Lovely Rita

[fett]

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I think I read that the hiway patrol is carrying gas for people running out.

[/ QUOTE ] That ain't enough!!! I just wonder how many people are in each car. I would get all cars to carry at least 4 people. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Bert]

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my sister just gave up trying to get out.... said it's complete gridlock on the freeways and they'd rather ride it out in a highrise condo than in their car, 'specially now that only the (weaker) southern/western side of storm is projected to hit houston.

[MBreinin]

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This is going to be bad, people. I really feel for those that are in the direct path. Please, get out or take cover. I also fear for my city as I think we are going to get a sideswipe. I am in Alabama right now, should be fun trying to get home tomorrow afternoon.

Mike

[Evol]

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Man,
The authorities are worried about it here in Austin - 4 hrs from the coast! I think we're talking wind damage/trees down and TONS of rain. I can't imagine what else could reach us up here [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

Got my peeps from Victoria Caravanning up here in RVs and bringing their horses [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Looks to be a cozy weekend with the relatives [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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No kidding? I'm from Victoria too.....smart move to get out of there since we just had hurricane damage a couple of years ago.Most of my friends and family have gotten the hell out and some are staying with my mom in Austin.

Hope all goes well there,keep us posted!

[Shawn Lutz]

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yeah Mike, your're already getting rain in NOLA from Rita.

Houston is grid locked, they are opening up freeways to go in only one direction. People are out of gas, fuel tanker delivering gas are running out of gas. It took someone 6 hours to go 5 miles. They gave up and went back home to ride it out. If I still lived in Houston area, I think I'd bunker down ride it out too. That is what my in-laws are doing vs trying to get outta there. Houston has bad traffic as it is, with 1.8 million people trying to flee a category 4 storm, its just a parking lot.

[OnlineStageGear]

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OMG, do whatever you can to get out. DO NOT ride out a category 5 in your house no matter what. Do not trust that that storm will hit east of you. Katrina missed where they though it was going to hit and they were making those predictions when Katrina was closer to the mainland. Just look at what happened to Mississippi. Complete communities wiped off the map.

Matt

[OnlineStageGear]

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I emplore everyone who knows anyone down there that has to ride it out, to tell them not to ride it out in a house. Go to a school or another secure building. Those winds will suck the roof right off your house even as a category 4.

[guitarsjb]

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Our hotels are full here in Oklahoma City, the people haven't made it yet, but we have thier reservations. They keep calling us telling us they are still coming. One lady went back home after it took her 8 hours to get almost 10 miles. We have held people's rooms for 2 days now, as long as they are calling us, we will have a place for them when they get here. Wish we could do more...

[dinkyjacksonman]

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Good luck everyone and stay safe..

[dannyr]

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Just as previously said, You cannot get out of here right now even if you want to. All the highways are gridlocked. They are moving at 5-8 miles per hour and everyone is running out of gas and having car trouble. It isn't pretty and Rita isn't even here yet. I'm staying here for the duration. Wish me luck!!!

[Birdzeyeee]

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Never had a Muff at the Napolean House as their is no need, Central Grocery is simply the best. When I think of the Napolean House I think of Pimm's Cups.

And NO, you do not heat up a Muffaletta. I can't stand them hot..and light on the olive salad..it can be overpowering. I guess it is all a matter of opinion.

Mike

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Mike, I was born & raised in N.O. Recall you stating that you were originally from some other part of the U.S. Yes, cold is the common traditional, but many love it warmed up - you simply can't go wrong either way!

Central USED to be the best many years ago. That's what the tourists are sold on and still believe as truth, but this sadly doesn't hold up today. Was there 6 months ago. While you're in that long line, look up at the ceiling. Notice the peeling paint and neglect of the place. That almost made us walk out, but I ignored this and got some muffs anyway.

Notice how the muffs are not stuffed (about half the meat they used to be) and about a TEASPOON of olive salad! It was mostly bread (VERY dry), not much meat, a little chesse, and very little olive salad.

I love muffs both hot and cold as long as they don't cut corners. Central is a tourist cash cow and operates on the cheap. Was disappointed in our last experience, so that will be our last time there unless they put some money in the place and get generous again with the fillings.

