Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

Ok, so I've lived in Tidewater/Hampton Roads my entire life (hate to admit it but 50+ years) and I have seen all kinds of severe weather and how it affects our area.

I'm not saying that hurricanes should be taken lightly, but does anyone else think that the current response which includes mandatory evacuation of zone A, and closing of all area schools until further notice is a bit drastic and premature considering the storm is relatively small in diameter and is not even expected to make landfall until Friday or Saturday more than a hundred miles away?!?!?


Oh wait! I hear it might snow this winter. We had better all go out and buy sand and snow shovels NOW
and make sure the schools stay closed until next summer.


Ok......let the shit storm commence.

 

I tend to agree the school closings and evacuations were a bit premature, especially now with the storm severity in our area lessening every day. But I guess better to be safe than sorry. I feel for the folks that left and spent unnecessary money and are missing work.

 

Way overkill on the schools and evacuation that early. Even before the storm wasn't expected to be seen here until Thursday. They did an mandatory evacuation before NC even did theirs. Sandbridge is like quite ghost town and it seems like they are calling for less and less now.

 

Well, My company is closing at noon tomorrow and then we have Friday off with pay!

Maybe I'll go to the beach.

 

Haha lucky you! Enjoy your time off, we will definitely still have crappy weather the next few days.

 

Yeah? we might get some wind and rain. Its too bad though, I was kinda looking forward to being the only house on the block with lights, cooking on the grill, etc.

 

Lol yeah wind and rain is crappy weather to me, but perfect weather to sit around and drink a few

 

off until Monday. Currently drinking beer on the back porch. Let me know if anyone needs help or transportation due to flooding. Have snorkel so not worried about too high of water

 

Yeah same, not the storm I expected

 

All, just parted with my Tacoma and have a few parts sitting around for sale. Let me know if you’re interested.
- RCI LCA skids- 50$ -SOLD
- Stock Sway Bar and Crash Bar - 50$
- ARB Simpson III RTT w/ Annex -600$ -SOLD
—-needs some fixing, the zipper in the track that holds the poly cover broke, seamstress could probably fix it or you could order a replacement. It has the anti-condensation mat installed.
- ARB 4’ wide (1250) awning -100$-SOLD
-Stock spare rim/tire, came off my DC/OR
And a bunch of other random crap you can pick through
- Recovery gear: snatch block, hi-lift off road recovery kit, straps, round slider adapter for a hi lift
-brand new set of factory floor mats

 

What material is the LCA skids made of? Have any pictures? I will take them pending seeing them

 

I bought them new from RCI, they are 3/16ths steel painted with black bedliner. I’ll upload a pic when I get a chance.

 

Sending a PM

 

Any hampton roads Gen 3 Tacoma owners interested in a used but in good condition set of slim line AVS in channel window rain guards? Removed them off of a 17' with less than 6k on it. All they need to install is a roll of double sided 3M tape you can get from an auto parts store. Not trying to get rich... but looking to get $20 for them.

 

Jason432 you have a PM.

 

Anyone on here have an IR camera? Have a ground pre fuse so can't isolate.

 

2017 OR oem grille for sale. Replaced with aftermarket. Removed from truck around 6k miles. It's in very good condition. $40

 

Anyone looking for a career and has experience with CNC machining equipment: multi-axis CNC grind, turning, milling, broaching or EDM machines shoot me a PM. We are hiring for the Prince George VA location. $24-29/hr starting pay. Full vacation and benefits. Very safe and clean work environment. Spread the word. Ex military preferred.

 

Damn that would be a fun job if I were planning to stay in the area long term!