Ugh. Rita.

[TinyDancer]

*rolls eyes*
If me and GrassDragon aren't around for a while (I assume he's actually evacuated already) it's because of this wonderful new hurricane.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT18/refresh/AL1805_PROB34_F120+gif/205128.gif

In case none of you know, I live not far from where the darkest red bit of that is headed. I hope I don't have to leave!!

Edit: GD hasn't left yet..we've still got a couple days. We'll see what happens!

[Mindslaver]

I pray for your safety. With all the talk about Hurricane Katrina, some people forget about the smaller hurricanes that still cause damage.

[TinyDancer]

Smaller..*hah* Rita may end up being a category 5 by..Friday I think it was? It's not smaller...It's just that Houston isn't way below sea level.

Oh and thanks for your prayers. We'll need them.

[SystemOfADown]

Hope you have good luck and your house doen't get mega-killed.

[Black.Ice]

I hope for your and GD's safety.

[GrassDragon]

They're predicting a Friday at midnight hit, several days away. Schools are closed down everywhere, expected mandatory evacuation, all that. We're securing the boat, helping our neighbors, then leaving probably tomorrow night or Thursday morning. A lot of people are moving as far north as San Antonio, but we'd only go as far as Conroe (north Houston).

Thanks for the good thoughts guys!

[ShadeZ]

Good luck you two, and I second what was allready said.

[CODEZERO]

hope you and GrassDragon are both safe and i dont know what else to say

[Sikawtic]

I hope your boat makes it through safely :(

Unless it's worth a ton of insurance money that you could buy a better boat with of course... (my current house has a smiliar scenario...)

And that's assuming it's doesn't have too much sentimental value...

[Protoss_Honor]

Yo, praying for your safety. Don't get caught in the storm, that would really ruin your day. But seriously folks, I hope you two are safe, along with everyone else in the storms path. I take it the grean areas are just rain stroms and really high winds? Cause the light green area extends to Kansas, most my mom's family lives in Kansas. I pray for all of you guys caught in the storms path. Stay safe my friends. Stay well. Most of all, stay alive and able to type.



Yo P_H signin' off, stay cool, stay good, stay smart.

[Stonehand]

...damn It I'm In The Range!!!!

[Xenon]

I believe Katrina was only a category 1 hurricane when it passed over the southern tip of Florida and gathered force before turning and slamming N'awlins.

[BlackHawk]

I hope you guys get out of their fast enough (if you need to).

And on a side note, this has got to be some sort of record, the amount of Hurricanes the Southern (Eastern) U.S. is having is really insane. Poor Florida :(.

[Sikawtic]

I know.. weather is crazy this year. Less tornadoes/thunderstorms more hurricans :S

[Modred]

I was down near Conroe last weekend. Then went to College Station to watch my school get trounced by A&M. :(

Anyway, should you for any chance go further north, head up to Dallas or maybe take Hwy 59 to a little place called Marshall. They're real friendly there. Not that I'm biased.

[GrassDragon]

I was down near Conroe last weekend. Then went to College Station to watch my school get trounced by A&M. :(
Yeah, what was it, 55-6 or something? :P I was up in College Station this past weekend too for a church thing, didn't go to the game though.

[kongurous]

And on a side note, this has got to be some sort of record, the amount of Hurricanes the Southern (Eastern) U.S. is having is really insane. Poor Florida :(.

Poor southern US, in general! Anyway, GrassDragon and TinyDancer, I hope you make it out alright.

[Nahotnoj]

Good luck to you guys, TD and GD. Hope Rita doesn't turn out too strong...

[Aquarian]

I hope for all WB's members safety.ANyway,why do all these powerful storms have women's names?

[Whiteknight]

I'll be watching from up here where we havn't had a tornado in something like 20 years. :)

Gl, hf, dd.

[Dezzick]

Hope youmake it out alright TD and GD, at least you don't get large hurricanes on this side of the world pond...

[ShadeZ]

I'll be watching from up here where we havn't had a tornado in something like 20 years. :)

how lucky is that? I've had two tornadoes in my lifetime though, so I'm not too badly positioned.

[Basan]

Good luck and safe trip trails to you two (TinyD' and GD)... am hoping that it isn't serious enough to hinder your regular day-today life after it passes. :)
Am also extending this vote to every fellow WB'der, respective relatives and acquaintances that may be any near "Rita"'s path.

[Demon_Child]

Whenever they start naming Hurricanes by using the greek alphabet sometime in the future, then you can expect to see hurricanes named Alpha, Beta and what have you. Though from my point of view, when they actually change it to the greek alphabet, then I'll lay odds that the Hurricanes aren't going to seem as frightful until it get's to Omega. Seriously, who is going to be afraid of a category 5 hurricane named Alpha or Kappa? It just doesn't have the same zing to is like Hurricane Omega would.

[GrassDragon]

Uhh yeah, it looks pretty scary right about now. We're packing everything we can up now, and securing the boat as best as possible before driving north!

