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Houston)Texas flooding

#1 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:37 am

Hope all of you that live in Texas and Houston area are well, it's quite alarming what's happening w the rainfall. A potential for 50" if rain, is unimaginable.
My house flooded 3 years ago with 4" of rain in 1 hr, 16" deep wall to wall in just 15 minutes.

If what's happened there were to happen here, my house would have been exactly 4' deep with floodwater.

Again wishing you all the best, lives and family 1st, nothing else really matters???
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#2 Post by podman » Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:16 am

Its all over the news in the UK as well, pictures look like something from a film,best wishes from this side of the world to all those affected and living through it.

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#3 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:56 pm

It's hard to get clarity with the news, but

Houston and other surrounding costal areas, appear to be just...... utterly lost due to flooding.

With another 25" of possible rain that was forecasted, Its going to be a struggle to retain order health & saftey and with possibly no power or fresh water for the population, possibly numbering in the millions.

Thank goodness, so far the loss of life is incredibly low considering the sheer magnitude of devastation,.
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#4 Post by Ronnie » Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:12 am

Yeah, I hope both Paul's are okay. RC45 & pstamper. They're both Houston guys. Neither have posted since the floods. :shock:

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#5 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:05 pm

Ronnie wrote:Yeah, I hope both Paul's are okay. RC45 & pstamper. They're both Houston guys. Neither have posted since the floods. :shock:
Yes that's whom I was thinking of in particular to my post, I've followed with interest each builds.
There's a unfortunate good chance they have list everything, that's replaceable..but do hope that they and their families are safe and healthy.

. IF EITHER OF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE NEEDS HELP, PLEASE LET US KNOW. IM SURE WE ALL COULD BRAINSTORM A WAY TO HELP

PMed RC45 HE REPLIED AND IS 100% safe on all accounts!
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#6 Post by RC45 » Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:43 am

My family and I survived high and dry. I have a call into Paul P. Hopefully will hear from him when he gets a chance. Many folks have been busy either cleaning their own place up or helping neighbours out.

two-stroke-brit (Mark) is also from around these parts. I have his number somewhere and will put a call out as soon as I find it.
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#7 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:03 pm

The other Paul "Pstamper" replied as well, said he's "all safe"..but busy helping his friends & neighbors.
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#8 Post by Ronnie » Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:06 pm

Glad you're all okay guys. It looked horrendous on the TV

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#9 Post by Kalim » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:38 am

Good to read good news for them. Thanks.

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#10 Post by pstamper » Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:51 pm

Getting better here. Some parts of Houston are still flooded. It is sad what I have seen over this time. I helped take apart three peoples home and put tarps on a fellow riders roof from a fallen tree. There was a lot of help from volunteers, church groups, and the rescue people. Kudos to Houston for pulling together at such a tough time. Rich or poor were all affected. I am in the AC business so I bought some whole house dehumidifiers to help dry some homes. The piles of debris is the terrible thing. I will post some images when I get a little time. Weather is suppose to be better this next week. Thanks for the best wishes and concerns.

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#11 Post by rztom » Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:08 pm

pstamper wrote:Weather is suppose to be better this next week. Thanks for the best wishes and concerns.
To all our members in the greater Houston area, kudos to you guys for keeping your heads and spirits up - I for one totally admire your fortitude and hard work to get back on your feet :smt023 :smt023 Never been through a hurricane's landfall, and hopefully never will :shock:

But now we must hope any members in the greater South Florida area are gettin' ready - get those motorcycles out of harm's way.... :evil:

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#12 Post by pstamper » Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:39 am

Appears to be a tough year. Prayer are with the east coast and Florida people. All be safe.

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#13 Post by two-stroke-brit » Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:47 pm

thanks for the good wishes , we stayed dry throughout the storm.
prayers for the Floridians .
thanks mark
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