[NautiNurse]

Per usual...you know the drill.

[antivenom]

When crossing that bridge, look real close at the railings on each side. There are crossed pistols made of iron on each of the supports. They look like some kind of pirates type pistol. Neat.

I drive that bridge 4 times a month...you are right looks like 2 old reolvers crossed at the barrels...work in Houston and Lafayette (O&G).

[Unknown Freeper]

Steve, perhaps you could post your update on this thread, too.

[spectre]

They don't pay you enough, NN..:) Thank you.

sw

[Kahuna]

Congrats to JR..this site just keeps on ticking!

[dandelion]

Aye Aye - we're heading in for a long night, Cap'n...

Thank you for keeping these threads going!

[ARealMothersSonForever]

Eaker and clan will be overjoyed that the engraved invitations were sent out. I guess you really have to lead 'em with heavy winds, though.

[tonyinv]

Checking in from Cypress. Breezy with little to no rain. Looks like we're gonna miss the nasty stuff.

[Babsig]

Per Cantori on TWC, house fires in Galveston. I see Rita Cosby is getting in the act reporting from Galveston.

[Colorado Doug]

helicopter rescue cage thingy(what ARE those called?)

I think those are called "HRCTs"

[sfimom]

Here we go again. You here for the night?

[Colorado Doug]

HRCT stands for "helicopter rescue cage thingy" but just sounds more military.

[steveegg]

Quickie update based on the 10 pm CDT slew of advisories/discussions: -

- Position 29.1 north, 93.2 west, 50 miles southeast of Sabine Pass (Texas/Louisiana line).
- Motion to the northwest at 12 mph, with the motion expected to hold until landfall. That puts landfall at roughly between 2 am and 3 am just east of Sabine Pass. Also, the eyewall is about to hit the Lake Charles area.
- Maximum sustained winds are about 120 mph, and the pressure is estimated at 931 mb (another hurricane hunter is headed in shortly).

[Exit148]

New thread, but ole Shep is still there with a stupid backward hat.

Maybe Fox should read these posts and learn what people think about these hams. But if the other networks are also into this foolishness, then I guess the only thing that would bring it to an end is to have the storm die out and leave them looking like idiots, or to have an accident.

I just hope that those who got themselves out of there can come back to intact homes, and those who chose to stay, will be safe.

[steveegg]

Did you want me to repost the 10 pm products here?

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Has Shep lost any more hats between threads?

[firewalk]

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[Fair Paul]

Lousiana is getting a hurricane. I haven't seen the governor, she needs to exhibit her leadership skills. I will feel so inspired.

[TomGuy]

KHOU 11 Houston reporter in downtown Galveston reporting large building fire in 'old district'.

AP reporting 3 buildings on fire, 1 engulfed in flame in historic district of Galveston.

[TomGuy]

Current wind recordings in the coastal area:

[hole_n_one]

Joe, my sources tell me that in these soaking wet clothes,
you can see just how fat I really am