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Hurricane Rita
« on: Sep 21st, 2005, 1:01am » |
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I'm a native Houstonian...been thru lots of Tropical Storms, and Hurricanes in my life.
I am preparing to leave, and intend to be on the road as soon as possible on Wednesday. I have a real eerie feeling about this Hurricane. One thing for sure, if she comes in at Galveston, I'll be damn glad I left.
I only live 70 miles inland. The area of concentration appears to be along the Gulf Coast anywhere from Galveston to Matagorda Bay. That's not a very large span of Gulf to consider. Galveston/Houston area is due...it's been a while. Speculation is for 100+ mph winds to reach inland about 75 miles. That's a bit too close for me. Even if she hits west of Houston, history shows a NE turn once they make landfall. Either way, my best bet is to be gone.
I have spent the day collecting important papers; insurance, titles to vehicles and homes, birth certificates, and most importantly pictures of my boys and my grandchildren. Geez...I never realized just how many pictures I had on the wall!
I'm headed northeast..to Toledo Bend Lake. The lakehouse is further inland than I am here, and I will be safe and sound there. My oldest son and his family are going to remain at their home, but the other 2 boys and their families will leave as soon as they can.
The Interstate is already a mess....and the lines at the gas stations are unbelievable. Schools have already been closed and a mandatory evacuation of Galveston is only hours away.
I have so many huge trees in my yard...one is an old oak tree that my Aunt planted here in 1956. It's a gorgeous tree....and it covers my entire roof-top. I can only hope that she'll withstand the storm and the high winds.
I have to laugh...I thought I would grab only what I really needed...'ya know...just the papers and the pics. Damn, I could use a U Haul...LMAO  And for every minute I sit here, I see one other little thing I need to take.
What would really make me happy is to come back in a few days, and be able to return these precious items to their normal sitting place in our home. I suppose I'll know by Saturday or Sunday...and if things work against me, I'll be ok. At least I had the time to take the things that are most precious. All of the rest can be replaced.
To the others in the path of this storm, I'll be thinking of you....I'll say a prayer and keep you in my thoughts.
Much love,
Jean
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #1 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 1:08am » |
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Odd.......seems only a week or two ago YOU were talking on here and packed up ready to go to N.O. to look for someone missing. (Edna ?) Who'd of thought a week or two later you'd be doing the running yourself. Be safe......hope everything remains the same for when you get back. Hope all stays safe for this one and do whatever it takes to stay that way !!! Not coastal Pam
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #4 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 3:35am » |
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Oh Jean I'll be thinking of you every step of the way. Godspeed until we talk again and stay in touch with people where possible so we know how you are.
lots and lots of love
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #5 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 4:08am » |
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Take care Jean, but get out --
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #6 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 4:38am » |
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Jean... I still remember the night that we talked for about 2 hrs about Katrina... So you take care, get yourself to a safe place and keep in touch with us....
I think you still have my number.. So let me and Jolene know how you are doing.... I pray this thing takes a hard left and dies out... But I am glad to see that you are heading for better shelter....
Take Care... You & Your Family will be in our Prayer's & Thought's
God Bless Ya's
Charlie
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #7 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 5:01am » |
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Whishing everyone in Rita's path to stay safe and the destruction to be minimal.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #8 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 5:56am » |
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Be safe Jean and let us know when you can.
Hugs
Carol
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CHit. It's a cat4 now. Very very glad you are getting out of there Jean, and remember, you have friends all over the country if you need us!!
Stay safe and Godspeed...
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #10 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 7:23am » |
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I'm glad to hear you're getting out Jean. I'm sending prayers to all of you down there. I hope we hear from the others in SE Texas. Den & Georgia, Flounder, Debs, Miapet and D, I'm sure there are others. Y'all be safe now, y'hear!!
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #11 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 7:30am » |
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Jean, be safe. Call here if you want Clark to update you on what's going to happen.
It was a wonderful feeling finding Wardell's wife, you take good care of your family so I dont' have go in search of anyone I know.
Lots of Love
Cat
p.s. remember that the front right quadrant is where the worst damage will occur.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #12 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 7:58am » |
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Good luck and be safe.
This one is bringing a lot of rain. The center of the storm missed my house by 200 miles or so, and I still got 9 inches of rain. It was only Cat 1 when it went through here, it's now a Cat 4.....
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #13 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:14am » |
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Glad to hear that you're getting out of there, Jean. Be safe.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #14 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:20am » |
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Frank always copies me.then posts before me! It's no faiiirrr!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, Jean. After trying to talk you out of going to FIND Edna......I am relieved to know you are bugging out. I know you'll enjoy the lakehouse.........and I'm crossing my fingers that you will come home to a totally undisturbed home.
What a year! Frankly, I think I'll take another earthquake over this hurricane stuff! 
Be safe, Jean.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #15 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:21am » |
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You can come stay with us, sweetie. But I think you already know that.  Be careful.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #16 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:23am » |
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The guy from NOAA was just on the radio here in Florida... from the Miami Hurrican center...this is what he said:
Quote:| We think the Hurricane is going to continue to head west.. according to the Computers... but do to changing weather conditions over the weekend, we are not sure where the thing is going to end up at this point... Anyone living along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas need to watch the weather over the next 4 to 5 days... there is a possibility that it will stall in the Gulf and gain strength..... |
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So as I said in the begining.. they can only guess....
Like Pam said.. its like predicting a CH attack...
Just keep all the CHer's that live along all the Gulf states in Your Prayer's and Thought's....
God Bless Everyone !!!!
Charlie
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #17 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:29am » |
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LOL! You can come to our house, Jean! (If you don't mind being attacked by two rambunctious kitties.) LOL
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #18 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:45am » |
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Jean,
Be safe and I will be in touch.
Has anyone heard from Den and Georgia and Crew? Aren't they in the Houston Area?
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I think I saw Den's username logged on this morning. They are in Montgomery County I believe, is Houston too?
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #20 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 8:55am » |
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Waco area if memory serves me correctly.
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #22 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 9:38am » |
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Be safe, Jean........watch your business....
Keep in touch......I'll be anxious to hear from you.
Glad the Louies are packed ...LOL
Love you my friend,
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #23 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 9:49am » |
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We just had a severe weather warning posted for Bell County (just south of Waco and a three hour drive from Houston). Appearantly, Rita is supposed to maintain its Hurricane status and not become tropical storm until it reaches the Waco area.
Looks like we are in for a soaking..
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Re: Hurricane Rita
« Reply #24 on: Sep 21st, 2005, 10:46am » |
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Jean!!!!!!!! 
My heart is heavy here, but we can both just hope for the best. I don't want to see "Rita" go anywhere, but, unfortunately, it has to.
Just make sure you're headed in the right direction. It still depends on exactly where she comes in as to who'll be safe.
My heart is there, beating with yours. If I have to leave, I'm coming find you!!!
I love you,
EDNA
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