tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post6910933697082547699..comments2024-03-28T17:33:32.921-04:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: 9:30 PMPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-45153315091837109992011-08-27T14:38:11.115-04:002011-08-27T14:38:11.115-04:00From CNN online, about 1:45 eastern time:
On Ocra...From CNN online, about 1:45 eastern time:<br /><br />On Ocracoke Island, at the southern end of the Outer Banks, a couple of hundred residents riding out the storm lost power early Saturday morning. Their power lines are strung along poles mounted on the highest sand dunes.<br /> <br />"The power went off for good around 5 a.m.," said Clayton Gaskill, who had been trying to keep the island's tiny radio station, WOVV, running through the night. "We won't be back on the air until the storm goes by, because there's no shelter for the portable generators," he said in a text message to CNN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-67592264095194714882011-08-27T09:17:56.023-04:002011-08-27T09:17:56.023-04:00Appreciate the blog so much. I would love to meet ...Appreciate the blog so much. I would love to meet you when we are down again next May. As always be safe.SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210859159923744663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-91786371597233406852011-08-27T09:17:08.761-04:002011-08-27T09:17:08.761-04:00According to wunderground.com, the weather station...According to wunderground.com, the weather station at the Ocracoke Harbor Inn last reported 3 1/2 hours ago. At that point wind speed was 31 mph. The weather station up at Frisco reported about 1 1/2 hours ago--wind speeds of 49 mph.<br /><br />Radar shows that the eye has passed closer to Cape Lookout than Cape Hatteras, and that the last bands of heavy rain are almost past Ocracoke. After that, they just need to weather the back wash as the water pushed up into the sound washes back over the island and out to sea.<br /><br />Hope everyone comes through OK--look forward to seeing your updates once power is restored, Philip.Maggie in Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07310856605914549368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-44950689778330152192011-08-27T09:12:12.767-04:002011-08-27T09:12:12.767-04:00WITN Channel 7 is broadcasting live on the interne...WITN Channel 7 is broadcasting live on the internet. So many people want to hear from Phillip. Maybe he could call in at 252--946-3131 and let everyone know if he is OK and what conditions are like.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-37317889921723073702011-08-27T09:04:34.223-04:002011-08-27T09:04:34.223-04:00Thank you for the updates. If anybody has anything...Thank you for the updates. If anybody has anything to add, please do. Nothing in the news today about Ocracoke. Keeping them in my prayers.anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-7042394983886747492011-08-27T08:21:08.179-04:002011-08-27T08:21:08.179-04:00Thanks, Anon 7:51, for the info. Sounds bad. Expla...Thanks, Anon 7:51, for the info. Sounds bad. Explains a lot.<br /><br />Gusts have been bad @ Belhaven, too. Roof off of Edgewater car dealership. My in-laws have purchased cars there in the past years.<br /><br />Hope somehow Philip will be able to communicate to Amy and then she can let us know updates.<br /><br />We just have to be patient and pray that all will turn out okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-40740734966179715032011-08-27T08:02:10.109-04:002011-08-27T08:02:10.109-04:00thinking of yall. stay safe and dry!thinking of yall. stay safe and dry!debbie s.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-36366600551197465082011-08-27T07:51:48.853-04:002011-08-27T07:51:48.853-04:00Saturday, Aug. 27 | 7:19 a.m.
