+OverSword Posted August 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Pictures here 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted August 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2017 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter of the Nine Moons Posted August 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Those photos are horrifying. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted August 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Such a HUGE volume of water ....... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 Popular Post #5 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I was just now able to get online, as our power is restored after being out for hours. The water around our house has receded a bit, so maybe I can go to the store. We have been lucky compared to many folks who are now homeless. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted August 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I was just now able to get online, as our power is restored after being out for hours. The water around our house has receded a bit, so maybe I can go to the store. We have been lucky compared to many folks who are now homeless. Good to hear my friend If it's safe enough load up at the store,a lot of that area will be cut off for awhile... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted August 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CrimsonKing said: Good to hear my friend If it's safe enough load up at the store,a lot of that area will be cut off for awhile... I heard that they are only allowing 10 people at a time to go into the store and pickings are sparse. As long as they still have coffee it's worth it. The truck is about out of gas because the stations around me ran out on Friday. Edited August 28, 2017 by .ZZ. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted August 28, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I was just now able to get online, as our power is restored after being out for hours. The water around our house has receded a bit, so maybe I can go to the store. We have been lucky compared to many folks who are now homeless. Glad to hear you're okay buddy! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted August 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I heard that they are only allowing 10 people at a time to go into the store and things, and pickings are sparse. As long as they still have coffee it's worth it. The truck is about out of gas because the stations around me ran out on Friday. I'm glad to hear that you are safe, .ZZ. Keep up the information, for as long as you can ? I've requested HM Government to send a gunboat over to help you ! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted August 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I heard that they are only allowing 10 people at a time to go into the store and things, and pickings are sparse. As long as they still have coffee it's worth it. The truck is about out of gas because the stations around me ran out on Friday. Oh man that sucks Hopefully you do like i do and atleast keep several cans of random food in the shelves until you forget you even had them lol,suprisingly they are usually still good by the time you find them again years later... Hope they still got ya a large cannister lol,watch though they will but it won't be your brand...meh if nothing elses is around,coffee is coffee Just heard Harvey will join Katrina in the $100 billion club...really hate to hear that,over a decade later and NO's still isn't the same and in some ways never will be... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted August 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I was just now able to get online, as our power is restored after being out for hours. The water around our house has receded a bit, so maybe I can go to the store. We have been lucky compared to many folks who are now homeless. I'm also glad to hear you're ok buddy. I know people are far, far more important but I do hope those beautiful machines of yours are not damaged in any way either 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, CrimsonKing said: Oh man that sucks Hopefully you do like i do and atleast keep several cans of random food in the shelves until you forget you even had them lol,suprisingly they are usually still good by the time you find them again years later... Hope they still got ya a large cannister lol,watch though they will but it won't be your brand...meh if nothing elses is around,coffee is coffee Just heard Harvey will join Katrina in the $100 billion club...really hate to hear that,over a decade later and NO's still isn't the same and in some ways never will be... Nobody expected it would be this bad here, we of course knew that Corpus was going to get slammed. When I saw the stations were out of gas I kicked myself! We have had storms before, but never like this. We were stocked up on frozen dinners, but the power went out and they thawed to the point where Mrs ZZ won't use them...refreezing meat and all. ETA: If all else fails, we have some old cans of peas, beans, and pears. Edited August 28, 2017 by .ZZ. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted August 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: Nobody expected it would be this bad here, we of course knew that Corpus was going to get slammed. When I saw the stations were out of gas I kicked myself! We have had storms before, but never like this. We were stocked up on frozen dinners, but the power went out and they thawed to the point where Mrs ZZ won't use them...refreezing meat and all. ETA: If all else fails, we have some old cans of peas, beans, and pears. Got any good neighbors you can catch a ride to the store with? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 minute ago, CrimsonKing said: Got any good neighbors you can catch a ride to the store with? I'm too stubborn to even ask directions! We will be fine. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: Nobody expected it would be this bad here, we of course knew that Corpus was going to get slammed. When I saw the stations were out of gas I kicked myself! We have had storms before, but never like this. We were stocked up on frozen dinners, but the power went out and they thawed to the point where Mrs ZZ won't use them...refreezing meat and all. ETA: If all else fails, we have some old cans of peas, beans, and pears. If they didn't get above 40 degrees they are fine. If she hasn't thrown them out yet that is. Not knowing when the garbage is going to run again I guess that wouldn't be a very good idea though. It could be a while to have a big stinky mess. If I was there you could use me as a guinea pig. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted August 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just now, .ZZ. said: I'm too stubborn to even ask directions! We will be fine. God damnit Z hahaha I guess a guy can live off of coffee and college football though,i reckon you'll make it...(just shakes head and walks away) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just now, Michelle said: If they didn't get above 40 degrees they are fine. If she hasn't thrown them out yet that is. Not knowing when the garbage is going to run again I guess that wouldn't be a very good idea though. It could be a while to have a big stinky mess. If I was there you could use me as a guinea pig. I agree Michelle, but Kari is funny about those things. (shhhh) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2017 32 minutes ago, .ZZ. said: I agree Michelle, but Kari is funny about those things. (shhhh) What's funny about that is grocery stores get the meat in frozen a lot of times. They thaw it out to sell to you. Then you take it home and put it in the freezer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.ZZ. Posted August 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Michelle said: What's funny about that is grocery stores get the meat in frozen a lot of times. They thaw it out to sell to you. Then you take it home and put it in the freezer. I know! It says: "Use or freeze before....such and such date" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka CAT Posted August 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Michelle said: If they didn't get above 40 degrees they are fine. If she hasn't thrown them out yet that is. Not knowing when the garbage is going to run again I guess that wouldn't be a very good idea though. It could be a while to have a big stinky mess. If I was there you could use me as a guinea pig. Having a generator, one need only hook it up to a refrigerator-sized freezer for an hour per day to keep its contents frozen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka CAT Posted August 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) ZZ, I'm relieved that you're okay. The rain has, however temporarily, let up here as well. After brushing up on the news, I'll return to related discussions at UM. Edited August 28, 2017 by aka CAT 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniwha Posted August 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Good luck everyone. I hear that alligators and snakes could be swimming the streets with the overflow from lakes. . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted August 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Glad ZZ and CAT are in here and doing well, all things considered. I hope you are ok with food. Michelle is right about keeping the fridge door closed as much as possible. The food will stay alright for a couple days and thawed meat can be kept but should be used in the same. Keep it in the freezer compartment. Bad meat smells and has a brownish look to it. You should be able to see if it's good or not. I think I'd hesitate on gas. If the station flooded, water may have seeped into the underground tanks. They should be well sealed, but who knows. I saw a message being passed around facebook about a gas station that was leaking and the smell was strong in the neighborhood. Likely was a phony post, but some people really can't communicate with other people unless they're on facebook or twitter. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes4747 Posted August 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2017 my granny is there in a little suburb in Houston. She says shes ok as of 1 p.m. but the pictures leave me wondering how Shes tough, german and texan. She mentioned something to my mom about as long as the dams hold they will be good? ZZ you know what she meant? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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