IKE update thread..
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Rochdale MA
Just checked my cell phone. I got some text messages from Scott. One at 6:35 am his time. He said he was hearing some banging at the back of the house, and that they were really getting hammered and had no power.He heard what sounded like an explosion on the road behind them but couldn't see what it was. More to follow...
Lead Driver
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
Yeah, we used to live right across from one when I was a kid. I have actually seen that transformer blow on at least 2 separate occasions off the top of my head, and heard it many other times. We get some bad T-storms around here.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: 21791
Ive been worried so ive been up on the weather channel all last night and some times this morning early, and ive been tracking the eye.. I was on the Interactive Radar where i could zoom right down onto Willis and see the streets. I was asleep when the eye passed over you all, but it probably wasnt much of an eye as it filled in completely with "light" rain, but it does look like it had went directly over top of you all, now the final HEAVY yellow/red rain bands are about to come pass over Scott, he's getting some now. Its downgraded to 80mph TWC reports.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Brazos County, TX
Just wanted to give an update;
I still have power, winds are gusting up to 60 mph, the eye is currently over the Huntsville area.
Scott, everything ok over there?
I have one tree down, didnt hit anything major, although my dog may not come out of his house for a month he's so scared.
So far all of my neighbors seem to be ok, cant see any major damage, but its way to windy to go out and check.
I hope everyone else is ok, I'm praying for all in the storms path.
Just remember everything but us can be replaced!!!
I still have power, winds are gusting up to 60 mph, the eye is currently over the Huntsville area.
Scott, everything ok over there?
I have one tree down, didnt hit anything major, although my dog may not come out of his house for a month he's so scared.
So far all of my neighbors seem to be ok, cant see any major damage, but its way to windy to go out and check.
I hope everyone else is ok, I'm praying for all in the storms path.
Just remember everything but us can be replaced!!!
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Powder Springs, East TN
It looks like Ike has done most of its damage so far I hope pray that Scott, Rick,and everyone else faired it well because from the looks of it this one did some damage.
I was watching on TWC about 30 minutes ago someone had a Silver 7.3L CC SB F-250 pulling a power pole out of the middle of Nasa road any chance that would be any one of our members?
I was watching on TWC about 30 minutes ago someone had a Silver 7.3L CC SB F-250 pulling a power pole out of the middle of Nasa road any chance that would be any one of our members?
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
Just wanted to give an update;
I still have power, winds are gusting up to 60 mph, the eye is currently over the Huntsville area.
Scott, everything ok over there?
I have one tree down, didnt hit anything major, although my dog may not come out of his house for a month he's so scared.
So far all of my neighbors seem to be ok, cant see any major damage, but its way to windy to go out and check.
I hope everyone else is ok, I'm praying for all in the storms path.
Just remember everything but us can be replaced!!!
I still have power, winds are gusting up to 60 mph, the eye is currently over the Huntsville area.
Scott, everything ok over there?
I have one tree down, didnt hit anything major, although my dog may not come out of his house for a month he's so scared.
So far all of my neighbors seem to be ok, cant see any major damage, but its way to windy to go out and check.
I hope everyone else is ok, I'm praying for all in the storms path.
Just remember everything but us can be replaced!!!
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Utah
I dont post a lot but please know everyone is in my prayers and i am hoping for the best for everyone.
Sorry a little off topic but who would you contact to assist in disaster relief, cleanup sort of thing. I would really like to help those who were affected if possible.
Sorry a little off topic but who would you contact to assist in disaster relief, cleanup sort of thing. I would really like to help those who were affected if possible.
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Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
I dont post a lot but please know everyone is in my prayers and i am hoping for the best for everyone.
Sorry a little off topic but who would you contact to assist in disaster relief, cleanup sort of thing. I would really like to help those who were affected if possible.
Sorry a little off topic but who would you contact to assist in disaster relief, cleanup sort of thing. I would really like to help those who were affected if possible.
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
Oh, forgot to mention, it was a local TV channel that advertised that the church was looking for a truck that could haul their stuff down. 2, find out where they want you to go, before you go..and depending on where you go, might consider being armed.. sorry for that, be safe in your choice. People have a tendancy to make bad thing worse sometimes. 3 take your Dmax, it wont hurt as bad if it comes up missing or damaged.
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From: Brazos County, TX
Just talked to my sister who lives in Huntsville, her and her family are alive and kicking.
No damage to her house, trees down, no power, and no land line.
She's north of Scott, who I hope is doing OK.
My aunt called, my cousin who is a USFW Game Warden just got dispatched to Houston to help maintain order. Be prepared to protect your property and families from the idiots who will take this opportunity to loot and steal(from my cousin).
23,000 DID NOT heed the mandatory evacuation from Galveston and areas south of Houston, Lord I hope they all make it out alive.
I will try to keep everyone up to date as time permits.
No damage to her house, trees down, no power, and no land line.
She's north of Scott, who I hope is doing OK.
My aunt called, my cousin who is a USFW Game Warden just got dispatched to Houston to help maintain order. Be prepared to protect your property and families from the idiots who will take this opportunity to loot and steal(from my cousin).
23,000 DID NOT heed the mandatory evacuation from Galveston and areas south of Houston, Lord I hope they all make it out alive.
I will try to keep everyone up to date as time permits.
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Of the next Riffraff East
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From: Concord NC
Just to let all know, I haven't heard from any body yet. Not going to call them as they all said they would call me when they were able. I know Rick was planning on having his tractor running as soon as possible clearing streets and helping the fire dept. I know the services are jammed and cell towers are more than likely down. We will just have to wait a see and believe all it well. Us PSD owners are a tough breed for the most part. I've had my phone with me all day and will continue to. Will post as soon as I hear anything. Until then, continued prayers are about all we can do.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Gilbert, Az
I just got a text from Scott.
He and the family are ok. Minimal damage to the house, some trees are down and they are still being pounded but not as bad. He can't call out and his cell service is spotty.
Next time I hear from him, I will update again.
He and the family are ok. Minimal damage to the house, some trees are down and they are still being pounded but not as bad. He can't call out and his cell service is spotty.
Next time I hear from him, I will update again.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: North of Greenville
Thanks, Barry and Cris, for being so faithful to keep us updated. Once I spread them around, I'll be looking for an opportunity to rep you again.
We watched TWC last night and this morning from Mobile, and it seems as though the surge was not as bad as they had predicted, though it certainly has done some severe damage.
Glad to hear that Scott & Family are fine... any word from Rick yet?
We watched TWC last night and this morning from Mobile, and it seems as though the surge was not as bad as they had predicted, though it certainly has done some severe damage.
Glad to hear that Scott & Family are fine... any word from Rick yet?