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Houston area (along with DB's not from Houston) BS thread

Discussion in 'Texas' started by BulletToothTony, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:04 AM
    357sig

    357sig Donut king

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  2. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    grdgz97 Well-Known Member

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    Flooding everywhere obviously, sporadic issues here in Katy.

    Neighborhood is good, but 1463 outside the neighborhood is basically impassable to most.

    Rain coming down good now and wind picking up.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    Water in cab, carpet soaked. Totaled or nah ?
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    Ouch. Is that all rainwater or is sea water coming in too?
     
  5. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    All depends on where (or low) the Electronics "hub" for engine is located.
     
  6. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:56 AM
    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    Stickers and not enough wax
    Don't have to worry about body rust.
     
  7. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM
    grdgz97

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    Shitty situation across the street...

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  8. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:59 AM
    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Oh...it's pouring out of the top too...that is shitty
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:05 AM
    Lurkin

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    It was within a couple feet of the garage door when it stopped yesterday afternoon, had receded some overnight, now with the fresh round of Mother Nature's douche droppings, it's coming back up again.

    Was just out wandering around, like Dennis said, most main roads are good, known bad places are bad. Surprisingly more places open than I thought. Several gas stations and grocery stores open, and PACKED. One son works for HEB and they are letting people in, but only 25 at a time. Drove by there and 4 cop cars and an ambulance, along with way too many people for only being cooped up one day.
     
  10. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:07 AM
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    He will also get a 5-10 cent recycling fee if he drops it off in CA. ;)
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    :rimshot:
     
  12. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    In a van down by the river
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    "Mommy, how come those people have a blue sidewalk?"
     
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  13. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    @phillstill @CarmenSanDiego

    Y'all good? I know you're not "good" but I mean safe and making the most of this shitty situation.

    Houses still intact?
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    Saw my neighbor a couple times yesterday walking out front barefoot....hope he don't do that today!
     
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  15. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:34 AM
    Lurkin

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    View right now. Yesterday water was at the same level as the green bin

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  16. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:38 AM
    Bebop

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    We left. Loaded everything of value up. Left the Altima on jack stands. Hope it's enough

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  17. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    My buddy says he's been out on his bike checking up on neighbors (not sure what part of Houston), then "A friend got a canoe so we're going to get some people who are stranded. Prayers appreciated!"

    That's some crazy stuff out there. Sending prayers to all y'all.
     
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  18. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:49 AM
    BulletToothTony

    BulletToothTony [OP] You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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    Should've leveled it and put 37's on when you had the chance!
     
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  19. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:52 AM
    Lurkin

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    Nope, should have bagged it, then could have over-inflated the bags REALLY big and then floated that bitch out. :thumbsup:
     
  20. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    and you know the cameraman has some gear....brah :bananadead:
     

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