Save travels to all you other Texans.

[Zeltaris]

They warned you about global warming. Now feel the wrath

And good luck, GD and TD. Hope get out there safe and in time [Cos I'm going to need someone to visit when I move to Arkansas >.>]

[Xenon]

Whenever they start naming Hurricanes by using the greek alphabet sometime in the future, then you can expect to see hurricanes named Alpha, Beta and what have you. Though from my point of view, when they actually change it to the greek alphabet, then I'll lay odds that the Hurricanes aren't going to seem as frightful until it get's to Omega. Seriously, who is going to be afraid of a category 5 hurricane named Alpha or Kappa? It just doesn't have the same zing to is like Hurricane Omega would.

It's not like naming hurricanes after girls is very scary either...

[Nuts]

They warned you about global warming. Now feel the wrath

Thanks for the warning Al Gore. Hey wait a minute...didn't Galveston get destroyed by a hurricane in 1900 killing like 6000 people? Global warming before vehicles and industrialization? Say it ain't so!

On a much more sincere note, TD and GD, please be safe.

[Mattimeo]

They're predicting a Friday at midnight hit, several days away. Schools are closed down everywhere, expected mandatory evacuation, all that. We're securing the boat, helping our neighbors, then leaving probably tomorrow night or Thursday morning. A lot of people are moving as far north as San Antonio, but we'd only go as far as Conroe (north Houston).

Thanks for the good thoughts guys!

Only as far as Conroe? I'm not familiar with hurricanes but apparently being next to the water has a large effect on how much damage you experience. At least that would be my conclusion based on the fact that you would only evacuate to Conroe. Is that the case or am I full of it?

~Don't Panic

[TinyDancer]

Actually as far as I know we're staying here...we're in one of the highest places in Houston. Oh and they don't just name them after females, they alternate, and they go in alphabetical order. There have been several small hurricanes between Katrina and Rita.

[Xenon]

Apparently hurrican Rita has now been upgraded to a category 5 hurricane. It is now the 5th most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin.

source: http://www.weather.com/

I just hope it hits Houston and not New Orleans again. I don't think they could deal with another Hurricane in New Orleans again. If it DOES hit New Orleans, I think I'm going to go out and find a good conspiracy theory that I'm comfortable with and subscribe to it.

[Sikawtic]

Apparently hurrican Rita has now been upgraded to a category 5 hurricane. It is now the 5th most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin.

source: http://www.weather.com/

I just hope it hits Houston and not New Orleans again. I don't think they could deal with another Hurricane in New Orleans again. If it DOES hit New Orleans, I think I'm going to go out and find a good conspiracy theory that I'm comfortable with and subscribe to it.I personally am attracted to the theory that Russia and China now have the ability to control the weather, and are both teaming up to attack the US.

[Xenon]

I don't know about that Sikawtic... I am kind of partial to the "God is Punishing America For Her Sins" theory; but I also like the "Pink Flying Elephants Control Hurricanes" theory as well.

[Nuts]

If it DOES hit New Orleans, I think I'm going to go out and find a good conspiracy theory that I'm comfortable with and subscribe to it.
It's quite obvious. George Bush has acquired the weather modification machine that was created by the Soviets in 1976. He is using the machine to kill all the black people....including Kanye West.

http://www.weatherwars.info/katrina.htm

And if that's not enough to make you scratch your head, check out the "about me" page and take a peek at his current employer.

[Ender]

Good luck, you two. GD, love you buddy. You too, Tinydancer. I don't pray, but I'll be thinking of you.

[Markpyro]

Be safe GD, TD, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[kongurous]

Hey, if you guys die, I'm never talking to you again.

[Aquarian]

Yeah cuz they'll be ghosts.Hope TinyD become the Japanese version ghost.THe one with hair that touches the ground(IF!)

*Get's shot*

[Protoss_Honor]

Hey, if you guys die, I'm never talking to you again.I was going to say that! Hmmph! Fine. If you guys die, Ima gonna make your deaths a living hell.

[TinyDancer]

You can feel the love in this thread. Lol. Thanks you guys. We're not evacuating..so we'll see what happens! GD is in Conroe, so he's at least a bit further north.

[Nuts]

TinyDancer, if you're going to loot after the storm, don't settle for the small stuff.

Think BIG SCREEN TELEVISION!

[Aquarian]

You forgot something

BIG POWER ELECTRICITY GENERATOR AND DVD PLAYER!

[Demon_Child]

It's not like naming hurricanes after girls is very scary either...

Obviously, you have yet to really feel the brunt of the fury that is unleashed from a scorned woman.

[Aquarian]

NO worries.We have you here for that.

[Xenon]

Obviously, you have yet to really feel the brunt of the fury that is unleashed from a scorned woman.

That's because I never scorn a woman...

[singo]

http://www.weatherwars.info/katrina.htm


Heh, that one is almost as good as "Russians have secret military bases with lasers and things on the moon!"


