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Aug 27, 2017 16:50:53   #
TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!
 
The member that goes by the name Nella is from La Porte which is about 25 miles from Houston. Does anyone know how he is? There's not much information on La Porte's condition. He last posted on Friday afternoon.

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Aug 27, 2017 17:04:10   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
TexaCan wrote:
The member that goes by the name Nella is from La Porte which is about 25 miles from Houston. Does anyone know how he is? There's not much information on La Porte's condition. He last posted on Friday afternoon.




I am worried about Archie, he is in that area too. Pay for all the people in the path of the hurricane.

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Aug 27, 2017 17:20:56   #
Quakerwidow Loc: Chestertown, MD
 
no propaganda please wrote:
I am worried about Archie, he is in that area too. Pay for all the people in the path of the hurricane.


Archie posted just before 2 pm asking how to fold a bra. Hey, I just answer the questions I am asked.

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Aug 27, 2017 18:30:29   #
Nella Loc: La Porte, Texas
 
TexaCan wrote:
The member that goes by the name Nella is from La Porte which is about 25 miles from Houston. Does anyone know how he is? There's not much information on La Porte's condition. He last posted on Friday afternoon.


We are still above water here, we've seen the streets flood into the lawns but we're dry. Thanks for asking Texacan.
We had a couple close calls with tornados during the early morning. Pasadena, South Houston and the Scarsdale area have been hit hard, I-45, 288 look like rivers with highway signs across them.
I just read that we've exceeded tropical storm Allison in 2-3 days that took her 5 days to do.
KTRH just stated that this is the largest flooding event in US history.
This thing is going to be around all week so I'll post updates as we go.
I hope all OPPers are safe and well, thanks again for your concern

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Aug 27, 2017 18:56:59   #
archie bunker Loc: Texas
 
no propaganda please wrote:
I am worried about Archie, he is in that area too. Pay for all the people in the path of the hurricane.


I'm not NPP. I'm up here in the Panhandle of Texas. The sticker patch. I'm glad to see that Nella is good too. I've thought about him the last couple of days.
Don't worry about us a bit until spring when the big thunder boomers roll around!

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Aug 27, 2017 19:52:17   #
Mr Bombastic
 
archie bunker wrote:
I'm not NPP. I'm up here in the Panhandle of Texas. The sticker patch. I'm glad to see that Nella is good too. I've thought about him the last couple of days.
Don't worry about us a bit until spring when the big thunder boomers roll around!


Ya know, it's kinda funny. I've lived in the tornado capital of the good old USA for several years now. Haven't seen a single tornado yet.

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Aug 27, 2017 20:49:51   #
TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!
 
Nella wrote:
We are still above water here, we've seen the streets flood into the lawns but we're dry. Thanks for asking Texacan.
We had a couple close calls with tornados during the early morning. Pasadena, South Houston and the Scarsdale area have been hit hard, I-45, 288 look like rivers with highway signs across them.
I just read that we've exceeded tropical storm Allison in 2-3 days that took her 5 days to do.
KTRH just stated that this is the largest flooding event in US history.
This thing is going to be around all week so I'll post updates as we go.
I hope all OPPers are safe and well, thanks again for your concern
We are still above water here, we've seen the stre... (show quote)


My husband and I are praying for you guys! I'm so glad that y'all are ok. We're going to donate to the Salvation Army, but please let us know if there is something else we can do. Please keep us all informed. I know that everyone's heart goes out to everyone in harms way! God bless ! BJW

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Aug 27, 2017 23:50:49   #
pafret Loc: Northeast
 
archie bunker wrote:
I'm not NPP. I'm up here in the Panhandle of Texas. The sticker patch. I'm glad to see that Nella is good too. I've thought about him the last couple of days.
Don't worry about us a bit until spring when the big thunder boomers roll around!


Hello Archie, Is Underwoods BBQ still in existence in Amarillo? Back in 63 I took a vacation tour across country with my Bride and she got the biggest kickout of their signs. Typical sign, "Don't Eat Yet, Underwoods 900miles" and so on, every 50 to 100 miles. Of course when we hit Amarillo we had to eat at Underwoods. When we came out, one of those boomers you mentioned was in full downpour. We started driving towards Tucumcari NM but the rain was so heavy we pulled in next to a bunch of silos to wait it out. The lightning began bouncing down all around us and scared the you know what out of me so I began driving away from the tall structures. Then the hail started, golf ball and bigger ones made the car sound like we were in a steel drum and a pack of fiends was pounding on it with hammers. The Hail that exploded against the windshield had me convinced the window was going to be blown in at any second.

I creeped along the road, driving with two wheels on the pavement/berm edge so I could tell we were still on the road. I finally moved out of the heavy downpour and the hail and as soon as I could see I put the pedal to the metal to get the hell away from the storm. Never wanted to experience that again, if I knew I would have eaten another meal before I went out into that mess.

