homnspector Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 I know, it may cross the line into political but both sides will appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Yuk-yuk! [:-slaphap Brian G. A Bass in the Boat is Worth Two of the Bush [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieb Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Let me start by saying I support Bush. Bass-gumbo Bass-fried Bass-and chips Bass-sausage Bass-in a blanket Bass-on wild rice Bass-baked Bass-creole Bass-blackened Bass-and formosa termite ka bobs Bass-plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTx Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Heck, I like ole W too but that picture crosses the line!!! Ain't no self respectin' Striper gonna be caught in nasty ole flood water! Now a Carp on the other hand.....[:-goldfis [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 My friend sent this to me. This is an actual video capture. Download Attachment: bush.bmp 307.77 KB I have been asked by FEMA to go to New Orleans to help evaluate the buildings. My wife had a fit when I suggested that I might want to go and help. She thinks it is too dangerous right now because of the chance of disease. Has anyone else on this forum been asked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Originally posted by Steven Hockstein My friend sent this to me. This is an actual video capture. Download Attachment: bush.bmp 307.77 KB I have been asked by FEMA to go to New Orleans to help evaluate the buildings. My wife had a fit when I suggested that I might want to go and help. She thinks it is too dangerous right now because of the chance of disease. Has anyone else on this forum been asked? I sent in my resume, and got a form reply saying they'd contact me in about 30 days. I plan to go with other members of my church, if I don't get the nod from FEMA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 I got an odd call from some private outfit 2 days ago (can't remember the name). They were looking for people with training for what I think were insurance inspections of some kind. I told the guy I didn't have any such training and he moved on. I think the situation will be stabilized for most purposes in a matter of weeks, at least in most places. The sprawling slums of New Orleans may be the exception, where the dead (humans and animals) and lingering, polluted waters may still poses a serious risk for Average Joe's. I'm still thinking about how best to try to help, but I know running down there now would probably not be helping. Chris, do you know where your group plans to head to? Brian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTx Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 My inspector has kinda left me high and dry to head down there for PaRR. They've promised him the moon so far. They're claiming a guaranteed minimum of $450 per day plus $100 per day living expenses. This is about all they've told him and they wouldn't tell him anything more. I think he'll find out that it's not quite the cash cow he's thinking it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Originally posted by Brian G. I got an odd call from some private outfit 2 days ago (can't remember the name). They were looking for people with training for what I think were insurance inspections of some kind. I told the guy I didn't have any such training and he moved on. I think the situation will be stabilized for most purposes in a matter of weeks, at least in most places. The sprawling slums of New Orleans may be the exception, where the dead (humans and animals) and lingering, polluted waters may still poses a serious risk for Average Joe's. I'm still thinking about how best to try to help, but I know running down there now would probably not be helping. Chris, do you know where your group plans to head to? Brian G. We're not sure yet, but I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Help will be needed for the next 18-24 months. 90,000 square miles across LA,MS and AL. It's not just New Orleans. Everyone has forgotten that 130,000 homes in MS were destroyed. Along the MS Gulf Coast (Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Passcagoula) 27,000 homes are gone. They were washed away by the 35' storm surge that went inland for a little over a mile. Plenty of inspections will be coming as repairs are made and as homeowners fight the battles to get the insurance company to cover what they should be covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi Scott, I agree, it is going to be a long haul. However, I think that it is really important, if they are ready, willing and able to, that the local guys who've been impacted the most by this mess be at the top of FEMA's list of inspectors and be given the work first. Then, and only then, should those from out of the area be assigned what's left over. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Scott P., Brian G., Bill L., et. al, I just hope that if any of you hear of a way any of us can help out, you'll let us know. Your brothers, All the TIJ Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homnspector Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Haven't heard from Brian G. lately, have you evacuated again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Not me, I didn't have to the first time. If I have to evacuate where I'm at, a LOT of you boys better head for the frickin' mountains. This looks like another damned bad one. If it stays on the line they think Texas is gonna catch hell. Are any of our guys in the path down there? Anybody? Brian G. Praying for Serious Weakening at the Last Minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul MacLean Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Originally