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(Message started by: TxBasslady on Sep 21st, 2005, 1:01am)
Title: Hurricane Rita
Post by TxBasslady on Sep 21st, 2005, 1:01am
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   [smiley=huh.gif]  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
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by cootie on Sep 21st, 2005, 1:08am
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
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Sean_C on Sep 21st, 2005, 1:08am
Bring your cell phone so I can get ahold of you please  [smiley=hug.gif]

Call me tomorrow when you get a chance.

Love back at ya

Sean...............................

P.S. Take your shiny  ;;D
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by BikerBob on Sep 21st, 2005, 1:26am
Godspeed Jean

Here's a link about Rita that's updated every few hours. Click on it every several hours for the next couple days..

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/153924.shtml?5day

BB
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by LeLimey on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:35am
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
Helen X
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by BarbaraD on Sep 21st, 2005, 4:08am
Take care Jean, but get out --

Hugs BD
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by jcmquix on Sep 21st, 2005, 4:38am
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
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jasmyn on Sep 21st, 2005, 5:01am
Whishing everyone in Rita's path to stay safe and the destruction to be minimal.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Sep 21st, 2005, 5:56am
Be safe Jean and let us know when you can.

Hugs
Carol
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Melissa on Sep 21st, 2005, 6:53am
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...

love,
mel
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by nani on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:23am
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!!
hugs, nani
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by catlind on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:30am
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.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by marlinsfan on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:58am
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.....
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Frank_W on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:14am
Glad to hear that you're getting out of there, Jean. Be safe. [smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Cathi04 on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:20am
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.
Cathi
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by thomas on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:21am
You can come stay with us, sweetie.  But I think you already know that.  :-*  Be careful.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by jcmquix on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:23am
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.....


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
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Frank_W on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:29am

on 09/21/05 at 08:20:29, Cathi04 wrote:
Frank always copies me.then posts before me! It's no faiiirrr!!!!!!!!!


LOL! You can come to our house, Jean! (If you don't mind being attacked by two rambunctious kitties.) LOL
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Donna_D. on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:45am
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?


DD
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Melissa on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:51am
I think I saw Den's username logged on this morning.  They are in Montgomery County I believe, is Houston too?

mel
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Racer1_NC on Sep 21st, 2005, 8:55am
Waco area if memory serves me correctly.

Bill
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Sep 21st, 2005, 9:10am
Vibes Jean!!
Take care of yourself!
Mast
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 21st, 2005, 9:38am
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,
Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by marty on Sep 21st, 2005, 9:49am


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..

Marty
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 21st, 2005, 10:46am
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
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by vig on Sep 21st, 2005, 11:08am
be safe y'all
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by broomhilda on Sep 21st, 2005, 11:37am
Be safe everyone, you are all in my thoughts and prayers...
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Little Deb on Sep 21st, 2005, 12:09pm
Drive safe Jean.  And everyone along the path.  Just take a few days off and go.  All of this is just breaking my heart.  Everyone, please go.  Fly, drive, bus, walk....just go...and please take your pets.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help anywhere.  You will all be in my prayers.  Please be safe.
Don't forget to go empty your bank accounts and safe deposit boxes.  Get vet records for your pets, and put tags on them or get them microchipped.  Get extra medications, especially insulin.   If you have room in your car, go to a local nursing home, or senior center or somewhere, and see if someone wants to tag along who can't drive and has no family.  
I'll stop now.....I just hate this....
Be safe....
Lil Deb :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by ArCane on Sep 21st, 2005, 12:41pm
Prayers and vibes going out to anyone in Rita's path.  I heard on the news today that it is now a category 4 hurricane.  I pray it looses strength.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by jcmquix on Sep 21st, 2005, 2:55pm
Well Guys I really Hate to do this but....

The Latest out the Miami Hurrican Center....


Quote:
.INTENSITY...
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 140 MPH WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. RITA IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE. SOME
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AND
RITA COULD BECOME A CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE OVER THE CENTRAL GULF
OF MEXICO.


If You or Your Loves ones are anywhere near this thing... Do Your Loved Ones a Favor.. and :

GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE !!!!

They are saying now that this one could be stronger than Katrina, by the time it makes landfall...

