saigon_2005

>> Maybe, I'll put in steel doors with the little square rifle holes, like on the Brinks trucks.

To protect the generator huh?

I guess the a generator is going to replace the Plasma TV as the newest Bling item in Houston.

An Ace Hardware near FM1960 had 40 generators arrive on Thursday evening all presold.

>>>I have been planning an "above ground bunker" to replace my termite's nest of a garage for over a year. It will be concrete block, with a second floor gameroom, with either storm shutters or plexiglass windows, and be strong enough for hurricane winds.

Dig the foundation about 6 feet below the ground and then drill about 10 piers below that. Pour yourself a concrete wall about 1 1/2 to 2 foot thick from underground to about 4 feet above ground. When you lay the cinderblock on top of that set rebar every fourth hole and fill up with concrete. Odds are its will be there no matter what hits it. (and a enclosed ventalated generator room on the second floor would also be a nice touch.

>>> If I was a betting person I would say that Target was the one on South Main near the dome.

And the reason being is that I have heard more bs and sob stories by people panhandling at that store than on the San Felipe location. I cannot even go to my car without being hit up for money. But your mileage may vary. I go to the San Felipe location now and all is well. Why does everyone try to bring the racial element into this. I don't see anything in my post that insinuates race.

For those that have worked in the dome area you will recognize the great improvements over the past years. Crime was and is to a lesser extent an issue at the dome area. I am not aware of all the Targets in the Houston area, but I do know if HPD is posting the stats then is must be in the city of Houston. Now I am hearing Wal-Mart. I know of only three Walmarts in the city. Meyerland and Westheimer@Dunvale. If someone wants to waste their time weaving a vast conspiracy theory by attempting to read between the lines be my guest. You will be wasting your time.

According to the news....

There were 16 arrests in Houston for looting, 8 of those at a Target. If I was a betting person I would say that Target was the one on South Main near the dome. Does anyone know which one was hit?

So I guess Austin, Dallas, Little Rock and St Louis should now be under a CAT 5 storm watch?

Hunkerdown!

1. Food banks should be overflowing with canned items in the next few weeks.

2. Grocery stores should have record profits after nothing will have to be rebuilt due to storm damage.

3. Maybe more lanes are not the answer. Maybe learning how to read and use a map is.

4. Generators are now becoming common place. Lets find a way to make them quieter.

5. During your 15 minutes of fame interview, try not to make your legacy 15 minutes of looking like a dumbassmoron.

6. Pissoff Southwest Airlines, we want our Texas TGV!!!!

>>> No cars at all. I drove yesterday from Jersey Village to the Heights in 5 minutes down 290.

Wow, thats about 207mph! So I'm guessing you have a Mclaren F1, or a Bugatti EB110, or a Koenigsegg?

Thats 17.4 miles in less than 5 minutes, amazing.

http://maps.google.com/maps?spn=0.129577,0...+TX+77007&hl=en

I'll take them. I've decided not to look at my neighbors anymore, and besides Windex was getting a bit too expensive.

They are not allowed to sleep on the sidewalks between 7:00am and 11:00pm.

It is called the civility ordinance

What about Ferrari and Maserati of Houston?

Someone has to help move those cars to higher ground. I think I do my part in a Quattroporte.

I'm thinking of setting up a windmill and selling power to Green Mountain Energy.

-Alan

I left the "Upper Kirby" area at approx 10:00am today. I had a hunch about taking Old Hempstead Highway and was pleased with the results. With minimal traffic (like a light rush hour at some points) I was able to arrive at a friends house an hour and 30 minutes later. I hit Hempstead Highway via Westscott. (Rice Military area) I ran into one tie-up (a light out) and took West 43rd back around to OHH. Drove it all the way to Jersey Village and turned left on some back roads over to HW529. I took this over to Jackrabbit road and got back on OHH until Huffmeister. Obviously time has passed since I took this route, but here it is as an option.

For those heading to the Woodlands try South Sheppard, Veteran's Memorial and Stubner-Airline.

There is also the Old Hardy feeder, Aldine-Mailroute and others. Dig up a Key Map or use Google maps to plot route between lower-to higher addresses on these local roads.

If you take a laptop and are lost find a WiFi hotspot to check Google maps. Here is a link to free WiFi hotspots in Houston:

http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/browse/us/2000239/2045226/

Print this out and keep it handy.

Must run, helping friends remove WMD's from their yard. (you know Missiles)

I've got CAT 5e, does that count?

oops thats 1 shot not $5 dollars!

Okay, since there may be many that are going to tough it through I propose a Rita/Channel 2 drinking game.

Here are the rules.

1 shot for everytime they use the term Missiles to refer to items in your yard.

1 shot for the term "double-doppler"

1 shot for an on-camera interview with a Gas Station owner.

2 shots for everytime a meteorologist uses the term "wiggle" in reference to the eye.

3 shots for hearing the term "eyewall reformation cycle"

2 shots for a shot of Bill White and Robert Eckels together.

