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Hey guys, just to let you all know me and my family are doing fine. Thanks for all the text and fb messages asking about me. I will probably be taking off work the next couple of days b/c I probably will not be able to get back home if I leave. My area is under a mandatory evacuation but me and a few neighbors are staying. We are high and dry at my house and still have electricity at this time. Thanks again and prayers to all of the ones that are being affected by the storm.
Thanks for the update. I have you on my prayer list.
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My family and I will be praying for you and everyone affected by the flooding. God bless you
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Dwayne are you situated on top of a salt dome somewhat like Avery Island? Whatever the reason it's nice to be one top of a mountain when the valleys flood. Do you have a back up generator.
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A generator sure is nice! A generator also makes you realize how cheap we buy our usual electric!
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Glad your ok
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That's the truth Kirk.Quote:
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Hey pawpaw, not sure what we sit on top of, other than a high ridge. My neighbor dug a pond years ago and he was 30 feet deep before he hit water! Most places in Louisiana will hit water at 5 to 6 feet deep. I do have a generator, not a big house generator but one that should be big enough to run the TV and the freezers should I need it. Have flirted with the ideal of a house generator for years, maybe I can talk Angie into it now! lol So far we still have electricity and the rain has been off and on but not heavy.Quote:
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Whatever happens, stay safe. I know that "country boys can survive".
"gene"
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I'm on the Teche Ridge in the far northeast part of Lafayette parish. Very high ground where the house is, the driveway is not the case in one part where it crosses a coulee draining into the Vermilion River. Coulee backs up when the river is high. River rising:
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Another 3.19 inches of rain forecast tonight, than another 2.55 inches forecast tomorrow. More to follow. River will break flood stage. Flood water on the edge of the low spot of the driveway at a river height or 18'. Ann is staying home the rest of the week. I'll be going back and forth to school. Classes canceled this afternoon, and along with the Labor Day holiday next Monday, puts my students behind. Them, as well as me, will be putting in overtime to stay on schedule.
I know some say this is a "fishing site", but this thread is to discuss topics outside of who caught fish, where, and what on. Just as the previous shoot the bull thread.
Saw on national news tonight that the Cajun Flotilla was in Houston and surrounding areas in force. They said a lot of
Louisiana folks with boats were over there helping out. Can't hold the Cajun Navy down. Good people.
I just sent a text to Ann ....you must not know how Randy because you never answer. Just checking on yall
Randy you and Ann and the dogs stay safe! Yes I know this should probably be on the off topic but I did make a post in there but I also realize not everyone goes to that site and was just wanting to let people know I was ok. The moderators can move it if it is not allowed here. Again stay safe out there and prayers to everyone that is in its path or have already been exposed to it.Quote:
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Its ok Dwayne
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University closed today, we're getting hammered.
We just had some very heavy rain come through which has the streets flooded as high as I've ever seen it here. According to the radar the worst is over for now as only spotty showers south of us. I see that Dwayne is about to get a band of rain move through his area south of Lake Charles. Hang tight and pray for those who are in dire straights with the rising water.
"gene"
Just had a house generator installed LAST WEEK!. Got a little peace of mind. Where exactly do you live, Shadow? I know its around Lake Charles, but not sure where. Praying for you and your family.
Dapet, first off thanks for the prayers. We live in Big Lake, 17.5 miles from the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, but we live on a high ridge and didn't flood for Rita or Ike so not too worried about Harvey but still watching it closely. I did manage to make it in to work today, hopefully I can make it back home this afternoon. I will try to get some pictures of my yard and the neighbors yard either this afternoon or tomorrow. My wife made the comment last night that our yard isn't flooded. How is that generator working for you? So far we haven't lost power so that is a GREAT THING! Thanks again for the prayers and prayers to everyone in the storms path.Quote:
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U R going to love it.....love mine....Quote:
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fortunately, have not needed it yet. we lose power easily over here for some reason. So , I bit the bullet and got one.
Wish you God Speed, Shadow.....we've got your back ! If you need any help at all, the Crappie.com.Cavalry will crank up and head your way with boats hitched up🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸:help:help:help:help
Hey Dwayne, I'm right here in Lake Charles. If you need anything , let me know. I will PM you my #
Man that is why I LOVE this site! Friends willing to inconvenience themselves to help others in need! Guys I am doing fine but thanks so much for all the prayers and offers to help. I am still high and dry and still have electricity so all is well at my house. Thanks again for all the prayers and offers for help! You guys/gals really are the best!!!
Thanks for checking in....beginning to worry about you....tried to call you last night but no answer....sometimes you just have to put it in the Lords hands....
Good deal and every one stay safe.
Here are some pics of the yard. We are good. Thanks again.
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The first one? with water on it is actually my neighbors yard
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Glad all is well Dwayne. I heard from Randy last night and they were ok.
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Good to here Shadow! Prayers for everyone, stay safe friend!
Checked with Randy this morning...they are fine and he is going in to work this morning