Sorry, Just worried about All Our Family here...
Go stay with Friends or Whatever... Do not try to ride this thing out... !!!

Our Prayer's & Thought's are with all in the path of this thing....

God Bless Eveyone !!!
Charlie
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Margi on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:02pm
Godspeed to all our Texan friends.  Please do get out of the area as soon as possible.

Our Houston office (head office) just evacuated and our VP is headed north of Dallas (said it was the northernmost reservation he could get).  He says the freeways are already overcrowded.  The Houston mayor just ordered evac of the lower lying areas.

Please stay safe!  Den, Georgia, Jonah and Adam - this means you too, ok?  Get the heck outta there!!!  
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by jcmquix on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:10pm
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Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Melissa on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:25pm
omg, another cat5 :o

Oh please let everyone be OK!!!!

:( :( :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Peppermint on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:32pm
Jean!

You sound like a veteran about these things, I'm glad you know what to do.... and to get going!  

Stay safe and we'll be praying for your safety (and all our southern friends) up her in the northeast.  

God bless you on your way, let us know when you are out of harm's way,

Patty  [smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by ozzy on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:37pm
Jean,

You are in my prayers dear friend.


Ozzy
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Carl_D on Sep 21st, 2005, 3:46pm
CAT 5!

This seems more like a movie than reality. First Katrina, and now Rita. I read somewhere this morning that if Rita hits NOLA with the same force as Katrina, it could wipe out New Orleans completely with no chance of rebuilding. I still can't help but think the events of the last couple of years are the preamble to the apocalypse.  :-/

Saying a prayer for you southerners in Rita's path. Get out and fast!

Peace,
Carl D
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 21st, 2005, 6:07pm
GEEZ,

This Rita is causing so much anguish. Now the people that were evacuated from New Orleans have to once again move out of Houston.

Hope all heed the evacuation warnings where needed.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Carl_D on Sep 21st, 2005, 6:12pm

on 09/21/05 at 18:07:24, Edna wrote:
GEEZ,

This Rita is causing so much anguish. Now the people that were evacuated from New Orleans have to once again move out of Houston.

Hope all heed the evacuation warnings where needed.


:'(
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Kim Y. on Sep 21st, 2005, 6:26pm
Those in the path of Rita.  I pray for all your safety and speedy recover of the area you live and your homes.

Pray you all take heed and get out quick as you can.

Kim [smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jill on Sep 21st, 2005, 6:30pm
As Marty said before, we are in central Texas just an hour south of Waco and an hour north of Austin... Not a direct hit like Houston but close enough where they are getting concerned around here..

Seems so strange to be the ones to have to worry about the hurricane hitting instead of just watching and praying for others. When we moved here, four months ago, I was worried about tornadoes.. never thought of a hurricane.. :-/

Hoping for the best for everyone in the path...

Jill
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by LadyElaine on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:05pm
I am glad to know you are leaving. Your so bullheaded   I was worried  ;)

I bet you have that truck packed from the front seat to the tail gate  ;;D

Jean know I love you, and I will be praying for you and your family and all others that this storm may effect.

Hugs
Elaine
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Charlie on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:21pm
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/weathermanf3.gif?SSImageQuality=Full


Time to split and I'm glad you're on top of this horror.

What a month.... http://kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/other/fie.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

You're gonna be ok.

Charlie
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 21st, 2005, 7:23pm
Jean just called.  She's at the lakehouse....safe and sound.  The traffic was heavy but she made it in the usual amount of driving time  (hmmmmm...who's a lead foot... ::)

She took most of her valuables....important papers, family pictures, jewelry, bass boat and Louies.... :P  Her shiny is safe too..... ;;D

Glad you're where you are my friend.

Love to you....
Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by aggiegran on Sep 21st, 2005, 9:55pm
:P....Good luck to ya Jean, We live in Friendswood,thats between, Galveston and Houston, Guess we will stay, all of our neighbors are gone....I just had the great idea of going to the store to get milk and they wouldn't let me off the freeway.....OMG thought I was gonna end up in Dallas for one darn gallon of milk...One Policeman felt sorry for me.....and let me come home....Think we will sit on the front porch and do some fishing.....if we still have a porch...Any Be safe and many PFD's to ya......Ann
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Woobie on Sep 21st, 2005, 10:05pm

on 09/21/05 at 21:55:08, aggiegran wrote:
, We live in Friendswood,thats between, Galveston and Houston, Guess we will stay,



You're KIDDING - righT???   Get the fuck out of there!!!!!!  


