@@TKCL i mean you complained about power running on pylons, who do you think makes those kinds of decisions? (and this is the LEAST BAD decision he made)
At 20minutes, I am reminded that the electric utility crews that I worked with installed "pole-top split bolts" at 90 degrees like you described. They provided a great deal amount of resistance to top splitting.
FINALLY an actual vlog instead of a news station -- I've been searching for something exactly like this for AGES with this current storm. All of the news channel interviews are exactly the same and just focus on the buying/store/long lines aspect versus the actual prep work at home. This is super educational. Good luck with everything down there and stay safe.
Oh god, and I just got to the tornado shelter portion. What an incredible shelter, I am so jealous. You have thought of absolutely everything and it looks so comfortable.
It looks like you are right in the path to me. Excellent video!!! You even showed this long time New Englander some things I never thought of. Our noreasters in the winters are similar to hurricanes only add snow. Thanks, and I would love to watch a live stream during the storm if you can get the stream going. Stay safe Andrew!!!!
Praying is one thing, but god helps those who properly prepare, so take responsibility for you and your loved ones. ... and those who don't live where the hurricanes always are.
I like the way you prepare. Hard lessons are the best teachers. I thought that I was almost by myself in preparing. I see first hand the damage these Hurricanes and Tornadoes do. I am in the storm cleanup business. I must admit, you do have an edge on me, and that is good. We all can learn more. ✔️
Tying down your porch roof looks perfect. We were building a pavilion in the architect. Had a specific drawn out mechanically engineered base of the posts, it did not look like it would work but he explained and showed us in the totality of the assembly. Assembly it was stronger than any other connection😮 and it was after we looked at it. We all agreed engineers earn their money
The hundred dollar limit is usually a pump limit. I first ran into it back in 2005 with a ford explorer with 2 tanks, pump would cut off at $50. The limit is there to keep thefts down. Some enterprising individuals with a stolen CC and an IBC tank in the back of a pickup can pilfer a lot of gas in a very short time so they put in limits to deter that sort of thing.
Dear Andrew and Tiffany - following the storm as if our family was in the way! After these years following your progress thats what it feels like! Fingers crossed from your friend in Brazil! Thoughts are with you Tiffany and your neighbors! Stay safe - looking forward to your all clear!
The $100 limit has to do with the pre-authorization that most gas stations use to prevent getting ripped off, if you are buying more than $100 in diesel try a truck stop since they cater to bigger fuel consumers. It may look strange but they regularly pump out 2-300 gallons at a time.
Something you might consider is getting some 4 inch PVC green valve boxes, some long screw in the ground anchors and place them down both sides of the house. Then make up some cables you can throw over roof and attach them on each side to the anchors and use a turn buckle or other tensioner device to help keep the roof from lifting in a storm. Then when not using the anchors, they are covered in the valve boxes and flush with the grass.
Andrew I hope you and Tiffany stay safe. You just may look like a genius after this is all over by adding those big bolts in your roof posts. Tiffany, no breakfast on the Blackstone. Seriously, praying for your family safety and minimal/no damage to your beautiful home.
I have that same ratchet strap for my lawn mower. It saves so much time. I have it bolted to my trailer. Good evening from Lone Grove Oklahoma my friend. We are praying for y'all!
Couple things. For those relying on gas generators. Don’t overlook filling your boat gas tanks as well. Get you a hand pump from Harbor Freight. It was a life saver after Katrina and gave us a few more days of running while the gas stations were brought back online. The other tip is to thin out your beautiful oak tree. They will act like a sail getting pushed on by the wind and wet grounds and their roots don’t run deep enough, even 100 year old ones will push over from the storm. I know it’s too late now but something to think about in the future.
Be careful brother. I’ve got a friend just east of Tampa and I’ll be praying for y’all. I just hope he’s as ready as you. If you feel like responding, do it after when know you’re ok. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Looks like the storm is heading right to you. I hope you are all safe and your home survives. Prayers that this hurricane missis your property or at least doesn't cause much damage.
