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Title: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 11, 2008, 02:34:50 PM
Just a question to HTC. The way it looks it seems that the hurricane is going to hit Texas. My question is If the hurricane dose get close and HTC members have to leave will the game still be up? And is there any chance that some how the game could go down because of the storm.

 :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: scot12b on September 11, 2008, 02:36:20 PM
I would care more about the people Bro ;)
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Rich46yo on September 11, 2008, 02:39:35 PM
I would care more about the people Bro ;)

Yeah, I hope all the AH folks get the heck out of dodge with their families and bugger the game.

Im no expert but Im willing to bet a Hurricane can not only take out the game but also the entire county the games servers are located at.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: MjTalon on September 11, 2008, 02:39:45 PM
I would care more about the people Bro ;)

That's just prove that van lives for AH  :lol  :).
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: SunBat on September 11, 2008, 02:41:27 PM
HTC is in Dallas.  They may lose some power due to thunderstorms but they don't need to evacuate.  It's all of us poor Houstonians that have to leave.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 11, 2008, 03:11:01 PM
I would care more about the people Bro ;)

Im not saying that i dont care about the people i was just wondering.  :rock
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Spikes on September 11, 2008, 03:26:06 PM
That's just prove that van lives for AH  :lol  :).
+1
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 11, 2008, 03:29:54 PM
That's just prove that van lives for AH  :lol  :).

I can quit anytime.  :uhoh
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: KTM520guy on September 11, 2008, 03:47:26 PM
HTC is in Dallas.  They may lose some power due to thunderstorms but they don't need to evacuate.  It's all of us poor Houstonians that have to leave.

Houston could use a good rinse. Those of us in Big D will be just fine.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: crazyivan on September 11, 2008, 05:25:20 PM
more about IKe in the o'club and  oh yeah TV  :confused:
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: oakranger on September 11, 2008, 05:35:14 PM
Just a question to HTC. The way it looks it seems that the hurricane is going to hit Texas. My question is If the hurricane dose get close and HTC members have to leave will the game still be up? And is there any chance that some how the game could go down because of the storm.

 :salute


By the time the hurrican gets that far north west, it will be weaken
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Amsoil21 on September 11, 2008, 05:40:18 PM
i dunno if its a hurricane mk 2c then watch out for the h.o  :rock lol.

nah best of luck guys in the storms path hope its not to much of a ride. in uk we just have to worry bout heavy rain day in day out. nothing like what you guys get. :aok
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Waffle on September 11, 2008, 05:46:28 PM
We're still working out our hurricane checklsit....

1. Case of Beer - check.
2. Generator - check.
3. Case of Beer - check.
4. Cheetos - check.
5. Case of Beer - Check.
6. Inflatable Dingy - Check.
7. Case of Beer for anchor - Check
8. Cooler / Ice - Check
9. RC Submarine - Check
10. Case of Beer - Check

Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Amsoil21 on September 11, 2008, 05:48:31 PM
what about the case of beer? :D
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Anaxogoras on September 11, 2008, 05:49:36 PM
I looked at where Grapevine is on the map and I'm pretty sure the HTC staff will be OK.  Yes, the severs will be fine too. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: DMBEAR on September 11, 2008, 05:49:42 PM
We're still working out our hurricane checklsit....

1. Case of Beer - check.
2. Generator - check.
3. Case of Beer - check.
4. Cheetos - check.
5. Case of Beer - Check.
6. Inflatable Dingy - Check.
7. Case of Beer for anchor - Check
8. Cooler / Ice - Check
9. RC Submarine - Check

Hmm, I'm leaving Texoma right now to come south where it sounds safer and far more prepared...I'll bring paper towels for the Cheetoh fingers :aok
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 11, 2008, 05:52:13 PM
We're still working out our hurricane checklsit....

1. Case of Beer - check.
2. Generator - check.
3. Case of Beer - check.
4. Cheetos - check.
5. Case of Beer - Check.
6. Inflatable Dingy - Check.
7. Case of Beer for anchor - Check
8. Cooler / Ice - Check
9. RC Submarine - Check
10. Case of Beer - Check

Cheetos...
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: opposum on September 11, 2008, 06:38:01 PM
heh.........noobs............ ...


i survived Katrina, they'll do fine........... ;)  :salute




we are on the coast and Katrina's eye went directly over out house, we only got shingle damage,


looks like htc will do fine from the way I'm seeing it  :)



opposum







Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: SunBat on September 11, 2008, 06:49:53 PM
Houston could use a good rinse. Those of us in Big D will be just fine.

