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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 08:56 PM Original message |
Riding Ike Out, My Perspective From Galveston... |
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liberalmuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. Please be careful. |
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jjanpundt (284 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. Just caught CNN warning everyone in Galveston to get out |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
3. you stayed in Galveston? |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. 49th and Avenue O 1/2... |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. I mean, i have to ask. Not trying to be ugly |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Simple answer, well, 2 reasons... |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. do you have pets? |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:12 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. I do. And she's more of a problem than a reason to leave... |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Get them out. Seriously. They aren't exactly watching Jim Cantore |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. They will be saved. |
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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #27 |
134. Anchor your boat to the highest point you can... |
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Usrename (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #134 |
164. What kind of boat do you think can survive 20-foot seas? |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #134 |
165. I suggest tying the boat's lead line to the roof. |
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jcla (369 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. Best luck to you and your family and furred ones |
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hatrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:42 PM Response to Reply #14 |
68. Good luck to you - you stayed for one of the best reasons there is - helping those who need it. |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 11:34 PM Response to Reply #14 |
73. This is what fucking KILLS me about this country. |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:29 AM Response to Reply #73 |
93. I was going to join the National Guard, but too much of a risk to be sent to fight a stupid war. n/t |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
158. The first reason is noble - someone has to help these people |
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Regret My New Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #14 |
171. lol, at least you can admit the stupidity part :P |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:20 AM Response to Reply #6 |
118. I just heard that |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
4. Water, ice, cooler, food, axe. k&r. |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
5. I've been thinking of Joe Lansdale's book "The Big Blow," all day.. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
7. Oh man, I hope you aren't too close to the storm surge. The seawall |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Storm from the South... |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
95. This is ridiculous. He needs to get his shit packed and leave. NOW. |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
8. buy. beer. now. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:02 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Beers in the fridge, fully stocked bar... n/t |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. good luck |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
9. Ummm... check this out. Are you sure you want to do this? |
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bkkyosemite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
12. They are noting this is the most dire warning ever that if people stay and are in one or two story |
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itsrobert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
15. Get the FUCK OUT!!! |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:25 PM Response to Reply #15 |
32. I'll second that - Get The Fuck Out Now!! |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
47. Ditto |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
16. They probably would have had to call an evac on Monday in order for it to work |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:09 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. I'm on glass of wine number 2... n/t |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. You are gonna float |
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lastliberalintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. LOL, your post reminded me of this |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
19. Well, it's your life |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Yep. I agree. And I will sit here and wish him the ride and good |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
20. You need to get out. We don't want to hear about the DUer who died in this Hurricane. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. You won't hear that... |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. Do you know the elevation? |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. Storm surge might be 14 fucking feet. Highest elevation is 20 feet= DROWNING |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:41 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. I'll be a little higher up than that. |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. Well, at least you have a boat. |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #33 |
74. If the elevation is 20, then there could be a problem |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
44. "Live blogging fun?" |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:48 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. Just a joke... |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:52 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. Fair enough, |
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Regret My New Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #44 |
172. probably does, actually. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #24 |
50. I think it's your decision to make but I'd just like to remind you |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:28 AM Response to Reply #24 |
83. then why don't you try to get them out? |
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no limit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:33 PM Response to Reply #24 |
162. You have an arrogant attitude about this |
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underseasurveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
28. I was going to berate the shit outta you for staying until I read your post#14 |
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Sebass1271 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
30. please get out!! |
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Tindalos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
31. Good luck |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
34. Get the fuck out. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
35. I have a question, is this mayor a (R) or a (D)? |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:37 PM Response to Reply #35 |
42. No clue if she's R or D... |
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NightWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
37. did you not see the warnings of "certain death"? |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:08 AM Response to Reply #37 |
79. Wow, it's rare to see a statement like that from... |
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moriah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
39. You're in my prayers, buddy..... |
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kitkat65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
40. Jeffrey |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
