*** Official Hurricane Gustav Thread***

alpinweiße92///M3 · 08-31-2008, 10:36 AM

lafayette (where I live) is going to get it VERY bad, its gonna get very ugly over here...

thankfully my new M3 will be safe in an elevated enclosed garage

Sara · 08-31-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinweiße92///M3

lafayette (where I live) is going to get it VERY bad, its gonna get very ugly over here...

thankfully my new M3 will be safe in an elevated enclosed garage

My cousin is a sophomore at ULL. She left yesterday to come two hours east where we are.

Greeney · 08-31-2008, 11:14 AM

The storm has weakened to a Cat III for now.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-31-2008, 11:48 AM

Im worried this is going to cause a "boy called wolf" problem. They are making everybody evacuate and if this storm doesnt turn out too bad the next time it happens people wont leave and that when the big storm will devastate. I hope to god for the sake of everyone over there this storm weakens. This city has seen enough.

bmwturbopower · 08-31-2008, 11:54 AM

to any extent I know all to well about hurricanes. I'm From Gulf Shores, AL and had both my houses destroyed by Ivan and Katrina. I think it is a smart move by officials to get people out. I pray for all you guys that live on the gulf coast. I know Gulf Shores got evacuated yesterday.

hamann330ci · 08-31-2008, 12:00 PM

What a trip! From Metairie, LA to Jackson, MS we left at 3:30am and got here around 10:45am. Traffic was a PITA now for some

AjzRide · 08-31-2008, 01:12 PM

I'm in Mobile, all my in-laws from West-Bank NO just arrived. This is going to be one miserable week for everyone from Pensacola to Houston. Possible a lot longer for the people from Louisiana. Good luck everyone. Be safe.

Sara · 08-31-2008, 01:35 PM

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What a trip! From Metairie, LA to Jackson, MS we left at 3:30am and got here around 10:45am. Traffic was a PITA now for some

Here's a quick shoot:

Did you take I-59 to Jackson? If so you passed right by me and didnt even say hi!

achenator · 08-31-2008, 01:59 PM

Riding it out in Abita Springs La. Anybody know where that is??

achenator · 08-31-2008, 02:02 PM

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to any extent I know all to well about hurricanes. I'm From Gulf Shores, AL and had both my houses destroyed by Ivan and Katrina. I think it is a smart move by officials to get people out. I pray for all you guys that live on the gulf coast. I know Gulf Shores got evacuated yesterday.

Great, my my mom just left to go stay at my aunt's on ONO island.

Sara · 08-31-2008, 02:32 PM

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Riding it out in Abita Springs La. Anybody know where that is??

I do! I used to pass that exit up when I dated a guy in Madisonville. That's right along I-12

Sara · 08-31-2008, 02:33 PM

HOW COME I DIDNT KNOW THERE WERE SO MANY MEMBERS FROM LOUISIANA ON THIS BOARD?!!! Where were you all hiding?

AJerman · 08-31-2008, 02:41 PM

Best of luck to all of you stuck in the area of this storm. I hope everyone gets out safe and with minimal property damage. I've been through a hurricane myself, even as far inland as I am, but that's still nothing like being right on the coast and getting the storm at it's highest intensity.

Park2670 · 08-31-2008, 03:13 PM

Ive never lived through a hurricane, but after seeing Saras experiences, I dont ever want to have to do that.

gonzo · 08-31-2008, 04:50 PM

I just heard it is moving more westward now. Beaumont/Port Arthur...

Expired · 08-31-2008, 06:31 PM

I'm going to chill at my house in La Porte.. Why??
Because I'm tired of hurricanes and feel like skimboarding while its still flooded. -___-
I also don't feel like wasting a couple of days in some random town.

and.. while taking Environmental Geology I looked over a map around my area that shows the effects of a cat 5 with storm surge, and my block will end up as an island at worst..

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What a trip! From Metairie, LA to Jackson, MS we left at 3:30am and got here around 10:45am. Traffic was a PITA now for some

The best time to Evac is about an hour before the storm hits.. You easily make it out, and all the roads are clear. +You save a lot of gas and time.

-Nathan

Sara · 08-31-2008, 08:10 PM

The first rain band just passed...Man was that nasty. The worst has yet to come. Stay safe!

hamann330ci · 08-31-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Did you take I-59 to Jackson? If so you passed right by me and didnt even say hi!

