Just In Case - Allow Me To Say It Now...

...it's been a blast blogging for y'all. I should also say, it seems as if my mother may have been right way back in the mid or late sixties (as in 1960s) when she said that tornadoes were becoming ever more common and the range they occurred in seemed to be spreading. She said then, and said I over and over again throughout least the mid 1980s that she believed tornadoes would happen in the NY City area within 25 or 30 so years. She may have been off a little timewise but there have been some in recent years in this neck of the concrete jungle and the National Weather Service has put out a tornado warning for Queens (eastern NYC) and Nassau County (the county just east of Queens). The storm is supposed to be here about now although I just looked outside and the skies are kind of clear to the south but cloudy to the north and to the east. It's getting windy too.

Right now, I am in the basement. Woke the wife, told her to come down to the basement, but she stayed upstairs. I'll take the advice of the NWS and stay down here awhile. After all, the booze is down here with me.

Here is what the NWS put out, I hope it is nothing more than a false alarm:

Tornado Warning for Nassau Co, NY

Active for next 2 minutes ·

National Weather Service

This alert has been updated.

Posted 11 minutes ago

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
NASSAU COUNTY...
At 1032 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sands Point, or near Great Neck, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Manhasset and Sands Point around 1035 PM EDT.
Port Washington around 1040 PM EDT.
Glen Cove and Oyster Bay around 1045 PM EDT.
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

Recommended actions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

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Ways to prepare and stay safe now

• Before
  Watch out for dark, rotating clouds.
  If you see one, take shelter immediately!
  Listen for a tornado siren.
  If you hear it, seek shelter immediately!
  Turn on your TV/radio.
  You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
  Avoid unnecessary car trips.
  You don’t want to be caught outside if a tornado comes.
  Bring in outdoor furniture and other items that could blow away.
  These may become a safety hazard.
• During
  Take shelter immediately!
  Flying debris from high winds causes most injuries.
  Keep windows closed and stay away from them.
  Glass from broken windows can injure you.
  If you’re in a building, go to the basement or lowest floor.
  That’s the safest location.
  If you’re in a mobile home, go to the nearest building or storm shelter.
  Even if tied down, your home can’t protect you.
  If you’re driving, fasten your seatbelt and go to the nearest building for cover.
  You’re safer indoors.
  If your car gets hit by debris, stop, cover your head, and stay below the windows.
  You’re safer inside the car than outside.
  If you’re outside, lie down in a low, flat area and cover your head with your hands.
  You’re safer lying down than standing up.
• After
  Avoid entering damaged buildings.
  Broken glass and exposed nails can injure you.
  Keep away from downed power lines and objects touching them.
  You can be electrocuted.
  Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and gloves when walking through debris.
  Stepping on nails and glass can injure you.

Hope to still be here tomorrow but if not, it's been grand.

 

All the best,

Glenn B

Happy Hunting I Will Go

For the first time in several, maybe even many, years - I have applied for and been selected for a Deer Management Permit in my preferred public land hunting area. That put a big grin on my face and I gave a hearty out loud "YEAH" of satisfaction; I literally almost jumped out of my seat. I also applied for and received a second DMP in another area several miles north of there (that was my 2nd choice, a back up in case I did not get my first choice). Now while neither of those DMPs (aka: antlerless deer permits) guarantees I will get a deer but my chances of scoring one should increase if I do everything else right.

I've already been up there scouting out the area. I found a good deal of deer droppings where I expected to find deer sign I am guessing that later this month the bucks will start to make rubs to rid themselves of the velvet on their antlers. Those rubs will be another very helpful sign when hunting and of course by the time of the rut there should be scrapes in evidence too. I am hoping to go on several more scouting trips before the crossbow and regular deer seasons begin. I will likely get in some bear hunting during the early bear season and some small game hunting as well. While I hope to make at least overnight tips to the hunting grounds; this year, I have made up my mid that if need be I will make day trips too. As for the regular hunting season, I've already made a motel reservation for five nights, two days before opening day through three days after. I was thinking of maybe renting a small cargo van or RV until I saw the prices of a van far exceeded the cost of a motel stay - so a cheapo motel it will be for me.

This coming weekend, I may drive up there to do some scouting and camp out since it is state land and camping is free (oh my aching back).

All the best,
Glenn B