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NOAA sees more active hurricane season this year By Christopher Doering (Reuters) - This year's hurricane season will be worse than expected with as many as 21 tropical storms and 11 hurricanes that could menace the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts, government weather forecasters predicted Tuesday. "Although we have already seen a record-setting seven tropical storms during June and July, much of the season's activity is still to come," said Gerry Bell, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)meteorologist. "We're in a different hurricane era," he told reporters. NOAA officials could not predict how many of the 2005 storms would hit the U.S. coast, or where and how significant the damage would be. But during an especially active season such as this one, an average of two to three hurricanes can be expected to strike the United States. The Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on Nov. 30, typically peaks between August 1 and late October. In May, NOAA predicted this hurricane season would be above normal, with up to 15 tropical storms and 9 hurricanes. The new forecast, based on atmospheric conditions and warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures, would mean a tie for the record number of tropical storms. The most active season was 21 storms in 1933, according to NOAA. The alphabet used by the National Hurricane Center to name storms includes 21 letters. If there are 22 storms, it would begin using the Greek alphabet, such as Hurricane Alpha. The 2004 hurricane season was one of the most devastating recorded. The Atlantic Ocean churned out 15 tropical storms, nine of which turned into hurricanes, and caused billions of dollars in damage to the Caribbean and the United States. David Johnson, director of NOAA's National Weather Service, said that while coastal communities are at highest risk, Americans living inland also need to be prepared for damaging storms. About half of all hurricane deaths and injuries occur from inland fresh water flooding, he said. Tropical disturbances and storms typically form off the west coast of Africa, then move west toward the Caribbean and the United States as they strengthen. Although NOAA declined to forecast where 2005 storms would hit, some private forecasters said the Carolinas may be a target. Joe Bastardi, a meteorologist with AccuWeather, predicted most remaining storms this year will take a more easterly path than the June and July storms that entered the Gulf of Mexico. "The most action will be from Aug. 15 to Oct. 15 along the Eastern Seaboard. I'm targeting the Carolinas for the worst," Bastardi said. "Also, there will be (landfalls) in New England and the Florida coast." <]

Thanks to both Karen and Jbond for the information about Halloween in Europe and all about Guy Fawkes. I love information like this! :grin: all part of my free education plan!

First let me start with the following disclaimer. All opinions expressed are that of Joey and David and does not reflect the opinion of anyone else! Carnival Hal and Princess are all owned by Carnival Corporation, Very main stream and really not much difference IMHO since the acquisitions ( we have your money and good luck attitude). We will no longer cruise any brand associated with Carnival. End Disclaimer..

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Our rule of thumb is $1.00 for each bag a person we see touch the bag, so thats normally 3 dollars for the Sky cap at the airport, cabbie gets 3 dollars as does the people at the pier ( if you didnt figure it out we have 3 bags!) Thats us though! :wink:

Hey Sunshine, I enjoyed your take on the Fascination. Great to hear you had an "ok" time, Thanks for sharing!

Jason ! Didnt your mother teach you teasing isnt nice !!! :grin: :grin: :grin: I will tell her!

Our rule of thumb is $1.00 for each bag a person we see touch the bag, so thats normally 3 dollars for the Sky cap at the airport, cabbie gets 3 dollars as does the people at the pier ( if you didnt figure it out we have 3 bags!) Thats us though! :wink:

We book airfare, as soon as humanly possible normaly almost 330+ days out, As a rule of thumb the first few days of published parice are normally the lowest. But not Always

Mercy Mercy, What a cool pic Miss C!

jtutak, You probably right.. :grin: Wanna help plan one?

Jbond QM1 is a faboulous Museum.... you guys will love her if you have never seen her up close and personal, they say she is haunted :shocked:

Not that we are aware of but with a good thought and a finger or two crossed, I hope it will happen soon

Hi JimmyJ First let me welcome you to Cruise Crazies, Glad your here and I look forward to your posts. I don’t know about One way car rentals in the Houston Galveston Market, But I have had pretty good luck with Avis on several occasions with different one way rentals. They do have round trip shuttle service available from Houston to Galveston area Cruise Hotels. So I do know the options are available, I’m sure one of our more knowledgeable members will be able to narrow the information down a bit. Good Luck

Fresher, a First cruise cannot be repeated, in fact it can be contagious! Enjoy yourself and may you have smooth seas

Hi Karen Excuse my ignorance what happens November 5th, we are in Santorina Greece on that date?

so true and it makes a nice change of pace too! Although I dont wear alot of paces, they must be good cause lots of folks always bring a change of one!

Hey Mary also see if there is a Gregory's Tuxedos in your area. Also if you check with renatl palces they sometimes have great deals on tux purchases you can save $$$ As they used to say "let your fingers do the walking"

We both own

Hey Ann, Try and look at it like this...$173 IS alot of money, but its a small amount to pay for an education! Now stop fretting :wink: ...is Fretting even a word? :grin: good luck

Hey Jason, Are we supposed to take a guess? If so I will be bold<] enough to say a Chat room!

Hi Mary, You guys retire in 4 years? David is ready in 6.. I didnt want to wait that long :grin: I have been playing with doing stuff with our video camera so our review might and i repeat Might be a video one that I will upload to a site.. But rest assured no matter what a written review will be published here at CCrazies.

Nice gogetter that sounds anthing but BORING BORING

And once again I say hmmmmmmmm.. Interesting,...... :kiss: Hey Jeff ..u go boi! hhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm..........Very interesting :wink:

Hey GoGetter :grin: We booked our Mediterranean cruise for 2006 because I promised David that when we got all the bills paid we would start traveling. Friends of ours wanted to do a land thing in Europe London/ Paris but it was decided that we really needed to wait until 2006 to undertake something of that magnitude. When I saw this Itinerary, I thought this would be terrific especially because it falls in and around DP birthday (Halloween) and the fact he loves escargot I figured what a nice present to give him the Cannes Region Monte Carlo Nice and all the rest for his birthday.( WE ACTUALLY DOCK IN NICE FOR 18 HOURS ON THE 31ST OF OCTOBER) I have engaged a private tour for us that will allow up to 8 people total to see anything in the region on our schedule.. Kind of pricey something like 550 Euros for the day, but that’s why we book so far out so we can make plans. I had not had the privilege, of visiting anywhere outside of North America this trip will give us a m opportunity to Visit and see and smell the sites that , well up to this point I get to see only on the Travel Channel. As far as Monte Carlo, I plan on losing a euro or two in the casino ..no more but to say I played! I am truly excited to see it along with that whole region, the chocolate factories perfume factories, Chagall museum, and so much more. I don’t know if that answered your questions or not. Let me know if I fell short! Bottom Line why this trip?? Cause I promised :undecided: Thanks for asking We have room for you guys if you want to tag along!? Hugs