Anyway, good luck anyone in the path of this one, or make your own luck by going on holiday to somewhere not in the path of it.

[GrassDragon]

Hey guys, I got to Conroe safely (through massive amounts of traffic of course). I'm writing up an account that I'll post on my blog, I'll be updating it as we go through this thing. Here are the links to posts about yesterday and the day before. Feel free to share them.

Rita, Rita, where did you come from? (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/rita-rita-where-did-you-come.html)
Rita becomes a serious threat (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/rita-becomes-serious-threathurricane.html)
Hurricane Rita, a reality (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/hurricane-rita-realityhurricane-rita.html)
Packing up for Rita (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/packing-up-for-ritahurricane-rita.html)
Preparing our sailboat (and home) (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/preparing-our-sailboat-and.html)
Escaping Rita (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/escaping-ritahurricane-rita.html)

[TinyDancer]

The weather map on the hurricane advisory site was updated 40 minutes ago, Rita turned a little further east. I'm still not far from the center though. We'll see what happens!

[Zeltaris]

You can feel the love in this thread.

Hey! I actually appreciate the two of you so mind your sarcasm

*acts hurt and offended*

*cries in corner*

*dies*


NOW RUN! Get on HIGH GROUND! THE NAZIS ARE COMING!!!!!1111oneoneeleven1!1

[GrassDragon]

Continuing first hand coverage of Rita...

:P

Rita... weakens? (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/rita-weakenshurricane-rita.html)

[claus]

I wish ya'll the best of luck. I mean i live in louisiana but i can only imagine how much harder texas is gonna get hit so good luck to all.

[Aquarian]

Erm...I watched a report on CNN this morning.

Rita could possibly be worst than Katrina?

[Xenon]

When they downgraded it from a Category 5 storm to a Category 4 storm, that doesn't really tell you the whole picture. The only thing "category" refers to is wind speed at the eye of the hurricane. It doesn't tell you the most important parts though: wind speed over the majority of the storm, size of the storm, and how long it is expected to last.

This hurricane is the 3rd most intense in recorded history. It is also LARGER than Katrina by a fair amount, and category 4 wind-speeds are nothing to sneeze at. The reason this will be worse than Katrina in some ways is due to the fact that the winds aren't the worst part, the storm-surge and flooding are.

They are predicting 20' to 30' high waves. Most of the levees in Texas can only hold back 14' high storm-surge. Water will be everywhere.

Get out while you can.

[Aquarian]

Thank goodness I live in Malaysia.

Anyway,why was America hit by so many storms and stuff.Makes me pity you guys.

[DragonPaladin]

Thank goodness I live in Arizona.

[TinyDancer]

It seems to have turned further east..still gonna hit hard though.

[Xenon]

I hope people didn't start going back to New Orleans, because ummm... Rita burst through some of the levees already, and parts of New Orleans that they had just managed to clear are flooded again...

Weeks of work, down the drain.

New Orleans can only handle about 8" of rain right now according to CNN. Also, last time Katrina hit about the same distance from New Orleans as this is supposed to, but on the weak side. This time New Orleans is gonna get hit even harder than last time! Sad.

[Glad_2_bestoned]

yah we don't want you to get hurt in anyway, hey house insurance doesn't cover over floods huh?

[TinyDancer]

Well that was a big ripoff. My power didn't even go out. No serious damage done. Thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts guys, though to tell the truth I was almost disappointed. I wanted to see some power from mother earth, not just some breezes. ;) For more info on what happened:

Wind and Trees and Butterflies! Oh my! (http://sarahsskirt.blogspot.com)

[Stonehand]

*Cries* it just dodged me. X.x

[GrassDragon]

Well, I'm glad TD's okay, but we didn't fare so well. Our boat is sunk :( We now have no home.

A phone call (http://ryanprov.blogspot.com/2005/09/phone-callhurricane-rita.html)

[kongurous]

Damn... that's gotta suck :( I can't imagine not having a home to go to... was your stuff still in it when it went down? Man... I feel bad now, since I just got a sofa.

[Whiteknight]

At last report I've heard it was downgraded to a "tropical storm". It's funny, though, that people can whine at a lack of destruction and mayhem (no worries, sadly I'm grouped in there too). Good luck on moving into a stable home, GD, I'm sure you'll get used to being a landlubber.

[TinyDancer]

I'm sorry you guys, what with the stress from the hurricane and all, I kinda let myself go.

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/6162/ewww3jk.jpg

;)

[Basan]

Glad to hear that you're both ok (no health hazards) - GD and TinyD' -, although the loss of some of your 'earthily' goods is sad to know about. :concern:

Woah... TinyD', you've really lost control over yourself. :rolleyes:

[Kingscrab]

I'm sorry you guys, what with the stress from the hurricane and all, I kinda let myself go.

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/6162/ewww3jk.jpg

;) Dear God. That image will haunt me.... :cry:

[Zeltaris]

Your sexiness never ceases to impress me ;)