I spent 20 years in the Coast Guard over 4 in St Pete working from panhandle to Everglades. I feel for you and all on the coast. Love your preparation, so many don’t prepare
Great video on preparedness Andrew, it always helps to have 2 or more backup plans.. And tornadoes at night suck, having internet and power in your bunker is a huge plus. Good luck tomorrow and keep us updated 👍 💪
Putting those carriage bolts in was a really good idea. It's got to help. Tomorrow should give us a better idea of the path. Being on the cusp is hard to know how to prepare. Here's hoping the path stays accurate and those that haven't really prepared are not going to be in for a huge surprise. Stay safe, God Bless and we'll see you on the flip side.
Yes all pumps cut off here in Nashville at 100 have a lawn care been dealing with this for years use to be 50 the 75 now a 100 non ethanol 4.15 as of this message
Thank you for your hard work helping the rest of us civilians prep. Although most of us (especially me) are not as handy as you are, we can take a little tidbit here and there to prepare, which is still better than nothing. The Nation's thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Andrew, I would also add the 6x6 plates to either side of those posts, that would help prevent more/possible post end flaring. I dealt with the similar force on a post in that direction and had to engineer a plate when using posts to jack up my roof overhangs when I replaced my columns. Also, your family and farm critters are always welcome over at my homestead here in Mississippi in case you really need to bug out.
Hey Kelley Fam & pup I pray that the Lord continues to cover and protect you as well as your family, friends and close neighbors from the storm... I pray for an extreme shift in the eye and y'all just get a little ☔ God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Also, if you are using your card at the pump some companies have a limit for charging outside for security reasons.Try going on the inside to use bank card it should be unlimited 🙏🏻
Living in Louisiana all my life, I know what you are going through. Definitely prep work goes a long way to getting through the storm coming. Prayers for safe passage.
Well one thing for those of us that like to be prepared. If the solar gens run out. Fire up the Generator off my propane and charge them up... Then were up and rolling again. I find it entertaining that my friends and family pick on me for being prepared. Guess who they come to when things go south.... That's right..... Me, the prepared one..... You can believe I give them all kinds of business about it too... But I always do what I can to help. Just the right thing to do.
Hey Mr Andrew! I've been watching the weather and just checking to see if everyone is prepared and ready for wherever the strom might bring... Stay safe 🙏🏻
Praying for yall... We are over in Pensacola and have been through many hurricanes... You guys seem to be really prepared. Thank you for making this video for people that need to be more prepared! Take Care!
@@TKCL I've been watching weatherman plus for a few years now and he kept warning about this one so I started getting ready for something a few weeks ago just because you can never be too prepared especially having younger children like I do it helps to not be in complete panic mode
Looks like we may dodge the worst of it here in the Tampa Bay area but our thoughts will be with you and yours to our North. Will be following your channel as the week progresses. Take care my friend.
I live in Palm Beach County so I'm kinda breathing easy...a lil bit. I hope it doesn't get to stong b4 it makes it ways to y'all. Necessity is the mother of invention. That solar panel breakdown is on point.
Praying for all of Florida
Thank you, God bless!
Except the governor
Bitter eh? I 100 percent love my state and my governor!
@@TKCL Ouch. He's copying the actions of the NSDAP. If you love that, I pray for *you*.
@@TKCL i mean you complained about power running on pylons, who do you think makes those kinds of decisions? (and this is the LEAST BAD decision he made)
At 20minutes, I am reminded that the electric utility crews that I worked with installed "pole-top split bolts" at 90 degrees like you described. They provided a great deal amount of resistance to top splitting.
Great to hear!
We will be praying for you. Looking forward to getting an "all clear" update from you after the storm passes by.
Thank you
FINALLY an actual vlog instead of a news station -- I've been searching for something exactly like this for AGES with this current storm. All of the news channel interviews are exactly the same and just focus on the buying/store/long lines aspect versus the actual prep work at home. This is super educational. Good luck with everything down there and stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed it, just a look into our everyday life.
Oh god, and I just got to the tornado shelter portion. What an incredible shelter, I am so jealous. You have thought of absolutely everything and it looks so comfortable.
Thank you, big build series on the channel showing it.
I'm keeping all of Florida in my prayers. Be safe, Andrew - it looks like you and Tiphany are ready to ride this out.
Take care and God Bless.
Thank you and God bless!
It looks like you are right in the path to me. Excellent video!!! You even showed this long time New Englander some things I never thought of. Our noreasters in the winters are similar to hurricanes only add snow.
