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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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San Jac is closed until Monday.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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they are starting manditory evacuations in galviston
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Yep. Looks like I am getting the next few days off so that we dont get stuck on the island during evacuation traffic. We didnt have anyone come here in the store (att) today besides a few people buying car chargers and trying to get phones fixed. There are a bunch of news crews sitting on the seawall doing their broadcast, one of our employees went out to bug them and ask them questions lol.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I have to stay at the hospital for 48hrs. 7am on Friday until 7am on Sunday!! Oh well, the $$$$ will be racking up!!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Wish everybody good luck. My family is leaving tonight to head up to Brownwood to stay with family until this storm passes by.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Mandatory evacuations have been issued for all of Brazoria County starting at 8:00AM tomorrow, so the wife and I are going to spend the night at home, check the reports in the morning, and then either head to my parents' place a little north of here, or head up to Austin if it looks like it's going to hit Houston.

Stay safe, everyone!


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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I'm worried that my garage could flood and get to my car. Anyone have any experiences with storing your car in heavy rain?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for all of Brazoria County starting at 8:00AM tomorrow, so the wife and I are going to spend the night at home, check the reports in the morning, and then either head to my parents' place a little north of here, or head up to Austin if it looks like it's going to hit Houston.

Stay safe, everyone!


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Were doing the exact same thing. I might even see you in Austin.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JScamaro
I'm worried that my garage could flood and get to my car. Anyone have any experiences with storing your car in heavy rain?
Yes. It's called insurance.


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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ProjecT 9
Were doing the exact same thing. I might even see you in Austin.
Trouble is, the storm looks like it might head that way, so even if it misses Houston, Austin might not be the best place to be.

Damn, I was really craving Pluckers, too.


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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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i wonder if there going to contraflow I-35 and I-45...
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Brazoria County evacuations with the exception of Alvin and Pearland.

We boarded up and will leave but will only be going out to the wife's families house in Iowa Colony. I will go get my son from League City tomorrow morning from his mom's house.

Everyone stay safe and good luck.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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I'm holdin this bitch down. **** evacuating. I have a generator, lots of fuel, canned goods, and a propane grill.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JScamaro
I'm worried that my garage could flood and get to my car. Anyone have any experiences with storing your car in heavy rain?
only advice i could give you is to put the car up on a set of truck/suv jack stands. only other option is to park in a above ground parking garage.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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im goin to stay here in houston cuz my parents are hardcore and dont wanna go anywere, everyone be safe and i hope i dont get flooded my house is on pretty high ground so i dont think i will
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Ive been through a Cat 2 and will not ride out anything higher then that. Its freakin unreal the amount of power they have. If you have any family or friends that like 3-4 hours inland make it to them. Seriously.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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I live in Clear Lake Shores. My house will get water in it.

This isnt gonna be fun at all.

Ben we will be riding out the storm at Wee's house. Its gonna be fun. And TJ's is right around the corner. You know the power isnt going down there.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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so who is all staying?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike TexaSS
I live in Clear Lake Shores. My house will get water in it.

This isnt gonna be fun at all.

Ben we will be riding out the storm at Wee's house. Its gonna be fun. And TJ's is right around the corner. You know the power isnt going down there.
Ill call you tomorrow.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben R
I'm holdin this bitch down. **** evacuating. I have a generator, lots of fuel, canned goods, and a propane grill.
I love it the one ford guy is staying, just kidding I am staying as well I am in the heights near Downtown just the trees you have to worry about
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