JEAN - I'm glad you got out of there!   These things scare the shit out of me, and I'm nowhere near there.  I wish these things would stop!

Jean - please let us know when it's over that you're ok!    LOVE YOU MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

tina :-*
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by catlind on Sep 21st, 2005, 10:38pm

on 09/21/05 at 21:55:08, aggiegran wrote:
:P....Good luck to ya Jean, We live in Friendswood,thats between, Galveston and Houston, Guess we will stay, all of our neighbors are gone....


You are out of your ever lovin mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTF are you thinking??  Rita has a central pressure of 897mb, that is the 3rd strongest hurricane EVER in the atlantic basin.  If Rita hits anywhere within the range expected, you will be sitting smack dab in the middle of the right front quadrant, with a cat 5 that means total destruction.

You won't need to worry about fishin from the porch, you'll be the bait...the fish will enjoy you as a meal as they pick through what's left of the coast there.

Have you once thought about what you will put all your friends and family through??  I've seen first hand the absolute anguish of a hurricane victim looking for a loved one.  

Do me a favor, write your social security number on your forearm in permanent black marker so they can identify your body after it's all over.

Cat


>:(
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by cootie on Sep 21st, 2005, 11:00pm
Got home from my meeting tonight and seen Rita was up to a cat 5 when I walked in the door and it actually made me SICK !! I feel like I am in a sci-fi movie Pam

Is this all being caused by what they call global warming ? (causeing more "intense" storms)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by TxBasslady on Sep 22nd, 2005, 1:31am

on 09/21/05 at 21:55:08, aggiegran wrote:
I just had the great idea of going to the store to get milk and they wouldn't let me off the freeway.....OMG thought I was gonna end up in Dallas for one darn gallon of milk...


Damn, Ann...you must be related to Edna   [smiley=huh.gif]   Ya got more gumption than I.   ...LOL, never get on the freeway during an evacuation.  It's a wonder you didn''t end up in Dallas...LMAO.

Good luck to ya...keep your eye on the sky and watch out for rising water.  

Edna, talk to your sis down here in Friendswood...I know, I just know y'all share the same last name   [smiley=huh.gif]
Ya know where I am if you need me...

Elaine,  yep that Z-71 was loaded to the hilt.   My husband bout passed out when he looked inside.   Oh, and you and I shall discuss later which of us is the bullheaded one...LOL    [smiley=huh.gif]

Jimbo (Redneck) called me tonight.   Just wanted to make sure all was ok, and to offer up a place to stay should it get bad here.    I think we will be fine here, it's farther inland than "home".

I appreciate all the thoughts...I really do.    I have a son and his family on the highway tonight trying to get to Nacogdoches, Texas, where they will stay thru the weekend.   My youngest son and family will be on the highway in the a.m., headed for here.   The stubborn son, convinced his wife and kids to stay home.   He lives about 10 minutes from me....I swear he's either adopted, or one of those switched at birth babies    [smiley=huh.gif]

Good luck and prayers to those still in the area.   I'll sure think about ya, and I'll hope for the best for you.

Much love to my family,

Jean
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Carl_D on Sep 22nd, 2005, 2:38am
If you are in the direct eye of Rita's path and reading this...

GET OUT!!! NOW!!!
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by jcmquix on Sep 22nd, 2005, 5:12am
Well as everyone knows.. We live in Florida... If you are anywhere near the path of this thing...

YOU HAVE ABOUT 36 HOUR TO HIT THE HIWAY....

AND GET THE F**K OUT OF THERE !!!

Listen folks, they are already saying here in Florida that anything is the path of this Hurricane is going to be DESTROYED !!! 100% Destruction....

Its still getting stronger....

Anyone that that stays.. God Bless you, but you had plenty of warning...

Prayer's & Thought's are with Ya's
Charlie
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 22nd, 2005, 12:37pm
Jean,

I'm still worried about you. Too much leeway for where this "Rita" is coming in.

