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T.S. Edouard
« on: August 04, 2008, 11:46:39 am »
Do we just not care? Nobody at my office seems remotely interested in it.

Is it the silly spelling? Can das shed any light on this?
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 11:49:54 am »
I care. I want it to fill up the Gaudalupe River.
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Re: T.S. Edouard
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 11:53:07 am »
Quote from: Bench on August 04, 2008, 11:46:39 am
Do we just not care? Nobody at my office seems remotely interested in it.

Is it the silly spelling? Can das shed any light on this?

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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 11:56:00 am »
2 - 4 inches of rain, with some areas getting 6 inches.  Flash-flooding galore.  Supposed to begin tonight with the actual storm coming ashore tomorrow morning.

I'm not so much worried, as hoping that it's bad enough that I can skip work tomorrow morning at least.
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 12:01:24 pm »
Quote from: Limey on August 04, 2008, 11:56:00 am
I'm not so much worried, as hoping that it's bad enough that I can skip work tomorrow morning at least.

Which is pretty much the extent of my concern as well.
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 12:32:20 pm »
I feel guilty about looking forward to the rain it will bring Central Texas.
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2008, 12:32:41 pm »
Limey summed it up perfectly.  I love over-reaction though.  Sometimes I end up with an unexpected day-off.
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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 12:33:13 pm »
Quote from: Lurch on August 04, 2008, 12:32:20 pm
I feel guilty about looking forward to the rain it will bring Central Texas.

why would you feel guilty about that?  that area needs rain badly.
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Re: T.S. Edouard
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2008, 12:36:44 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on August 04, 2008, 12:32:41 pm
Limey summed it up perfectly.  I love over-reaction though.  Sometimes I end up with an unexpected day-off.

The HEB by my house is completely sold out of water. For a tropical storm. Unfuckingbelievable.
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« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2008, 12:45:06 pm »
Right on cue. My company just sent out an email advising us not to come in tomorrow.
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Re: T.S. Edouard
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2008, 12:49:21 pm »
Quote from: Bench on August 04, 2008, 11:46:39 am
Do we just not care? Nobody at my office seems remotely interested in it.

Is it the silly spelling? Can das shed any light on this?

Chron.com is calling it Eduoardo

Doesn't that make it cuter?
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 01:17:52 pm »
Quote from: jonbloozy on August 04, 2008, 12:49:21 pm
Chron.com is calling it Eduoardo

Doesn't that make it cuter?

You picture it with a sombrero and a pistola instead of a pocket protector and retainer that way.
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Re: T.S. Edouard
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2008, 01:25:30 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 04, 2008, 12:36:44 pm
The HEB by my house is completely sold out of water. For a tropical storm. Unfuckingbelievable.

It irks me when the weather guys/gals give those "what to do" lists when it's real hot--you know, stay in the shade, drink water, don't wear a parka, etc.  For people who have lived in warm locales for a considerable length of time, they sort of know what to do or not do by now.  For those who don't have sense enough to figure it out, "buzzards got to eat, too," sayeth Josey Wales.
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« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2008, 01:30:31 pm »
After getting caught unprepared by Rita (no generator at the time, no power for three weeks), I will not take any storm lightly anymore, even as I live 60 miles from the gulf. That being said, I only read about this one this morning, I had no idea it was out there.

My chainsaw, generator, and vehicles are all gassed up and ready to go. Bring it on, we could use some rain.

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« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2008, 02:23:10 pm »
BOOYAH!

Office closed tomorrow (assuming the storm hits).  Not a bad day for the Astros to be playing in Chicago.

ETA:  I'm hoping that the US Mail lives up to its motto, because I'm also waiting for Season 2.5 of Battlestar Galactica.
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« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2008, 02:40:48 pm »
wimps...

I'll swim to work....
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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2008, 02:48:51 pm »
Quote from: EasTexAstro on August 04, 2008, 02:40:48 pm
wimps...

I'll swim to work....

This is what it looks like to post on a forum frequented by your boss.
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« Reply #17 on: August 04, 2008, 02:50:48 pm »
Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 04, 2008, 02:48:51 pm
This is what it looks like to post on a forum frequented by your boss.

Erm....well...yeah....ahem...
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« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2008, 04:36:42 pm »
Quote from: EasTexAstro on August 04, 2008, 02:40:48 pm
wimps...

I'll swim to work....

[Ron White] I can run for 20 miles without stopping...

(sip of Scotch)

You're bleedin'.

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« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2008, 08:25:56 pm »
Quote from: MRaup on August 04, 2008, 04:36:42 pm
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You're bleedin'.

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« Reply #20 on: August 05, 2008, 07:44:04 am »
Made landfall near High Island this morning. I must be just on the outskirts, cause there is a slight breeze and misty rain, a nice and welcome change from the heat.
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« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2008, 09:05:05 am »
Man it is really coming down out there, and the wind has picked up exponentially.
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« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2008, 11:27:04 am »
I'm driving into Houston tonight, I have an exam I am taking tomorrow.  What is the weather there like now?  I've been keeping up with weather.com.. I assume its accurate, but just like to know what other folks are experiencing.
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« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2008, 11:29:12 am »
Quote from: TheWizard on August 05, 2008, 11:27:04 am
I'm driving into Houston tonight, I have an exam I am taking tomorrow.  What is the weather there like now?  I've been keeping up with weather.com.. I assume its accurate, but just like to know what other folks are experiencing.

Lot of rain, wind isn't too bad.  Watch out for underpasses that may flood.
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« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2008, 11:33:21 am »
Quote from: TheWizard on August 05, 2008, 11:27:04 am
I've been keeping up with weather.com.. I assume its accurate...

Do yourself a favor and go here instead of McWeather.com.
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« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2008, 11:35:11 am »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 05, 2008, 11:33:21 am
Do yourself a favor and go here instead of McWeather.com.

Thanks for this.  Much better than weather.com.
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« Reply #26 on: August 05, 2008, 11:48:48 am »
Thanks for the info Jane and Ty.
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« Reply #27 on: August 05, 2008, 11:52:50 am »
You might want to check out some of the local tv station websites.  Sometimes they will post road closings. 
Don't know which direction you are coming from, but I-10 was shut down near Hankamer/Anahuac.
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« Reply #28 on: August 05, 2008, 12:00:44 pm »
Quote from: JaneDoe on August 05, 2008, 11:52:50 am
You might want to check out some of the local tv station websites.  Sometimes they will post road closings. 
Don't know which direction you are coming from, but I-10 was shut down near Hankamer/Anahuac.
Coming from the opposite direction, from Austin. Not sure if I'm gonna take I-10 or 290.
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