Amanduh 0 #26 September 22, 2005 QuoteWe may be right here with you - stay in touch and stay safe!! Definately...much love sweetie! Take care *BIG BEAR HUGS*!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #27 September 22, 2005 This is Slappie being serious. If you've not left Houston by now.. DONT DO IT! You will most likely be caught in your vehicle when the storm starts to bring the rain and first bands of wind. IF you do not live in an area that is prone to flooding or near a bayou. Just brace your northern side. The storm projection has moved far enough to the east to cause the winds to switch from coming from the south to be coming from the north. Please pay attention to the news reports. Fox26 is in news mode 24/7 until this crisis is over. Also it's not been advised Rita may stall once she reaches land. Meaning Allison type rains on the eastern side of Houston. Causing massive flooding. 25+ inches of rain. Again if you are in a flood prone area get out. If not brace yourself and be ready. Run from floods, hide from winds... <--- best advice I got from an oldtimer back in 83 before Alicia (Cat3 storm - Houston) "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #28 September 22, 2005 It looks like I may also be stuck in Houston. We were going to bail to just north in Spring, but this traffic is nutz. I’m staying right off Allen Parkway close to the Montrose – I hope this is blows over without screwing us up to badly. I guess this is hurricane skydiver central until the power goes out. Take care everyone. Neil P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #29 September 22, 2005 I would like to send good vibes to all Houston folks, especially to those who got stack in traffic trying to get out of town. My teammate's wife and kids spent 13 hours on highway and they are still not very far from downtown I live in a small apartment, but I am willing to accommodate a person or two in case you do not care about having a lot of room. If there is anything we could do to help here in Dallas – please PM me or call (214) 476-1553 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #30 September 22, 2005 Yeah..finally 1-10 & 45 are moving cause they opened up both ways...but people stuck on 59 look to be in trouble..they have no plans to do anything about that stretch of road right now... They have fuel trucks being brought in from Dallas area, etc..but have not decided out to get the fuel to the stranded motorists. The Mayor of Houston stated that the freeways could become a death trap for those stuck on them. Be careful everyone!!! *Pirate Duh* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #31 September 22, 2005 QuoteI'm riding this one out where I'm at. Stay safe little buddy.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #32 September 22, 2005 QuoteStay safe little buddy. Little? Are you talking to me? I'll be just fine. Thanks for caring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #33 September 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteStay safe little buddy. Little? Are you talking to me? I'll be just fine. Thanks for caring. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #34 September 22, 2005 QuoteStay safe little buddy. Yeah Little John, take care of yourself. Remember, don't waste ammo if it gets bad. Everyone else in the serious Rita sections of TX, take care of yourselves. I also think this calls for a post Rita boogie at one of the H-town DZs at some point in the next couple of months.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #35 September 22, 2005 Dig out some cosmoline... or at least vasaline...just in case the wind damages the house enough to let water in.. that should keep the bluing in good shape.. just in case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #36 September 23, 2005 QuoteI saw David leave with 3-4 rigs and I think they were yours. I'll see you soon. Be Safe Steve Thanks, brother. That makes me feel better. You be safe too. See you soon. QuoteEveryone else in the serious Rita sections of TX, take care of yourselves. I also think this calls for a post Rita boogie at one of the H-town DZs at some point in the next couple of months. That sounds like a fine idea. How about Columbus Day Weekend in October? Maybe a little soon, but we'll see how things pan out. Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #37 September 23, 2005 I am at work until Sunday afternoon.......I am making OT and storm pay! I may need to call Brinks to cash my check next week! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluheelrtx 0 #38 September 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteStay safe little buddy. Yeah Little John, take care of yourself. Remember, don't waste ammo if it gets bad. Everyone else in the serious Rita sections of TX, take care of yourselves. I also think this calls for a post Rita boogie at one of the H-town DZs at some point in the next couple of months. I think that the Texas Hurricane beverage should be a MargaRITA. -- Jason ---- Jason -- Some people never go crazy. What truly boring lives they must lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #39 September 23, 2005 I've already talked to my bartender about a Hurricane Rita - tequila, Cointreau, triple sec, rum (coconut), OJ, Pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #40 September 23, 2005 Sounds like a sure-fire recipe for one HELL of a hangover!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #41 September 23, 2005 QuoteSounds like a sure-fire recipe for one HELL of a hangover!!! That's all a hurricane is anyway - add some 'rita fixin's for the afterburners... Just don't drink more than 1 or 2. You'll be fine. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #42 September 23, 2005 Good point - Cointreau and I never did get along that well, anyhow.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #43 September 23, 2005 Everyone, stay safe, and be careful. Post when you can to let all of us know you're all right...and for those not in TX but in LA, same for you. Let people know where you're going if you leave, and if not, let us know you're safe after riding out the storm. This is going to be rough for everyone. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #44 September 23, 2005 QuoteGood point - Cointreau and I never did get along that well, anyhow.... Unless I'm wrong, Cointreau is actually meant to be sipped as an after-dinner aperitif or something, not mixed with other stuff. But that said, I don't remember ever having a mixed drink with it as one of the ingredients... My dad was telling me this story from some 40 years ago at a family Thanksgiving dinner with some 12 relatives. They all had Cointreau shots after dinner. My parents were the only ones not to slam the shots down like you would in a bar. The host asked them "don't you like it?" I guess if I'm going to buy something that expensive, I'm going to savor the flavor. But hey, I'll give Hurricane Rita a try... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #45 September 23, 2005 Cointreau *is* an aperitif, as far as I know... With that said, it's an ingredient in a lot of places "Top Shelf" margarita...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #46 September 23, 2005 Quote "Top Shelf" margarita... Is there any other kind? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #47 September 23, 2005 QuoteEveryone, stay safe, and be careful. Post when you can to let all of us know you're all right...and for those not in TX but in LA, same for you. Let people know where you're going if you leave, and if not, let us know you're safe after riding out the storm. This is going to be rough for everyone. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Ciels- Michele Thanks Michele! We're taking care of ourselves, our home, our pets, and have a safe place to go. Also, please post if you HAVEN'T heard from someone - and PM me the address if you've reason to be worried. I'll have a sweet hookup on Monday who may be able to help. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #48 September 23, 2005 QuoteQuote "Top Shelf" margarita... Is there any other kind? Sure...the ones you get at military clubs or overseas bars...where they think "El Toro" is good tequila!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #49 September 23, 2005 Yep, we're stuck in town too! Got quite a crowd of jumpers around us though. Everyone stay safe. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #50 September 23, 2005 Jim, why didn't you get out and go to POP's?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
