View Full Version : Carpenters needed, Ark building skills a plus!!!!
ProdigyCustoms
08-21-2008, 03:11 PM
My God the animals are marching 2 X 2 out here! The rain from Fay has been relentless and there saying were going to get 8 more inches tonight! We are OK so far, but they are devistated in Brevard county (45 miles south) with 25" of rain in a day!
Were on a little river and it rising. We have tall jackstands for Projects Prodigy and EmptyNest in the garage! UGH! That could be one ugly insurance claim!
I guess I will up tonight watching the river rise!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
About 2 more feet before it is in the house!
parsonsj
08-21-2008, 03:13 PM
Yeah, welcome to sunny Florida!
jp
oestek
08-21-2008, 03:21 PM
Good luck Frank and everyone else down there. Let's hope it blows over (quietly) soon.
jknight16
08-21-2008, 03:21 PM
Better put some life vests on the dogs!
Since we're on the subject, this is a great Cosby routine I will always remember. Really ties in well at the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyc1315KawQ
Zyc1315KawQ
Edit: Wow, I didn't notice what that picture was about either at first. I'm looking at it thinking...well, the pool does look a little full, but not that bad...hahahah
dropit69
08-21-2008, 04:25 PM
hope it passes quick Frank..get them cars up like donks...that would suck to see them or your house get wet..
Bill Howell
08-21-2008, 04:32 PM
2x2 did not include musclecars.......:wedgie:
bwhinnen
08-21-2008, 04:43 PM
Best of luck Frank. I looked at the pic and thought whats the problem, then realized that the dark brown shadow wasn't a shadow but the water! Hope all are well!
BonzoHansen
08-21-2008, 05:08 PM
I was thinking about you guys. I checked the weather a few days ago to see if fay was gonna come up the coast and mess up my weather, then I saw it was projected to hit the panhandle on sat. holy crap, that storm is going like 2 mph.
Good luck.
Vegas69
08-21-2008, 05:10 PM
As a good buddy of mine would say. That is a **** sandwich. Good luck!!!!
69Nova
08-21-2008, 05:23 PM
Any of you FL guys bored. I'm tired of sitting around the house. I hope I can work tomorrow but this thing is moving so slow.
130fe
08-21-2008, 06:22 PM
Looks like we are going to get it this weekend here in the western panhandle. Frank, thanks again for letting me hang out for a while last Saturday. I will PM you some funny stuff about the reunion I went to later, kind of along the same lines you mention to expect.
BonzoHansen
08-21-2008, 06:23 PM
Frank, you should build a PT Amphibicar.
BonzoHansen
08-21-2008, 07:01 PM
Larry might not like I said his car may be turned into an Amphibimaro.... :)
Larry Callahan
08-21-2008, 07:12 PM
Larry might not like I said his car may be turned into an Amphibimaro.... :)
Banned! LOL!
ProdigyCustoms
08-21-2008, 07:30 PM
Well, the news just said the river is at flood stage as is going to rise. Hope this does not get ugly. 4 years ago it was 2 more inches and would have been in the house. House has flood insurance, cars are insured, but I am more worried about the cars, LOL! And my computer!
Don't worry Larry, the shop is high and dry
shmoov69
08-22-2008, 04:51 AM
At least the misquitoes won't be big in a month!!! LOL! Heck, you may have to tie down the small kids to keep them from hauling them away!
Hope all is ok!
JEFFTATE
08-22-2008, 05:15 AM
Good luck Frank !
You can always evacuate to Ga. for a while.
I been hoping for some rain at my house , but so far none has come up my way.
My grass is drying and dying.
You're welcome at my place.
I'll help you evacuate some cars too.
I'll come down with a truck and trailer.
JWilson
08-22-2008, 05:22 AM
Good luck, Frank. I live in a fairly low-lying area and have seen that exact scene, except without the pool. I'm in Panama City Beach on vacation right now, and we can't leave soon enough for me.
jy211
08-22-2008, 05:26 AM
but I am more worried about the computer!