Be safe.

worried and waiting here, hoping all be safe,
EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Bethany1 on Sep 22nd, 2005, 1:08pm
Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You take care of yourself and be safe.

Beth
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Svenn on Sep 22nd, 2005, 1:38pm
Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 22nd, 2005, 2:03pm
Jean,

I tried calling you at the lake house. Just got to catch the tail end of your message on the answering machine for some reason.

So, I did leave a message, hope you got it.

Just be safe, I know you're smart enough.

We're already getting wind gusts and rains here. Schools are dismissed for today and tomorrow.

Is it December yet so we can be done with all this??   :(


EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by minnie on Sep 22nd, 2005, 2:29pm
  Jean and all in Rita's way.Prayers and Vibes.Jean bless your heart and when you get home turn that stubborn so over your knee and give him a good old fashion whippin.He shouldn't scare his momma and family like that.Before anyone says anything your never too old for a whippin from your momma.(just don't tell my mom that  [smiley=oops.gif]  )
 Stay safe Jean and I live near some of the greatest lakes here in upstate NY.You and your husband have a place to stay here.Ya just gotta put up with me ,a 6 and 7 year old plus 2 cats.Were a lovable bunch though.
     Minnie
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by BikerBob on Sep 22nd, 2005, 3:56pm
Somebody call Jean. The projected storm track has shifted north. She posted that she's at a lake house on Toledo Bend Lake. Toledo Bend Lake is a big lake (about 60 miles long) right on the Texas/Louisiana border about halfway between the Gulf coast and Arkansas. As of last night, Rita was expected to hit just south of Galveston. Now it's expected to hit north of Galveston near the the Texas/Louisiana border. The worst part of the hurricane with the heaviest rainfall is the northeast quadrant. Look where the northeast quadrant is expected to be on Saturday - right on top of Toledo Bend Lake. Expect 70+ mph winds on that lake on Saturday and major flooding of that lake and the surrounding area on Saturday and Sunday. If I were Jean, I would get out of there early tomorrow morning and drive 280 miles (5 hours, traffic permitting) to Little Rock, Arkansas, and get a hotel room there for 2 nights. Better to be safe than sorry.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT18/refresh/AL1805W5_sm2+gif/145647W_sm.gif

BB
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jonny on Sep 22nd, 2005, 4:01pm

on 09/22/05 at 15:56:10, BikerBob wrote:
Somebody call Jean.


No answer on her cell, I'll keep trying.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by BobG on Sep 22nd, 2005, 4:11pm
On the MSNBC news it says Rita is a catagory 4 now, winds at 145 with gusts at 178.

About a hour ago it was a catgory 5, winds at 176 and gusts at 202.

I sure don't like the looks of the outer winds. I think New Orleans is going to get a good blowing again.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by blood_Redd_son on Sep 22nd, 2005, 4:25pm
hope u r alright

later
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 5:17pm
Jean, glad you're at the lakehouse, but that is the dirty side of the storm.  I'd be a lot happier if you were further away.

We are in Hammond, LA.  There are about 20 of us staying in our fifth wheels while we work down here.  Can't beg, borrow or steal a hotel room.  Cat's husband Clark has told us we should be ok......if there are no wobbles or wiggles in the storm.

I'd feel much better if I had four solid walls surrounding us.  Don't like being NE of this thing.

Roxy   8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jonny on Sep 22nd, 2005, 5:37pm
I got Jeans voice mail, I told her what Bob and tracey said in the message.

:(
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by BlueMeanie on Sep 22nd, 2005, 5:48pm
Jean,

I sure hope you get those messages and head farther away. It sounds kinda scary where you are now.

Please don't stay if it's not safe. Praying everything is all right and you get outta there.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Redd_baby_girl on Sep 22nd, 2005, 5:54pm
oh boy.  i still don't understand how it could be a trop. deppresion on sunday, and then a cat 5 today, and now a cat. 4.  i hope it goes down to a cat 3 or 2 when it hits Jean, because it won't be as strong so it wont cause as much damage.  oh, and more bad news, Phillepe is coming also, then a couple others too.  i hope this year ain't gonna be the one where we go into the greek alphabet...