posted by Brian G. Not me, I didn't have to the first time. If I have to evacuate where I'm at, a LOT of you boys better head for the frickin' mountains. This looks like another damned bad one. If it stays on the line they think Texas is gonna catch hell. Are any of our guys in the path down there? Anybody? Brian G. Praying for Serious Weakening at the Last Minute Donald's in the north Houston area so he's going to catch some grief. I'm in Austin, but Rita is forecast to be down to 75 mph winds and heavy rain when it passes 50 miles east. Rita should blow by here Saturday afternoon, so I don't expect work to be disrupted. Donald, what do you expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul MacLean Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 PS: Now it looks Rita is headed farther east. That's not good for brother Donald. The news reports say there's a few million people leaving Houston and I45 North is moving at about 4 mph plus gasoline is in short supply. I met someone this afternoon who left Houston at 2 AM this morning to avoid the traffic. It didn't work. Anyway, she's in Austin now. A little rain here would be good. We may not hear from Donald for awhile, but I'll be thinking of him and everyone else down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Rollins Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I am going to stay here in Houston. Those who left are stuck on the freeway somewhere with out gas, a bad place to be when Rita come to town for a visit. Rita is expected Sat AM. Now I am just sitting and waiting for her visit. I hope those in her path are going to be ok. It is going to be a real mess when people return to Houston and Galveston. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcha Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 God bless Texas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 As soon as someone hears from Brother Donald, let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTx Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I'm baaaack! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers! They were appreciated. My wife made the executive family decision to make our get-a-way on wed. As it turned out, that was a good call because we made it out ahead of the stampede. We drove to Dallas Wed. night and got up the next morning and made it to Tulsa where my folks with and holed up there. We watched the problems with the traffic jams on TV. Many of our friends decided to ride it out rather than sit in traffic. I must say though, to get that many people out of Houston (2.4 million last I heard) in less than 36 hours is remarkable. It did take us a while to get back in. Once I got within about a 100 miles of the house I started taking back roads. Even some of them were backed up. From the looks of our place, we got some rain and a lot of wind. It looked like someone had been stacking brush in our yard. No damage to the home that I could tell, however our power was out. They're saying it will be Oct. 7th at the earliest before we get our power back. We're staying with my mother-in-law [:-sick] on Lake Conroe. Even here, we're getting rolling blackouts. Some last for an hour while at other times they will last 3 or 4 hours. An extended stay motel is looking rather nice about right now. I have been able to do some business with my cell phone and lap top. Luckily we forwarded our biz phone to my wifes cell before leaving. They'd clocked 117mph winds on the Livingston. Due to the high winds and the waves crashing into the dam, they had to open the flood gates to relieve some of the pressure. Last night, they were interviewing a resident on Lake Livingston who had just closed on his home a week before Rita hit. I did a double take when I saw the guy and his name. I'd inspected his home! He was telling the news anchor about his boat house breaking away and floating off during the storm. What a small world. If you know anyone in the Beaumont to Lake Charles area, pray for them. They were hit really hard and took the brunt of the storm. Besides the power outages, we faired really well. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go looking for an extended stay motel so I can get out of my Mother-In-Law's house before going nuts! [:-crazy] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I'm glad to hear your home wasn't trashed Donald. Good luck with the mother-in-law / motel thingy. [:-banghea Brian G. The Return of the Donster Monster [:-mummy] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcha Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Traded one storm for another did ya? Mike Garcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Originally posted by Donald Lawson Last night, they were interviewing a resident on Lake Livingston who had just closed on his home a week before Rita hit. I did a double take when I saw the guy and his name. I'd inspected his home! He was telling the news anchor about his boat house breaking away and floating off during the storm. What a small world. He might be calling you to ask why you didn't tell him that his boat house might not hold up under a CAT III. On a serious note, good to hear that you and your family are safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul MacLean Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Glad to hear you're OK Donald. This might be of interest to Texas A&M fans. Download Attachment: AggieHurricanePrep.jpg 665.95 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 A & M fans may note that the Longhorn who did the text doesn't know plywood from OSB. [] Brian G. Love a Good Rivalry [:-tong2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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