Harvey
Aug 28th 2017, 3:04 am
#91
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: East Seaxe
Posts: 72,533
Re: Harvey
We are safe. We ended up being 'told" to leave for our own safety although we had already made the decision to go. We are staying with friends in the next town.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
Aug 28th 2017, 3:33 am
#92
Cup of tea, Father?
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Underground, overground, wombling free
Posts: 6,895
Re: Harvey
Glad to hear that everyone's just about hanging in there. Here's hoping the weather eases up soon.
SM, you've been through worse. This too shall pass.
SM, you've been through worse. This too shall pass.
Aug 28th 2017, 4:46 am
#93
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Harvey
I'm sorry about the house SM, but as long as you are safe the material things can be replaced.
Weeze, Chocolatebabs and the rest of the Houston area people, stay safe everyone.
Weeze, Chocolatebabs and the rest of the Houston area people, stay safe everyone.
Aug 28th 2017, 4:58 am
#94
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Portlandia Metro
Posts: 7,425
Re: Harvey
Hang on in there. Glad the cell networks and comms are still in place so that you can stay in touch.
Aug 28th 2017, 7:05 am
#95
Concierge
Joined: May 2006
Location: ex ex-pat, in Taunton
Posts: 27,211
Re: Harvey
We are safe. We ended up being 'told" to leave for our own safety although we had already made the decision to go. We are staying with friends in the next town.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
Aug 28th 2017, 10:55 am
#96
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2016
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 189
Re: Harvey
I can barely imagine what you're all going through either on the big weather or the devastation front. Hope the rain lets up soon and that damage is limited. SM I hope you switched off and got some rest.
Aug 28th 2017, 12:09 pm
#97
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Midlands - MA - CO-CA
Posts: 2,763
Re: Harvey
I hope all of you down there, stay safe. SM, it might not be quite as bad as you feared, 
but at least you have M, and good friends helping out, and that is priceless.
but at least you have M, and good friends helping out, and that is priceless.
Aug 28th 2017, 12:36 pm
#98
BE Enthusiast
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 572
Re: Harvey
So glad that you are safe SM. I have been thinking about you, each time I look at the Weather Channel.
Aug 28th 2017, 1:33 pm
#99
SUPER MODERATOR
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 88,021
Re: Harvey
We are safe. We ended up being 'told" to leave for our own safety although we had already made the decision to go. We are staying with friends in the next town.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
It was very emotional. Trying to pack essentials and move furniture all the while wondering if we would have anything left when it is all over. I cried, I dropped the truck keys in the flooded ditch and a snake swam across my boots when I was trying to find the keys.
Then tonight watching all the helicopter rescues I realized that really we were lucky. We had left in our own vehicle to go to a safe house with great friends to take care of us. They have fed us and made us laugh and tried to take our minds off our house. They are going back with us tomorrow and they will help us when clean up time starts. Our home may be a complete loss but we have support. Some of the rescued people had nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Thanks guys for thinking of us. M is sleeping now, he is exhausted. I'm hyped up right now but will probably crash soon. It's been a weird few days.
I'm hoping that there isn't too much damage...and that you and M will be able to get back to normal very soon.
Aug 28th 2017, 1:49 pm
#100
The worse half of Weeze
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Back in TX
Posts: 3,231
Re: Harvey
We are still dry, somehow. I don't know if we will stay that way. Touch and go. Even if we flood, we are not in mortal danger, so it could be a lot worse.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
Aug 28th 2017, 1:53 pm
#101
SUPER MODERATOR
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 88,021
Re: Harvey
We are still dry, somehow. I don't know if we will stay that way. Touch and go. Even if we flood, we are not in mortal danger, so it could be a lot worse.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
Thanks for updating us.
Aug 28th 2017, 2:01 pm
#102
Joined: Mar 2009
Location: Google Town
Posts: 7,532
Re: Harvey
We are still dry, somehow. I don't know if we will stay that way. Touch and go. Even if we flood, we are not in mortal danger, so it could be a lot worse.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
This is a truly horrific event - I'm hoping we don't become part of the damage statistics, but 100,000s of thousands if not millions will be impacted by it.
Last night people were talking about this being the 800 year flood in places.
Aug 28th 2017, 2:52 pm
#103
Peace onion
Joined: Jul 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 5,686
Re: Harvey
Is Houston a basin, like New Orleans?
I spent 7 months there in 2002. I remember when it would rain heavily; there would be flash floods and the amount of water in the underpasses so quickly was scary.
Can't wait to see the footage of the Cajun Navy doing their thing.
I spent 7 months there in 2002. I remember when it would rain heavily; there would be flash floods and the amount of water in the underpasses so quickly was scary.
Can't wait to see the footage of the Cajun Navy doing their thing.
Aug 28th 2017, 3:09 pm
#104
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Portlandia Metro
Posts: 7,425
Re: Harvey
The sad thing is a bet the majority of people don't have flood insurance. What a horrendous situation. I wish flood was included in regular home insurance like in the UK
Aug 28th 2017, 3:51 pm
#105
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Joined: Jan 2014
Location: Anchorage, AK, USA
Posts: 1,347
Re: Harvey
Water is much higher than during the floods last year.
Our neighbours just sent a video of the road and sidewalk flooded up to the bottom of the path at the front of our house. It would need to go about two feet higher to go up our path and the steps, but with water still rising and another 15" forecast between now and Wednesday, I'm not confident the house will be safe. At least we're safe, though.
There are boat rescues in Blackhorse Ranch, a couple of miles north of us. And we're not even in the worst affected area.
Thinking of all of you still in Texas. Good luck.
Our neighbours just sent a video of the road and sidewalk flooded up to the bottom of the path at the front of our house. It would need to go about two feet higher to go up our path and the steps, but with water still rising and another 15" forecast between now and Wednesday, I'm not confident the house will be safe. At least we're safe, though.
There are boat rescues in Blackhorse Ranch, a couple of miles north of us. And we're not even in the worst affected area.
Thinking of all of you still in Texas. Good luck.