I like the way the cheese and meat melt together when heated. Love em' cold too. Also love dem stuffed artichokes - they're great heated too (huge artichoke stuffed with parmasian cheese combined with Italian breadcrumbs & seasonings, olive oil, and artichoke hearts at the bottom center. [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

[Jason1212]

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On the radio this A.M. they said Dallas has roughly 70,000 hotel rooms and all are filled. Until this thing hits land and blows out I wouldnt lay money on how it is going to end up. I am glad to be in north TX for sure. Oh yeah on a muff the olive salad is called "tapenade"(pronounced top i nod) get it right natives.

[MBreinin]

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Never had a Muff at the Napolean House as their is no need, Central Grocery is simply the best. When I think of the Napolean House I think of Pimm's Cups.

And NO, you do not heat up a Muffaletta. I can't stand them hot..and light on the olive salad..it can be overpowering. I guess it is all a matter of opinion.

Mike

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Mike, I was born & raised in N.O. Recall you stating that you were originally from some other part of the U.S. Yes, cold is the common traditional, but many love it warmed up - you simply can't go wrong either way!

Central USED to be the best many years ago. That's what the tourists are sold on and still believe as truth, but this sadly doesn't hold up today. Was there 6 months ago. While you're in that long line, look up at the ceiling. Notice the peeling paint and neglect of the place. That almost made us walk out, but I ignored this and got some muffs anyway.

Notice how the muffs are not stuffed (about half the meat they used to be) and about a TEASPOON of olive salad! It was mostly bread (VERY dry), not much meat, a little chesse, and very little olive salad.

I love muffs both hot and cold as long as they don't cut corners. Central is a tourist cash cow and operates on the cheap. Was disappointed in our last experience, so that will be our last time there unless they put some money in the place and get generous again with the fillings.

I like the way the cheese and meat melt together when heated. Love em' cold too. Also love dem stuffed artichokes - they're great heated too (huge artichoke stuffed with parmasian cheese combined with Italian breadcrumbs & seasonings, olive oil, and artichoke hearts at the bottom center. [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

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Well, I am 35. I have lived in New Orleans for half of my life. I can cook gumbo better than 99.9% of the locals..actually, I have been tolf by locals that my gumbo was the best they have ever had.

You know, I haven't been to Central in a year. So, you may be right. Still, I like 'em cold with just enough olive salad....

You can get a kick ass Muff at F&J's too...or a million otha places.

Still, the Central was my first!!

Good cheese plate at the Napolean House.

MIke

[SEEGERMANY]

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Well guys, this biatch has the abilty to blow right up our ass here in northwest LA. The forcasters are predicting that this storm could stall over the Ark-La-Tex and dump buttloads of rain as well as spawn small tornados. I'll spend most of tomorrow evening packing up my guitfiddle collection and moving them to a safer location.

Best of luck to all those in the path!

Mr G

[charvelguy]

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yes, thanks be,.. We had an F2 Tornado that passed either over or just blocks away from my house. F2 is 113-157mph winds. Needless to say, the drive to work this AM was dark. We're lucky to have power, gas, a roof and our lives.

Here's a snippet from the report of area spotters on the NOAA site.

0720 PM TORNADO BLAINE 45.17N 93.21W
09/21/2005 F2 ANOKA MN NWS STORM SURVEY

*** 1 INJ *** 10 HOMES SEVERELY DAMAGED AND CONDEMNED. 20
OTHER HOMES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. WIDESPREAD TREE
DAMAGE. HEAVIEST DAMAGE NEAR MADISON SCHOOL. ONE WOMAN
WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES SUSTAINED WHEN A
TREE FELL ONTO HER HEAVILY DAMAGED HOME. A TOTAL OF THREE
PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED IN THEIR DAMAGED HOMES AND HAD TO BE
RESCUED. THE TORNADO LIFTED NEAR THE NATIONAL SPORTS
CENTER.

0721 PM TORNADO BLAINE 45.17N 93.21W
09/21/2005 F2 ANOKA MN NWS STORM SURVEY

ROOF OFF OF TWO HOMES NEAR JACKSON AND 104TH COURT.
TORNADO LIFTED NEAR NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER.

We live on 104th and Buchanan.....Jackson is a 1/2 mile straight east of us. The storm was heading west.

Here's a house in the area...

Needless to say..you should not do as I did and stay with the fort. I was lucky.