You must be right around the corner somewheres in Jackson?

Sara · 08-31-2008, 09:01 PM

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You must be right around the corner somewheres in Jackson?

No im about 3 hours south of Jackson. Right when you cross state line on I-59 I'm the first exit.

TurboFan · 08-31-2008, 09:40 PM

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You think they are fearful of looters? We have two handguns with amo ready.

just remember - 2 in the chest, 1 in the head......

Wish you well, hopefully this is your last hurricane season. Sit out on the porch, put on some Jimmy Buffet, drink the margaritas, and give the 1 finger salute to Gustav as he rolls by. Or not

It doesn't flood at 4500 ft.....except today, we have flash flood warnings here. Go figure.

TurboFan · 08-31-2008, 09:42 PM

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HOW COME I DIDNT KNOW THERE WERE SO MANY MEMBERS FROM LOUISIANA ON THIS BOARD?!!! Where were you all hiding?

Utah - high ground!

Park2670 · 08-31-2008, 10:54 PM

Damn, its really coming down here! And Jason and I are 2000 miles away!

08-31-2008, 10:36 AM	#45
alpinweiße92///M3 Carblk///M3 from M3f 15 Rep 163 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	lafayette (where I live) is going to get it VERY bad, its gonna get very ugly over here... thankfully my new M3 will be safe in an elevated enclosed garage __________________ '08 AW e92 M3 & '07 Honda CBR600RR
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08-31-2008, 11:14 AM	#47
Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,836 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	The storm has weakened to a Cat III for now. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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08-31-2008, 11:48 AM	#48
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 777 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	Im worried this is going to cause a "boy called wolf" problem. They are making everybody evacuate and if this storm doesnt turn out too bad the next time it happens people wont leave and that when the big storm will devastate. I hope to god for the sake of everyone over there this storm weakens. This city has seen enough. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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08-31-2008, 11:54 AM	#49
bmwturbopower Captain 304 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 08' E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (8)	to any extent I know all to well about hurricanes. I'm From Gulf Shores, AL and had both my houses destroyed by Ivan and Katrina. I think it is a smart move by officials to get people out. I pray for all you guys that live on the gulf coast. I know Gulf Shores got evacuated yesterday. __________________ /// E92 \| JB4 \| UR DP \| BMS DCI \| H&R \| LC Z2S \|
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08-31-2008, 12:00 PM	#50
hamann330ci Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 330ci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metairie, La iTrader: (1)	What a trip! From Metairie, LA to Jackson, MS we left at 3:30am and got here around 10:45am. Traffic was a PITA now for some Last edited by hamann330ci; 07-09-2009 at 06:04 PM..
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08-31-2008, 01:12 PM	#51
AjzRide Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 1965 Mustang 351w Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mobile, AL iTrader: (2)	I'm in Mobile, all my in-laws from West-Bank NO just arrived. This is going to be one miserable week for everyone from Pensacola to Houston. Possible a lot longer for the people from Louisiana. Good luck everyone. Be safe.
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08-31-2008, 01:59 PM	#53
achenator Lieutenant 27 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Riding it out in Abita Springs La. Anybody know where that is??
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08-31-2008, 02:33 PM	#56
Sara Lieutenant General 5825 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	HOW COME I DIDNT KNOW THERE WERE SO MANY MEMBERS FROM LOUISIANA ON THIS BOARD?!!! Where were you all hiding?
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08-31-2008, 02:41 PM	#57
AJerman Major 30 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	Best of luck to all of you stuck in the area of this storm. I hope everyone gets out safe and with minimal property damage. I've been through a hurricane myself, even as far inland as I am, but that's still nothing like being right on the coast and getting the storm at it's highest intensity. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i: Jet Black, Jade Gray, Gray Poplar, 6MT - Stock... for now.
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08-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#58
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Ive never lived through a hurricane, but after seeing Saras experiences, I dont ever want to have to do that. __________________
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08-31-2008, 04:50 PM	#59
gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I just heard it is moving more westward now. Beaumont/Port Arthur... __________________ Crazy Diamond
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08-31-2008, 08:10 PM	#61
Sara Lieutenant General 5825 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	The first rain band just passed...Man was that nasty. The worst has yet to come. Stay safe!
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08-31-2008, 10:54 PM	#66
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Damn, its really coming down here! And Jason and I are 2000 miles away!
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