Luis Rocks » dolly http://luisrocks.com/blog Implementing Sound Ideas --Measuring Results Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:45:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Video: Hurricane Dolly http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/video-hurricane-dolly/ http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/video-hurricane-dolly/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:37:52 +0000 Luis http://luisrocks.com/blog/?p=259 Continue reading →]]> 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.

Like I said, this was an hour ago the rain is really coming down now and the winds wicked out there. I’ll try and get a video or pic of it soon.

]]> http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/video-hurricane-dolly/feed/ 0 KRGV in the Dark and Some Actual Rain http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/krgv-in-the-dark-and-some-actual-rain/ http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/krgv-in-the-dark-and-some-actual-rain/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:26:36 +0000 Luis http://luisrocks.com/blog/?p=257 Continue reading →]]> 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.

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And heres a still shot from a vid I took while walking around outside –where I almost got hit by a few things. Nothing too bad came my way. A branch or two and a low flying bird (no joke.)

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I really want to post a video but my connection is going in and out. The power has been steady and flashed off once or twice. Thank god for battery power.

]]> http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/krgv-in-the-dark-and-some-actual-rain/feed/ 0 Hurricane Dolly: An Update From the Heart of The Valley — Sorta http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/hurricane-dolly-an-update-from-the-heart-of-the-valley-sorta/ http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/hurricane-dolly-an-update-from-the-heart-of-the-valley-sorta/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:23:17 +0000 Luis http://luisrocks.com/blog/?p=245 Continue reading →]]> 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.
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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 also can’t stand those who make comments saying they wish Dolly was headed straight for Mexico instead of our way to save ourselves the trouble. For gods sake come hell or high water –which both seem likely in some areas, in the end everyone will be fine. We’ve got cash; we’ve got a great system to help out those who are in need if anything gets really screwed up, those South of the border do not.

Second, I miss Larry James. I’m watching KRGV as we speak; Tim and Alan are doing a GREAT job, but they should have snatched Larry for tonight. Having someone like Larry on hand for events like this would be nice. Crossing the KGBT – KRGV line would also be a friendly twist. Maybe I just need to get over him being off screen. Although, maybe I cant –http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/05/05/did-kgbt-4’s-larry-james-get-sacked/

Finally, I love the way the national media can’t seem to get a good grasp of things down here. There’s always a weird shot of nothing but waves and seagulls at the island and a bunch of dirty men filling sandbags. Not exactly what I see when driving around but I’ll shut up before I dig in too deep. I wish they’d bring in some of the local folks, Will Ripley, Oscar Adame, Letty Garza. You know –the ones the Valley can be proud of. Then again, what the hell do I know? ;) That reminds me; CNN clicked onto KRGV.com on air and had about 3 seconds of Will before cutting it off… I’m not sure what happened there.

That’s it for now!

*Update*

Yes, I admitted to watching CNN. There was a commercial on FOX News! Kidding aside, I do find my way around cable news channels and I’m still a total news junky.

Locally, I cant watch anything but News Channel 5 (KRGV) :)

*Update 2*

I also just realized the title was a bit misleasing considering I didn’t include a weather pic. Oh well, bite me.

]]> http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/23/hurricane-dolly-an-update-from-the-heart-of-the-valley-sorta/feed/ 0 Dolly’s Coming My Way – The Calm before the Storm. http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/22/dolly%e2%80%99s-coming-my-way-the-calm-before-the-storm/ http://luisrocks.com/blog/2008/07/22/dolly%e2%80%99s-coming-my-way-the-calm-before-the-storm/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:38:54 +0000 Luis http://luisrocks.com/blog/?p=239 Continue reading →]]> 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 next day or two from my nice comfy safe spot, AKA my house.

The best reason to do this is simply. My college decided to cancel classes so I’m free –finally some time to play around. :D

So here’s the first shot which is facing south east.

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More about where I live: I live in La Joya, Texas which is a few minutes from McAllen, in fact I live in a really strong home on a hill so there’s no way in hell I’ll be flooded or standing on a pile of rubble tomorrow, which is great. Here’s a map!

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