Looks like the worst has passed

passed high tide this morning.







Winds are down,








Barometer is on the rise. 

Almost above the bulkhead

Here's the update at high tide. Monday, 5:45 PM.

The water level is just over the finger piers in the Marina.
At the public docks up the street in front of Cattail Condo Building, water has spilled on to the street. 

The wind shift could amplify the water level in the estuaries like the Choptank and Miles rivers as it begins to blow more from the Northwest.




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Tide, WInd , and Barometer readings at Cambridge Creek

Next high tide at 5:43 PM EDT, Monday, October, 29

Blue is normal high tide
Red is observed
Green is the differnce.

The water level has not risen above the finger piers in the Deep Harbour Marina yet.




Wind direction is indicated by arrows.
The higher the arrow the greater the wind.







The barometer is falling. 






Temperature








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A letter form our Condo Management Team

All,
By now I am sure you are all aware of the impending storm that is to arrive later in the weekend and last through the early part of next week. This storm could have major impacts to our area with damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding. It is recommended that everyone begin to take action now to allow for enough preparation time. It is recommended that you take the following steps:

1. Secure or remove all loose items on balconies and patios.
2. Remove items from yards that have a potential to become projectiles that may damage your property or your neighbors.
3. Prepare for extended power outages with plenty of ice to save frozen food items.
4. Condo owners should fill a bath tub with water so they may still be able to flush toilets by filling the toilet tank with water from a bucket.
5. Plenty of batteries for flashlights and/or radios.
6. Fresh water for drinking.
7. Boat owners should either remove their boat or double up on lines to ensure boats are properly secured.

I am not sure if our office will be open on Monday - Wed. morning. I will be working from home if not in the office. If my main office and my home has power I will have access to emails during that time. In case of an emergency it is recommended that you contact 911 first! Power outages are not considered an emergency! Our emergency line is 800/283-3261. You will be connected to our answering service who will be able to reach me. I will make contact with you shortly thereafter. I have already placed several contractors on notice for repairs/leak clean-up and fallen tree issues. Immediately following the end of the storm I will be conducting property inspections at every community. All issues will be prioritized by severity. Good luck!

Respectfully,
TW
Sentry Management

Ouch! She is coming down Route 50

Sandy storm is coming to town

This doesn't look good for DelMarVa

Time to double-up the your boat lines.

Batten down the hatches.

Move to higher land.

Take swimming lessons.

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Sandy aka "Frankenstorm" -Spaghetti for Halloween

Currently Tracking Sandy 
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Spaghetti Model

Track this storm now at www.BoatUS.com/Hurricane

Public Advisory

Last Updated: 10/25/2012 10:53:32 AM
Hurricane Sandy: Public Advisory
Adv # 13 , 10/25/2012 11:00 AM EDT
BULLETIN

HURRICANE SANDY ADVISORY NUMBER 13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182012
1100 AM EDT THU OCT 25 2012
...SANDY APPROACHING THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...22.4N 75.5W
ABOUT 65 MI...110 KM SSW OF LONG ISLAND
ABOUT 85 MI...135 KM SSE OF GREAT EXUMA ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE ALONG THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD
MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF SANDY.

A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED
SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA. PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA.
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASe
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA OUTSIDE

THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE SANDY WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 22.4 NORTH...LONGITUDE 75.5 WEST. SANDY IS
MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/H...AND THIS MOTION IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY. A TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND A
DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. ON THE FORECAST
TRACK THE CENTER OF SANDY WILL MOVE THROUGH THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS
LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT AND MOVE NEAR THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS ON
FRIDAY.

DATA FROM AN AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT INDICATE
THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 105 MPH...165 KM/H...WITH
HIGHER GUSTS. SANDY IS A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-
SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE. SOME WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS...BUT SANDY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN A HURRICANE AS IT
MOVES THROUGH THE BAHAMAS.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 140
MILES...220 KM.

THE LATEST MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE REPORTED BY THE AIRCRAFT IS 964
MB...28.47 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND...HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO SPREAD ACROSS THE
CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY. TROPICAL
STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED IN THE WARNING AREA ALONG THE EAST
COAST OF FLORIDA TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...AND ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WATCH
AREA FRIDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE OVER EASTERN CUBA
TODAY.

