Walsingham Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/4193244.stm I really love the quotes that the Beeb has collected. My favourite absolutely must be the one by the Rev. T Hogblanket. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Cantousent Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 Quite interesting. I lived on Guam a while back and it was hit by typhoons every now and again and again. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
Hydrogen Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 One thing I wonder, is if this hurricane hits NO like it is suppose to... how far below sea level will it be then?
thepixiesrock Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 It will be submerged in twenty feet of water last I heard. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Calax Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 better hope you have flood insurance. I'm just happy I'm in CA where the closest thing we have to a natural disaster locally is a minor earthquake every few days (minor as in it barly bumps your cup.) Eru can testify to this. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
thepixiesrock Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 better hope you have flood insurance. I'm just happy I'm in CA where the closest thing we have to a natural disaster locally is a minor earthquake every few days (minor as in it barly bumps your cup.) Eru can testify to this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And he will, in court. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Dark Moth Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 This is exactly why I'm glad I don't live in Florida. Up here, the last flood major flood we got was when Hurricane Ivan passed through (boy, that was fun). And of course, no earthquakes.
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Ironically, my parents were going to take their first vacation in seven years in Oct.......in New Orleans
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Well, I hope they are bringing scuba gear. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No ****, huh! I'm actually blaming them for this. Jinx and what not. I also HIGHLY regret not going down there when I could have. Not that I passed up a specific offer or something, but it's a place I always wanted to see without a wetsuit.
Judge Hades Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 I just hope the people who can leave left and those who couldn't found themselves at that Dome.
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 and those who couldn't found themselves at that Dome. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1. No one is really sure that the Superdome can withstand 170+mph winds 2. They think it will flood on the lower levels. It can hold 80,000 peeps, but they are only letting in 20,000 due to flooding. also, it will most likely lose all power.
Guest Fishboot Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Good luck to everyone in the path, either bodily or by proxy of your stuff.
jodo kast 5 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Damn!Thats one hell of a hurricane! , and worse, New Orleans is below sea level!Good luck to everyone in that area, your going to need it!
Judge Hades Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Doesn't the Dome have its own emergency power?
PrincessSarah Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Doesn't the Dome have its own emergency power? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The news report I watched mentioned how uncomfortable it would be in the Dome with no power. So I'm guessing they don't. We're getting some of the side effects in the midwest with some pretty decent storms. I even heard the word tornado mentioned in the forecast this evening. I'll take rain over triple digit heat, which is what we normally get in Nebraska this time of year. Proud purveyor, owner and operator of the Wonder Twins
Judge Hades Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Iowa isn't much better in the heat catagory, but it is the humidity that gets you. I do have to agree though, nothing beats a good midwest thunderstorm. It has the right amount of power behind it that its awe inspiring while not overly destructive and the rain does feel nice and cool.
Deraldin Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Iowa isn't much better in the heat catagory, but it is the humidity that gets you. I do have to agree though, nothing beats a good midwest thunderstorm. It has the right amount of power behind it that its awe inspiring while not overly destructive and the rain does feel nice and cool. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We had a good 6-8 weeks of 30+ degree weather this year with almost 100% humidity everyday, or at least it felt like it. We're supposed to get some thunderstorms up here in Ontario later this week from what's left of Katrina.
EnderAndrew Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Iowa isn't much better in the heat catagory, but it is the humidity that gets you. I do have to agree though, nothing beats a good midwest thunderstorm. It has the right amount of power behind it that its awe inspiring while not overly destructive and the rain does feel nice and cool. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We've had some pretty spectacular thunderstorms this year in Omaha.
Illunder Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 My Nan lives near New Orleans, we've not heard from her yet but my parents are currently glued to Sky News
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 New Orleans JUST missed getting alot worse conditions but there are reports of possible severe damage to the superdome
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Just saw this: Power failed in the Superdome around 5 a.m. Monday, triggering groans from the crowd. Emergency generators kicked in, but the backup power runs only reduced lighting, not the air conditioning.
Judge Hades Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 With a hole in the roof where rain is coming through I doubt they need air conditioning.
kumquatq3 Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 With a hole in the roof where rain is coming through I doubt they need air conditioning. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, the point was that there IS generators, that work basic stuff. We were talking about that fact yesterday
SteveThaiBinh Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 New Orleans JUST missed getting alot worse conditions That's good news. Does this mean the feared flooding isn't going to be so serious? I heard they were worried about a surge of water from the lake. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
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