Houston, we have a problem. Problem, we have a Houston

Lono · Post by **Lono** » September 21, 2005 4:59 pm

Houston opened its doors, hearts, and wallets to the folks from New Orleans. Now we about to face a direct hit from a category 5 hurricane. To make matters worse, Jimmy has not been here in almost two years. Yes we need FEMA and the Red Cross. We also need hope. Jimmy, come back. We need you now more than ever. I am sending out the bat signal. In order of importance, I need: Jimmy to come back; 2) the 2010 Super Bowl; and 3) my Junior Mints. Jimmy hear my prayer.

jackiesic · Post by **jackiesic** » September 21, 2005 5:03 pm

Glad to see you have your priorities straight!

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » September 21, 2005 5:06 pm

One word of advise...Duck!!!

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » September 21, 2005 5:09 pm

sorry I can't actually help with your " wish list " . . other than just offer tons and tons of phin power to ya . . ! !

seems like you have an amazingly good attitude about it , tho . .! !

good luck. . be safe . .

ZeroDuval · Post by **ZeroDuval** » September 21, 2005 5:14 pm

jackiesic wrote:Glad to see you have your priorities straight!

wjs!

jackiesic · Post by **jackiesic** » September 21, 2005 5:18 pm

ZeroDuval wrote:
jackiesic wrote:Glad to see you have your priorities straight!
wjs!

wjs?

Lono · Post by **Lono** » September 21, 2005 5:20 pm

balcony girls wrote:sorry I can't actually help with your " wish list " . . other than just offer tons and tons of phin power to ya . . ! !

seems like you have an amazingly good attitude about it , tho . .! !

good luck. . be safe . .

Thanks. I live on high ground, and I have ice, water, food, a full tank of gas and lots of cash. I only wish I had payed more attention to those earlier posts that talked about how to turn your weedeater into a blender. I could really use that this weekend. Thanks again for the phin power - I think we are going to need it.

wanderingtoes · Post by **wanderingtoes** » September 21, 2005 6:56 pm

If what you are about to get is anything like what we just got, I can tell you that you are not prepared. Because you can't prepare enough for Nature's full wrath. I wish you all the best but please take heed. This will be the most intimadating experience of your life. I hope and pray that it slows down and misses your area, otherwise your area will never be the same and a lot of people will die. Please be careful, the dead here is over 250 and another 100 still missing. Good luck, leave, and stay safe.

moeron · Post by **moeron** » September 21, 2005 8:12 pm

I am in Chicago, but I'll say a prayer for the gulf.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » September 21, 2005 8:47 pm

Lono
If Galveston/Houston blows away, will JB come do a concert for us?

Not wanting any of us to have trouble, but......?

mings · Post by **mings** » September 21, 2005 8:48 pm

as far as your list goes, I can mail you some Junior mints, but I don't think they'll get there in time.

Otherwise... I can do some prayin' & hoping.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » September 21, 2005 9:41 pm

If anyone reading this needs a place to ride out the storm in the Dallas area, send me a PM...

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » September 21, 2005 9:57 pm

Four Play wrote:If anyone reading this needs a place to ride out the storm in the Dallas area, send me a PM...

what a generous offer , Four Play . .

and lono. . ? ?

you would do well to accept the offer . .

not only would you be safe . . you would meet (n/m ) one of the finest BN'ers on this board. .

and his sweet wife and keets. .

BettyV · Post by **BettyV** » September 22, 2005 12:07 am

Thanks. I live on high ground, and I have ice, water, food, a full tank of gas and lots of cash. I only wish I had payed more attention to those earlier posts that talked about how to turn your weedeater into a blender. I could really use that this weekend. Thanks again for the phin power - I think we are going to need it.[/quote]

Be smart. Pack your car quickly and LEAVE!

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » September 22, 2005 12:22 am

Four Play wrote:If anyone reading this needs a place to ride out the storm in the Dallas area, send me a PM...

Dang...that's pretty cool.

Being in the hotel biz...the closest thing anyone can get right now is Tulsa...and that includes all of our brands, Embassy Suites, Hilton, Doubletree, Hampton Inns, Homewood Suites, Hilton Garden Inn...everything is sold out...

And people that were calling this evening were mad and yelling at our agents that we couldn't find them a room any closer...

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » September 22, 2005 12:56 am

Gulfbreeze wrote:
Four Play wrote:If anyone reading this needs a place to ride out the storm in the Dallas area, send me a PM...
Dang...that's pretty cool.

Being in the hotel biz...the closest thing anyone can get right now is Tulsa...and that includes all of our brands, Embassy Suites, Hilton, Doubletree, Hampton Inns, Homewood Suites, Hilton Garden Inn...everything is sold out...

And people that were calling this evening were mad and yelling at our agents that we couldn't find them a room any closer...

Lots of stress and hard times for many....

Gracious offer, Four Play.

And Lono, don't stay just because you're on high ground...go visit Four Play...he's a great guy (and Mrs. Play is nice, too), and there's a lot more nasty this Rita could send beyond an initial storm surge....

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » September 22, 2005 5:08 am

jackiesic wrote:
ZeroDuval wrote:
jackiesic wrote:Glad to see you have your priorities straight!
wjs!
wjs?

it means " what jackiesic said"

Plametto Phin Power for Texas

Prthd119 · Post by **Prthd119** » September 22, 2005 6:08 am

BettyV wrote:Thanks. I live on high ground, and I have ice, water, food, a full tank of gas and lots of cash. I only wish I had payed more attention to those earlier posts that talked about how to turn your weedeater into a blender. I could really use that this weekend. Thanks again for the phin power - I think we are going to need it.

Be smart. Pack your car quickly and LEAVE![/quote]

Listen to her. Please?

Having been thru one CAT 5, it is nothing to "ride out"
You may get stuck in traffic for hours...you may have to sleep in your car in Walmart Parking Lot...But please, if you are in Rita's path. Leave.

I am about 13 hours west, but my home is always open. I have room for at least 4 maybe more. At least it's a straight shot. 1-10 right across to Florida...
Like she said "Be Smart".

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » September 22, 2005 7:15 am

The economic impact of Rita: Oil prices, natural gas prices, and gold prices have all gone up this morning. Half of all U.S. chemical plants are in line of the hurricane and the Houston area has the largest concentration of oil refineries as well. I don't want to sound callious but this is another aspect of the storm.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 22, 2005 8:37 am

We have an office in Houston. They're saying it "will be technically open" today but people are going to be leaving early and they're closed tomorrow.