RAINFALL...SANDY IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF
6 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...WITH
ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 20 INCHES POSSIBLE. THESE RAINS MAY
PRODUCE LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODS AND MUD SLIDES...ESPECIALLY
IN AREAS OF MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. RAINFALL TOTALS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES
ARE EXPECTED OVER PORTIONS OF THE BAHAMAS...WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM
AMOUNTS OF 12 INCHES POSSIBLE. RAINFALL TOTALS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE
POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLORIDA KEYS INTO SOUTHEAST AND EAST-CENTRAL
FLORIDA.

STORM SURGE...THE COMBINATION OF A DANGEROUS STORM SURGE AND THE
TIDE WILL CAUSE NORMALLY DRY AREAS NEAR THE COAST TO BE FLOODED BY
RISING WATERS. THE WATER COULD REACH THE FOLLOWING DEPTHS ABOVE
GROUND IF THE PEAK SURGE OCCURS AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE...

HURRICANE WARNING AREA IN THE BAHAMAS...5 TO 8 FT
FLORIDA COAST WITHIN WARNING AREA...1 TO 2 FT
SURGE-RELATED FLOODING DEPENDS ON THE RELATIVE TIMING OF THE SURGE
AND THE TIDAL CYCLE...AND CAN VARY GREATLY OVER SHORT DISTANCES.
FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE SEE PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
NEXT INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY...200 PM EDT.
NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY...500 PM EDT.

Master Board Meeting (My Notes)

The meeting started shortly after 1:00 PM on Saturday, October20, and ran until 4:00 PM.
representatives for TPW and all of the existing sub-condo boards were present including representatives from the newest townhouse developments.

Discussion Issues:

•  TPW's website is operating. Finishing touches and de-bug should be concluded shortly. Go to www.deepharbourmaster.com to view the site. Login may not work at this time.  TPW will be sending out a mailer with registration information.
• Parking regulations were discussed. Revisions were suggested to refine the regulation before it is incorporated into the Master Plan bylaws.. Essentially, it forbids commercial vehicles, large trucks, boats, trailers, etc. from using the common parking spaces under the Master plan jusidiction.  Parking rules in townhouse driveways and within the multiunit condos are the jusidiction of the sub-condo boards. Enforcement policies were discussed as well as Maryland law regarding towing of vehicles. There was some discussion as to how to notify renters of these policies and the responsibilities of landlords to commnicate these policies.   
• Flower plantings at the Trenton and Cedar St entrances was discussed. The voting representatives agreed that it was too late to spend money on a fall planting.  Volunteers will be needed to decide on a cost effective and decorative planting for spring.
• Signage stimlated much conversation.  Three basic needs were addressed. Two speed limit signs (fifteen mile per hour) will be located just after the entrances.    A pedestrian access notice that states that the river walk and other walkways are closed after sunset and before sunrise to the general public, will be located near the walk-throughs at the gates. (Of course, Residents and their guests have full access.)    At the marina,"No crabbing, No fishing, No swimming, No skateboarding." This will apply to the entire bulkhead that bounds the Deep Harbour site. I understand that the "No fishing and No crabbing" does not apply to residents and their guests. This signage primarilly addresses a liability issue.
• The group reviewed the budget and expenditures. It was felt that the reserve fund needed to be itemized and updated on a monthly basis rather than annually.
• Pet Policy: The Maryland legislature is currently working on a law regarding "pitbulls and other dangerous species" as pets.  Creation of a Master Plan pet policy will be tabled until it is resolved.
• Animal Control: Feral Cats. A growing population of cats is residing near the water tower area. Apparently some kind-hearted folks are feeding them. Need I say, this is not a good thing. Some board members have attempted to engage Dorchester County Anaimal Control.  The county simply does not deal with cats. Despite the persistance of some residents, no agency will assist with the cat problems.  No solution is in the works. The board menbers will continue to solicit the County for assistance. Otherwise, we may need to pay a professional to capture the cats. This is a defintie community health problem. 

To WHOM ever it concerns: 

PLEASE STOP FEEDING THE CATS.

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The schooners are coming to Cambridge.

Mark your calendar for the weekend of Oct. 19-21 when Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous returns with about a dozen majestic schooners, plus a sloop, a ketch, a skipjack, and more. Enjoy live music and great food while touring and even sailing aboard the amazing tall ships at Long Wharf. Buy tickets for most sails the day of the event; the Pride of Baltimore II sail lets you buy in advance. Event details.

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