Hurricane IKE

[4mm]

I'm OK, I live further down south right by the Mexican border. Right now the weather here makes me feel like I am in Hawaii.

Houston and Galveston were hit by Ike, hope everybody there is OK.

Thanks for the concern BigTyme!

[aany001]

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...be safe!

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

JUST GOT BACK TO MY HOUSE AFTER IKE--2 HURRICANES IN 3 WKS--EVERYTHING'S FINE-PROJECT UNDAMAGED-AMAZING HOW MUCH DAMAGE IS JUST 40 MILES TO SOUTHWEST OF US IN ORANGE-BEAUMONT AND FARTHER!! RITA WENT RIGHT OVER ME 3 YRS AGO--PEOPLE IN HOUSTON AND GALVESTON ARE HAVING TO DEAL WITH WHAT WE DID WITH RITA --LOTTA REDTAPE--BUT THEY WILL GET IT TOGETHER!!! THANX FOR YOUR THOUGHTS!!! JIM IN DEQUINCY ,LA (20 MILES NORTH OF L.C. ))

[tjbruning]

Originally Posted by SWAPMEETCRAZY

JUST GOT BACK TO MY HOUSE AFTER IKE--2 HURRICANES IN 3 WKS--EVERYTHING'S FINE-PROJECT UNDAMAGED-AMAZING HOW MUCH DAMAGE IS JUST 40 MILES TO SOUTHWEST OF US IN ORANGE-BEAUMONT AND FARTHER!! RITA WENT RIGHT OVER ME 3 YRS AGO--PEOPLE IN HOUSTON AND GALVESTON ARE HAVING TO DEAL WITH WHAT WE DID WITH RITA --LOTTA REDTAPE--BUT THEY WILL GET IT TOGETHER!!! THANX FOR YOUR THOUGHTS!!! JIM IN DEQUINCY ,LA (20 MILES NORTH OF L.C. ))

my wife's sister and brother-in-law live in Willis near Lake Conroe. My brother-in-law is a fireman in Conroe and was on duty on Saturday night. We were definitely relieved when they called us on Sunday to let us know that everyone was ok!

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Good To Here That--i Put On The Swapmeet In Conroe In 7 Wks--hope The Fairgrounds Are Still There!!!! Jim

[Joel145]

You guys need to see these pictures.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...l_life_of.html

[bigtyme1]

Lost for word

[BallnRods]

Originally Posted by SWAPMEETCRAZY

JUST GOT BACK TO MY HOUSE AFTER IKE--2 HURRICANES IN 3 WKS--EVERYTHING'S FINE-PROJECT UNDAMAGED-AMAZING HOW MUCH DAMAGE IS JUST 40 MILES TO SOUTHWEST OF US IN ORANGE-BEAUMONT AND FARTHER!! RITA WENT RIGHT OVER ME 3 YRS AGO--PEOPLE IN HOUSTON AND GALVESTON ARE HAVING TO DEAL WITH WHAT WE DID WITH RITA --LOTTA REDTAPE--BUT THEY WILL GET IT TOGETHER!!! THANX FOR YOUR THOUGHTS!!! JIM IN DEQUINCY ,LA (20 MILES NORTH OF L.C. ))

I'm from Lake Charles but, live in Dallas now. My family back home lost electricity in both Rita & Ike. They had lots of wind damage in Rita but, not so much from Ike. I do have friends that have water damage from Ike tho.

I'm glad to hear you & your family are OK.

My wife's parants live in Alexandria & they got it pretty bad from Gustav (sp?).

[JamesJ]

We are all very lucky here, most of houstons population leave on the west side noth and south. and the storm went just east of downtown. Lots of down trees and many will not have power for weeks. Near the water was hit very hard, they need lots of help.

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Thanx Chris--i Have Family In Denton And Sanger Too! Tell U What Is Bothering Me Most About This (and James Probably Wondering Too) Is That The Population Of Galveston Was About 60k--if 40% Stayed --that's 24k--only 20-25 Dead So Far??? I'm Real Worried We Are Going To Be Shocked Shortly Down The Road With New Figures!! It's Terrible !!! An Hpd Officer That Works Off Duty For Me At Some Of My Swapmeets In Houston Says He Is Going From Gas Station To Gas Station Breaking Up Fights!! Should Get Better Soon!!! Jim