Hurricane Ike targets Subsim (Texas) - Page 11

Bill Nichols · 09-13-08, 04:53 PM

AVG said, "I'm up in Maryland. Our crisis for the day is hoping the beer is cold."

I'm in Maryland, too... AVG must have forgotten already how much bruhaha was made here when Hanna blew by...

BlueBeard · 09-13-08, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

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Originally Posted by BlueBeard

I received a text message from him at 15:49 GMT+1 saying that they are all ok and that the house is still standing

world time clock: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...45&sec=43&p1=0

Which works out to GMT -7 8:49 am CST Houston, Texas time, I think :hmm:

Yeah it's about 7 hours time difference.

Dowly · 09-13-08, 06:51 PM

The surge seemed to be pretty big on the Galveston area from what I could tell from the vid I saw on Fox26 just now. Tons of boats on dry land and roughly 2feet of water in some houses.

Atleast the running water is back up, pressure still low but better than nothing.

snakeyez · 09-13-08, 07:36 PM

Here in Mississippi on I-20 there is a steady (and I mean STEADY) stream of utility trucks, power poles, transformers, huge generators, and truckloads of workers all going west as fast as they can roll.

I will never forget that it was Georgia Power workers who restored electricity to my neighborhood after Hurricane Katrina. It makes you emotional to know that after days and days of no electricity or water or phone that someone from another state helped you out like that.

Just keep the shotgun nearby Neal and everything will be fine.

AVGWarhawk · 09-13-08, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

AVG said, "I'm up in Maryland. Our crisis for the day is hoping the beer is cold."

I'm in Maryland, too... AVG must have forgotten already how much bruhaha was made here when Hanna blew by...

Yep. In Glen Burnie. Not by choice. Wife

. I sit on Marley Creek. I remember Hanna and Isabell. Still go the darn stump in my front yard from the tree she knocked down. Got a lull with FEMA for the minute...shift change. I running stuff out of Winchester VA now. Won't be long before I'm at NASA Moffett Field for more generators...Forest Park (Fort Gillem)is running thin. Getting tired. Been up since 0530. Coffee...dump it in me or over me...I do not care.

1480 · 09-13-08, 10:39 PM

My prayers are with everyone that are affected.

TarJak · 09-14-08, 01:07 AM

Looks like the damage was considerable...

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/weath...xas/index.html

Rancho subsim looks to have survived though:

Jimbuna · 09-14-08, 06:52 AM

Rgr that TJ

80% of Houston still without power!!

Galveston arial view:

I'm wondering if this form of transport will be more appropriate when we arrive:

Platapus · 09-14-08, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I don't think so. With all the small debris in the water, I would not give a jetski much of a life in those waters.

Much better off with a canoe.

TarJak · 09-14-08, 07:27 AM

Wonder what these kids charge for a ride?

Jimbuna · 09-14-08, 08:00 AM

This guy appears to have room, but I don't fancy the environment.

I can't help thinking of the cost to those poor folk who have worked hard to purchase their boats and property.

This must be absolutely soul destroying.

Can't get Neal out of my thoughts either....praying he's well but without power only.

dean_acheson · 09-14-08, 10:03 AM

that would be pretty close to me, last night, at 4am.

Lots of things to pick up in the yard today.

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Originally Posted by geetrue

Like a homing pigeon Ike is zooming in on Texas:

Dowly · 09-14-08, 10:11 AM

Watching the Fox26, it seems the situation should be starting to improve in the Houston area, tons of trucks just arrived to the area with water, food and whatelse.

graffen · 09-14-08, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dean_acheson

that would be pretty close to me, last night, at 4am.

Lots of things to pick up in the yard today.

dean_acheson---
Whereabouts are you? I'm in St. Louis. Ike really gave us a good punch this morning here. Was a bit stronger than I had expected for the distance it had traveled and weakened.

Oberon · 09-14-08, 10:39 AM

Get the Cavalla out and take her to the Ranch, I'm sure Neal won't mind

Hope he's alright though, sounds as though he may have just got away from the worst of it.

09-13-08, 04:53 PM	#151
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	AVG said, "I'm up in Maryland. Our crisis for the day is hoping the beer is cold." I'm in Maryland, too... AVG must have forgotten already how much bruhaha was made here when Hanna blew by... __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

09-13-08, 07:36 PM	#154
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Here in Mississippi on I-20 there is a steady (and I mean STEADY) stream of utility trucks, power poles, transformers, huge generators, and truckloads of workers all going west as fast as they can roll. I will never forget that it was Georgia Power workers who restored electricity to my neighborhood after Hurricane Katrina. It makes you emotional to know that after days and days of no electricity or water or phone that someone from another state helped you out like that. Just keep the shotgun nearby Neal and everything will be fine. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

09-13-08, 10:39 PM	#156
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	My prayers are with everyone that are affected. __________________

09-14-08, 06:52 AM	#158
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,265 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Rgr that TJ 80% of Houston still without power!! Galveston arial view: I'm wondering if this form of transport will be more appropriate when we arrive: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

09-14-08, 08:00 AM	#161
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,265 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This guy appears to have room, but I don't fancy the environment. I can't help thinking of the cost to those poor folk who have worked hard to purchase their boats and property. This must be absolutely soul destroying. Can't get Neal out of my thoughts either....praying he's well but without power only. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

09-13-08, 06:51 PM	#153
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	The surge seemed to be pretty big on the Galveston area from what I could tell from the vid I saw on Fox26 just now. Tons of boats on dry land and roughly 2feet of water in some houses. Atleast the running water is back up, pressure still low but better than nothing.

09-14-08, 01:07 AM	#157
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Looks like the damage was considerable... http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/weath...xas/index.html Rancho subsim looks to have survived though:

09-14-08, 07:27 AM	#160
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Wonder what these kids charge for a ride?

09-14-08, 10:11 AM	#163
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Watching the Fox26, it seems the situation should be starting to improve in the Houston area, tons of trucks just arrived to the area with water, food and whatelse.

09-14-08, 10:39 AM	#165
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Get the Cavalla out and take her to the Ranch, I'm sure Neal won't mind Hope he's alright though, sounds as though he may have just got away from the worst of it.