Houston

[Thromdog]

Has totally sucked. Streets surrounding us were knee to waist deep water and endless amounts of tornado warnings requiring us to take shelter, so the kids just parked it in the downstairs hall. Lost power at 4am.

Didn't flood our house but we're expecting a lot more rain tonight and tomorrow.

Sucks.

[rdwyer]

Bingo got canceled.

[bocca001]

That sucks, Jeff. Hope it lightens up.

We've had the nonstop rain and tornado warnings, but the streets are ok. Keeping an eye on the tiny creek behind my house that sounds like Niagara Falls. School is cancelled into next week for my two kids. Possible Lord of the Flies situation.

[rdixon1208]

I live in the area and it sucks right now. Bad. Luckily there are a lot of fishermen in the area and people have been very helpful with their boats. There were a lot of boat rescues today. I've got a stranded family of five at my house right now. They left their house with the kids, the dog, and a duffle bag of wet clothes. I hate seeing anyone in such distress, but it feels good to pitch in and help out. Luckily we don't have any water in my house as of now so at least we're dry and we've got power. Also a bit lucky, they don't drink Bud Light so my storm supply is looking strong. Could be worse.

[edjs]

All you guys stay safe, you are in my families prayers.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by edjs

All you guys stay safe, you are in my families prayers.

Thinking dry thoughts for everyone experiencing Mother Nature's bad side.


Hang in there!



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[KMayUSA6060]

Glad to hear y'all are hanging in there and all, but let's focus on the important question here. Have you done the responsible thing and moved your card collections to high ground?

In all seriousness, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Mother Nature. I thought Mother Nature was a ***** in the World Series when she caused a rain delay that allowed the Cubs to regroup and gain momentum back. I can't imagine having the actual issues (not a stupid sports issue) y'all are having.

I think I speak for everyone on Net54 when I say if there's anything we can do as a forum community, even if it's as simple as saying a prayer, let us know.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

I live in the area and it sucks right now. Bad. Luckily there are a lot of fishermen in the area and people have been very helpful with their boats. There were a lot of boat rescues today. I've got a stranded family of five at my house right now. They left their house with the kids, the dog, and a duffle bag of wet clothes. I hate seeing anyone in such distress, but it feels good to pitch in and help out. Luckily we don't have any water in my house as of now so at least we're dry and we've got power. Also a bit lucky, they don't drink Bud Light so my storm supply is looking strong. Could be worse.

That's incredibly kind of you. Did you even know this family before you let them stay with you? I love the way the people of Texas are so willing to help their neighbors. We will be praying for all of the people affected by the hurricane.

[rdixon1208]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

That's incredibly kind of you. Did you even know this family before you let them stay with you? I love the way the people of Texas are so willing to help their neighbors. We will be praying for all of the people affected by the hurricane.

Yeah my twelve year old is best friends with one of the kids. We just met the rest of the family, but we weren't complete strangers. It's getting real crazy right now. There are hundreds of people a few miles away in Baytown that are trying to get to dry land, but there are only about ten boats able to get to them. There are convoys of rednecks driving around with truck beds full of people and animals looking for places to take them. All the local churches and bars are getting turned into shelters. It's not just Texans helping out. There have been hundreds of trucks/flat bottoms coming over from Louisiana. Those swamp boats that duck hunters use are very efficient in this climate.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Best wishes to David James who I know is from the area and all others as this drastic event continues and hopefully winds down soon.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

Yeah my twelve year old is best friends with one of the kids. We just met the rest of the family, but we weren't complete strangers. It's getting real crazy right now. There are hundreds of people a few miles away in Baytown that are trying to get to dry land, but there are only about ten boats able to get to them. There are convoys of rednecks driving around with truck beds full of people and animals looking for places to take them. All the local churches and bars are getting turned into shelters. It's not just Texans helping out. There have been hundreds of trucks/flat bottoms coming over from Louisiana. Those swamp boats that duck hunters use are very efficient in this climate.

All of my wife's aunts and uncles live in Baytown. The last we heard they hadn't gotten any water backed up into their houses, but the water had risen to the end of the street that two of the aunts live on. Hope they aren't part of the group needing to be evacuated.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

Yeah my twelve year old is best friends with one of the kids. We just met the rest of the family, but we weren't complete strangers. It's getting real crazy right now. There are hundreds of people a few miles away in Baytown that are trying to get to dry land, but there are only about ten boats able to get to them. There are convoys of rednecks driving around with truck beds full of people and animals looking for places to take them. All the local churches and bars are getting turned into shelters. It's not just Texans helping out. There have been hundreds of trucks/flat bottoms coming over from Louisiana. Those swamp boats that duck hunters use are very efficient in this climate.

It's ironic you posted this yesterday. As soon as I got home my wife was upset and said that her aunt and uncle in Baytown had to evacuate. The water was too shallow to bring in a boat, so they had to wade out of their neighborhood carrying their dogs. They got out to the highway where they caught a ride in the back of a dump truck. It was pouring and they were soaked, be they were able to stay with another one of my wife's aunts outside of Baytown. They don't know if any water got into the house or not. The water was up to the door and was expected to keep rising, so they are just hoping they won't be returning to a wet mess.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

Bingo got canceled.

Am I the only one who found this incredibly rude and distasteful?
Pathetic that you would mock a group of people who were probably scared out of their minds. Idiot.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Am I the only one who found this incredibly rude and distasteful?

Very rude and distasteful.

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Patgetic that you would mock a group of people who were probably scared out of their minds. Idiot.

I think idiot is too nice a word in this case, but I'm going to leave it alone. On another note, the story had a happy ending...

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/us/iyw...rnd/index.html

[7nohitter]

You're right David, idiot is too soft.

I am happy the group was rescued, saw it on the news this morning. However, for that picture to be mocked is absolutely pathetic.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Am I the only one who found this incredibly rude and distasteful?.

No, You're not. Incredibly insensitive and immature.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Am I the only one who found this incredibly rude and distasteful?
Pathetic that you would mock a group of people who were probably scared out of their minds. Idiot.

It was so stupid, I didn't want to acknowledge it by commenting. Glad others felt the same way. This guy should be banned for being an insensitive moron.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

It was so stupid, I didn't want to acknowledge it by commenting. Glad others felt the same way. This guy should be banned for being an insensitive moron.

Agreed. Though, I'm sure being a complete asshole isn't a "ban-able" offense.

[vintagebb2014]

As a resident of Katy, TX (west Houston) we experienced non-stop rain fall like you could not imagine. I am fortunate to live just far enough west of the Addicks Reservoir to have escaped the flood waters. Although the rain has stopped, thousands of homes are currently being flooded by two reservoirs located in Katy/West Houston. This is a result of excess rain waters still filling the reservoirs from upstream, their levees overflowing and flood waters being released from the reservoirs by the Army Corp of Engineers. There are thousands of families across Texas that lost everything and donations of any amount to the American Red Cross would be greatly appreciated. FYI; That distasteful photo is an actual photo taken of residents in a nursing home in Dickinson, TX. The entire town of Dickinson was evacuated in order to escape the flood waters. Thanks for all the prayers and concerns for the residents in Texas.

[7nohitter]

Scott,

Glad to hear you're in the clear and I think it goes without saying that the whole country at this point is thinking of all the people down there.

I know that picture and the nursing home story went viral, was a huge topic on the local news here in Mass.

Can only hope for a quick recovery.

[Stampsfan]

Best to you Scott. I'm including a link to an article on a former resident of Katy, who is expressing his thoughts.

Take care...

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/foot...-flooded-texas