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Aug 28, 2017 04:12:14   #
archie bunker Loc: Texas
 
pafret wrote:
Hello Archie, Is Underwoods BBQ still in existence in Amarillo? Back in 63 I took a vacation tour across country with my Bride and she got the biggest kickout of their signs. Typical sign, "Don't Eat Yet, Underwoods 900miles" and so on, every 50 to 100 miles. Of course when we hit Amarillo we had to eat at Underwoods. When we came out, one of those boomers you mentioned was in full downpour. We started driving towards Tucumcari NM but the rain was so heavy we pulled in next to a bunch of silos to wait it out. The lightning began bouncing down all around us and scared the you know what out of me so I began driving away from the tall structures. Then the hail started, golf ball and bigger ones made the car sound like we were in a steel drum and a pack of fiends was pounding on it with hammers. The Hail that exploded against the windshield had me convinced the window was going to be blown in at any second.

I creeped along the road, driving with two wheels on the pavement/berm edge so I could tell we were still on the road. I finally moved out of the heavy downpour and the hail and as soon as I could see I put the pedal to the metal to get the hell away from the storm. Never wanted to experience that again, if I knew I would have eaten another meal before I went out into that mess.
Hello Archie, Is Underwoods BBQ still in existence... (show quote)


No pafret, Underwoods has been gone for many years now. I remember it well though. It was one of my grandparents favorite places to eat.

You do know that a severe storm like you went through 53 years ago would be blamed on global warming today, don't you?
That is just the norm for around here during spring, and summer.

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Aug 28, 2017 19:38:18   #
Nella Loc: La Porte, Texas
 
TexaCan wrote:
My husband and I are praying for you guys! I'm so glad that y'all are ok. We're going to donate to the Salvation Army, but please let us know if there is something else we can do. Please keep us all informed. I know that everyone's heart goes out to everyone in harms way! God bless ! BJW


We're still holding our own in La Porte but South and Southeast Texas is devastated. The drone video of Rockport, Houston and Dickensen is just heart wrenching. The news channel is broadcasting from 59@Tidwell where coast guard and the mining trucks are rescuing folks there.
The rain is picking up again here, praying for all our neighbors, fellow Texans.

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Aug 29, 2017 12:44:47   #
TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!
 
Nella wrote:
We're still holding our own in La Porte but South and Southeast Texas is devastated. The drone video of Rockport, Houston and Dickensen is just heart wrenching. The news channel is broadcasting from 59@Tidwell where coast guard and the mining trucks are rescuing folks there.
The rain is picking up again here, praying for all our neighbors, fellow Texans.


I'm so glad you're still OK! My heart is absolutely breaking for my beloved Texans! I'm watching the weather channel and the ongoing rescues! There's a couple that is stranded on the State route 99, the lady is on top of the hood of the truck and the water will soon be over the top. The picture is from a traffic camera. I'm supposing someone is on their way to rescue them. Be safe! You are constantly in our prayers!! Thank you for keeping us informed. 🙏🏻

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Aug 29, 2017 19:06:55   #
Nella Loc: La Porte, Texas
 
TexaCan wrote:
I'm so glad you're still OK! My heart is absolutely breaking for my beloved Texans! I'm watching the weather channel and the ongoing rescues! There's a couple that is stranded on the State route 99, the lady is on top of the hood of the truck and the water will soon be over the top. The picture is from a traffic camera. I'm supposing someone is on their way to rescue them. Be safe! You are constantly in our prayers!! Thank you for keeping us informed. 🙏🏻


Thanks so much TexaCan

I'm still getting rain in La Porte, Houston and many of our neighbors are still experiencing flood conditions. It's definitely heart breaking to watch this unfold, millions of people affected. The needs of so many are being met surprisingly, lots of donation from the nation are flowing in and timely to.
We have dams and levees over flowing but holding for now. One on the Brazos river let go flooding a newer development. All residents have had to leave. We lost an HPD officer to flood waters, doing what he loved, serving the public.
We really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone.
It's really cool that no one cares who is what color, how they vote or where they're from, just a massive citizen effort to help our fellow man.
Again, thanks

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Aug 29, 2017 21:30:10   #
TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!
 
Nella wrote:
Thanks so much TexaCan

I'm still getting rain in La Porte, Houston and many of our neighbors are still experiencing flood conditions. It's definitely heart breaking to watch this unfold, milliorrns of people affected. The needs of so many are being met surprisingly, lots of donation from the nation are flowing in and timely to.
We have dams and levees over flowing but holding for now. One on the Brazos river let go flooding a newer development. All residents have had to leave. We lost an HPD officer to flood waters, doing what he loved, serving the public.
We really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone.
It's really cool that no one cares who is what color, how they vote or where they're from, just a massive citizen effort to help our fellow man.
Again, thanks
Thanks so much TexaCan br br I'm still getting ra... (show quote)


I saw the report on the police officer today and the grandparents and 4 of their grandchildren. The sadness is overwhelming. Stay safe and try to get a goodnights rest. God bless! Talk to you tomorrow. And yes! It's so wonderful to see all the love and support by everyone. My daddy taught us that all men bleed the same color when cut! He taught us to judge a person by the person and never their looks or their color! I'm very proud to be a Texan tonight.

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