Houston, we have a problem.

[crocodile deathroll]

Right here , if the long range weather forecast is right.

 

[Mycroft]

Just in time to get the 200k civilians the Mayor has invited back into the city.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If Houston gets hit, they can send their refugees to New Orleans.

 

[Cleon]

Just in time to get the 200k civilians the Mayor has invited back into the city.

Amazing what one discovers reading the news:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/20/katrina.impact/index.html

Mayor halts return to New Orleans
Nagin cites concern over Tropical Storm Rita

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- With Tropical Storm Rita nearing hurricane status off south Florida, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has halted the return of residents to his storm-ravaged city.

Nagin said his city's levees and flood walls were weakened by the August 29 impact of Category 4 Hurricane Katrina, which left many neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Mississippi River under water.

 

[Jocko]

Amazing what one discovers reading the news:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/20/katrina.impact/index.html

Meanwhile, thousands of New Orleanders who also don't keep refreshing CNN.com every thirty seconds are still returning. Then again, anyone who voted for this idiot:

At his news conference, however, Nagin bristled at Allen's second-guessing of his plans to allow residents back in.

"The admiral's a good man, you know, and I respect him," he said. "But when he starts talking to citizens of New Orleans, that's kind of out of his lane. You know, there's only one mayor of New Orleans, and I'm it."

... probably aren't exactly big on current events anyway.

 

[Charlie Monoxide]

With all the smog and pollution, Houston can use a good washing every 3 or 4 years .....

Charlie (doesn't miss living in Houston) Monoxide

 

[crocodile deathroll]

With all the smog and pollution, Houston can use a good washing every 3 or 4 years .....

Charlie (doesn't miss living in Houston) Monoxide

No problems, it will be a golden opportunity for the Fab Five from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy to give the whole town a good makeover and a whole new look after Rita called in. Probably should not be a bigger challange than some of these smelly appartments in New York they make over.

 

[a_unique_person]

I know it's fashionable to blame Nagin for everything, but is representing the views of his constituents.

Just when Rita when past the Florida Keys, there were plenty of people staying behind, on the basis that they never evacuate.

The question is, are coastal towns viable? If the precaution is taken to evacuate every time a hurricane threatens, then I don't believe that many areas would be. There are several more years of this to come, if it is just a 'normal' cycle, or it won't be ending, if global warming is a factor.

 

[Cylinder]

I guess the real question is does a Saturn V static display float and, if so, does my neighborhood covenant prohibit large aerospace lawn ornaments?

 

[Manny]

Meanwhile, thousands of New Orleanders who also don't keep refreshing CNN.com every thirty seconds are still returning.

Heh. The ones who did hear went back to their shelters. In Houston.

In addition to being an idiot, I think Nagin is star-crossed. Someone finally talks some sense into the guy and he sends his people into the center of the projected path of the storm. Hope the Astrodome is on higher ground and made of tougher stuff than the Superdome.

 

[Tricky]

Houston has a big advantage over New Orleans in that it is further inland, above sea level, not situated shoreward of a gigantic lake, not sticking out on a delta, and it is a much "newer" city, meaning not so many historical (read: "dilapidated") buildings.

Nevertheless, I'm evacuating tomorrow night. Hope my house is here when I get back.

 

[Cylinder]

Hope the Astrodome is on higher ground and made of tougher stuff than the Superdome.

True to the spirit of Texas hospitality, the residents of the Astrodome are being evacuated - this time before the storm.

 

[rikzilla]

Houston has a big advantage over New Orleans in that it is further inland, above sea level, not situated shoreward of a gigantic lake, not sticking out on a delta, and it is a much "newer" city, meaning not so many historical (read: "dilapidated") buildings.

Nevertheless, I'm evacuating tomorrow night. Hope my house is here when I get back.

I hope so too Tricky...stay safe. I evacuated in the face of Andrew, but luckily for me the storm turned south just before landfall and nailed Homestead instead of Ft. Lauderdale. When I got home there were lots of trees down and all my rain gutters were missing...but all in all I lost nothing more.

-z

 

[Jocko]

I know it's fashionable to blame Nagin for everything, but is representing the views of his constituents.

Ah, so that's what you consider "leadership," is it? Why not elect an echo chamber? It's a lot cheaper.

Just when Rita when past the Florida Keys, there were plenty of people staying behind, on the basis that they never evacuate.

How many is a lot? How about a source? And remember, it doesn't count if they're poor!

The question is, are coastal towns viable? If the precaution is taken to evacuate every time a hurricane threatens, then I don't believe that many areas would be. There are several more years of this to come, if it is just a 'normal' cycle, or it won't be ending, if global warming is a factor.

No, the question is, which is stupider: Nagin or his constituency?

 

[Tricky]

Just got the word Rita has become a category 5. People are getting really scared here.

 

[Mercutio]

Just got the word Rita has become a category 5. People are getting really scared here.

Good luck, Trixie. New house and everything...have you boarded up the windows? Moved the important things out of the basement? Given Mrs. Trixie a hug and a kiss for me?


Ok, reverse the order of those things...

 

[Manny]

Y'all be careful down there. We won't hear from you till Saturday when the forums return. I hope we hear that the thing missed and everyone had a good laugh.

 

[Hutch]

Well, I've got about $50M worth of Equipment sitting on the dock at Corpus Christi, Texas. The frieght forwarder has promised trucks--on Friday.

Anyone know where I can get three 53-ft lowboy trailers?

 

[Phil]

Just got the word Rita has become a category 5. People are getting really scared here.

Where are you headed Tricks?

As of now, I've got no place to go.

 

[Mercutio]

Trixie, put Phil in your trunk and head for high ground.