Harvey

[thør]

Oh, thank God!

It's really getting scary out here, Thor. I've NEVER seen winds like this in Austin and I've lived here since 1976.



Also, husband took off to check a couple of our nearby properties but I have seen winds that I swear could likely blow the car right off the road.

*paces floor*

I have been in winds like that. Winds that blow tractor trailers over.

I hope his vehicle is a heavy one.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Here in my part of Houston, we had moderate rains, period. It's actually drying up now.

 

[Fala]

Here in my part of Houston, we had moderate rains, period. It's actually drying up now.

You're in Houston??? Holy shit! I hope you guys don't get the wrap-around there. Be safe, Rob!

 

[Fala]

I have been in winds like that. Winds that blow tractor trailers over.

I hope his vehicle is a heavy one.

We have 2 heavier vehicles here that he could have taken. He drove off in a Suzuki Vitara.

Edit...just got a call...power failure at one of the places he was going to. He forgot to take his damned phone. I can't even contact him. sigh

 

[neci]

We're in Austin, Tx. We've been through these hurricanes before. One would think as inland as we are here, we'd be safe.

No...people here die.

We've done all we can to secure our properties. I'm most concerned about a massive ornamental Bradford Pear tree on the "wind" side of this coming storm.

These trees are so pretty but have a short life-span and start to crack and split at the major branch sections.

If this tree comes down (or any of the major branches), it will take out our sun-room.

I am worried because the massive wind force is blowing that tree right into the direction of the sun room.

The sun room is where our kitty lives. We'll bring her inside the home to cuddle and sleep with us. She's gonna be scared.

Our situation here is nothing like what other's in this this state will be suffering. I will do all I can to help them.

so sad.

trees are evil in storms. that's what always causes damage in my neck of the woods. (i'm out of harvey's path, but my loved ones are right in it.) you are on a hill, no?

Here in my part of Houston, we had moderate rains, period. It's actually drying up now.

has 59 flooded yet? you have until tomorrow night to worry about flooding. stay safe, rob! stay out of the rising sewer waters! i just heard that houston is under a tornado watch. those fuckers are worth watching out for.

 

[neci]

Check-in time:

Harvey the Rabbit -- right here.
Harvey Fierstein -- over there.
Harvey Stone -- dead and buried, alas.
Harvey Comics -- ghosts and rich kids.
Harvey Toy Co -- not the best stuff.
Fred Harvey -- we've bought trinkets.
Hurricane Harvey -- at your doorstep.
Headless Harvey -- my late pet hamster.
Marvin Gardens -- wrong consonants.
Harley Quinn -- same problem.
Har-Vee -- ancient rival of Kor-El.

I've probably missed a few. The rest of y'all, check in now, or else.

i grew up across the street from a harvey. interesting fellow. today he's all pimped out. it's kind of strange.

You can be sure that there will be some people out there doing dumb stuff. Some may survive.

surf's up!

Hang in there!!

don't float away!

 

[Fala]

trees are evil in storms. that's what always causes damage in my neck of the woods. (i'm out of harvey's path, but my loved ones are right in it.) you are on a hill, no?



has 59 flooded yet? you have until tomorrow night to worry about flooding. stay safe, rob! stay out of the rising sewer waters! i just heard that houston is under a tornado watch. those fuckers are worth watching out for.

Neci, not really a hill....yet probably within the top 1/4 of the geographic land in this area. We are in a neighborhood, so we have homes all around us.

Keep us informed on your loved ones, Neci. I will keep them in my thoughts until this menace has passed.

I just like to know everyone is safe. This is some scary business here!

I'll check this thread for any news from you.

 

[thør]

We have 2 heavier vehicles here that he could have taken. He drove off in a Suzuki Vitara.

Edit...just got a call...power failure at one of the places he was going to. He forgot to take his damned phone. I can't even contact him. sigh

The renter calls because of a power failure? Tell them to hunker in and wait for the storm to stop.

 

[Fala]

Ok...husbands home. whew.

...and the sweetheart brought me tacos from my fave restaurant.

 

[Fala]

The renter calls because of a power failure? Tell them to hunker in and wait for the storm to stop.

This property has no renter....it's our HOPS farm about 2 miles away. Has a big house and about 3 acres.

We do have a cat that lives there tho....Hubs went to feed her.

 

[sircumvent]

If you want the "blow by blow" (no pun intended) from Austin, Tx.....

We had a bit of a downpour a few hours ago. Then it stopped...everything went quiet. Is this the "calm before the storm"?

