 | Hurricane Katrina and Me...| OFF-Topic / Misc. Discuss Hurricane Katrina and Me... in the Current forums; I have been watching the headlines. It looks like it's packing quite a wallop down there. I hope we ... |
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08-29-2005, 03:53 PM
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#31 | | "Shooter"
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Country:  | I have been watching the headlines. It looks like it's packing quite a wallop down there. I hope we hear from Les soon and I am hoping he and his fam are okay.
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08-29-2005, 04:03 PM
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#32 | | Master of Ewes
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Country:  | actually D's proberly right on this one, keep watching the news he'll be bragging about it soon enough 
but seriously i hope he's alright!
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08-30-2005, 06:29 AM
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#33 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Any news yet guys on Les It looks really crap I thought the super bowl was not the best place to go its very high and if the wind had really got under the roof instead of popping a couple of seams it could have killed hundreds.
The domestic insurance premiums must be high as hell living in a hurricane belt Eric.
lets hope Les can send a message as soon as he can, I dont know what the Power supply is like in Biloxi at the moment I found this site but it only gives an outline http://www.sptimes.com/2005/08/30/Wo...es_beyon.shtml
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08-30-2005, 06:43 AM
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#34 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: | It's a mess! I'm getting ready to leave for work, the news is saying estimates are saying this is worse than Andrew. $28 billion!!!!
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08-30-2005, 08:10 AM
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#35 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Yes, it looks pretty bad. I am sure the guys at Keesler AFB and the Gulfport Naval station are mobilizing to assist in rescue and cleanup. Hurricane Camille in 1969 was the worst one before this, and it is being said that this one is worse than Camille. Hopefully Les is doing alright.
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08-30-2005, 12:17 PM
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#36 | | the old Sage
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Country: | last night I had heard that les hometown at least much of it was under water, 2nd street towards the beach was gone. am prayerful Les and the gang made it to higher ground and now this bitch heads northward wreking more havoc......... | |
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08-30-2005, 12:33 PM
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#37 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I have been watching as well. There is an online newpaper in Biloxi that has the latest updates at http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/
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08-30-2005, 12:46 PM
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#38 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | Sonuvabitch. I know he said he was on the high ground, so I hope at least the surge didn't get him, but still. What a mess. | |
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08-30-2005, 12:46 PM
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#39 | | the old Sage
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Country: | haven't heard from an aunt/uncle living in Atlanta which is still feeling the effects and will for another day at least with Tornados. Guess I should feel thankful that we only get floods in high rain years and plenty of forest fires yearly. You feel absolutely hopeless in situations like these | |
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08-30-2005, 12:51 PM
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#40 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | The lack of communication is what doesn't help. I doubt they have power and phone lines are likely down as well. Keep the faith Erich, there is alot of power out in the whole Katrina swath.
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08-30-2005, 01:18 PM
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#41 | | Senior Member
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Country: | I saw some of the desvestation caused in Gulfport by Katrina. I hope les and co. are alright. I'm sure he is, after all he was going to high ground. The vast majority of the power is out and, really, even when les does get home getting onto the internet to tell us lot he's alright won't be the first thing on his mind.
He'll be fine!
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08-30-2005, 01:41 PM
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#42 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I know that he will have other priorities, but it will be comforting to know if he is okay.
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08-30-2005, 01:44 PM
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#43 | | He who does not skim
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Country: | Even just a simple "Yeah fellas I'm fine. Gotta go.".
I don't really expect to hear from him for a long time anyway. Like PD said, he'll definitely have bigger priorities than us. | |
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08-30-2005, 01:56 PM
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#44 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I got an e-mail from his brother Scott. He got a message from Les last night that they are all okay. His house has taken some damage, but it looks like everyone is okay. I will let you know if I hear anything else.
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08-30-2005, 02:48 PM
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#45 | | the old Sage
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Country: | had to turn off the tv as it is all so sickening, even the announcers on the site are going down the tubes and will need some sort of counseling help.
very glad to here that Les and kin are alright.......yes ! | |
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