Texas rain gauge
Posted on 09/05/2011 11:27:31 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Understandable.
I just thought since people were making the comment they might have some insights the authorities might not have.
But definitely no time to worry about that now.
With regard to the rural fires, keep in mind that Dove Season started September 1 around here, so weekend-warrior hunters were out in force this weekend as well as us who live in the country who might be a bit more sensitive.
Smoking/drinking, grilling, 4-wheelin in high grass....accidents happens.
God speed
When I have dove hunted in the past, my barrel has gotten so hot that it probably could have started a fire if I leaned it over. In East Texas, they say most of the fires are started by dead tree branches falling on power lines and sparking, along with moronic welders and barbecuers. I heard some towards Corsicana may have been arson.
Here’s a link to also confirm two dead from Bastrop fire: http://www.ksby.com/news/authorities-2-dead-in-massive-central-texas-blaze/
Oh boy.
This is really heartbreaking.
Was that the mother and baby? My heart is just broken over what I see. Twice today I went down on my knees to beg G-d to send rain. I will do again many more times, I suspect. But I am holding the prayer in my head and heart every minute.
My lawn is done for year and perhaps beyond, but I have kept watering my oaks. That will cease.
One of the issues now in Bastrop is that people are wetting their houses and lawns and causing water pressure to drop for the firefighters.
I don’t think so. No details have been released other than they were not public service workers
No MestaMachine, These deaths were just announced a few minutes ago. Their names or info have not been released yet.
Longview, TX 03:53 PM Smoke 89ºF 35ºF 15% NE 7 29.97 in 6:56 AM/7:39
Lufkin, TX 03:53 PM Fair 90ºF 39ºF 17% NW 10 29.95 in 6:57 AM/7:38 PM
Nacogdoches, TX 04:35 PM Fair 90ºF 39ºF 17% N 8 29.95 in 6:57 AM/7:38 PM
Texarkana, AR 03:53 PM Fair 85ºF 32ºF 15% N 13 G 20 29.99 in 6:53 AM/7:36 PM
Tyler, TX 03:53 PM Fair 89ºF 34ºF 14% N 9 30.00 in 6:59 AM/7:41 PM
Maybe you can get some information here basil.
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
http://www.centex.redcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=F9ZLZNZ3KD
While it is hard to find good news in all of this, here is a heartwarming story to cherish right now.
Just saw this on twitter:
chefjohnbesh John Besh
@chefstevemchugh is on his way to bastrop, tx, taking jambalaya and iced tea 2 the 100’s who were displaced by the wildfires.
If you want to know who John Besh is, here is his website: http://www.chefjohnbesh.com/
I forgot to mention I believe the chef on his way to Bastrop is from New Orleans, LA.
That’s Texas spirit.
Well, the site say’s he has a San Antonio River Walk restaurant too so he’s Texan now.
Well you know what they say:
Not from Texas but got here as soon as I could!
I may be wrong as to where he is coming from. He is famous for his New Orleans FOOD. He has several restaurants and his site says he has opened his first restaurant outside Louisiana... IN TEXAS.
Bod bless this chef and his New Orleans Jambalaya (from Texas), and God bless Texas!
Yes.
And may He watch over us all.
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