3 shots for a live feed from Galveston's San Luis "bunker"

4 shots for a moron reporter outside in the elements.

2 shots for answering viewer concerns about where Radar is.

5 shots if Radar the dog is wearing a Gordon's Fisherman raincoat.

6 shots if the Channel 2 newsroom floods and there is a live feed of it.

>>I plan on taking over the Theater District. Eelimon, you can take the South Side.

Sorry, I tied up the exclusive rights last week. The knock at your door at 3am Saturday will be me collecting my protection money.

Odds are it will not happen. Sure there will be an isolated incident or two, but not the large scale like there was in NOLA. The dynamics in NOLA are much different than Houston. We lack the downtown retail that NOLA has. Not too much in the way of glass storefronts. I'm sure the folks at "Just a Dollar" and Chester Fried are just trembling in fear.

>>We use 2 layers of 1/2" because a 2x4 propelled at 75 MPH has proven to penetrate one layer of 1/2" but not 2.

And don't forget to do what Red said: drill a few holes through the middle portion of the plywood so the wood has some give.

You can also sandwich a sheet of Tyvek between the sheets of plywood. This is the same stuff that they wrap houses with and fabricate FedEx packages out of.

It has a cross-hatching fibre weave that helps it resist punctures.

Home Depot should have it.

http://www.tyvek.com/whatistyvek.htm

>>Brownsville has ads wrapping their buses.

Maybe Metro could run ads for Target along with their logo.

>>>104KRBE, great radio station, but dude,

where's the good electronic music on Houston's airwaves? Not cheezy pop electronica. DARK, H-TOWN electronica from Roxy or Praque or Booty music from Kiss98.5 or 100.7 House Party. It's ALL hip-hop now. Where's the variety? Why is Houston's city council pushing for clubs to close at 2am. Where's the nightlife?

Sounds like you need to start a pirate radio station.

My brother and I were talking about hip-hop the other day and recalled at one time thinking it would be a fad that would soon pass. I never have liked the stuff save for the Ghetto Boy's Office Space hit, "damn it feels good to be a gangsta".

For whatever reason from the flow of the beats to the lyrics, most of it just comes across sounding neanderthalic and ignorant. If reggae is brie then hip-hop is Velveeta.

I have not listened to Houston radio for over a year. (car radio was ripped off and work is only minutes away, why bother) Hmm, maybe now that their are some house stations.... cause you know I'm addicted to drum and I'm a slave to the dark beat!

I guess I've been too harsh.

From now on I am opening my home up to all Louisiana students.

I am starting a Homeboy schooling location at my home.

all methods of bling accepted as payment.

Typical.

I bet your just clicking your heels in anticipation of slick willie becoming first lady in 2008.

>>An owner can refuse any customer.

What makes you think this girl is the owner?

Why is she being portrayed as the bad guy?

I'm sure if she did turn down that persons card then she would be called a racist.

She did the right thing by accepting it as payment and did the right thing by going on the news.

I know its going to break some bleeding hearts, but there are some bad people out there that will spend your donations in an inappropriate manner.

but then again.... maybe he just needed a pick-me-up.

Ya know.... he left his bling in Nawlins!

>Hey Saigon, what are you wearing right now?

"Tell him what he's wearing Bob!"

Like most young NOLA males, Saigon is wearing a rhinestone studded speedo by Jean Paul Gaultier, an organic cotton wife beater by Donatello Versace, and cowboy boots by Justin.

Saigon was smart enough to purchase these threads on his Red Cross GOLD Card. Doing this allowed Saigon to earn double flyer miles which he will cash in once his big check government check for his shotgun house in NOLA comes in. The Red Cross GOLD Card also gives you the NOLA discount at over 1500 participating Houston retailers. Just tell them Ray Nagin sent ya!

The American Red Cross Card: Don't leave the Dome without it.

>>Where are your facts backing up this statement:

The second reason is that they forgot to count all the volunteers that were attending with the students! (you know, helping them carry their books, cheat on tests, do their homework for them, etc...)

You seriously lack a sense of humor. Do you work for Airport security?

I don't recall sarcasm requiring anything to be factual. However I do have a cure for your condition.... Go rent Kentucky Fried Movie. It features something called comedy. Watch, notate, repeat.

>>I just don't understand how having only Downtown and Midtown, and not having a Richmond Strip or something similar to it could help our nightlife. And we DESPERATELY need a nightlife to talk about.

The Richmond Strip died along with MC Hammer's career, Z Cavaricci pants, and Q Zoo in the morning. Good riddance!

As far as I'm concerned when the original 6400 burned down there was no reason to visit Richmond. (okay maybe Xcess, saw the Cult and Jane's Addiction there)

Richmond is nothing more than wannabe fans of the Fast and Furious.

speaking of clubs.... does anyone recall where Club Proteus was located at? (also named "lift up your skirts and fly" at one time)

I will admit to being in a less than sober state to recall where we were being driven to!