Hmmm... Spoken like a true prettythang who has never been through a hurricane.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: 4440 on September 11, 2008, 06:50:03 PM
Waffle,  you got room in the dingy for 1 more?   Case that is   :aok   you can never have too much.


GL boys and gals    see ya when its over :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: BMathis on September 11, 2008, 06:53:40 PM
Hmmm... Spoken like a true uncle who has never been through a hurricane.   :rolleyes:
Yep...
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: KTM520guy on September 11, 2008, 06:55:09 PM
Hmmm... Spoken like a true uncle who has never been through a hurricane.   :rolleyes:

There is a reason why Big D is this far north. No hurricanes.

  :D
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: thndregg on September 11, 2008, 07:45:59 PM
I can quit anytime.  :uhoh


"Gimme a Marlboro"
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Wyld45 on September 11, 2008, 08:22:46 PM


                             Nope,the Captain goes down with the ship,the Geek goes down with the 'Puters'.  :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: crazyivan on September 11, 2008, 08:37:18 PM
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/jeanswilson/Hurricanes/HurricaneIke_edited-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: BnZ on September 11, 2008, 09:11:14 PM
When I saw this post, my first thought was "Hurricane One K-E? I've never heard of that variant, what the heck? Does it have cannon?"
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: TheMan on September 11, 2008, 09:15:29 PM
We're still working out our hurricane checklsit....

1. Case of Beer - check.
2. Generator - check.
3. Case of Beer - check.
4. Cheetos - check.
5. Case of Beer - Check.
6. Inflatable Dingy - Check.
7. Case of Beer for anchor - Check
8. Cooler / Ice - Check
9. RC Submarine - Check
10. Case of Beer - Check

Aaaahhaahahhahaha man , classic waffle :D
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: texasmom on September 11, 2008, 09:16:18 PM
Would be real nice if my in-laws left Houston. Visit with the Grandkids would be welcomed, and they'd be out of there for the weekend (and the hurricane).
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Curlew on September 11, 2008, 09:37:52 PM
(http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/24716_01_lg.jpg)
We're still working out our hurricane checklsit....

1. Case of Beer - check.
2. Generator - check.
3. Case of Beer - check.
4. Cheetos - check.
5. Case of Beer - Check.
6. Inflatable Dingy - Check.
7. Case of Beer for anchor - Check
8. Cooler / Ice - Check
9. RC Submarine - Check
10. Case of Beer - Check
Enjoy getting sloshed in the hurricane, see you on the other side  :rock :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Curlew on September 11, 2008, 09:42:50 PM
 :noid
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Masherbrum on September 11, 2008, 09:48:08 PM
In 1977, my family was trapped on Key West in our van, when Hurricane Babe started and moved West.   This was before going to DisneyWorld.   It is one of my earliest recollections as I was 4 years old and remember it, like it happened yesterday.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: 1pLUs44 on September 11, 2008, 10:10:53 PM
Just a question to HTC. The way it looks it seems that the hurricane is going to hit Texas. My question is If the hurricane dose get close and HTC members have to leave will the game still be up? And is there any chance that some how the game could go down because of the storm.

 :salute


Dude, HTC is like 400 miles inland, I seriously doubt it. If they were having to evacuate, I'd have to do it first as I live much closer to the sea than them.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Roscoroo on September 11, 2008, 10:15:02 PM
you guys really need official intel .
(http://weather.yahoo.com/images/s_central_sat_440x297.jpg)

Brought to you by Evil Mercenary Squirrels in tin hats .

Note: the pic updates.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 12, 2008, 01:59:33 PM
Read home page. thats what i wanted to know.

 :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: dhaus on September 12, 2008, 02:04:53 PM
My Cod, the SCOTCH!!  HiTech forgot the SCOTCH!  We're doomed.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Skuzzy on September 12, 2008, 02:53:10 PM
I was born and raised in Corpus Christi.  Hurricanes are a source of concern, but the real danger of a storm like this one, is the potential trailing tornadoes it will drag across the state along with the amount of rain.

This monster can cover half the state of Texas and still get its feed from the Gulf.  Reminds me of Carla in 61, and a little like Beulah in 67.  Beulah spawned 100+ tornadoes, in her wake, once she made landfall.  Like Beulah, Ike is moving slow and carrying a big stick.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 12, 2008, 03:05:11 PM
 :salute

Skuzzy and HTC staff hope everything turns out fine.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Dadsguns on September 12, 2008, 03:19:50 PM
If they do lose power,, Pro rate my money. :furious :furious
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: BMathis on September 12, 2008, 03:33:05 PM
<--- bout 60 inland from Galveston... Hope everyone here stays safe, gotten plenty of beer and food!