:3 Megi
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 22nd, 2005, 6:12pm
OK

I talked to Jean about an hour ago or so.

She was still at the lake house and not budging. Her son with the 3 grandbabes is stuck on the road in that hellacious traffic. GOD awful news on that, talk on the news here of setting up road side shelters!!!!!!!!!

She's very worried about them on the road, given the time they've been stuck in traffic, they should arrive sometime tomorrow. Poor dears, left with only 8 Dr. Peppers and they were all gone already.

I told her to tell her son to run up to some other car and beg for food or water for them kids, it's not like the traffic ain't moving slow enough.

Anyway, she said she had made it to the store for supplies. I told her how I was worried about her location.

She was pissed to see that she had hauled all her precious stuff with her, and here she sits probably in MORE danger than at home.

I know her, she WILL NOT budge until her family has safely reached her.

BUT, please...............ALL who can............call her and warn her that the minute they get there they need to head out.

I'm really worried about their location. The worse side of the storm............AGH

And, Tracey, find you guys a shelter. DAMMIT, you know these shits. I do NOT like the idea of you being in a camper honey.

AND, HAMMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!       You've been right fuckin in Hammond and I didn't know???????    ;) ;) :) :)

I'll find you soon. Now take the advice you would give any of us and get yourself to someplace safer. Leave the damned camper behind and head out toward Mississippi or something. Plenty of cluster head family all over the place honey.

Jean you too.

I'll let you guys know if I hear anything else.

be safe,
EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 22nd, 2005, 6:40pm
For all those in Rita's path ... goodluck  :-/
(Better yet ... get the f**k out of there)


UNsolved
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 6:53pm

on 09/22/05 at 18:12:12, Edna wrote:
AND, HAMMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!       You've been right fuckin in Hammond and I didn't know???????    ;) ;) :) :)


I have no excuses, only that we've been working our butts off since we've been here.  And the cell service....all I can ever get is that damn recording...."due to hurricane Katrina your call cannot be completed".

We can't even put the State Farm signs on the trucks....people just mobbed the vehicle.  Looks like I'll be heading to Houston in a week or so.  We need to hook up before I head out.

Clark says that we are safe here for Rita....it's these 10 story high pine trees that have me a little worried.  They are already weakened from Katrina.....and the ground is soooo soft.  Oh well, can't work when it's raining so it's a.....

HURRICANE PARTY NOW!!!!!  We did stock up on Margarita fixin's, along with gas, diesel, etc.

Roxy  8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jonny on Sep 22nd, 2005, 6:54pm

on 09/22/05 at 18:12:12, Edna wrote:
OK
BUT, please...............ALL who can............call her and warn her that the minute they get there they need to head out.


I just talked to Jacks....shes calling her now, I will be calling after I hit post on this.

What a family!!!!
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:03pm
I just spoke with Jean.  She is staying put and waiting on her kids/grandkids to arrive.  They've been stuck in traffic for hours and hours and hours.  

She's in a mobile home, but said she has a building  they can get into.  I honestly think that is better than trying to brave the expressways right now.  Cat's husband says that flooding may be a problem where Jean is.

I told her to head north, but nooooooooo.....she's not stubborn or anything like that..... ;;D.  Cat posted a pic of the damage area......at least for what it is saying right now.

Rox  8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:09pm
OK...here's the deal...just got off the phone with the TxBassLady....

Jean's lake, Toledo Bend, is 10 feet low.  Her house is on very high ground.  She's talked to Clark (Cat's Clark) and he thinks she'll be just fine.  I trust what Clark thinks.

Now.....she's in a bit of a fit because her son and family is caught in the evacuation.  They have been on the road for 7 hours and have gone less than 30 miles.  She hasn't heard from him in the last 4 hours.  She feels that he's fine but will feel better when he calls.  She's keeping the phone free so her son can call

Jean appreciates the concern but says to let you all know that she'll be fine......especially when her son gets there.

Roxy....I'm more worried about you.  Hurricane party in a 5th wheel....... ::)  Watch your business, toots....

Jonny...you're not to worry.... :P  I'm not worried (much) but sure as hell will be glad when all this is over and all are well and accounted for.....seems like we just went through this.