Thanks, and I would love to watch a live stream during the storm if you can get the stream going.
Stay safe Andrew!!!!
Thank you for watching! It's headed towards us, that's for sure.
Thoughts and prayers to you and Tiffany, keep safe keep the dog safe. Catch you later.
Thank you
Stay safe you two. Your family is praying for you.
Thank you Mrs Lee
Praying is one thing, but god helps those who properly prepare, so take responsibility for you and your loved ones.
... and those who don't live where the hurricanes always are.
I like the way you prepare. Hard lessons are the best teachers.
I thought that I was almost by myself in preparing.
I see first hand the damage these Hurricanes and Tornadoes do. I am in the storm cleanup business.
I must admit, you do have an edge on me, and that is good. We all can learn more. ✔️
All of our prayers sent your way. ❤
Thinking of you all and praying all stays well with both of you and your neighbors
Thank you
Hope you all will be safe!!!
You made my heart skip a beat with the fuel caddy coming down the ramps! Lol! Prayers for you and everyone in this storms path, Andrew.
Made mine skip a beat too 🤣. Thank you!
Tying down your porch roof looks perfect. We were building a pavilion in the architect. Had a specific drawn out mechanically engineered base of the posts, it did not look like it would work but he explained and showed us in the totality of the assembly. Assembly it was stronger than any other connection😮 and it was after we looked at it. We all agreed engineers earn their money
Was thinking of you guys today. Hope all goes well for you guys. You are in our prayers🙏
Thank you
The hundred dollar limit is usually a pump limit. I first ran into it back in 2005 with a ford explorer with 2 tanks, pump would cut off at $50. The limit is there to keep thefts down. Some enterprising individuals with a stolen CC and an IBC tank in the back of a pickup can pilfer a lot of gas in a very short time so they put in limits to deter that sort of thing.
Dear Andrew and Tiffany - following the storm as if our family was in the way! After these years following your progress thats what it feels like!
Fingers crossed from your friend in Brazil! Thoughts are with you Tiffany and your neighbors! Stay safe - looking forward to your all clear!
Prayers to y’all stay safe! Great prep video!
Thank you
I’ll be watching for a live from you all, if you can. Worried for you guys!
We will try to get a live out if possible. Safety first!
@@TKCL ABSOLUTELY!
Praying for all of Florida , stay safe
Thank you!
Hoping that it doesn't get any stronger and I love your set-up
I’ll take snow storms over hurricanes any day of the week. Keep on keepin on
Praying for all in Florida. May the Lord keep you and your wife, (and your two baby’s) ( the dogs), watch over you and keep you safe.
Thank you, God bless!
My thoughts and prayers for y’all and everyone in y’all area as y’all go through what we went through 2 years ago yesterday, here in south Louisiana.
Hope you're all set for this one. If in doubt - don't ride it out!! Stay safe. We'll be watching for you on the other side of it.
We find out tonight! 🙏🤞
The $100 limit has to do with the pre-authorization that most gas stations use to prevent getting ripped off, if you are buying more than $100 in diesel try a truck stop since they cater to bigger fuel consumers. It may look strange but they regularly pump out 2-300 gallons at a time.
Hope you're all right. Praying for your safety. God bless.❤
Looks like the worst has finally passed y’all. Praying for your safety and that you guys got out fairly unscathed!
Something you might consider is getting some 4 inch PVC green valve boxes, some long screw in the ground anchors and place them down both sides of the house. Then make up some cables you can throw over roof and attach them on each side to the anchors and use a turn buckle or other tensioner device to help keep the roof from lifting in a storm. Then when not using the anchors, they are covered in the valve boxes and flush with the grass.
I wouldn't do that for the roof, it would crush the ridge cap and tin. But I have considered that to cable to the trusses.
Andrew I hope you and Tiffany stay safe. You just may look like a genius after this is all over by adding those big bolts in your roof posts. Tiffany, no breakfast on the Blackstone. Seriously, praying for your family safety and minimal/no damage to your beautiful home.
I know you are well prepared. Stay safe!
Exactly what me and my family have been doing all this time. Hope you all stay safe and lets all hang on for the ride
Best of luck!
