Archive for July, 2008

As Things Clear Up

As things clear up in South Texas the destruction that was left behind by Hurricane Dolly is more and more apparent. There are still many people without power, and some running low on food and essentials. The local media is doing a pretty good job reporting everything going on.

Meanwhile, local, state, and federal help is [...]

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Hurricane Dolly: She Came, She Rained, She Entertained

So it’s still raining outside and besides a downed tree or two and a bunch of branches all over the yard and part of my fence going down, everything is perfect. An absolute mess mind you, but not bad. I really wish I could have snapped a few more pics; sadly the best action took [...]

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Watching the Local Newscast is More Entertaining than Dolly!

I’ve been getting a kick out of everyone at KRGV. They’ve been on all day through all kinds of issues. Alex Trevino got hurt while reporting; others got stuck in the dark only to get a huge flashlight pointed directly at their face. Weatherbug stations went out, PC’s went out, Tim Smith has had close [...]

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Video: Hurricane Dolly

Here’s a video from about 8:35PM (an hour ago.) It came from my cell phone and we all know about the quality factor (it sucks,) but the sound is what stands out most.
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Like I said, this was an hour ago the rain is really [...]

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KRGV in the Dark and Some Actual Rain

Here’s a BLURRY pic of my tv screen featuring Tim Smith in front being lit by a tiny flashlight and someone else I don’t recognize. I feel sorry for her, she had a huge bright light being shined right at her face. KRGV is now operating with weird lighting, making everything all the better.

And heres [...]

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In the words of Phil Collins: I Wish It Would Rain Down

I got my first rain band at 3:47 it wasn’t much… Here’s yet another picture of nothing but a darker sky and a comparison of my first pic PLUS a list of my favorite rain songs just for kicks. (Itsy Bitsy Spider not included.) Things should be picking up soon.

Blind Melon - No Rain – [...]

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Hurricane Dolly: An Update From the Heart of The Valley — Sorta

Alrighty here I go again. Dolly is inching her way close to the Rio Grande Valley and I have a few thoughts and a photo of what’s going as I type this.

Yes, thats KRGV on with Tim Smith and Alan Shoemaker.
Now, first of all… I can’t stand people freaking out over a cat 1! I [...]

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Dolly’s Coming My Way - The Calm before the Storm.

Hurricane Dolly is on its way to the Rio Grande Valley and I really want to have some fun with this storm. Besides the usual staying up late looking out the biggest window I can find (no safe, I know!) I‘ve also decided to post pictures that I’ll be taking over the [...]

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Tony Snow Dies

A few minutes ago Fox News just reported Tony Snow died. I’ve been a huge fan of his work for a long time and I can’t get past the fact that this really sucks.

I have a draft post talking about how there hadn’t been much said about him recently on Fox News and [...]

Quick Shout

New iPhone’s went to shit… well, a large chunk didn’t activate causing losers to not only wait in a line all night but wait up for a hunk of junk.
Jack In The Box is testing a new program designed to increase customer service while cutting cost. They are outsourcing drive thru workers at several North [...]