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Hurricane Harvey: Wish you the best, Houston and coastal area. Be careful!

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,706
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    HoustonEgger said:
    Small river in our back yard due to the lot sloping down. I setup a diversion to route the water to the back part of the lot and that seemed to work really well. Tons of debris across the yard and it's still raining here in Bastrop.



    Oh man. Forgot you were in Bastrop. Stay safe man. Keep that minimax on high ground :). 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    I realized at 1 am that our pigs are right in the bullseye of this (Bastrop). They have to be swimming about now. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I realized at 1 am that our pigs are right in the bullseye of this (Bastrop). They have to be swimming about now. 
    Oh no.  That is terrible.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    bgebrent said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I realized at 1 am that our pigs are right in the bullseye of this (Bastrop). They have to be swimming about now. 
    Oh no.  That is terrible.
    If they are in bad shape then several people and lots more pigs are in trouble too. They are saying to stay off the roads. WHole county is shut down. Trying to get hold of them now. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    bgebrent said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I realized at 1 am that our pigs are right in the bullseye of this (Bastrop). They have to be swimming about now. 
    Oh no.  That is terrible.
    If they are in bad shape then several people and lots more pigs are in trouble too. They are saying to stay off the roads. WHole county is shut down. Trying to get hold of them now. 
    Good luck man.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • GoldenQ
    GoldenQ Posts: 590
    Cancelled my hoped for butt egging today and using slow cooker.   Too much weather here south of Houston near Alvin.    
    I XL  and 1 Weber Kettle  And 1 Weber Q220       Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    GoldenQ said:
    Cancelled my hoped for butt egging today and using slow cooker.   Too much weather here south of Houston near Alvin.    
    Damn - normally some people (certainly not me  =) ) might give you crap about not egging in weather.  How are things in Alvin?  Are you better or worse than Houston in general?
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • GoldenQ
    GoldenQ Posts: 590
    We are about the same as most of Houston with water water everywhere but not as bad as the NW part of Houston.   All stores are closed and no gas/diesel anywhere but still have power 
    I XL  and 1 Weber Kettle  And 1 Weber Q220       Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    edited August 2017
    Stay safe - long ride ahead still.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • GoldenQ
    GoldenQ Posts: 590
    Thanks, will try our best to be safe.  Houston egger may be getting it as badly as Houston 
    I XL  and 1 Weber Kettle  And 1 Weber Q220       Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    My SIL and her husband are in NW Houston. They have been fortunate thus far, relatively speaking. They are trapped where they are, surrounded by flooded roadways. They have power, for now.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Same w my mom.  She's in SW Houston - Alief. She has water about half way up her yard from the street. Much better than other parts of town.   Houston's had it really bad in the past, and they made great strides in controlling flood waters, but there's just so much rain coming days that they can't put it anywhere. 
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Looking more like a 500 year flood.  They've had a few 100 year floods since Alison in 2001.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I got in touch with my friend.  He sounded terrible, was trying to sleep.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Just spoke with my SIL, they have 4 tanks of LP for their grill, so they will have that should the electricity go down.
    They are doing what is necessary for an evacuation, should it be required. Putting as much as they can on elevated surfaces, (things up high in their home rather than leave them on the floor), and packing valuables to bring with them.
    She was in NOLA when Katrina hit, and barely escaped with her life, due to the anarchy during and after the storm.
    She saw armed thugs going door to door, looting and robbing people, heading her way.
    She left when she heard a shotgun blast a couple doors down. 
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    YukonRon said:
    Just spoke with my SIL, they have 4 tanks of LP for their grill, so they will have that should the electricity go down.
    They are doing what is necessary for an evacuation, should it be required. Putting as much as they can on elevated surfaces, (things up high in their home rather than leave them on the floor), and packing valuables to bring with them.
    She was in NOLA when Katrina hit, and barely escaped with her life, due to the anarchy during and after the storm.
    She saw armed thugs going door to door, looting and robbing people, heading her way.
    She left when she heard a shotgun blast a couple doors down. 
    Where was she, Ron?
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Damn Ron!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    We just got some big bands.  I think we're supposed to get 8 inches (just like @henapple's mom).   People are a little nervous because of the state of the pump system. 

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/27/new-orleans-braces-for-possible-harvey-flooding-amid-pump-failures.html

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    Yep.  The first rain band hit NOLA right as we were leaving our hotel for the airport.  Our direct flight to San Antonio is supposedly flying.  I'm thinking we'll need to take a circuitous route...

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Just heard from the farm- They are trapped on the farm due to flooded roads but safe. She said the pigs are loving it (hers and ours). They love the mud. They don't expect to be able to get out until at least Tuesday but they have plenty of food and wine and don't expect to lose power where they are. Happy to hear they are all safe

    She said "the pigs are loving it, the horses are tolerating it, and Kochie (the very well endowed donkey) is hiding"
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    If the pigs are happy, they'll taste better!
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Ben Taub Hospital is being evacuated. Talk about a nightmare. Probably should've evacuated yesterday. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    nolaegghead said:
    YukonRon said:
    Just spoke with my SIL, they have 4 tanks of LP for their grill, so they will have that should the electricity go down.
    They are doing what is necessary for an evacuation, should it be required. Putting as much as they can on elevated surfaces, (things up high in their home rather than leave them on the floor), and packing valuables to bring with them.
    She was in NOLA when Katrina hit, and barely escaped with her life, due to the anarchy during and after the storm.
    She saw armed thugs going door to door, looting and robbing people, heading her way.
    She left when she heard a shotgun blast a couple doors down. 
    Where was she, Ron?
    I will get her former address from Suzy and let you know. I would imagine it was not too far from Algiers?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    No worries Ron.

    Brent, we rode out Katrina at Touro Hospital in Uptown.  All the hospitals should have evacuated.  Problem is, we didn't have much advance notice and moving all those people takes more resources than are available.  The logistics are messy.  And you know some people will die if they are moved, and you know there's a risk of them dying if they stay.  Tough situation.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,658
    GoldenQ said:
    Cancelled my hoped for butt egging today and using slow cooker.   Too much weather here south of Houston near Alvin.    
    I hate water.   Stay dry and safe!

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    nolaegghead said:
    We just got some big bands.  I think we're supposed to get 8 inches (just like @henapple's mom).   People are a little nervous because of the state of the pump system. 

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/27/new-orleans-braces-for-possible-harvey-flooding-amid-pump-failures.html

    Apparently not from you. 

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    bgebrent said:
    Ben Taub Hospital is being evacuated. Talk about a nightmare. Probably should've evacuated yesterday. 
    Yep.  I've just had that confirmed through official channels.  No word yet from Hermann.  There's only a handful of places in the region that can handle some of the surgical patients that come from hospitals like that.  And they tend to stay at or near full capacity.  The definition of "full" may become very fluid.  All the patients in Corpus Christi and Victoria have already been evacuated to San Antonio, but they were mostly medical and could go to any hospital - so they did - most staying within their own systems.  But as a result, the San Antonio hospitals are pretty full.  Our Regional Medical Operations Center has been operating all weekend and will facilitate the transfers.  I'm not there, but I've heard FEMA is involved and we're using a broader scope than ever before so I think Dallas,Tyler, Austin, and Temple  would be other options within the state.  There are some options in surrounding states as well, but that's a long transport for the really sick patients.  

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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    My Dad, one sister and one brother have reported safe so far in Kingwood.

    Another sister and brother live in the Cypress area and are safe as well. 

    MF'er of a storm.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Still been very lucky here in Galveston. Light rain and wind, little to no high water right now.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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