Gustav in South Central http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21016268 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:30:44 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:30:44 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21110025 Drex :
said by boognish See Profile :

I gots the power yesterday. Hot showers good.
Wow! That's crazy!!

We actually had some water issues yesterday. Ike pushed enough water into Lake Pontchartrain to cause our streets to flood. I've never seen water in the streets this bad. We couldn't leave our subdivision and the Interstate exit near my house is completely shutdown/closed off.
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don't get 2 close 2 my fantasy]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21063627 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:52:19 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21058177 Drex : They were staging them in my area as well and I've seen the rolling along I-10 & Airline. Glad you have power. We are still without power and running on generator. Gas has not been an issue as of yet.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21058177 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:48:31 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21058155 chucky5150 : I drove through baton rouge on my way back in last night. They got some damage in that area. I was just happy to find out that I had power when I got back.

Seen lots of linemen trucks coming down 55.
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said by eatatjoz See Profile :

Welp, gotta fire up the chainsaw. I'm outta here.
When you're done with that chainsaw, can you bring it on down here?
There's a few Entergy bigwigs I'd like to use it on.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21055332 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:10:56 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21053880 Shaggy : There are alot of people here heading down there to help. Most of our emergency crews are available. Not much happened here except some light rain.

But Ike has the potential to make matters worse :(
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Our power supply isn't as bad as yours, but we're having a few problems. Some phone service too, but nothing like ya'll's stuff.
Good thing I live on a hill. The little babbling brook in my back yard is about thirty feet wide now.
Hell, If I thought this would have happened, I'd have had a hurricane party Monday. I could do for a "pat-o-brian's" mix right now.

Welp, gotta fire up the chainsaw. I'm outta here.
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The wind is knocking over my beer-can pyramids, the trees are losing limbs and I'm sure I'll lose power before morning.
All this rain should make my food plots do well though.

Glad you guys fared well. ;)
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Oh and having parents with a generator...that helps.
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Drex glad you're okay
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21042272 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:14:35 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21042130 pcdebb : anybody able to check in?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21042130 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:41:20 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21039248 Drex : The winds have really picked up. It's not raining alot, just the winds are causing it to be a driving rain.
I still have power and Internet (obviously), so that's a good thing. I'm sure at some time during the day I'll lose both of those as there have been reports of power outages already.
For now everything is ok.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21039248 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:57:44 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21038431 81399672 : So those of you that are staying, are you ready to take on the cops like it was during Katrina? Are we going to see louting?
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c'mon it's labor day weekend and I'm cooking out. I need my Tiger sauce. WTH?
(seriously though, good luck)
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said by boognish See Profile :

One of my friend's wife is having a baby tonight. She had family drive up from Houston this weekend for that. Hopefully they don't get stuck here in miserable conditions.
I don't know if this was planned, but usually hurricanes cause pre-mature births. It has something to do with the drop in pressure. A friend of mine had a preemie right around Katrina.
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As of right now I'm staying. I may change that decision late tonight. I sent the family to Houston yesterday evening and it took them 12 hours to get there.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21036020 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:56:42 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21035828 boognish : »www.wafb.com/global/Category.asp?c=146715
This will be a live camera in Baton Rouge.
About to go to work and make sure all my computers, generators, and other stuff is ok. Start a fresh back up of all data. I have to finish getting all the grills and yard furniture inside the house and check and make sure all the drains around here are not full of crap. Then I have to go get me a couple of new books and some more beef jerky. I ate a lot of my stash yesterday after the LSU game. Moving the game to 10 am and not getting my tailgate time in was sort of strange. Stay safe everyone.
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Just wanted to let y'all know the Southeast Forum is sending the SouthCentral forum..plenty of good thoughts.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21031733 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:04:50 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21031578 eatatjoz : I read the other day that Gustov is selling a bunch of Ar-15's.
If ya'll are bugging in, stay safe.
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Seriously, I may be evacuating this afternoon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21031082 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:28:30 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21030951 Drex : I think Italy is far enough away, but didn't realize it was south. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21030951 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:53:05 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21029546 mjf : I am going south to Venice. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21029546 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:28:37 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21029281 B A : I hope you guys come out ok. :( Keep us posted.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21029281 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:43:35 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21026973 Drex : I'm not liking the latest track...but it is still 4 days out.

I'm mostly prepared. What I don't like is if they enable conta-flow, you HAVE to go west which is in the path right now. Well, I could go north, but hotels are booked thru Jackson, MS. I'd rather go east.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21026973 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:32:29 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21026112 boognish : One of my friends went spear fishing recently. He stocked my freezer up with fish. In case of an extended power outage I will be grilling lots of fish and shrimps.
For some reason every time I go to the store I crave beans and buy them. I never really eat them as fast as I buy them so I have lots of beans to keep me happy.
Remember that Monday night UT plays UCLA. Get stocked up on beer and try to pace yourself. That will get your hurricane party started right. Go Vols.
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Then again, my bro-in-law's restaurant will need help cleaning out their refrigerator should they lose power. :-)
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21019802 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:10:25 EDT Re: Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21019302 boognish : I went yesterday to go get some H2O and other stuff. All the stores are already almost sold out of water. One said they are getting an emergency shipment in on Friday, but after that they are not getting any more. If you haven't stocked up on supplies you better hurry.
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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21018885 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:58:53 EDT Gustav http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21016268 Drex : Still a long ways out, but the tracks don't look promising:

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I gave up drinking and eating bad food. And in 14 days, I had lost 2 weeks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21016268 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:25:24 EDT