by the ocean.  Flooding likely.

And yet, we have power.  I have my windows open.  Winds are mild.  Very relaxed.  But the water will get higher before it recedes.

Prediction:  NY and NJ evacuees are going to pitch a fit when this turns out to be an over-hyped storm.
Sure, there have been a few deaths from trees falling on cars, but the Northeast is going to be fine.