A few more signs of preparation

Went on a quick reconnaisance run about 2pm today. Found a few signs of those who would rather be safe than scramble. The Manteo Furniture store was emptying its lower level of furniture and appliances and hauling it to higher safety. The Elizabeth Two ship had a few more storm lines attached.



And what do you do with your bulldozers that are clearing your new soundside site for new condos when a tide water storm is approaching? Well, you drive them on higher ground!



And we hope this is not too prophetic.....



All of the auto dealers in Manteo have moved their cars to higher locations. The Manteo Marine store has drug a Carolina skiff inside and is loading it with all the items normally stocked on its low lying shelves.

But other places it seemed very much business as usual. The Pirates Cove Marina was normal- it seems not many boats have vacated. Darrells Restaurant in Manteo was still open and serving and not out sandbagging their doors and parking lot yet. And of course the grocery stores and especially the liquor store were very busy.

Over on the beach, a couple of highway patrol cars are stationed at Whalebone junction presumably to stop anyone without credentials from heading down to Hatteras. The ocean is a bit more choppy today but not too churned up. The wind is persistant southeast.

This is just south of Whalebone junction in Nags Head.



And what flies as well as the red "no swimming" flags? An orange OBX flag!



A bit tattered, but fly on, baby!