Yep.....good, caring and loving family here.... :-*

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:09pm
Oh yeah.....I forgot.

Jean can't get online because she is trying to call her kids.  Their cell just keeps going to voice mail.  If I remember right, her lake house is dial up, so she's using her phone line.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by catlind on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:12pm
I talked to Jean, and Clark -- she is definitely safer where she is now than where she was.  There will be significant flooding in the area, but she says the lake is dry as is the canal.  Clark said they should be fine where they are at.  If the lake were full that might be different.  Based on her location and her description of where they are situated elevation wise, Clark thinks they should be relatively ok.  There will be flooding, and they will see lots and lots of rain, and certainly some wind, but from everything Jean told me, they should manage ok.

Cat

p.s. Jean only has the one line, and she is trying to get ahold of her kids to see if they are ok and where they are.
Clark is going to monitor the analysis for Hwy 59 so he can let her know when and if she should worry.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:14pm

on 09/22/05 at 19:09:07, Jackie wrote:
 Hurricane party in a 5th wheel....... ::)  


Hell Jacks, nothing else to do except watch it rain..... ;)

Love ya,
Rox
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by catlind on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:14pm
hehe looks like me Jacks and Rox were all posting at the same time.

General theme here, Jean will be ok :) (and Clark will continue monitoring her area and will let her know if she needs to worry)

Cat
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:19pm
LOL Rox......I guess getting 'blown' alway on Margarita's is one way to weather the storm.....beats hell out of 'blown' away by wind.... ;;D

Love ya, gal......stay safe.

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jonny on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:22pm
Hey Cat,

Thank Clark for me would ya?

..................................jonny
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Roxy on Sep 22nd, 2005, 7:23pm
blown......blown......

:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Nope.....not going to say it...... ;;D

EDNA.....DAMNIT.....CALL ME!
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Not4Hire on Sep 22nd, 2005, 8:15pm
Fer what it's worth.... I gotta buddy in Beaumont, that has no choice but to Hang In: no gasoline available, all roads lookin like a parking lot... but he still had electricity as of an hour ago, his wits about him, water and a stash of food and some friends ready to fucking SURVIVE, my address and directions and a place to stay here in Austin, and a real GOOD ATTITUDE... I think that is as important as anything....

He has been trying to leave--he's not one of those who thinks that he's gonna be a tough guy and fight it out, but he's also RESOURCEFUL and will be there to help when the storm passes by. Let's just stay supportive of these folks and do what ever we can to help. Austin already has absorbed 40,000 plus from Loozyana and it looks like another 400,000 to a million are on the way from Houston. (including the folk from N'orlins)....

enuff rambling... I just want y'all to know we appreciate yer concern down here in Texas and to anybody needing a place to crash in Austin:

take Louis Henna Boulevard---which is about 15 miles north of Austin in Round Rock--- right off I-35 northbound and head EAST to High Country Boulevard--take yer third left onto Winding Way and we're the red brick on the right corner....  

3225 Winding Way -Round Rock TX.... 1.512.801.8943

oh yeah... I gotta agree with this guy:

http://xd1.xanga.com/2db87274d813312683954/b9177218.gif

but anybody on this board has NO worries: yer Welcome.....


best..... notfer

edit to fix pic
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 23rd, 2005, 12:27am
Ok, feel a little better now. Thanks for all the updated posts.

Will try to get some sleep............at least for a little while.

Tracy, I got here to find your message WAY to late to call................I'll try you tomorrow, but none too early since you'll probably be sleeping through your hang over......LOL

Thank you all again for the help in making sure our great friend Jean is ok.

Now, let's hope this dang Rita gets out of our way so we can pretend to be somewhat normal again.


pf wishes,
EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Woobie on Sep 23rd, 2005, 6:34am
I called Mamma last night and she was in the shower - but I got to talk to the hubby of mamma.   he was nice.  He assured me they would be ok>....
and everyone here is assuring me she'll be ok.   So I guess I oughta believe it.   If Jacks is not worried (much) than I guess I can not worry (much).  

I HATE THIS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ANd yes Cat - Thank Clark!  

