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Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VI
NOAA - NHC ^ | 28 August 2005 | NOAA - NHC

Posted on 08/28/2005 2:38:16 PM PDT by NautiNurse

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To: MplsSteve
Des Moines Iowa had a terrible flood back in '92 or '93.

Yeah, that one sucked. I can state, with complete confidence, that computer monitors float. And a group of people in business suits that haven't showered in 5 days smell just as bad as those not is suits that haven't showered in 5 days.

2,541 posted on 08/28/2005 7:21:29 PM PDT by cspackler (There are 10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who don't.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

The data at the Natl Hurricane Center doesn't support that 140mph figure -- maybe it was 140 KTs.


2,542 posted on 08/28/2005 7:21:32 PM PDT by alancarp ((Piedmont of NCarolina))
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To: dayago

What?????????


2,543 posted on 08/28/2005 7:21:38 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek ("Over there, Over there, we will be there until it is Over there.")
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To: Beelzebubba

Red beans and rice? Yum!

I had it only once. In Natchez Ms back in '97.

They sliced some Andouille sausage into it too.

What a damned fine meal that was. I wish I could remember the name of the restaurant.

Natchez will soon be getting pummeled by Katrina too.


2,544 posted on 08/28/2005 7:21:53 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: sheikdetailfeather
Hard to believe that. It was up to 170 maybe an hour ago. WWL in New Orleans is reporting 160 RIGHT NOW.

It's still going to be no better a case than a strong 4 which is still a hell of a storm. Fortunately it's moving in overnight so it won't have the heat to continue fueling it.

2,545 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:00 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Cindy Sheehan: "All You Are Saying Is Give APPEASEMENT A Chance!")
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To: RightWhale

My family is down there as well. They loaded up all 4 of their cars with everything they could take and got out of the city around 11 a.m. By 1 p.m. they had reached Slidell, heading for family in Birmingham. Traffic was moving at 35 mph. Hopefully, they've gotten there by now. We haven't been able to get through to their cell phones.


2,546 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:02 PM PDT by RockyTop4GOP
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To: Fester Chugabrew; MplsSteve
What was it about Des Moines that incurred God's wrath? The French name

LOL!

Okay, I grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois. That means. "Of the plains." :)

I guess that's why I've had so many troubles--I've incurred wrath, LOL! ;) (please excuse this very small joke in the face of horror).

p.s., even worse for those of you in Iowa: Des Moines means: "of the monks". :)

2,547 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:03 PM PDT by proud American in Canada
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To: dayago

I saw his postings earlier today that got him kicked off - he deserved it.


2,548 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:08 PM PDT by RDTF
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To: topher
That post was further proof that FR longevity is, ipso facto, indicative of nothing other than sporadic internet access over the years.
2,549 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:08 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: topher; Admin Moderator

I think I have a problem with you suggesting bad people are being punished by G-d in this storm.
I'm not going to put up with this any longer.


2,550 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:13 PM PDT by mabelkitty (Lurk forever, but once you post, your newbness shines like a new pair of shoes.)
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To: exhaustedmomma; sheikdetailfeather; kjam22
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS WAS BY JOHNNY HORTON

FYI

Music and lyrics by Jimmy Driftwood: Jimmy Driftwood was a high school principal and history teacher who loved to sing, play instruments and write songs. Mr. Driftwood wrote many songs, all for the sole purpose of helping his students learn about this battle and other historical events. But this song turned out to be so popular that it won the 1959 Grammy Award for Song Of The Year (awarded in 1960 for musical accomplishments in 1959). Johnny Horton also won the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Country And Western Performance for his recording of this song

Hoping for the best for all those on the GOM coast tonight...

2,551 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:31 PM PDT by easonc52
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To: alancarp

...and the latest central pressure reading is 904 mb -- no real change. This should be giving 160+ mph wind speeds if the sensor can find them.


2,552 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:32 PM PDT by alancarp ((Piedmont of NCarolina))
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To: myprecious

You mean the governor. She just sounds tricky.


2,553 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:40 PM PDT by bannie (The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
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To: small voice in the wilderness

Satanic Green Bean Casserole?

LOL!


2,554 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:46 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: cajungirl
west of NO is very bad isn't it?

That's what I read. Stay safe.

2,555 posted on 08/28/2005 7:22:51 PM PDT by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Beware the Socialist-Islamist alignment.)
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Sadly, it's still 160mph.


2,556 posted on 08/28/2005 7:23:04 PM PDT by LdSentinal
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To: alancarp

Yup, central pressure not likely to increase enough to take it out of Cat 5.


2,557 posted on 08/28/2005 7:23:21 PM PDT by Tuxedo (This space for rent.)
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To: HoustonCurmudgeon

Ham and Lima Beans...... I still remember the layer of grease when opening the can. Couldn't eat it. I always lost weight on field problems.

One 'hillbilly', would buy them by the case at the commissary.


2,558 posted on 08/28/2005 7:23:30 PM PDT by Capt_Hank (btu's...kcal's...to kJ's, but my activation energy is still high.)
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To: kjam22

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT COMPARISON!


Ok, who's got the Vegas line on the EXACT time totally loses any sanity he has left, and actually gives "Katrina" life.... Something like,

"KATRINA!!! THIS GARGANTUAN, ALMOST ELEPHANTINE, COLOSSAL, B*TCH... SHREDDING BODIES AS IF THEY'D BEEN CAUGHT IN A TURBINE... THROWING VEHICLES, SMALL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND PERHAPS.... EVEN SMALL CHILDREN (WHO'S PARENTS FORGOT THAT THEY WERE LEFT IN THE CAR) HEAVING THEM, IN FACT LAUNCHING THEM, IN A MANNER ONLY SEEN WHEN STEROID-RIDDEN, OLYMPIAN JAVELIN COMPETITORS ARE AT THE VERY PINNACLE OF THEIR SPORT!! MY GOD, MY GOD!! WHO CAN STOP HER!!! WHO I ASK YOU????

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!


2,559 posted on 08/28/2005 7:23:32 PM PDT by Hand em their arse
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To: sageb1
Until he started on FOX. He is too much of a sensationalist for me. Male Rita Cosby.

Understand what you are saying - but I will take him over her ANYDAY.

2,560 posted on 08/28/2005 7:23:33 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)
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