41. You and your animals need to get inland... |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:44 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. No, not because I "want to see it"... |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:49 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Oh, I thought you said that one of the reasons was because... |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:52 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. I did say that. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. You said that some people can't get out and you want to help them after the storm. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:59 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. News just reported... |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:08 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Why no buses allowed to leave? |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. Best of luck to you and your animals. n/t |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
53. Hello fellow Rita experiencer, |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. Thanks. |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #53 |
64. Hiya! My family mostly lives in Bridge City, some in Pt Acres |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 01:43 AM Response to Reply #64 |
186. Hi tammywammy! |
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faithfulcitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
57. YOU HAVE TIME. Head southwest where the winds & flooding will be less severe. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. The path is most likely certain... |
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faithfulcitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #59 |
65. the point is the traffic will be better, and of course keep going west to safety. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
60. Well, good luck and safety to you Jeff. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. I'll post as long as I can. |
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BlueCollar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. You've made your decision |
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deaniac21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
63. Looks like a hard right here too. I think it won't get above Cat1. |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
66. Off to finish prep... |
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underseasurveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:57 AM Response to Reply #66 |
77. I hope you stick to that - 'leave by 2pm if it looks really bad' |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:22 AM Response to Reply #66 |
81. I'm glad you have alternate plans |
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wvbygod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:22 AM Response to Reply #66 |
90. Dude, your last post at 11:11 is not a good sign |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
69. You need to go. Please leave tonight. |
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True_Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
70. Please leave now! |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 11:23 PM Response to Original message |
71. Get the hell out of there! |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-11-08 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
72. Good luck - stay safe and aware |
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Greyskye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
75. Good Luck man |
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eshfemme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
76. Jesus Fucking Christ, I can kinda understand your reasons for staying but please don't gamble |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
78. Another good luck here |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
80. And another good luck (n/t) |
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moriah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
82. Some tips from NOLA.com about riding a storm out there... |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:52 AM Response to Original message |
84. So, there are seniors and people with disabilities you are helping |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
85. I hope you decided to leave - waves already overtopping the Galveston seawall |
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Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
86. If you have made the life threatening decision to stay, that's your life. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
87. Hopefully you have made the decision to leave. Or made the decision to swim. |
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Mari3333 (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #87 |
88. I am also watching this live feed |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #88 |
92. No I can't either. And I can't imagine staying/riding it out either and I lived on that Island. |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:44 AM Response to Reply #88 |
136. Some point out there - Ballister point? Don't know the spelling. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
89. Get the hell out of there... Have you not seen the waves |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
91. It's the Governor's fault you're still there? I hope you're still around to read this Saturday |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #91 |
96. Buses are still leaving the Island, so he and his neighbors can still get out. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:54 AM Response to Reply #96 |
99. I've been watching the feed |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #99 |
100. You're probably right. It is amazing and the storm surge hasn't hit yet. |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
94. Hey man, I sure hope you come out OK!!! My cousin and her husband in |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
97. I'll be thinking about you and your partner. I hope you've decided to leave. |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
98. I hope you haven't made a fatal decision. |
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RollWithIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
101. Please don't take this personally... but your actions are truelly STUPID... |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
102. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and well wishes... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:01 AM Response to Reply #102 |
104. Yeah! Good luck and safe travels! |
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moriah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:02 AM Response to Reply #102 |
106. There are a few routes off of the island that may be flooded, might need to listen to radio... |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:10 AM Response to Reply #102 |
110. Glad to hear it. Stay safe and let us know how youare when you can |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:13 AM Response to Reply #102 |
112. Smart decision. |
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northamericancitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:23 AM Response to Reply #102 |
121. Sending good vibes your way. nt |
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Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #102 |
132. Good Luck...safe travels. Check in when you are safe. n/t |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:44 AM Response to Reply #102 |
135. Glad you are going. I hope you don't get caught on the road. Later! nt |
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Greyskye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #102 |
140. Glad you changed your mind! |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #102 |
145. I hope you are taking your dog and hope you caught the kittens too! n/t |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #102 |
160. whew! |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #102 |
161. whew! |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:54 PM Response to Reply #102 |
179. I am so relieved that you decided to leave. |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #102 |
181. ((((((jeffy)))))) wishing you and your partner the best!!!! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
103. Good luck, hope to hear from you over the weekend. |
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peekaloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
105. A friend of mine, who has a beach house down on Kent, left two days ago. |
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Mari3333 (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
107. just heard on live link...rescuers say its almost too late |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:06 AM Response to Reply #107 |
