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I think it's even more funny that someone is descirbing the Tina turner add but doesn't get the joke... LOL!! Steeler, I think we maybe dating ourself. You can't get that joke unless you're old! LOL ;D

You had mentioned the last storm that you were right across the interstate from us. You must have meant from our new house!!! I kept trying to figure which subdivision you would live in right across the interstate from us in Little Cypress!!!! lol Yeah, T told me about your place across the Hwy a couple of years ago. I assumed you guys were in there by now. Are ya'll staying?

I heard that anything south of I-10 has a chance of storm surge, the closer to the coast, the worse... Actually, what Bostwick said was that anyone South of I-10 has a "chance" of getting water. It may be 5' or 5". He also said that worst case scenario is a 20' surge. If you are 23' above sea level then you are OK. You can check how far you are above sea level @ Google Earth. Bridge City is going to get some water. Groves and PN and Ned are probably OK, unless you are in a low part of that area.

I'm staying unless it heads our way. We are safe from the storm surge where I'm at here in Orangefield.

Feet above sea level: Beaumont- 36.1 Port Arthur- 9.8 Bridge city- 8.8 Groves- 23 Port Neches- 23 Orangefield- 29.5 Vidor- 36.1

Nevermind, [Hidden Content] says 180 mph... :o

On the comparison post someone put up earlier comparing this cane to rita, it showed that Rita had 175 mph winds at one point. Was that right? I don't remember it being that strong. I remember 150, but not 175. Can anyone remember?

For those of you who are staying... This, by all means, is no attempt to try and convince people to stay, but I was in highschool when Alicia hit Galveston back in 83. It was also a large storm with 115 mph winds when it came ashore. We stayed and I can remember thinking, "this isn't as bad as I thought it would be". I remember we got some rain and some wind, but nothing like I (we) were expecting. We did not get near the storm surge that was predicted. It was later said that it was because of all of the good marsh land we have in this area as it acts as a barricade against the surge. Below is the link to Hurricane Alicia: [Hidden Content] I'm only posting this for those of us who can't leave, all is not lost. Maybe this will put you a little more at ease. I think that, due to Rita, we tend to over-react a little when it comes to Hurricanes. I, personally, feel it is almost more dangerous to be on the road right now then dealing with the "potential" of 80 mph winds. Remember, we had 80 mph winds with Humberto last year and everyone made it OK. Again, I'm not trying to convince anyone to stay, just trying to make folks feel a little more at ease. The best way to judge how we will fare is to look at similar situations that have occured in the past. Alicia is a good model for that. Now, if it does turn toward us, get out! We have a model from 3 years ago how devastating a direct hit from one of these can be.

How many teams have beaten Jasper 3 times in a row with two in a row at the so-called "Bone Yard?" I know of one...

The WOS and LCM JV's didn't play due to the evacuation. WOS beat Kirbyville's JV last night 36-0. The WOS JV is very good.

If anyone thinks they need to leave, then they need to leave. If the schools aren't closed now, nothing says they will not be eventually. If they never do, then that's a good thing, isn't it? If your child gets an unexcused absence, well, there are surely worse things that can happen. I am certain they will not be beaten for it. As for your job, call and tell your boss you don't feel good about it and ask him if it's ok to go. If he says no then take vacation, if they won't let you do that then call in sick. If all that fails then send your family without you. I'm not leaving, but if I thought I should, I sure as heck wouldn't leave the safety of my family to someone I don't even know. Ultimately, we are the ones responsible for our own. I'm not going to put my family in harms way waiting on someone else. I think we rely way to much on our elected officials, we need to take control of our own destiny. So, if you feel you need to go, then go. Don't wait and then blame it on someone else. I'm not trying to ruffle feathers, i just really feel that, you guys who have a bad feeling, need to get. Take care of your families because that is what's really important here.

OUCH!

If the WOS Freshman learn to play defense between now and then, it should be a big game between them and BC.

From what I'm understanding. The model represents where it will hit going it's current speed (8 mph). Speed up and it will go further South, slow down and it will go further North. I think they are beginning to get a better idea what it's going to do.

That bellyaching and pi$$ing and moaning about being a smaller school is probably why the Kville program is still not there yet. Nederland is well over twice our size and we have played them more than anyone else in our history so quit crying and buckle up for safety. ;D

Armed I am. I don't play. My sig suggests the opposite... ;D LOL... Where ya been Kvillecheer?

With this latest prediction, I would think they will hold off on the evacuations. What do you think Coop?

The Wunderground models are pretty encouraging too. The GFS model in particular has it hitting somewhere around the Texas/Mexico Border. I know everyone is shell shocked still from Rita, but storms have been coming in South of us for as long as storms have been tracked. Plus, this one is coming in from much further South than Rita did. Also, there were different weather circumstances when Rita hit. ...and no, I'm no Weatherman, I just play one because I live on the Texas Gulf Coast... :

:o Tell us how you really feel! LOL

I think the main point is that there is no way to predict until it gets well into the gulf.

That is just plain not true. We have a ton of athletes walking the halls that DON'T play football.

dude i totally agree, hence this page. GO WILDCATS Kirbyville will put up at least 40 points on Newton this year. Y'all have one stand out player and that's Alfred! A certain key player from Newton was sitting behind me at the kville and jasper game saying dang kville looks good i don't believe we will beat them telling a friend from Newton Well then, it's settled. Kville wins!

I can't find where anyone placed any fault on Moody for the kid getting injured. Where are you getting this from?

That's a good point, Hooks has been here for 28 years and people know what to expect. I've always felt that the LCM community will have to give themselves, body AND mind to a coach before they will ever get one they feel is worth his salt. I'm not saying that Moody could have been that coach. By his actions last week, I have to feel he probably isn't. However, that program will never be where it needs to be if the parents and community don't relinquish some control. JMO

Yeah, I have to agree with you and Stangchain, I think this one is just wishful thinking.