U.S. Highway 264 in...Saturday, Aug. 27 | 7:19 a.m. <br />U.S. Highway 264 in Hyde County from the Walter B. Jones Bridge all the way to the county line is impassable. Also, Hyde County mainland has totoally lost power. Ocracoke has lost power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-40512112774782168062011-08-27T07:49:43.487-04:002011-08-27T07:49:43.487-04:00Can a "fly-on-the-wall" fly through a hu...Can a "fly-on-the-wall" fly through a hurricane and check on Ocracoke Island for us?<br /><br />I wish....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-52022834318849312242011-08-27T07:41:04.976-04:002011-08-27T07:41:04.976-04:00I can't wait to sit at Howard's Pub and dr...I can't wait to sit at Howard's Pub and drink a cold one next Sunday!!! Are my odds good? O how I hope so! Hope you are all OK!<br /><br />Tom in WVTomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-90700086890636238902011-08-27T07:37:19.055-04:002011-08-27T07:37:19.055-04:00Anon 7:30...just have come to the same conclusion ...Anon 7:30...just have come to the same conclusion as you. Checked out three web-cams on the island and nothing. The sustained winds on Ocracoke have been quite strong and gusty all night.<br /><br />Yes, it does make it hard to be far away and "not know what is going on" there. Maybe Philip will contact Amy via cell phone and she will kindly post a message for her Dad. <br /><br />It's not that Philip's bloggers are nosey, we are just all very, very concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-32334098072146638352011-08-27T07:30:18.269-04:002011-08-27T07:30:18.269-04:00I think the power is out on the island. Philip ha...I think the power is out on the island. Philip hasn't updated...the webcams aren't working...this is going to be a long day(s) without updates on our beloved island. Praying everyone is safe and the damage is minimal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-12315541687071601652011-08-27T07:22:24.732-04:002011-08-27T07:22:24.732-04:00It's Sat morning, Philip! Wake up!!!!! :)
The...It's Sat morning, Philip! Wake up!!!!! :)<br /><br />The term, "we are there in spirit" has never been more true. As you can tell, you have many mainlander bloggers, but our hearts and thoughts are with all who live and breathe Ocracoke Island!<br /><br />Praying you and all are holding on and doing okay! Irene may be on your doorstep, but she isn't a welcomed guest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-77865849651558016212011-08-27T07:20:26.297-04:002011-08-27T07:20:26.297-04:00Awoke and first thoughts are of our friends in Ocr...Awoke and first thoughts are of our friends in Ocracoke. I hope all is well with minimal damage. We met a frail but lovable black cat on our recent trip and am especially concerned about these poor creatures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-35050856249663623302011-08-27T00:09:53.092-04:002011-08-27T00:09:53.092-04:00Sleep well, Philip. thinking of you.
LokkenSleep well, Philip. thinking of you.<br /><br />LokkenLokkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736832573358791049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-76689736407063615482011-08-26T23:22:23.210-04:002011-08-26T23:22:23.210-04:00Good Luck! and Good Night. We have at Ocracoke on ...Good Luck! and Good Night. We have at Ocracoke on this week for ten years. This year we came in July to celebrate my son's wedding! Glad we did!Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-47342933102471027492011-08-26T23:19:25.581-04:002011-08-26T23:19:25.581-04:00Good Night Irene, Good Night.Good Night Irene, Good Night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-85683954958722345462011-08-26T23:02:34.888-04:002011-08-26T23:02:34.888-04:00Thanks for your posts and your beautiful blog, Phi...Thanks for your posts and your beautiful blog, Philip. Sleep well. Our prayers are with you and all the O'cokers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-8247949412430404552011-08-26T22:50:16.194-04:002011-08-26T22:50:16.194-04:00Thanks for your posts. They really help to know h...Thanks for your posts. They really help to know how our favorite island is doing. God bless you and keep you safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-87967187844907372302011-08-26T22:49:51.930-04:002011-08-26T22:49:51.930-04:00Wishing you a sound sleep and days ahead with thin...Wishing you a sound sleep and days ahead with things better than the best possible scenario. From tornado alley in Oklahoma, best wishes and "Damn the Winds". Love to Ocracoke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-10191012094445182982011-08-26T22:46:14.251-04:002011-08-26T22:46:14.251-04:00Thanks so much for your posts. We can't wait t...Thanks so much for your posts. We can't wait to visit our favorite island again this fall. Valerie & Christopher/Virginia BeachValerieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450518190287297162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-79081799441597751482011-08-26T22:45:47.681-04:002011-08-26T22:45:47.681-04:00I stand self-corrected: apropos
Even during a sto...I stand self-corrected: apropos<br /><br />Even during a storm it pays to be a prudent speller.<br /><br />;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-55357168640597255922011-08-26T22:44:41.835-04:002011-08-26T22:44:41.835-04:00Goodnight Philip. Thanks for all the updates. Go...Goodnight Philip. Thanks for all the updates. Godspeed!Terri O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-91957113049967300172011-08-26T22:40:59.078-04:002011-08-26T22:40:59.078-04:00Philip,
Your pragmatism reminds me of an appropo ...Philip,<br /><br />Your pragmatism reminds me of an appropo line from a wonderful book called "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston: "Ah'm wid mah husband in uh storm, dat's all."<br /><br />Best wishes, our virtual friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-67087368209551527692011-08-26T22:16:47.551-04:002011-08-26T22:16:47.551-04:00Waiting for your morning post...hope the power hol...Waiting for your morning post...hope the power holds out.Mars (PA) Familynoreply@blogger.com