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    Default Hurricane Harvey ...or ....

    Whatever it's called. All Cat 2-trying-to-be-3 .I get no end of amusement watching dorks in action, panicking . All over the store, shelves are bare, people run-walking to grab the last loaf of bread.

    Ummm ... we're 200 miles from the coast and above the flood plane? Granted we'll get some rain, and probably some flooding. But these whack jobs are acting like the end times are upon us .
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    Are gas stations gouging ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Diamond View Post
    Are gas stations gouging ?
    Not yet. The 4 big oil refineries are in its path though. If one goes down for any reason, you'll pay at the pump.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    Whatever it's called. All Cat 2-trying-to-be-3 .I get no end of amusement watching dorks in action, panicking . All over the store, shelves are bare, people run-walking to grab the last loaf of bread.

    Ummm ... we're 200 miles from the coast and above the flood plane? Granted we'll get some rain, and probably some flooding. But these whack jobs are acting like the end times are upon us .
    People are funny sometimes.

    The important question is why would Trump make this hurricane hit you and did the Russians help him with the hurricane in any way?

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    Quote Originally Posted by michiganFats View Post
    People are funny sometimes.

    The important question is why would Trump make this hurricane hit you and did the Russians help him with the hurricane in any way?


    Well, Hitlery did guarantee Texas .....
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    Now a Category 4. I find it difficult to lose lots of sleep over adults that persist in stupidity, if they didn't keep their kids with them. Then there are those that just don't have the means or help, (like the infirm or many elderly) to get the heck out.

    The good news seems to be that many things have changed since Katrina and Sandy. FEMA has forwarded needed supplies and people even before all the legalities were cleared, so they are positioned when they can get in there.

    Might well be a shining moment for the administration, we'll know in a few days.


    "The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill


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    Damn, was just a 3 last I looked like half an hour ago. I guess it's picking up!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    Damn, was just a 3 last I looked like half an hour ago. I guess it's picking up!
    It's almost made landfall though. It'll lose power.

    The fear is it is going to fish hook NE back into the Gulf abd regain it's power. That means the LA coast.

    Our Governor asked for Federal Aid 3 days ago .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    It's almost made landfall though. It'll lose power.

    The fear is it is going to fish hook NE back into the Gulf abd regain it's power. That means the LA coast.

    Our Governor asked for Federal Aid 3 days ago .
    As it should be! It should start with the governors and mayors, it's the states responsibility, IMO. Of course if/when requested, they should also get immediate assistance from the feds, which they hopefully will.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    As it should be! It should start with the governors and mayors, it's the states responsibility, IMO. Of course if/when requested, they should also get immediate assistance from the feds, which they hopefully will.
    They're already here. Doesn't hurt we have 5 military bases. They brought a lot of katrina evacuees here. Maybe they'll go back since it's coming here.

    Big Hoss has made it to Cat 4. Just in time to make landfall.
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    Default CAT 4 now

    Gunny. I know you are well inland, but don't take any chances. This storm is WORSE than Katrina, and it has no place to go while it Grows even bigger.

    i HOPE everybody who could leave the coast..DID. Water is dangerous. Even I fear water more than Fire. Mother Nature is gonna eliminate a lot of folks who can't help themselves.
    This one is bad. STAY SAFE EVERYONE.
    I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
    So, this is for them.
    GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !

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    Quote Originally Posted by aboutime View Post
    Gunny. I know you are well inland, but don't take any chances. This storm is WORSE than Katrina, and it has no place to go while it Grows even bigger.

    i HOPE everybody who could leave the coast..DID. Water is dangerous. Even I fear water more than Fire. Mother Nature is gonna eliminate a lot of folks who can't help themselves.
    This one is bad. STAY SAFE EVERYONE.
    I've been through a few. I don't take chances. I just don't run around like a chicken with my head chopped off about it. I went through 3 in S FL, I in VA and 2 typhoons in the Far East. This is the first place I've lived where I am away from the water.

    My "secret weapon" hurricane escape route? Mommy lives 50 miles west of here in the Hills. I can "visit" .
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