Bear1949
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posted on September 27, 2005 07:54:17 PM new
Still running on generator power. Checked the web site of my local power company for a update on the outage.
Of the 2800+ Sam Houston Electric Coop customers, I am one of 600 that still don't have power. And they state we may have power by the end of the week.
Sure will be nice to take a hot shower rather than washing down under cold water from a garden hose.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 27, 2005 07:59:06 PM new
Bear, I haven't been around much so I didn't realize how affected you've been by this storm. I'm so sorry you're without power but at least you're still ok... physically that is. 
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colin
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posted on September 27, 2005 08:55:55 PM new
Them cold showers build character.
Or is it the screaming while under the ice cold water.
Best of luck. I know you'll pull through.
Amen,
Reverend Colin
http:///www.reverendcolin.com
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bunnicula
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posted on September 27, 2005 09:58:22 PM new
You are lucky to have come through the storm so well. The other 599 families might not all have generators...
Hang in there, Bear!
____________________
"Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man's venom poisons himself more than his victim." --Charles Buxton
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Bear1949
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posted on September 28, 2005 08:51:51 AM new
Several of my neighbors do have generators, for which we are all thankful.
One funny thing about the cold water shock screams, the coyotes stop their howling and all the dogs in the area start barking.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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rustygumbo
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posted on September 28, 2005 12:13:10 PM new
God must really hate those stupid Texans like Bear.
[ edited by rustygumbo on Sep 28, 2005 03:33 PM ]
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carolinetyler
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posted on September 28, 2005 04:53:10 PM new
Sorry to hear you're still w/o power - I'd go nuts after the first day - just think how good that first hot shower will feel though! Hang in there!
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 Caroline
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Bear1949
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posted on September 28, 2005 06:23:11 PM new
God must really hate those stupid Texans like Bear.
No he doesn't, just those that make stupid comments like that.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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Linda_K
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posted on September 28, 2005 08:52:31 PM new
Bear, I'm so happy to read that you and your family survived the hurricane....even if you are struggling without electricity for now.
Happy, thankful days... 
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rustygumbo
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posted on September 28, 2005 09:17:47 PM new
enjoy those cold showers... Bear. just keep enjoying them. LOL.
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Bear1949
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posted on September 29, 2005 01:30:01 PM new
Linda, thanks. It can only get better. I saw several electrical utility company trucks in the area while ago. Predictions are for electric service to be restored very soon.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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WashingtoneBayer
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posted on September 29, 2005 01:50:37 PM new
Sounds good Bear. Hopefully by the weekend you can have your electric back.
Did it affect your water at all?
Ron
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Bear1949
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posted on September 29, 2005 06:18:34 PM new
Ron, I've got my own water well, not on city water.
I filled a 55 gal drum with water prior to the outage and thats what i've been using.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 29, 2005 09:25:10 PM new
Bear, that's a long time to go without power. What have you been doing to kill time after it gets dark? Or should I ask? 
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Bear1949
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posted on September 30, 2005 01:32:46 PM new
What have you been doing to kill time after it gets dark? Or should I ask?
Well Kraft if you must know, I lay here dreaming of YOU................and Helen & Craw & Kiara mud wrestling.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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Bear1949
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posted on September 30, 2005 02:57:35 PM new
As of a few minutes ago, I am now only one of 366 Sam Houston Coop members without service. The nearest residence with power is only 1/2 mile away.
Salvation is on its way............Hopefully power will be back on before I have to venture out to get another 40 gals of gas. Having burned approx $200 worth so far, this is getting expensive.
Walker county has been declared a disaster area, so hopefully I can get at least a partial refund on the gasoline purchases. If not (having kept all my receipts) I'll file with the Texas comptrollers office for a refund on the tax paid on the gas because if was used for off road usage.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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colin
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posted on September 30, 2005 03:07:51 PM new
What have you been doing to kill time after it gets dark? Or should I ask?
Well Kraft if you must know, I lay here dreaming of YOU................and Helen & Craw & Kiara mud wrestling.
Bear, You've made my day.
Amen,
Reverend Colin
http://www.reverendcolin.com
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rustygumbo
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posted on September 30, 2005 03:09:02 PM new
"Having burned approx $200 worth so far, this is getting expensive."
"...so hopefully I can get at least a partial refund on the gasoline purchases. If not (having kept all my receipts) I'll file with the Texas comptrollers office for a refund on the tax paid on the gas because if was used for off road usage."
Hmmm. A Republican whining about the high cost of gas, and filing for some disaster relief. Sounds like another neocon hypocrite to me.
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Bear1949
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posted on September 30, 2005 03:24:26 PM new
Sounds like another neocon hypocrite to me.
Coming from the king of hypocrites, thats a complement.
And why shouldn't I request a refund. After all I do pay my taxes unlike the project leeches that claim they are "owed" $2000 FEMA and / or Red Cross debit cards.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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rustygumbo
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posted on September 30, 2005 03:30:41 PM new
bear- you really need to take a good look in the mirror. public assistance is just that. assistance to help the public get through tough times. obviously you are afraid of the truth that you are no different than anyone else in need.
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WashingtoneBayer
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posted on October 8, 2005 07:14:28 AM new
Hey Bear,
How about a follow up?
Ron
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Bear1949
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posted on October 8, 2005 06:39:05 PM new
OK Ron.
After only 172 hours with out power, other than from my generator, the lights came back on Friday (9/30) about 9:00 PM.
By 10:00 the hot water was ready and Rusty was disappointed that he didn't get another free show.
Rusty no wonder you're a demoncrat, you don't understand the difference between a rebate & public assistance.
Little wonder you are stumped by anything child-proof.
I gave my liberal neighbors son a book for his birthday. He went crazy trying to find where to put the batteries.
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