The Ike Man Cometh!

[snellemin]

Biggest one I have been in is Andrew down South Florida. Massive destruction and immense amount of force. I'm in NW Houston, and my banana trees look like stranded wires now. Using my A123 batteries in my 10.000.000 candlepower flashlight. So much lighter then the goofy leadacid cell.

Electricity keeps shutting off right now. Just lost my Dish, so only internet to check the weather updates.

[JERRY2KONE]

Well I have ridden out my share of huricanes both in Hawaii and in Florida, and it is a pretty scary thing to go through, but if you are inland far enough the damage is realitively small. I road out Huricane Eva in Hawaii in the early 80's and it destroyed Kuaii. The islands didn't even slow it down with winds over 135mph, and I was in the US Navy then. They called me out in the middle of the storm, because a security fence had blown down that was protecting a top security area. On my way in to work I got to see garages and roofs blowing by as I was driving down Makakilo Drive. The are facinating for sure, but extremely dangerous. A few years ago I was part of the ride out team and Universal Studios in Orlando when two huricanes crossed paths directly over Orlando. What a trip that was.

We truly wish anyone on the path of Ike a safe experience. Good luck guys, and God bless.

West side of Houston, lost power last night really early - 8:15pm before any rain with just light winds. Was a major disappointment, after all the tree trimming Centerpoint has done past 2 yrs - guess was for nothing. Long sleepless night in the heat and the dark.

Heck of a blow - trees and limbs everywhere and most of my 250'+ of fencing is down and torn up pretty good. Was surprised when power came back at 7:45am this morning, maybe can sleep now for a little while this thing rains itself out.

All in all, nothing that can't be fixed. No damage as our house, garage, or cars are concerned. Don't think we'll be going back to work Mon though like everyone so optimistically planned before we left work Thur afternoon.

West side of Houston, lost power last night really early - 8:15pm before any rain with just light winds. Was a major disappointment, after all the tree trimming Centerpoint has done past 2 yrs - guess was for nothing. Long sleepless night in the heat and the dark.

Heck of a blow - trees and limbs everywhere and most of my 250'+ of fencing is down and torn up pretty good. Was surprised when power came back at 7:45am this morning, maybe can sleep now for a little while this thing rains itself out.

All in all, nothing that can't be fixed. No damage as our house, garage, or cars are concerned. Don't think we'll be going back to work Mon though like everyone so optimistically planned before we left work Thur afternoon.

I was running a 5" B&W TV off my starter box batt for several hrs last night to stay up with what was going on with the storm. Everybody was glad we had the TV for info.

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by snellemin

Biggest one I have been in is Andrew down South Florida. Massive destruction and immense amount of force. I'm in NW Houston, and my banana trees look like stranded wires now. Using my A123 batteries in my 10.000.000 candlepower flashlight. So much lighter then the goofy leadacid cell.

Electricity keeps shutting off right now. Just lost my Dish, so only internet to check the weather updates.

I hope it doesnt get any worse for you or you'll not be able to give us updates on Ike's destruction. Man I wish I was in texas to see this right now...