 :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Skuzzy on September 12, 2008, 03:38:49 PM
Best of luck to everyone in the path of Ike.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: MajIssue on September 12, 2008, 03:40:13 PM
The Latest NWS track has Ike down to a Tropical Depression and passing well East of the DFW area, close to the AR/LA/TX border on Late Sunday-Early Monday. I would expect a large wind/rain event in the "Metroplex" that falls short of a tropical storm.

To those on the Texas Gulf coast... I pray for your safety.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: VansCrew1 on September 12, 2008, 03:57:25 PM
From what it looks like is suppose to curve up north in the next couple days.

 :salute, hope everyone will be safe and best wishes to the people in the path.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: Max on September 12, 2008, 04:14:14 PM
Godspeed Texas
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: dtango on September 12, 2008, 04:18:40 PM
All the best bnasty.  We're in Sugar Land and are hunkering down as well.  First Hurricane for the wife and kids.  It'll be a doozy for them I think.  Get's a little frightening when the house and windows literally shake from the winds and that for 6-10 hours sustained.

Unbelievably there are still people on Galveston and surrounding coastal communities.  The storm surge from Ike is going to be really bad.  Winds picking up a bit but tonight after dinner is when it's going to start to get really exciting!  I'll probably try and play online for awhile before we lose power!

Tango, XO
412th FS Braunco Mustangs
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: whiteman on September 12, 2008, 05:12:16 PM
what part of sugar land, I'm at HWy 6 and old richmond, north side. I've been through a couple hurricanes a bunch of tornados so i'm not to worried. some of us usually head to the island 3 days before this stuff, weren't able to this time and missed some decent surf.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: 1pLUs44 on September 12, 2008, 05:12:36 PM
Godspeed Texas


We'll do fine. See, you are forgetting that it's Texas, not Louisiana :D
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: 1sum41 on September 12, 2008, 05:16:04 PM
me and 1pluss are gonna get while its still a catagory2  :cry =[ <S>
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: dtango on September 12, 2008, 06:07:26 PM
what part of sugar land, I'm at HWy 6 and old richmond, north side. I've been through a couple hurricanes a bunch of tornados so i'm not to worried. some of us usually head to the island 3 days before this stuff, weren't able to this time and missed some decent surf.

Hey Whiteman, we're really close to you :).  I'm in New Territory.

Tango, XO
412th FS Braunco Mustangs
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: macleod01 on September 13, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
Like Beulah, Ike is moving slow and carrying a big stick.

Got something in common with you and your Ban stick skuzzy!  :P :P

Good speed everyone, I hope to see you all on the other side
 :salute
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: bmwgs on September 13, 2008, 09:46:10 PM
Hey Whiteman, we're really close to you :).  I'm in New Territory.

Tango, XO
412th FS Braunco Mustangs

Dulles and Lexington area.  My house is the one that had the bullseye on it.

Fred
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: BMathis on September 14, 2008, 05:24:27 PM
Downtown Houston is Closed, catestophic damage... 2.8 million still without power. Mongomery County (Conroe area) will not have power for 2-4 weeks, due to Catesrophic power failure (think a sub-station is gone)... I heard 3 dead in Galveston, not confirmed officially. I have power in Katy Tx, though my Parents do not (Fulshear, TX). NO Ice anywhere, barely any gas, Lines are outta hand. Thank goodness I filled up before this all hit.

Worst part is we slammed by a nasty storm front last night, Bringing more rain than the hurricaine did... Which flooded most of the Houston area and surrounding areas even more. People were trapped in Houston homes because of Bayou Flooding and downed trees blocking streets.

Thansk for the toughts, concerns, calls,  and comments!! More to come, gotta clean up.

 :salute

Mathis

Edit: As far as my House damage; Shingles ripped off roof, minor Leaking now. Fence is bent in, thankfully not down though. Satelite dish is bent to pieces, so no TV for 2 weeks or more. Garage Door broken, should be fixable.
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: crazyivan on September 14, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
 :salute  bmathis  Thanks for the update, sounds rough. Take care!
Title: Re: Hurricane Ike
Post by: texasmom on September 14, 2008, 05:34:57 PM
Glad to hear you fared relatively well bmathis.

My In-Laws are in Highlands (over between Baytown & Crosby). Their land used to be filled with giant pecan trees, which are now all over the land & the house. TxDad took our teenager there to help with the clean up.  They still don't have power, but have a generator. So as far as they're concerned they're in high cotton.