Hurricane Rita...NOT AGAIN! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MeganS · 09-19-2005, 09:04 PM

thats whats good about NJ we get nothing. of course there's the occasional blizzard but thats no big deal, and if we do get anything for a hurricane its the very very very very edge. i LOVE it here! lol

SilverStarShado · 09-19-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I wonder sometimes, too! We should definitely be able to tell by Wednesday who's going to get hit. Been thinking about making some hotel reservations around San Antonio just in case.

Kimberly check out this thread ...You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17782

sylvan · 09-20-2005, 04:46 AM

A very close friend of mine also lives in the Clearlake area and she is freaking out. She is just starting to get back on her feet financially after being layed off/downsized and hit with some unexpected $ problems and can't really afford to evacuate to a hotel somewhere. I am really worried for her.

txshopper73 · 09-20-2005, 04:35 PM

They're predicting it to hit Matagorda Bay which is like 35 minutes from here. Trying right now to find a hotel in Austin but it looks like they're all booked up.

I feel like crying!!!!!

schatzie · 09-20-2005, 04:38 PM

Oh no! I am so sorry. I wanna cry with you! Keep trying hotels or maybe bed/breakfasts places, anything.

Maybe hotels a little farther out?

Thinking about you and Schatzie sends hugs to comfort you!

SWEETPEA · 09-20-2005, 04:41 PM

please dont cry. everything is going to be ok just calm down thats the most important thing you must be calmed so then you can think of what your going to do. please try to get a hotel or a shelter near you so you and your family and of course your furbabies can be safe. my prayers are with you and your family

txshopper73 · 09-20-2005, 05:23 PM

Now, I'm pi$$ed. Finally get through to travelocity and they booked me a room...12 HOUR AWAY!!!!!

I could have driven to my home town in 8 hours...COME ON!!!

devotedtoyou · 09-20-2005, 05:57 PM

DH has a staff meeting at 8:00 AM, then we're off. We'll be going to friends in Stephenville, TX to wait it out. We live close enough to the coast that the prediciton of a 15-20 foot storm surge is probably going to hit us. I moved what I could to the upstairs, but I doubt it will help much. Gads, trying to get a 35 year marriage into the back of an SUV is quite a trick. All the neighbors are on edge...yea, might as well let it go!

Mystify79 · 09-20-2005, 06:02 PM

My parents live in Houston and they are leaving tomorrow to come up to stay with us in Lubbock until it blows over. I haven't heard the evening's news yet but I'm sure there are still hotels available here though Lubbock is a good 9 hour's drive. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

pixiepooh · 09-21-2005, 09:23 AM

txshopper73 I'm praying for you and your family. Do you have a place to crash already? I heard all of the motels and hotels as close to Dallas have been booked. Let us know.

sabrinasmom · 09-21-2005, 12:52 PM

I think you are right to get out of there with the kids and dogs! I wouldn't stay by myself. Your hubby can let you know when things are okay to come back. Just be safe and start EARLY. Nothing worse than being in a logjam on the highway with kids and dogs - been there, done that. Best of luck.

Kelz · 09-21-2005, 03:08 PM

I hope everyone stays safe!! they are talking about it coming up into oklahoma and flooding up here too... Also.. Tornados!! looks like i'll be staying with my parents!

red98vett · 09-21-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

They're predicting it to hit Matagorda Bay which is like 35 minutes from here. Trying right now to find a hotel in Austin but it looks like they're all booked up.

I feel like crying!!!!!