I just stepped out here...the wind is literally HOWLING now. I am sure the rain will be coming before I go to bed.

...will keep you posted on Harvey at least from Austintown.

If you don't hear from me regularly, we've lost our power and are living on flashlights.


I'll keep you posted best I can, tho.

The worst thing that happened was Franklin's BBQ caught fire and will have to rebuild.

 

[neci]

Ok...husbands home. whew.

...and the sweetheart brought me tacos from my fave restaurant.

i'm glad to hear tacos are still being served.

all mine have checked in and are safe so far.

 

[neci]

https://www.workboat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oil-refineries-petrochemicals-Houston-Ship-Channel-USCG-702x336.jpg

images like this make me the most nervous.

 

[Fala]

OMG....we're laying on the couch watching the local storm news....we hear a HUGE WOMP and sliding down the roof.

I thought it was the tree....we think it was one of the solar panels.

Can't get up there right now to check....but there's definitely something going on up there.

I'm so stressed out right now.

 

[Fala]

i'm glad to hear tacos are still being served.

all mine have checked in and are safe so far.

Oh, neci! I'm so glad!

 

[Lancecastor]

You're in Houston??? Holy shit! I hope you guys don't get the wrap-around there. Be safe, Rob!

He'd prefer a reach-around.

 

[Fala]

The worst thing that happened was Franklin's BBQ caught fire and will have to rebuild.

Oh wow! sir, I had no idea that you were in Austin! cool beans!

 

[RobDownSouth]

Here in my part of Houston, we had moderate rains, period. It's actually drying up now.

Hokay, Spoke too soon. Heeeeeeere we go.

Massive wall of water.

Surprised the lights are still on.

 

[Fala]

Hokay, Spoke too soon. Heeeeeeere we go.

Massive wall of water.

Surprised the lights are still on.

Hang on for the ride, darlin'. Are you in a safe location? No flooding?

There are damages galore here. I can't imagine what you guys are going thru down there.

Do NOT leave the home...for ANY reason. I just heard there are 20 inches of rain in places down there.

THIS.....is your biggest danger. Turn around, don't drown....we know that saying.

Stay in...stay safe.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Hang on for the ride, darlin'. Are you in a safe location? No flooding?

There are damages galore here. I can't imagine what you guys are going thru down there.

Do NOT leave the home...for ANY reason. I just heard there are 20 inches of rain in places down there.

THIS.....is your biggest danger. Turn around, don't drown....we know that saying.

Stay in...stay safe.

Not going anywhere, sweetie.

This is an impressive display of nature.

Gutters on my house are overflowing, we have cascading waterfalls around the house. Backyard is swamped already, storm drains out front can't handle the load from the street and we have at least two inches of water in the street. Got up to nine inches deep last year during the Tax Day Flood so we still have a ways to go.

Sky is black and green.

 

[Fala]

Not going anywhere, sweetie.

This is an impressive display of nature.

Gutters on my house are overflowing, we have cascading waterfalls around the house. Backyard is swamped already, storm drains out front can't handle the load from the street and we have at least two inches of water in the street. Got up to nine inches deep last year during the Tax Day Flood so we still have a ways to go.

Sky is black and green.

Oh lawdy! I hope you have a complete collection of a tv series that you haven't seen yet.

Toss blankets, pillows and your pets onto the pallet and go marathon!

Got popcorn?

 

[sircumvent]

Oh wow! sir, I had no idea that you were in Austin! cool beans!

I'm actually northeast of yall, but our local bbq guy posted it on his website this morning.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Looking at the Doppler, Beaumont Texas east of here is about to experience The Wrath of God. I've seen red and dark red bands...."brown" bands are new.

 

[oggbashan]

Pinching from another thread to give news report about Harvey in Pidgin:

Hurricane Harvey na the biggest storm wey don land for United States for 13 years and im don bring plenty heavy wind with am.

Experts for weather mata worry say the kain flooding wey go happen go dey very serious, even as dem don reduce im grade from category four to one.

People wey sabi weather talk say di heavy rain fit continue until next week

The fear be say some people fit don trap inside buildings wey collapse for some areas.

US President, Donald Trump, wey don already release money to help with emergency, say the people wey dey do rescue dey do well. Him enter Twitter, wia him like to dey share him mind, to say him dey chook eye for wetin dey happen for Texas.

https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-41060212

 

[butters]

fala, neci (for your concerns), rob, circumvent and anyone else directly affected - keep checking in as often as you can. 'stay safe' is a redundancy - good wishes to you all