@@TKCL Thank you and same for you.
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife. I know you are prepared. Stay safe and wishing the best. God Bless
I have that same ratchet strap for my lawn mower. It saves so much time. I have it bolted to my trailer. Good evening from Lone Grove Oklahoma my friend. We are praying for y'all!
Love those straps!
Keeping y'all in my prayers and all those in the path of the storm.
Thank you, God bless!
My gas pump shuts down at 100.00 too. Stay safe!
Good to know
We pray that the Hurricane is not too bad. You guys be save and ride this crazy weather out. Good Luck and you all be safe. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, God bless!
$2.30 per litre (aud) in Australia we are paying. For those playing along at home 3.3L to the gallon.
Couple things. For those relying on gas generators. Don’t overlook filling your boat gas tanks as well. Get you a hand pump from Harbor Freight. It was a life saver after Katrina and gave us a few more days of running while the gas stations were brought back online.
The other tip is to thin out your beautiful oak tree. They will act like a sail getting pushed on by the wind and wet grounds and their roots don’t run deep enough, even 100 year old ones will push over from the storm. I know it’s too late now but something to think about in the future.
Very good point and I should have mentioned it. My boats are full and so is my mower. I have AA powered fuel pumps for removing fuel.
Be careful brother. I’ve got a friend just east of Tampa and I’ll be praying for y’all. I just hope he’s as ready as you.
If you feel like responding, do it after when know you’re ok. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, God bless!
All the Best. STAY SAFE
Stay safe y’all. I’m sure you’re as prepared as anyone in Florida.
With gas stations cutting off the card, go inside and prepay for fuel… prevents the cutoff.
Prayers for y"all. Hope you stay safe.
Thank you
Stay safe friends. Prayers. 🙏
Keeping you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers....stay as safe as you can.
Thank you so much
Stay safe my friends. You have a very well designed set up that will keep u and the fam safe.
Looks like the storm is heading right to you. I hope you are all safe and your home survives. Prayers that this hurricane missis your property or at least doesn't cause much damage.
I spent 20 years in the Coast Guard over 4 in St Pete working from panhandle to Everglades. I feel for you and all on the coast. Love your preparation, so many don’t prepare
Lots of thoughts and prayers for you, Tiffany and everyone else that's impacted ❤🙏
Thank you
Great video on preparedness Andrew, it always helps to have 2 or more backup plans..
And tornadoes at night suck, having internet and power in your bunker is a huge plus.
Good luck tomorrow and keep us updated 👍 💪
I hate night storms, seems like that's what they always are for us.
Putting those carriage bolts in was a really good idea. It's got to help. Tomorrow should give us a better idea of the path. Being on the cusp is hard to know how to prepare. Here's hoping the path stays accurate and those that haven't really prepared are not going to be in for a huge surprise. Stay safe, God Bless and we'll see you on the flip side.
I'm hoping you guys are ok. I'm praying for you
Yes all pumps cut off here in Nashville at 100 have a lawn care been dealing with this for years use to be 50 the 75 now a 100 non ethanol 4.15 as of this message
The Station does a dip for whatever they choose to set as a limit when you swip your card so they auth the pump to whatever their $ limit is set at.
Hello you three, we will keep you and your family and friends safe from the hurricane. Greetings from Berlin
Thank you!
Thank you for your hard work helping the rest of us civilians prep. Although most of us (especially me) are not as handy as you are, we can take a little tidbit here and there to prepare, which is still better than nothing.
The Nation's thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Thank you, God bless and stay safe.
Andrew, I would also add the 6x6 plates to either side of those posts, that would help prevent more/possible post end flaring. I dealt with the similar force on a post in that direction and had to engineer a plate when using posts to jack up my roof overhangs when I replaced my columns. Also, your family and farm critters are always welcome over at my homestead here in Mississippi in case you really need to bug out.
Thank you! Engineer at the barn company suggested I use 3 inch square washers. I'll be ordering some soon.
I hope you and Tiffany are safe 😊
Stay safe, best wishes to you and all in Florida.
Thank you so much
Stay safe!! Praying for y’all!
Definitely praying for y'all 🙏. Even with the amazing prep y'all do that's the best prep there is!