Kimberly - you are way closer to the danger than I am in Houston - I didn't know you're close to Matagorda - that's right in the line right now - PLEASE STAY SAFE !!! I'll be thinking of everyone also during this hurricane - but I am scared for those of you in that area ! Try to stay calm - we have 2 days to make decisions even though they're saying do it today - you can still leave tommorrow -

red98vett · 09-21-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

A very close friend of mine also lives in the Clearlake area and she is freaking out. She is just starting to get back on her feet financially after being layed off/downsized and hit with some unexpected $ problems and can't really afford to evacuate to a hotel somewhere. I am really worried for her.

oh man - but she's in CLEAR LAKE and she will have to leave !!!

that's my position too right now till our next job starts... and it's in GALVESTON of all places - Having no $$ makes it impossible for us to stay in a hotel ...so I know how your friend feels -

crystalsmom · 09-21-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by orinskye

I'll take the california earthquakes ANY DAY.... at least those dont happen very often

i could never live like that..... storms just freak me out...
lol... the hurricane is named after one of my friends

I hope this gal named "Rita" is kind to you all. Don't you dare hit Texas!!
TOO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE THERE!! Don't hit anyone and just die
in the gulf pleeeease; we have had enough.

09-19-2005, 09:04 PM	#16
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	thats whats good about NJ we get nothing. of course there's the occasional blizzard but thats no big deal, and if we do get anything for a hurricane its the very very very very edge. i LOVE it here! lol __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

09-20-2005, 04:35 PM	#19
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	They're predicting it to hit Matagorda Bay which is like 35 minutes from here. Trying right now to find a hotel in Austin but it looks like they're all booked up. I feel like crying!!!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

09-20-2005, 04:38 PM	#20
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	Oh no! I am so sorry. I wanna cry with you! Keep trying hotels or maybe bed/breakfasts places, anything. Maybe hotels a little farther out? Thinking about you and Schatzie sends hugs to comfort you! __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

09-20-2005, 04:41 PM	#21
SWEETPEA My Little Princess Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SUNNY,FLORIDA Posts: 2,764	please dont cry. everything is going to be ok just calm down thats the most important thing you must be calmed so then you can think of what your going to do. please try to get a hotel or a shelter near you so you and your family and of course your furbabies can be safe. my prayers are with you and your family __________________ RACHEL & MISTY

09-20-2005, 05:23 PM	#22
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Now, I'm pi$$ed. Finally get through to travelocity and they booked me a room...12 HOUR AWAY!!!!! I could have driven to my home town in 8 hours...COME ON!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

09-20-2005, 04:46 AM	#18
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	A very close friend of mine also lives in the Clearlake area and she is freaking out. She is just starting to get back on her feet financially after being layed off/downsized and hit with some unexpected $ problems and can't really afford to evacuate to a hotel somewhere. I am really worried for her.

09-20-2005, 05:57 PM	#23
devotedtoyou Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 242	DH has a staff meeting at 8:00 AM, then we're off. We'll be going to friends in Stephenville, TX to wait it out. We live close enough to the coast that the prediciton of a 15-20 foot storm surge is probably going to hit us. I moved what I could to the upstairs, but I doubt it will help much. Gads, trying to get a 35 year marriage into the back of an SUV is quite a trick. All the neighbors are on edge...yea, might as well let it go!

09-20-2005, 06:02 PM	#24
Mystify79 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 565	My parents live in Houston and they are leaving tomorrow to come up to stay with us in Lubbock until it blows over. I haven't heard the evening's news yet but I'm sure there are still hotels available here though Lubbock is a good 9 hour's drive. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. __________________ Pixie 2005-2015 "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."

09-21-2005, 09:23 AM	#25
pixiepooh Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 231	txshopper73 I'm praying for you and your family. Do you have a place to crash already? I heard all of the motels and hotels as close to Dallas have been booked. Let us know.

09-21-2005, 12:52 PM	#26
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	I think you are right to get out of there with the kids and dogs! I wouldn't stay by myself. Your hubby can let you know when things are okay to come back. Just be safe and start EARLY. Nothing worse than being in a logjam on the highway with kids and dogs - been there, done that. Best of luck. __________________ Frankie (the MOM), Sabrina, and Elvira

09-21-2005, 03:08 PM	#27
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	I hope everyone stays safe!! they are talking about it coming up into oklahoma and flooding up here too... Also.. Tornados!! looks like i'll be staying with my parents! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org