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08-30-2008, 06:33 PM #1Legendary RSR Poster
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OT / Hurricane
I used to watch TV and was amazed by the people in the Home Depot line ....
Now I am almost embarrassed to say that I was one of them today.
4 sheets of plywood, 3 cases of water, 2" wood screws, batteries and flashlight --- took me 5 hours! Some dude was outside, scalping wood for people who didnt want to wait in line -- price started at $50 a sheet and some people actually paid.
This is going to be a fun week!
Might be selling my seats for the first game is this thing goes bad! ;)
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08-30-2008, 06:55 PM #2Pro Bowl Poster
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I was scheduled to leave for New orleans for business on opening day. I may now get to make the game after all, although this isn't the way i'd like to see it happen.
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08-30-2008, 07:14 PM #3
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There is another theory which states that this - has - already - happened…
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08-30-2008, 07:55 PM #4Rookie Poster
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Houston,
My son's a Navy Helo pilot. He's coming down to help you folks out. Wave hi to him for me.Last edited by Old Man Fan; 08-30-2008 at 07:56 PM. Reason: mispelled word!
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08-30-2008, 10:06 PM #5Legendary RSR Poster
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Thanks ....
It's getting worse here by the minute. The grocery store near me is officially out of BMTP (Bread, Milk, Toilet Paper).
Riots to ensue.
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08-30-2008, 10:48 PM #6Rookie Poster
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my brother went down to houston friday and is coming home tuesday for a wedding should he prepare and try to get a flight early ?
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08-30-2008, 11:48 PM #7Legendary RSR Poster
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08-31-2008, 06:20 AM #8Pro Bowl Poster
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Oh yes, there's nothing like hurricane season. My mother, who lives in central Florida, lost her power for three or four days when Fay passed through two weeks ago. And she wasn't even in one of the hardest hit areas. When the power finally came back, she naturally had to throw out practically everything in the freezer and fridge.
Good luck, Houston! Hopefully, it won't be that bad.
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Will Die A Ravens Fan!!
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08-31-2008, 08:32 AM #10
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My best friend runs some Government facilities in Louisiana and Texas. I talked to him last night. His entire operation is evacuating today, moving far inland. All the facilities are being buttoned down, as the forecasters project this one to intensify over the warm Gulf to a Category 5 storm and make landfall around Morgan City, LA (in the midst of all the oil reserve facilities). But unless there's a change not predicted, New Orleans and Houston metros would be spared.
Last edited by Mista T; 08-31-2008 at 10:54 AM.
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08-31-2008, 09:03 AM #11Legendary RSR Poster
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I appreciate all the kind words from everyone .... Thanks! :)
I am told that the silver lining is that Houston sits on the western side of the storm -- typically the weaker part of the storm.
If the tracks hold up, we should fine and all clear by Friday.
My local grocery ran out of coffee this AM. How in the hell do you run out of coffee at a time like this?!?!?!?!Last edited by HoustonRaven; 08-31-2008 at 09:15 AM.
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08-31-2008, 11:10 AM #12
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Good Luck, Houston. I cannot possibly imagine what that is like, to prepare for a storm. Up here in Maryland, Isabelle was bad enough back in 2003. We will all say a prayer for you that the storm passes you by.
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