jm1fd Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm not trying to predict any certain level of damage. When they put the wall in, what it supposed to do? If the answer is keep the storm surge out of Galveston for cat 2-3, then it will not be accomplishing that. That's all I'm saying. Sure, it's better to have an inadequate wall than no wall at all, that goes without saying.I think the intent was to prevent the near complete obliteration of the city a la The 1900 Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Seriously... what's the point of doing that... I never understood that. If something hits a window tape isn't going to keep it from breaking. ha ha But anywayz... it's getting windy out... really eerie... we have been talking about this storm for days and now it's really starting to hit that it's coming.Well, i think it is more for not having it break into many pieces. However, the way i see it, either you board up to prevent it from breaking, otherwise it will break anway, so that is why i don't put tape on. I am just used to seeing people do this, but the frequency of seeing this has declined over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 why is weather.coms interactive radar showing hardly any rain clouds for ike?Because there aren't any radar sites 200 miles out in the gulf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Gosh I love Channel two, they have nice eye candy. The Kemah coverage girl is top shelf.I can't wait until Erik Barajas comes back on as anchor at channel 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 KHOU is currently showing footage of some absolute MORONS walking along Seawall Boulevard and tiptoeing past debris and the waves. Perhaps their relatives should be recording this newscast for posterity's sake and one last glimpse of their loved ones. GET OUT NOW!yeah, saw this too. can't believe the stupidity of some people. debris was strewn all over and they're walking right up to the seawall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Seems to me, when you talk tough on TV, then bail 14 hours before landfall, you should be forever more known as a...even more so than those who left intelligently. CNN just interviewed the two rocket surgeons who had to be rescued. When the CNN reporter asked Marissa McMahon why she stayed she responded, "*giggle* I don't know. *giggle*" The guy who was with her was asked if he made the right call and he said, "The surf was great, yeah!" Too bad the rescuers weren't hurt saving their soggy butts so they could be charged with aggravated attempted homicide. There really should be some sort of penalties for people who are given plenty of warning and then have to be rescued. They should at least be billed. yeah, saw this too. can't believe the stupidity of some people. debris was strewn all over and they're walking right up to the seawall. Getting their money's worth out of those tetanus shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 You cannot build something to fight 20-22 ft surge, and still be able to be able to access the beach.I can't, but the Dutch could. Of course, they're high all the time, so that's cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well, i think it is more for not having it break into many pieces. However, the way i see it, either you board up to prevent it from breaking, otherwise it will break anway, so that is why i don't put tape on. I am just used to seeing people do this, but the frequency of seeing this has declined over the years.I saw a post yesterday about blinds - my thoughts are that keeping them closed will at least hold back some glass flying in if something does come at the window. Obviously it won't help it not break but the less far broken glass flies the better in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Because there aren't any radar sites 200 miles out in the gulf?Lucky guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I saw a post yesterday about blinds - my thoughts are that keeping them closed will at least hold back some glass flying in if something does come at the window. Obviously it won't help it not break but the less far broken glass flies the better in my opinion.yeah, my blinds are definitely gonna help. I have some extra old blinds laying around i put up to cover the arches part of the window that didn't have blinds in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Galveston Island is screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I saw a post yesterday about blinds - my thoughts are that keeping them closed will at least hold back some glass flying in if something does come at the window. Obviously it won't help it not break but the less far broken glass flies the better in my opinion.I think that makes sense in homes. In office buildings, though, I think it's the opposite. Since there won't be people inside to get hit by the glass it's better to confine it inside the building where it can't hurt people below, and retracting the blinds can help keep them from coming out and falling on people below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Because there aren't any radar sites 200 miles out in the gulf?I don't think so b/c other storms in the past in the gulf had rain clouds and they even showed up while Ike was in the Atlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I can't wait until Erik Barajas comes back on as anchor at channel 13. THIS, times a million. Hello, pretty! In other news, the adult bookstore down the street from me is absolutely jumpin'. People stocking up on pr0n before Ike?!? Seems like an odd use of your time and money before a storm... Also, swung by Spec's earlier to pick up some more beer (yeah, more beer... ) and the cashier told me that they'll be open all day today for normal business hours and will be back in tomorrow morning. I told her I really hoped that wasn't the case and she just shrugged. C'mon, Spec's! Have a little compassion for your employees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The eye is showing up good on radar now... looks like it's going to go right over us or maybe Galveston Bay... either way it's going to get windy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Only shortages up this way is Ice. I have a commercial icemaker, and all my neighbors are cleaning me out. Told them I will have another 300 pounds in about 5 hours. Ie is a hot commodity right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 CNN's talking on the phone to a guy in the old Galveston News building who's with a family of 16, including children.I can see people staying behind if they're big drunk rednecks, or a stubborn old people; but if you've got kids, you really should get out. Why would you put them through a traumatic experience, when it's far easier to just go on a little family road trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmather0 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 CNN's talking on the phone to a guy in the old Galveston News building who's with a family of 16, including children.I can see people staying behind if they're big drunk rednecks, or a stubborn old people; but if you've got kids, you really should get out. Why would you put them through a traumatic experience, when it's far easier to just go on a little family road trip?Mrs Cottonmather0 has been in a good mood all day long and then when she saw the people playing on the seawall about an hour ago, her eyes narrowed and she got all serious... "They have CHILDREN with them. What the HELL is wrong with those people? It's one thing to be stupid with your own life, it's another to risk the life of someone you're entrusted to protect! Throw those people in jail right now."She has a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmather0 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone else see this? Edit: Avatar check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone else see this? Edit: Avatar check Oh yeah. It's all about the bear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone hear anything about services for the homeless? I stopped at a traffic light earlier and there was this old homeless woman. I asked her if she knew a storm was coming. She said, "Yes, God will protect me." I asked her if she knew it was a strong hurricane coming and she just looked kinda stunned and didn't say anything else to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 galveston island officials said 40% of the population didn't leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 galveston island officials said 40% of the population didn't leave.I just heard that too. That's incredible... so many people are going to die. It's so sad. But they're so stupid. I feel so badly for the children, who depend on someone to take care of them, and those people failed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I just heard on 13 that it was 3%. That's a big difference.EDIT: Never mind, it was 40. What the hell was I just listening to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Pretty amazing and scary watching this online. They're saying that 40% of the people in Galveston have stayed on. What are they thinking? Just on a personal note I want to wish everyone at HAIF and back in Houston best of luck and stay safe. Sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyphen Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm getting kinda antsy and nervous, questioning this decision to "hunker down." People west of downtown in the Heights/Montrose area near bayous shouldn't be too concerned about flooding and storm surge, right? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 It's nice outside. I think I'll go to Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyphen Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Pretty amazing and scary watching this online. They're saying that 40% of the people in Galveston have stayed on. What are they thinking?The mayor really shouldn't waited so long to issue a mandatory evacuation. Maybe that made some island residents feel Ike's not going to be that big of a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The mayor really shouldn't waited so long to issue a mandatory evacuation. Maybe that made some island residents feel Ike's not going to be that big of a deal?Please don't blame this on the mayor. Personally, I think all the elected officials have acted responsibly, prudently, and timely. People have to take some resposibility in this. They got the official word yesterday and knew this was coming our way as early as Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone know what usually happens with the critters at Moody Gardens? Do they get moved to temporary facilities elsewhere, or is this their big shot at freedom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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