You can find more Porn...LOL
My parents are up there now and have been powerless since about 5:30 yesterday...:candle: and they found some new leaks on their "new" roof! :pat:
CHRIS67
08-22-2008, 06:10 AM
I saw you guys getting hammered with rain down there. If you think you could take on water make sure you take pictures of everything!Best of luck to all of you.
BonzoHansen
08-22-2008, 07:21 AM
Hang in there Frank! Lisa will protect you.
ProdigyCustoms
08-22-2008, 07:23 AM
Hang in there Frank! Lisa will protect you.;
:She is safe, she has her own flotation devices from the factory!
BonzoHansen
08-22-2008, 07:29 AM
Lol
ProdigyCustoms
08-22-2008, 07:46 AM
So things are getting worse quick. The water continues to rise and has come up a good 18" since last night. The rain is stopping but the problem is all the lakes that drain through our river to the St Johns river. They are talking about the St Johns peaking on Tuesday!
We had a flash flood in the street when the river got high enough flowed between some lower houses. So we are on a island now. So we got a few cars out, and I was able to get my open trailer in to haul out the ones in the garage if I need to.
If the water rises another 6 inches, were moving them. UGH! I will need to get a storage though, the shp is slammed full protecting all the other cars were working on! Shop is high and dry.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
I was able to drive some of them out, Pour Monte Carlo!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
This is not getting eaiser, LOL! The big truck jerked it out. I am over this ****!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
About 6 more inches will be all we can drive through
TPI Monte SS
08-22-2008, 08:03 AM
Please be careful down there guys, and stay safe! At least Michael's Monte looks like it made it out OK!
jy211
08-22-2008, 08:35 AM
how far is Mt. Dora from you?
ProdigyCustoms
08-22-2008, 08:45 AM
15 miles to Mt Dora.
Now Chennel 6 news is a couple houses down talking about the flooding, this is the worst in our area, and how the water may rise. Bot do I feel special.
UGH!
I got no time for this ****, I got a SEMA car to build!
Spiffav8
08-22-2008, 08:53 AM
Maybe navyflyer72 can call in a couple of favors and help you out. Looks like it won't be long and a full on sea going ship could pull up to your front door! If not put on your floaties and get ready for a swim.
jy211
08-22-2008, 09:01 AM
let me know if you need any dry areas..have a few acre's there...just no gargage on the property
Samckitt
08-22-2008, 09:33 AM
Frank I hope you guys make out ok. Tell Mike that is a car, not a jet ski.
69Nova
08-22-2008, 09:39 AM
Thats crazy.
On the news they are saying we are under a Tornado warning in my area. Fun...
DaveO
08-22-2008, 11:34 AM
That's crazy - and this from a guy who lives in the NW where rain is a constant. I read in the paper that it could get interesting with the wildlife too.
Stay safe and best wishes to you guys!
BonzoHansen
08-22-2008, 01:32 PM
Hang in the Frank.
Patrick
08-22-2008, 03:52 PM
Bring the toys to my house.....
side note: I stopped by the shop today-- the car looks awesome.
Give me a call.
Patrick
130fe
08-22-2008, 04:19 PM
Damn Frank, looks like your property value just increased being on the water (lake) now. All kidding aside, hope you get by with no water damage.
mdprovee
08-23-2008, 07:53 AM
Hope you guys are doin ok Frank.
oestek
08-23-2008, 08:08 AM
Hope all is well Frank, we're all pullin' for you!
ProdigyCustoms
08-23-2008, 09:38 AM
Water rose 4" over night. If it rises 4" a day until Tuesday were screwed. Another 6" and it will probably become un passable for even my 2500 4 X 4!
So is it better to be blocked out or blocked in? UGH!
For Sale. 4 bedroom / 2 bath, river front home. Cheap today only!
