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my parents were going to try riding out the storm (they're in sw houston) but I told them to pack up and head here to austin. I think they're boarding up the one SE facing window and that's it. next few days are going to be real interesting.. good luck and stay safe.
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so whats being predicted as far as rita goes? I heard that if it hits just right it will take out a refinery.
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If it hits "just right?" It'll take out all of Galveston.
17 foot seawall, expecting another 17foot storm surge over that. The seawall only surrounds 1/3 of Galveston anyway.
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I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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My in-laws arrived in Dallas yesterday to stay with my wife's parents...  We hope and pray that their house and everything down there is okay... 
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FYI: There are tons of hotel rooms (well.. small town motel) available for any who need a place but their all full in your area.
I'll call and reserve for any..(its 5 minutes from my house)
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I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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I'm not sure what to do yet. I am not prepared yet. I am most likey gonna leave my house to go somewhere safer. I read that Rita could be the strongest storm to hit Texas, but it is unknown exactly how hard it is gonna hit.
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I've read that the shallow waters off the coast will slow it down some, but it's still has another day to strengthen. right now they're measuring 175 mph winds. the predictions are crazy, but at least it doesn't look like it'll hit any major metro areas directly.
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Good luck to all that will be effected by this.
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Indeed. This one is supposed to be bigger, faster, and stronger than Katrina. I sure hope everyone evacuated.... 
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Originally posted by Eric L:
Good luck to all that will be effected by this.
Agreed!
Stay safe!
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