I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tina :-*
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by deltadarlin on Sep 23rd, 2005, 7:36am
Jean already knows that she can come up here and stay if she needs to.  I also talked to a friend of mine who lives in Lake Charles and he and his wife are staying.  He said that he lives north of I-10 and the house that they live in weathered Audrey, so he feels that they can weather this one too (his wife is too sick to move and he feels that the stress of trying to move her would not be good).  He already knows that he can pull his travel trailer up to our shope if need be.

If anyone else needs a place to park it, let me know via private message.  We have plenty of room and could get everything ready in a very short amount of time (have commercial electrician living across the road, so shit can be taken care of in a short time).

'darlin
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 23rd, 2005, 8:32am
Update..... :D

Jean's son and family arrived about 4:30 am.  

She's finally gone to bed for some badly needed rest...

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by ghost62 on Sep 23rd, 2005, 8:35am
Well track takn it a little more east of us in Dallas .. oh wait im ease of Dallas. oh well what else can happen ... F*** it bring it on. ;;D
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 23rd, 2005, 12:47pm
Just heard from Jean. SHE wanted to know if "I" was ok. Imagine that!!!

As Jackie said, she was thrilled that her son and the kids finally made it there, and they feel safe enough to stay put.

So, until it's passed, we watch out for one another.

So far here, we're alredy getting the squalls of rain, nothing too bad. A bit of wind that has all the trees shaking, but it's ok.

The worse part is that New Orleans if having some flooding in the same areas again!!!!!  And we haven't even had all the rain that's coming.        :(

Everyone be safe,

EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 23rd, 2005, 12:52pm
It was just downgraded to a CAT 3. Maybe some of these prayers are going to be answered.

UNsolved
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Redd_baby_girl on Sep 23rd, 2005, 1:38pm
that's almost the ONLY good news so far that it's down to a 3.... well, at least we know that Jean is okay, and her family is okay.  this really is such a great family.  i luv u guys!   [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=winkkiss.gif] [smiley=heart.gif]

:3 Megi
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by TxBasslady on Sep 23rd, 2005, 6:42pm
Just wanted you all to know that we're just fine.

There's a few clouds, and it's sprinkling rain.    All 3 vehicles are gased up, generator is ready, and we have plenty of food, water, gatorade, and Kudzu   LOL.

By far the worst thing for me was not being able to reach my son for hours on end.   He got gas in Humble, Tx at 8:30 yesterday a.m.  At noon he had driven a total of 25 miles.    That was the last time I had any contact with him until midnight.   At midnight, he had driven a total of about 80 miles.    16 hours....and they were hungry, thirsty and very tired.   When the gas stations sold all their gas, they closed the doors.  

Cars were stopped....moved very little.   He said he looked to the right shoulder and noticed a lady and 2 small girls with 2 large ice chests.    This lady had made ice tea and brought cups, ice and the tea out of her home to the shoulder of the highway, and as she poured the tea in the cups, her daughters walked to the vehicles and offered the tea to the motorists.   My grandkids had been 7 hours with nothing to eat or drink, and this was a welcome sight for them and all those folks on that highway sitting in 101 degree temperatures.    Folks offered $$ to the lady, but she refused.   She said it was the least she could do.    Later when my son and family were sent on a unexpected detour, they sat in a gas station parking lot trying to get a signal on their cell, and a security officer at the Indian Reservation, approached them and offered them the use of his cell to call me.   He offered them food, and something to drink.    Geez, they had $$, they just couldn't find any place open to get anything.

So many Counties had ordered evacuations, and had barracades in place.   Of course, these were on the route he needed to take.    Sheriff's Deputies cut him some slack, and allowed him to enter a couple of areas when they probably shouldn't have.   This allowed him to make the final 55 miles in 4 hours, instead of probably another 15 or so.   So, it took them 20 hours on a trip that is normally only a 3 hour drive.

You guys will never know how much I appreciate your thoughts and concerns.   I called Jackie and Bill today just to touch base and let them know that we are fine.    I called Edna...cause I knew she was getting a little wind and rain, and wanted to be sure they were ok.    

We'll be fine.     Clark said the Sabine River was marked to flood, but the River Authority has dropped the lake level 10 1/2 ft to repair some areas on the damn, and Clark confirmed that the lake would have to fill to pool, before any flooding would happen.   I just don't think it's gonna rain more than 10 ft   [smiley=huh.gif]

I promise to check in later...we may lose power, but I will check in by phone with Jackie, Cat or Bill, and let them know how things are going.

