The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies)

eastwest2300 · 10-10-2024, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzonts

Sounds like you survived without too much damage?

I used to live in Riverview back in 2004, but moved back to NY, then SC. I worked in the IT department at Publix in Lakeland.

We got very very lucky brother.. for us in south florida it was more the tornado threat than anything else, we got very lucky.. I was nervous, not even gonna lie.

Lakeland is a really nice area, less crowded up there than it is here.

eastwest2300 · 10-10-2024, 06:44 PM

God bless those people lost in this storm and everyone affected in the Tampa area.

Rusty · 10-10-2024, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzonts

Sounds like you survived without too much damage?

I used to live in Riverview back in 2004, but moved back to NY, then SC. I worked in the IT department at Publix in Lakeland.

Mother in law to first wifey used to live in Miramar. We was there visiting when Andrew hit. We left about 6hrs before it made landfall. We went back the following year and seen what was left of Homestead.

Kzonts · 10-10-2024, 08:24 PM

Hurricane Andrew was a buzz saw!

eastwest2300 · 10-10-2024, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Mother in law to first wifey used to live in Miramar. We was there visiting when Andrew hit. We left about 6hrs before it made landfall. We went back the following year and seen what was left of Homestead.

its crazy how people from here vividly remember that storm, apparently it completely flattened homestead.

Rusty · 10-10-2024, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

its crazy how people from here vividly remember that storm, apparently it completely flattened homestead.

What I remember is that all the houses built by one construction company was destroyed. The houses left standing was built by another construction company. That was a big thing on the news.

filip00 · 10-11-2024, 04:34 AM

Excuse my naive question here, but are there any statistics on the construction type and materials vs the damage caused? Like, in Europe, especially on some coastal areas where the weather can get really bad, people build concrete houses, huge heavy foundations, so that if the worst comes, the roof will fly off, but that's it. These houses stand for not decades, but centuries, and there's no worry that it could get destroyed, other than maybe in a flood.
I know in USA the construction tends to be more of a short-life solution based on the materials used, so just wondering, would that make a difference? At least while building shelters?

Also, my condolences to anyone hit by the devastation

Rusty · 10-11-2024, 06:51 AM

35F and frost this morning. Brrr...

Rusty · 10-11-2024, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

Excuse my naive question here, but are there any statistics on the construction type and materials vs the damage caused? Like, in Europe, especially on some coastal areas where the weather can get really bad, people build concrete houses, huge heavy foundations, so that if the worst comes, the roof will fly off, but that's it. These houses stand for not decades, but centuries, and there's no worry that it could get destroyed, other than maybe in a flood.
I know in USA the construction tends to be more of a short-life solution based on the materials used, so just wondering, would that make a difference? At least while building shelters?

Also, my condolences to anyone hit by the devastation

Construction codes are different around the country. Some places have full basements, while others are built on concrete slabs because of the water table, or ground conditions such as how much rock there is to dig out. West coast has quake codes, while most of the country don't. It's cheaper to build with wood here vs stone oand brick.

eastwest2300 · 10-11-2024, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What I remember is that all the houses built by one construction company was destroyed. The houses left standing was built by another construction company. That was a big thing on the news.

wow, thats fricken crazy...

eastwest2300 · 10-11-2024, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

35F and frost this morning. Brrr...

damn, thats chilly... stay warm brother.

Kzonts · 10-11-2024, 09:27 AM

In the 40’s here this morning. Great weather for the morning jog. Have a great Friday and weekend!

eastwest2300 · 10-12-2024, 09:33 AM

I hope you guys are having a good weekend.. hopefully relaxing.

Rusty · 10-12-2024, 11:41 AM

Rusty · 10-13-2024, 06:15 PM

10-10-2024, 06:44 PM	#4472 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	God bless those people lost in this storm and everyone affected in the Tampa area. Kzonts likes this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-10-2024, 08:24 PM	#4474 (permalink)
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10-11-2024, 04:34 AM	#4477 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 557 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	Excuse my naive question here, but are there any statistics on the construction type and materials vs the damage caused? Like, in Europe, especially on some coastal areas where the weather can get really bad, people build concrete houses, huge heavy foundations, so that if the worst comes, the roof will fly off, but that's it. These houses stand for not decades, but centuries, and there's no worry that it could get destroyed, other than maybe in a flood. I know in USA the construction tends to be more of a short-life solution based on the materials used, so just wondering, would that make a difference? At least while building shelters? Also, my condolences to anyone hit by the devastation eastwest2300, Rusty and sx moneypit like this. __________________ ride epic drive epic

10-11-2024, 06:51 AM	#4478 (permalink)
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10-11-2024, 09:27 AM	#4482 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 61 Posts: 865 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 200741	In the 40’s here this morning. Great weather for the morning jog. Have a great Friday and weekend! eastwest2300, Rusty and sx moneypit like this. __________________ 2019 Magnetic Black Roadster FI Exhaust \| EVO-R Rear Diffuser \| Artwork Bodyshop Front Splitter \| Tuned By Specialty Z

10-12-2024, 09:33 AM	#4483 (permalink)
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10-13-2024, 06:15 PM	#4485 (permalink)
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