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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 5:24 pm
CBS news had several issues all mixed up. we have known Ike was heading this was since Monday. there were never mandatory evacuations of everybody during Rita either. the problem with Rita were people leaving who weren't in the evacuation areas. (lots of panic because of Katrina). Houstonians had all day today to evacuate with no problem. People started evacuating Galveston on Wednesday. Yesterday, people in the areas next to Galveston (between Galveston and Houston) were evacuating. IMHO, people who claim they didn't know to evacuate are just making excuses.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 5:24 pm
pamy, where is she?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 5:55 pm
It sounds like they are now saying all of Galveston will be under water, and approximately 37,000 people did not evacuate. 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Sorry I "reported" wrong info. Told hubby I hate CBS news. But local news is on and 5 & 6 so that's what he ends up watching. IMHO, people who claim they didn't know to evacuate are just making excuses. This is SOOOOOOOOOOO true. Karuuna that is so sad. Especially the kids who had no choice in the matter.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6:24 pm
Yank, I've been thinking of our weekend at Hippy's mom's B&B all day. Just saw an awesome photo taken today of the monument we took pictures at on the sea wall. I'll have to track it down and send it to you. I just texted what I think is Hip's cell phone number. Hope to hear back from her. Just received my 8th tornado warning text from mystateusa.com. Gotta go check and see where this one is.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6:30 pm
not your fault, serate. i have been flipping around to cnn and fox and am really surprised (and disappointed) by the misinformation and sensationalism that i am seeing. it's going to be bad enough without trying to make things up. i just can't fathom those who have stayed in Galveston and Surfside. it's really scary.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6:31 pm
D, I was thinking bout Hip's mom and bb too. I hope they're ok.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 7:07 pm
Sending good thoughts and hugs to all our TVCHers!!
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Kearie
Member
07-21-2005
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 7:16 pm
Prayers for all in the area of IKE They're saying about an hour before thye eye hits Galveston.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 7:21 pm
Annie, she is at the Valero Refinery. Her husband is at their home. I still havent heard from Dylan's dad. He is in HOuston somewhere
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 7:29 pm
fyi Hip and her mom are ok. Her mom is worried about her house. Hip has emergency supplies ready.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 8:21 pm
Pamy do you know where Hippy is.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 8:22 pm
What about LadyT, isn't she in Houston area
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 8:53 pm
Hey, Ll, no, I'm not in the Houston area. I'm in the middle of the state. Should be an interesting weekend. We're under a tropical storm wind warning until Sunday morning.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 9:33 pm
Hippyt's Mom and partner and cats evacuated to a friend's house on the west side of Houston. I am thinking near Texannie. They should be fine. Hippyt herself and family are about 25-30 miles north of Houston hunkered down in her house, well-supplied. She will be fine also.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 9:43 pm
Thanks guys, I remembered seeing pics of her moms b&b and was pretty sure thats where it was Darren's oldest sis and nephew are under the same warnings (tropical storm wind warning) that Lady is. Lots of positive thoughts and prayers for everyone in the path of Ike.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, September 12, 2008 - 9:46 pm
I didn't realize that some of the buildings in Galveston survived the 1900 hurricane and some people felt confident in staying in the, Yep, that is where I would stay, in a building over 100 years old. Anyway, the flooded streets indicated that this was not exactly the same kind of hurricane. I think because of the configuration of the construction of the last century the have changed how the area will be affected. reports Galveston Hospital is taking on qwater and that is not good and the CNN hotel seems to have some construction issues, as long as they are just cosmetic, they will be OK. We will know tomorrow.
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Glenn
Member
07-05-2003
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 4:56 am
It is daybreak in Houston and it is like Christmas morning and waiting to see what Ike brought everyone. I am about 50 miles west/northwest of downtown Houston. The highest wind gusts in my area was about 55 mph. Power went out about 4am this morning and came back on about 6am. Just in time because I was desperate for a cup of coffee. People in Galveston and north to east side of Houston have not been so fortunate.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 6:12 am
I am thinking of everyone that has been effected by this monster. Glenn, I am so glad your power came back on and you checked in. Please keep us updated.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 7:10 am
My sister lives in Port Arthur but are at their lakehouse in East Texas. I talked to her this morning and she was told the levees held there but there were wind gusts upwards of 95mph. They did not completely escape the storm as they are still in the path of some severe weather at the lake. My brother-in-law works for Entergy and has been at their emergency preparedness center in Jackson, MS for over two weeks - before Gustav. Sis has know idea when she will see her husband again. I believe it was over a month before she saw him during Katrina.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:39 am
I am seeing new pics from Galvastan. Has it already passed thru Houston. I still havent heard from Dylan's dad. Godmom is still babysitting the refinery.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:46 am
Whew, my sister just texted me. She is in Mo. City, and she says they're fine, no power, and phone service is bad.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 11:40 am
(((Lady))) Glad you heard from your sister! Hope they get their services back up ASAP...
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 11:51 am
Governor Perry just did a great job in handling questions from the press who are already trying to find trouble.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 12:17 pm
The Texan TV news just showed part of a 500 strong convoy of busses and other vehicles heading into the hurricane torn areas loaded with provisions and aid.
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