Love to all of you...thanks so much!

Jean
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by LadyElaine on Sep 23rd, 2005, 6:50pm
There are some wonderful people in this world. Glad your grandkids were able to have something to drink.
Glad you are all ok.
I love you Jean take care. I am sure Jackie will keep us updated. Main thing is take care.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Sep 23rd, 2005, 7:06pm
Jean - that's such good news to know that you and yours are safe.  Those poor kids - what a long time to have to be in a car.

Seems there are nice folks everywhere that are willing to reach out to strangers and offer help.  That's heartwarming to hear.

You take good care now

Carol
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by deltadarlin on Sep 23rd, 2005, 8:02pm
Jean, you have my home phone and my cell phone.  Probably wouldn't try to call Redneck about now, he's on a bit busy with the Special Needs shelter here.    Just walked outside about an hour ago and the wind was coming out of the east/southeast.  Probably will get some nasty weather here, but that's okay, getting the generator in the morning, checked the flashlights/batteries, checked the oil lamps got my handy dandy polyperk coffepot (you'd rather face rita than me without my morning coffee), already have plenty of water on hand (if needed, which probably won't because the rural water system also has a generator now, since a bad freeze several years back) we're set to go.
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 24th, 2005, 10:28am
Jean just called....

They are doing fine.  The power has been out for a few hours but they have the generator fired up...the frig is plugging in, lamps, fan and TV (Direct TV still working....she can't believe that one).

They have plenty of everything they need....Jean says the only thing she's short on right now is patience.... :P  It's been a long stressful haul for sure.

The winds and rain are slowing a bit.....her guess is topped out at 60mph.

Her other kids are fine .....the Houston house is OK too.

Whew........

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by LeLimey on Sep 24th, 2005, 10:44am
Oh Jackie thank you so much for this update!
I'm so very pleased for Jean and her family, be sure and give her my love when you next talk to her. :)
I've been watching here and the news to see whats happening and its good to know thats one of the family accounted for
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 24th, 2005, 12:20pm
GREAT

Thanks for the news Jackie, but could you please let us know when's the last time you talked with Jean??

Just wanting to make sure she's totally "out of the woods" for good.


So glad to know she's ok.

EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 24th, 2005, 12:45pm
Edna.....
Jean called about 2 hours ago...she said things were slowing down.....wind calmer and less rain.

She's going to call again later this afternoon...I'll keep you updated.

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Sean_C on Sep 24th, 2005, 12:47pm
I just got off the phone with Jean, she and the whole family are doing great. Rivers nice and low, winds have calmed down and they have plenty of gas  ;;D

She sends her love to all  [smiley=hug.gif]

Sean................................
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by catlind on Sep 24th, 2005, 1:05pm
Edna I spoke to Jean about 10a.m. central time and they were doing fine.  Clark actually has them pinpointed down to a satellite photo of all 3 buildings on her property ;)

They still have sustained winds, and have had since 10 pm last night.  They will have winds throughout the day today, but flooding should not be an issue for her.

Cat
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Jackie on Sep 24th, 2005, 1:09pm

on 09/24/05 at 13:05:35, catlind wrote:
 Clark actually has them pinpointed down to a satellite photo of all 3 buildings on her property ;)


LMAO....now that is cool.

Thanks Cat and Clark... :-*

Jacks 8)
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by Edna on Sep 24th, 2005, 3:41pm
WOW, I'm so relieved.

thanks so much Jackie, and to you guys too, Cat and Clark.  You've done a good job of being the watchdogs.


Jean, we love you dear and are so glad you and the family are all ok. Take care, and be careful when you head home.

love,
EDNA
Title: Re: Hurricane Rita
Post by deltadarlin on Sep 25th, 2005, 1:29pm
We survived too.  Didn't have electricity for about 24 hours, but we had the generator going.  Good bit of wind at times and some rain.  Only *problem* was I was moving our grill (solid cast iron and jsut about 300 pounds) clloser to the house and set the damned thing down on my foot by accident (hurts like hell).

'darlin


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