108. 13 hours until storm hits. |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #107 |
109. These people are nuts, really, they are. The one guy in surfside said he would make the decision to |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:11 AM Response to Reply #107 |
111. Jeffrey is leaving now. I hope it is in time. Look up a few posts from this |
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Mari3333 (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:13 AM Response to Reply #111 |
114. thank god. n/t |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
113. JEFFYW IS EVACUATING. SEE POST 102 |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #113 |
116. GOOD........ HE'S GETTING OUT! THANKS |
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Hatfield (33 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
115. Mr. Williamson |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:18 AM Response to Reply #115 |
117. I don't see anyone calling him a 'fucking idiot' and he has made the decision to |
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Hatfield (33 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #117 |
122. May I Please Refer you to Post #71 |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #122 |
129. Well many more here were concerned for his safety than thought he was a fool for staying. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:08 AM Response to Reply #115 |
148. Yet you seem to ignore... |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
119. PLease stay safe. n/t |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
120. PLEASE WATCH THIS!!! Storm surge...horrific!!! |
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Dover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #120 |
123. I'm a bit confused about this poster's story about the late call for evacuation. |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:34 AM Response to Reply #123 |
127. Apparently his post had to do with Rita |
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Mari3333 (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #120 |
124. "have not seen a storm surge like this in 50 years" |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:29 AM Response to Reply #120 |
125. Amy is reporting that undocumented people are afraid to evacuate |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #125 |
169. thank you for that |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #169 |
170. It would be hard for me to evacuate but at least the storm would be my only enemy. |
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Two Americas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #170 |
175. exactly |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #120 |
126. Marking for later, but I am assuming it is sort of like a tsunami? |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:37 AM Response to Reply #126 |
128. It's a quick rise of deadly waves and water... |
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Dover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:40 AM Response to Reply #126 |
131. small "tsunami" is how it has been described by Gov. Perry...n/t |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:45 AM Response to Reply #131 |
137. Start watching the video at 6:50....storm surge... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:05 PM Response to Reply #137 |
185. My god, that's terrifying. I can't imagine....... n/t |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #120 |
130. Anyone still in Galveston - please leave! |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
133. Good luck to you! |
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JeffreyWilliamson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
138. Pulling out now. Last post for a while. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:53 AM Response to Reply #138 |
139. Best of luck to you!!! |
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wvbygod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #139 |
143. Galveston mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, Democrat |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #143 |
146. Probably "Old Guard Hurricane Alley" type |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:01 AM Response to Reply #138 |
142. So Glad You're Leaving!! Good Luck!! n/t |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:48 AM Response to Reply #138 |
151. Just Made My Day To See That You're Leaving. God Bless Ya And Best Of Luck To You. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #138 |
174. Good for you Jeffy! |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #138 |
177. I'm so glad you decided to leave.... |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #138 |
178. You were in my prayers last night... |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #138 |
184. You may not see this, but I am so relieved you are not staying. |
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lady raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
141. I wish you would get out, but of course the decision is yours |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #141 |
144. He's already outta there |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #144 |
149. Whew! That's good... |
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lady raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #149 |
153. Me too! |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #144 |
156. It's a relief to know that. I lurked on this thread last night |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #141 |
147. He's leaving. n/t |
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Tektonik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
150. glhfdd |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
152. Sometimes I hate DU - worried about a total stranger.... |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
154. i wish you'd leave |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:07 PM Response to Reply #154 |
157. He did leave. |
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tandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
155. I am so glad that you decided to leave |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:58 PM Response to Reply #155 |
166. I'm SO glad you left. I was just thinking you were going to be DEAD, man! |
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bushmeister0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
159. Looks like Jeffy isn't the only one having a change of heart |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
163. oh Jeffy, you are so sweet |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
167. Jeffy, you and your partner will be in our thoughts..... |
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SweetieD (517 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
168. Glad to hear you are heading out! |
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Dem_4_Life (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
173. I am glad you are heading out. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. |
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rndmprsn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
176. Goodluck Jeffey, don't know you but please take care... |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
180. The mayor issued mandatory evacuation Thursday morning |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-16-08 12:31 AM Response to Reply #180 |
190. Except some people planned to go first thing Friday |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
182. Glad you left. Really hope you took your dog. |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
183. from someone who "lost everything" in Katrina |
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liberalla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-13-08 02:10 AM Response to Original message |
187. I've been away from computer all day... first I see this message. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-14-08 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
188. Bumping for Jeffrey. Anyone heard anything? |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-16-08 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
189. Kicking -- Any news from Jeffrey? |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-16-08 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
191. Haven't heard from him since he posted he was evacuating |
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