Originally Posted By DAR <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080912/ap_on_re_us/ike" target="_blank">http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...e_us/ike</a> There not mincing words anymore, that's as direct and hardcore as it gets.
Originally Posted By FaMulan So true, Alex. I hope everyone in the path of the storm can get out and be safe.
Originally Posted By DAR And aside from Mike and Ike's candy nothing good ever comes from the name Ike. This storm. Ike Turner. Ike is just a bad name.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I'll tell Eisenhower's granddaughter (last seen at the Democratic convention) you said so.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Man, and it's not even as strong as Katrina was, but it's sheer size it's what's doing it. I hope there is minimal damage and life lost.
Originally Posted By SuperDry I got out of Houston and went to Las Vegas - do you think I'm far enough away?
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"Galveston fire crews rescued more than 300 people >>>"<<< I do not think that those people who ignored warnings should be allowed to risk other people's lives because they are chose to be stupid.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>Mr X Fri 9/12/2008 4:45p Bastard!<< He must be sipping margaritas ... what are you doing Mr. X ?
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I do not think that those people who ignored warnings should be allowed to risk other people's lives because they are chose to be stupid. >>> At the very least, they should be sent bills for the cost of sending Coast Guard helicopters and the like to go get them.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< He must be sipping margaritas ... >>> Actually, I'm monitoring the storm from my room. I just spoke with work, which is several stories up in an office building in Houston. It's howling, creaking, rocking, and rolling. Power is out as far as the eye can see, but surprisingly not in our building (yet). We think the worst has just passed our location. but won't know for sure for a couple of hours.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<At the very least, they should be sent bills for the cost of sending Coast Guard helicopters and the like to go get them.>> I completely agree, especially since they were warned how deadly this storm could be. Last night our governor held a press conference telling people along our coast that search and rescue teams would be sent in for the few people that refused to evacuate; they knew how many people had stayed in each town and who they were. I think it's ridiculous, especially after Katrina. I read on cnn.com that Galveston has taken on 7 feet of water. God help them if they haven't left and, if they have, I hope that they receive the help they need to get their lives back on track as soon as possible.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey BTW, there's a lot of controversy brewing in N.O. right now thanks to what our esteemed mayor said to Houston evacuees during a press conference. He told them to come to N.O. and ask for the "Ray Nagin rate" at local hotels. People have found out that the RN rate doesn't exist - it turns out he was making a joke and really wanted them to ask for the lowest possible rate available. It's nice to know that when people are fleeing a city for their lives that Ray Nagin will be there to crack a joke instead of telling people what they need to know. What an idiot - he's the Bush of New Orleans. To anyone who came to New Orleans from Texas, I personally apologize for our idiot mayor and would like you to know that we understand what you're going through and will do anything possible to make you comfortable during your stay here.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***He must be sipping margaritas ... what are you doing Mr. X ? *** Well, 15 minutes ago I was sipping margaritas at the Tokyo Disneyland hotel. Now I'm at home (15 minutes from the Tokyo Disney Resort). Still..I'd rather be in Vegas.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***It's howling, creaking, rocking, and rolling. Power is out as far as the eye can see, but surprisingly not in our building (yet).*** According to CNN the storm has passed now. Hope your co-workers rode things out without too much trouble, and hopefully they have power (if they ever lost it in the first place...). Scary stuff, these 'canes!
