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

ChadsPride · Aug 31, 2017

IPNPULZ · Aug 31, 2017

CarmenSanDiego said: ↑

We've been getting tons of those inside the house. Also have killed or relocated 6 snakes. All water moccassins or copperheads.
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OH FUCK NO!

Lurkin · Aug 31, 2017

CarmenSanDiego said: ↑

I've been told that several people are following my experience and so I've really tried to be as honest about it all as possible and try to give a clear picture of what is happening.

This is definitely a marathon not a sprint type of situation. Some of the people most impacted just finished rebuilding their homes from flooding 6 months or a year ago. Right now everyone sees us on the news and they see how terrible it is and they want to help but the volunteers and assistance will eventually recede just like the water.

I live in Dickinson which was one of the worst areas impacted and I never thought I would see my little town's name on the national news. It's great that it's there to get attention for those here who desperately need the assistance but the thing is when the coverage stops we will STILL be rebuilding and STILL need help.

As I drove out of my neighborhood today I was literally moved to tears by what I saw. My neighbors were returning in force with friends and family in tow. Pulling carpet, sheetrock, furniture, food etc out of their homes and piling it up at the curb. Taking photos of the things they had lost and getting ready for the battles to come with the insurance companies. Yet all around I saw smiles and laughter as people who had lost so much were taking the steps to get their lives back on track and helping each other. Those people are the ones who will be the real support and who will be the driving force behind making sure we recover. Once the media has packed up and left or moved on to the next big thing our neighbors will remain. This shared experience will draw us closer and make us a force to be reckoned with.

I am so glad that I was able to see that today and see something positive so close to home. I NEEDED that because I was just emotionally bankrupt it seemed. I felt like I had nothing left to give of myself after so many days of faking calm and optimism to try and make sure friends/family/and even those seeking shelter in my own home were able to draw strength from me and focus on survival. The response from other states and cities has been absolutely amazing but even with all that positivity I can tell you it's hard to be a glass half full optimist when you're worried you might become a house half full of water homeowner.

Overall we have survived and are very lucky. I am beyond thankful that I am able to lay in my OWN bed right now writing this listening to my bulldogs snore like any other normal night in the past year. I have found my normal again regardless of what we have been through and I only pray that everyone else impacted finds theirs soon as well.

<3
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Nicely said!

CaptAmerica · Aug 31, 2017

CarmenSanDiego said: ↑

I've been told that several people are following my experience and so I've really tried to be as honest about it all as possible and try to give a clear picture of what is happening.

This is definitely a marathon not a sprint type of situation. Some of the people most impacted just finished rebuilding their homes from flooding 6 months or a year ago. Right now everyone sees us on the news and they see how terrible it is and they want to help but the volunteers and assistance will eventually recede just like the water.

I live in Dickinson which was one of the worst areas impacted and I never thought I would see my little town's name on the national news. It's great that it's there to get attention for those here who desperately need the assistance but the thing is when the coverage stops we will STILL be rebuilding and STILL need help.

As I drove out of my neighborhood today I was literally moved to tears by what I saw. My neighbors were returning in force with friends and family in tow. Pulling carpet, sheetrock, furniture, food etc out of their homes and piling it up at the curb. Taking photos of the things they had lost and getting ready for the battles to come with the insurance companies. Yet all around I saw smiles and laughter as people who had lost so much were taking the steps to get their lives back on track and helping each other. Those people are the ones who will be the real support and who will be the driving force behind making sure we recover. Once the media has packed up and left or moved on to the next big thing our neighbors will remain. This shared experience will draw us closer and make us a force to be reckoned with.

I am so glad that I was able to see that today and see something positive so close to home. I NEEDED that because I was just emotionally bankrupt it seemed. I felt like I had nothing left to give of myself after so many days of faking calm and optimism to try and make sure friends/family/and even those seeking shelter in my own home were able to draw strength from me and focus on survival. The response from other states and cities has been absolutely amazing but even with all that positivity I can tell you it's hard to be a glass half full optimist when you're worried you might become a house half full of water homeowner.

Overall we have survived and are very lucky. I am beyond thankful that I am able to lay in my OWN bed right now writing this listening to my bulldogs snore like any other normal night in the past year. I have found my normal again regardless of what we have been through and I only pray that everyone else impacted finds theirs soon as well.

<3
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Large · Aug 31, 2017

357sig said: ↑

Where did you get stuck the other day?
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One of those hidden ditches

Large · Aug 31, 2017

Hard to tell but the water is right under the mirror

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

Large said: ↑

Hard to tell but the water is right under the mirror
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You making sure they total that thing lol

Lurkin · Aug 31, 2017

357sig said: ↑

You making sure they total that thing lol
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Why, you looking for another salvage deal?

Large · Aug 31, 2017

357sig said: ↑

You making sure they total that thing lol
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Lol road was narrow and I had to turn around

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

Lurkin said: ↑

Why, you looking for another salvage deal?
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Maybe....

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

Large said: ↑

Lol road was narrow and I had to turn around
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Good story. Stick with that one.

stronghammer · Aug 31, 2017

I have a question, but I have no plan with it.

I'm from Alabama, and have a capable Tacoma for driving through some waters. If I were to come to Houston this weekend, how could I assist?

CarmenSanDiego · Aug 31, 2017

stronghammer said: ↑

I have a question, but I have no plan with it.

I'm from Alabama, and have a capable Tacoma for driving through some waters. If I were to come to Houston this weekend, how could I assist?
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East Texas just got hit with this and they have tons of flooding there as well with what appears to be little support and you may be better served seeing if you can help there for now. Especially since if you were going to come down I10 it's probably under a good amount of water.

stronghammer · Aug 31, 2017

CarmenSanDiego said: ↑

East Texas just got hit with this and they have tons of flooding there as well with what appears to be little support and you may be better served seeing if you can help there for now. Especially since if you were going to come down I10 it's probably under a good amount of water.
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Thank you, I may have found a group I can go through to help. I want to do my part...

TacoTRD78 · Aug 31, 2017

This is interstate 10 with about 7ft of water

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

stronghammer said: ↑

Thank you, I may have found a group I can go through to help. I want to do my part...
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They are opening the rivers and lakes. So, there might be more flooding soon. If these rivers don't go down soon

stronghammer · Aug 31, 2017

357sig said: ↑

They are opening the rivers and lakes. So, there might be more flooding soon. If these rivers don't go down soon
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the group I found to go with is actually going to Rockport to do demolition and cleanup assistance. it won't be in the flooding I've been told.

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

stronghammer said: ↑

the group I found to go with is actually going to Rockport to do demolition and cleanup assistance. it won't be in the flooding I've been told.
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Oh, I though you wanted to be in the flood. Which Beaumont is flooding right now. They are going to need help

stronghammer · Aug 31, 2017

357sig said: ↑

Oh, I though you wanted to be in the flood. Which Beaumont is flooding right now. They are going to need help
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I do, I feel more useful there, but I have no other capable vehicles going with me and I'd rather not go alone. This group will be providing us housing and meals while we are there.

357sig · Aug 31, 2017

stronghammer said: ↑

I do, I feel more useful there, but I have no other capable vehicles going with me and I'd rather not go alone. This group will be providing us housing and meals while we are there.
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That's good to hear. I have a few aunts andbuncles house I have to go help clean out also.

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