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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:40 PM Original message |
For those that refuse to leave the Texas Coast please ... |
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Wheezy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. k&r |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have to bookmark this for later viewing. I so remember |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:56 PM Original message |
Be careful |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:58 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. Do you have any drainage ditches or small canals near you? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. As a matter of fact, I do have a huge |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Babylonsister... |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. I just mailed this link to my husband. We are on the west side of |
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rvablue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #15 |
52. I was in VA during Isabel with 50-60 degree mph winds |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:17 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. I would rather worry you and have you prepared for what may come |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. I'd never call you an ass, for starters. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. you and yours are in my prayers. |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #11 |
27. If you can't leave, DO take merh's advice and be prepared. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. My DH has been monitoring the local channels; they're still |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #29 |
59. It sounds like you are doing everything you can... |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
3. K&R |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. ...and PLEASE, PLEASE watch this video... |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. Storm surge can rise much faster than that. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. they need to know - this isn't a game |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:04 PM Response to Reply #32 |
56. That's just awful... |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:30 PM Response to Reply #56 |
80. Yeah, an ax is important. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #4 |
44. There is this video too |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
5. Thanks, Merh! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #5 |
26. be careful |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
6. K&R |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. But if you were planning on voting Republican in November.... |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
8. Refuse to leave? Do you know how big a city Houston is? |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:08 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. Not really. They do it in Havana just fine. |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:21 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. You may be right about Havana |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Here's an article on how Cuba does it. They're very resourceful: |
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babydollhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
66. Global links; Cuba's relief |
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AZ Criminal JD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #13 |
75. They didn't evacuate Havana. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. But they do and they do it very well. n/t |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:56 PM Response to Reply #8 |
71. It isn't really Houston that needs evacuating. There are some |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #8 |
89. About 4 million in the Houston metro area. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
10. Wow...merh! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:15 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. I was at my sister's house. Fortunately it was 2 story but at the |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #16 |
61. Wow, merh... |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. after 25 months in a fema travel trailer |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #16 |
83. What a vivid description of your experience. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #83 |
86. it was a life changing experience |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 12:26 AM Response to Reply #16 |
95. Oh merh. People just don't realize the sheer unstoppable power of water in motion. |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 12:43 AM Response to Reply #10 |
96. i'm so glad that duer left. i was thinking about his post saying that |
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fla nocount (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
12. And cash, empty the bank and put the cash in a front pocket. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
34. most definitely. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
18. Get an indelible marker and write your name and SS on your arm so they can identify your body |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. It might sound ghoulish, but it is true. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #18 |
54. I just heard that advice given on the news |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
22. Wow, merh.... |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #22 |
36. There are hundreds on the Mississippi Coast that have similar |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
25. Adding if you have pets I hope you have life vests for them, too and |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. yes, you are exactly right, but most at this stage won't have that |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:05 PM Response to Reply #31 |
57. You're right..... |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:06 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. Oh, I appreciate your post, I've been googling "pet life vests" |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
28. Forget the axe and shotgun... A chainsaw is what you need.. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. You may a very good point - the important thing is to have something |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:05 PM Response to Reply #28 |
38. I'd go with the Sawzall. Hit one nail with a chainsaw and it won't cut through warm butter |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:47 PM Response to Reply #38 |
51. A chainsaw will still cut through something like a roof after a nail strike. |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
30. Oh my God merh! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #30 |
45. I fear for the folks in Texas |
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daggahead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
35. And if you own a business ... please make sure you've ... |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
37. Oh, merh. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. I would have never thought it would happen to me where I had |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
77. Mehr.... a kick and rec and many hopes that people read and 'hear' you |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #77 |
85. hello dear friend |
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dddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
40. God bless you for sharing your thoughts and advice. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. God I hope so - folks just don't know what these things can do |
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coffeenap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
43. Hugs to you, merh--so many people will benefit from this. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. aw coffeenap, it's always so good to read your words. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
46. Hell anyone who watches your video and then decides to stay behind is nuts |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:40 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. If the people can't get out, they need to be prepared to survive. |
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DemReadingDU (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
47. Merh, thank you for sharing your frightening experiences |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. . |
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Dem_4_Life (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
50. My grandparents are in Houston and they are staying. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. a belated welcome to DU, Dem_4_Life |
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Dem_4_Life (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #55 |
63. Thanks. I appreciate your prayers very much. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:12 PM Response to Reply #50 |
62. Tell them to leave but stay OFF the highways! |
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Dem_4_Life (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. They are really stubborn |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:58 PM Response to Reply #50 |
72. Houston isn't in the danger Galveston County is. It's people near the coast that are at most risk. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #72 |
84. MSNBC just reported that 90,000 people stayed in Galveston |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
60. K & R! And here's an evacuation tip for those who are leaving: |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
65. To those in Ike's path |
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fed_up_mother (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
68. And write your name on your forearm so we won't spend years trying to |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
69. NPR said those staying in worst areas are advised to write their Social Security #s on their arms. |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
70. My mom lives on Galveston Bay in San Leon (the mainland). Her pier is being washed away, water is |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:04 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. I'm afraid you are right about this one being Texas' big one |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:08 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. OMG! On CNN the waves are topping the sea wall on Galveston! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:24 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I've been watching the weather channel and I can't believe the |
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sakura (660 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #70 |
88. Good luck to your mom... |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
79. And a knife, just in case you have to cut the rope that's got you tied |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:21 PM Response to Reply #79 |
87. Actually, one of those all in one pocket tools is ideal |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
81. What horriic videos |
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SalmonChantedEvening (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
82. K&R!! A must read for Texas Gulf Coast DUer's |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:14 PM Response to Reply #82 |
90. thanks |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
91. kick |
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geomon666 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
92. Outter edge of eyewall is hitting Galveston. |
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Tindalos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
93. That must have been awful |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
94. it might be a good idea to write their name in laundry marker across their chest. |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
97. It's bad: Weather Channel - Six Feet of Water at Galveston Courthouse |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 02:36 AM Response to Original message |
98. Best wishes to you, and all surviving hurricanes. |
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