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I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:50 am
by lady ulrike
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:18 am
by hobie16
The tsunami siren went off at 6:01 AM. We're in good shape as we're on the west side of the island and up about 200 feet.
TV news says gas stations and grocery stores are swamped.
I'll post updates as events occur.
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:19 am
by glendalais
I've always had a itch in the back of my head to one day move to Hawai'i.
However, I've always been horrified of something like this, particularly because the islands are so small, and it has the potential to effect so many people.
Stay safe, everyone :( .
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:55 am
by darph nader
hobie16 wrote:The tsunami siren went off at 6:01 AM. We're in good shape as we're on the west side of the island and up about 200 feet.
TV news says gas stations and grocery stores are swamped.
I'll post updates as events occur.
Are the bars OK????

Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:56 am
by lady ulrike
hobie16 wrote:The tsunami siren went off at 6:01 AM. We're in good shape as we're on the west side of the island and up about 200 feet.
TV news says gas stations and grocery stores are swamped.
I'll post updates as events occur.
Glad to hear you're good, and calm enough to be online. :)
darph nader wrote:Are the bars OK????
Oh, darph, that would be your first concern.
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:07 am
by DisneyMom
darph nader wrote:Are the bars OK????
I'm sure Hobie has emergency supplies..... ;)
Thinking of you and your family, Hobie! :) I have some relatives in Hilo, will be checking in on them as well.
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:50 pm
by hobie16
darph nader wrote:Are the bars OK????
DisneyMom wrote:I'm sure Hobie has emergency supplies..... ;)
Thinking of you and your family, Hobie! :) I have some relatives in Hilo, will be checking in on them as well.
Thanks for the thoughts guys. The east side of the Big Island may take the brunt of the wave. Hopefully everyone on that side of the island can get to higher ground. Most of the bars are along the coast line so we may have a few dry days.
I went for a bike ride through the neighborhood and the Kaanapali resort. The resort is a ghost town. All the tourists have headed up the hill and are parked throughout our neighborhood. One of the neighbor's kids are selling lemonade and sun screen. Everyone I talked to seems to be in good spirits but it may be gallows humor.
I'll check back later.
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:01 pm
by hobie16
The last siren just sounded.
TV is showing vacant streets.
The highway between us and the rest of the world has closed.
The local CBS outlet has a camera running on Hilo bay. It'll show the first hit for the island chain.
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:06 pm
by hobie16
A little neighbor boy just came by to tell us a salami is coming. :D:
Re: I hope Hobie is braced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:21 pm
by tink70
hobie16 wrote:A little neighbor boy just came by to tell us a salami is coming. :D:
Out of the mouths of babes LOL. Stay safe :)