Hey Kelley Fam & pup
I pray that the Lord continues to cover and protect you as well as your family, friends and close neighbors from the storm...
I pray for an extreme shift in the eye and y'all just get a little ☔
God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, God bless!
Also, if you are using your card at the pump some companies have a limit for charging outside for security reasons.Try going on the inside to use bank card it should be unlimited 🙏🏻
I am glad you decided against the smaller propane tank(s). And you now have much more solar power.
It makes me feel better.
Stay safe, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you
Hoping and wishing you all the best! Stay safe.
Praying for y’all Andrew and Tiffany.
Thank you
Living in Louisiana all my life, I know what you are going through. Definitely prep work goes a long way to getting through the storm coming. Prayers for safe passage.
Thank you, God bless!
Well one thing for those of us that like to be prepared. If the solar gens run out. Fire up the Generator off my propane and charge them up... Then were up and rolling again. I find it entertaining that my friends and family pick on me for being prepared. Guess who they come to when things go south.... That's right..... Me, the prepared one..... You can believe I give them all kinds of business about it too... But I always do what I can to help. Just the right thing to do.
Nothing wrong with being prepared.
Praying for you all.
Thank you, God bless!
Praying for everyone’s safety in Florida. $6.45/ gallon in Ontario Canada for regular . $7.95/ gallon for non ethanol. Love the videos !
Thank you for watching!
It looks like you're ready! Will be thinking of you the next few days.
Prayers to all in HurricanesPath.
I was watching Ryan Hall Y'all and it's looking bad. As he says "Don't be scared. Be prepared."
Correct!
Stay safe guys.
Same here on the $100 limit on fuel in NC. Can’t even fill up my truck without swiping card 2 times.
Good to know! I run non ethanol in my stump grinder. 👍👍👍
stay safe, we hoping all floridians well
Hey Mr Andrew!
I've been watching the weather and just checking to see if everyone is prepared and ready for wherever the strom might bring... Stay safe 🙏🏻
Still getting ready, been a busy day.
@@TKCL Copy that! Stay safe 🙏🏻
14:40 need to invest in a whole home surge protector, dedicated surge protector for central air and lighting/emp protector for solar
Have one for the AC and an entire main panel surge protector. It's never went out 🤷
Glad you are taking this seriously. Best of luck and best wishes.
Thank you
Mikes Weather Page is on point with updates and info. Trusted. 👍
Praying for yall... We are over in Pensacola and have been through many hurricanes... You guys seem to be really prepared. Thank you for making this video for people that need to be more prepared! Take Care!
Thank you for watching
Good day all. Happy to see you plan for what may come.
Good luck and sending prayers your direction.
Sending Prayers
Thank you, God bless!
Prayers go out. Stay safe.
My prayers for you all.
Thank you, God bless!
Keeping all of Florida in my prayers stay safe everyone...
Thank you, God bless!
In AUSTRALIA we are paying $2.11 per litre at the moment but it changes from week to week
I spent the day today mostly helping other people
Good on you!
@@TKCL I've been watching weatherman plus for a few years now and he kept warning about this one so I started getting ready for something a few weeks ago just because you can never be too prepared especially having younger children like I do it helps to not be in complete panic mode
He definitely give good advance notices. I no longer wait until last minute, it's extra stress you don't need.
Stay safe, everyone in your community in Florida!
Thank you
Hoping and praying for the best for you and Tiffany. 🙏🙏
Thank you
$4.599 in Eastern Kentucky
Hope you get no damage Andrew! Stay safe!!!
Thank you
Hello all from Siesta Key Florida
We started Saturday preparing for storm
Looks like we may dodge the worst of it here in the Tampa Bay area but our thoughts will be with you and yours to our North. Will be following your channel as the week progresses. Take care my friend.
It's shifted our way for a third time and a direct hit to my parents. 🙏
I sure hope that y’all are holding up ok with that new upgrade to cat4
Praying your your safety and your 🏡home. So glad your prepared but prayers can't hurt. Also praying for all your youtube family.
Thank you! God bless!
Prayers
I live in Palm Beach County so I'm kinda breathing easy...a lil bit. I hope it doesn't get to stong b4 it makes it ways to y'all. Necessity is the mother of invention. That solar panel breakdown is on point.
I understand what you mean.