Vegas69
08-23-2008, 01:23 PM
I am getting so sick of all this sunshine out here!:thankyou:
70 Chevelle
08-23-2008, 01:32 PM
Good luck Frank
Spiffav8
08-23-2008, 06:39 PM
Frank I just passed through MCO on my way to MIA. WOW what a mess! :screwy:
XLexusTech
08-24-2008, 06:05 AM
Frank and Fam. Hope all goes well for you.
BTW reading through these posts it is really great to see all the folks reaching out to lend whatever help than can. Its pretty cool!
ProdigyCustoms
08-24-2008, 02:26 PM
I think were all good now. Water started reseading ever so slightly. I suspect it will be a couple weeks of driving through water, but at least it is not rising, and most important, the cars are safe!
Our biggest problem now is getting behind. I had some things to do to EmptyNest before Run Thru the Hills. More tuning, Change a fricken clutch, UGH!, misc shake down stuff. With all the other cars going, it might make it hard on us now to get that one there. Whatever, I guess it could be worse!
Thanks all, We really love our extended family here.
SatisTraction
08-24-2008, 04:17 PM
glad to hear it is getting better!!!
parsonsj
08-24-2008, 06:23 PM
I saw the news coverage on the Little Wekiva river and Little Wekiva Dr. today!
Hope today's rain didn't push it over the edge!
jp
Bill Howell
08-24-2008, 06:24 PM
I talked to Frank earlier, he is Bass Fishing right now.....in the middle of the street....:pat:
trapin
08-24-2008, 06:50 PM
Frank my apologies. I was bothering you with wheel questions yesterday and then couldn't figure out why you weren't calling me back. Then I see this thread. DOH!!! :hand: :hammer: I had no idea.
I will try to give you a call later in the week. Good luck to you guys. Hope all is well.
ProdigyCustoms
08-24-2008, 07:44 PM
Hey no problem Tony. I was actually knee deep in water when you called the second time. Not your fault at all. I just wanted to answer quick and not ignore the call. Then I got swapmped, quite literally.
The water is going down and the police and St John's River managment came by this evening and assured us we are safe now.
Call me tomorrow and we can get your wheels going.
JEFFTATE
08-25-2008, 04:31 AM
I'm glad everything is cool Frank .
Just saw this thread! Dang! Glad the worst is over. Good luck Frank!
parsonsj
08-26-2008, 04:45 AM
Yeah, Prodigy is back in business. Frank and I got my Vintage Air system ordered and on its way yesterday.
The rain continues... here's a shot from another house near Lake Pickett:
jy211
08-26-2008, 05:28 AM
^^^^^
Atleast they don't have to water their lawn for a few days :lmao:
BonzoHansen
08-26-2008, 06:02 AM
Frank needs to build a PT pontoon boat!
Good to hear things are getting back in order, Frank.
thedugan
08-26-2008, 06:52 AM
At least the bug would float
6'9"Witha69
08-26-2008, 08:18 AM
Ahhh, those good ole Florida swamps. The everglades are looking good!!
wblanton
08-26-2008, 08:40 AM
Glad to hear the water is residing and the Ark building has stopped, so the project building can resume.... everyone I tell about that email "leave me alone Im building an Ark" gets a good laugh out of it... Can't wait to see some updates.
Steve68
08-27-2008, 02:26 AM
East side just as bad, roads closed all over, the Little Econ is the highest I've ever seen it in 15 yrs, the picture that JP posted is what most of the homes and ditches look like, I live of Lk Pickett Rd, I've had 6" of standing water till yesterday, but everyday adds more rain, they say that the St.Johns river will crest by Friday along with Lk Jessup and Harney, so much fun,
ProdigyCustoms
08-27-2008, 04:19 AM
Glad to hear the water is residing and the Ark building has stopped, so the project building can resume.... everyone I tell about that email "leave me alone Im building an Ark" gets a good laugh out of it... Can't wait to see some updates.
Next email will be "Leave me alone, I am laying out a stripe!"
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