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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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I have to leave my 78 in ths carport of my house in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. She flooded for Katrina/Rita. Here we go again. I have a boat garage with a large boat in it so the Vette is odd man out. I am evacuating and taking my 80 year old in laws with me. Thats all I can say about this for now. Wish us luck and prayers. I think this is going to be pretty bad flood wise.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Good Luck, Be Safe & God Speed.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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The best of luck to you, the family , and the car. I live in Alabama and I'm worried about more rain. Can't imagine living on the coast. Take care...
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Wow...must be really tough. I know family is always first, but I sure would to find a way to get it out of there too.

Hope everything turns out ok!
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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There's got to be some 16 year old you could pay to take it to higher
ground. Good Luck
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.
As long as you ok and safe that's all that matters.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by turbojet
There's got to be some 16 year old you could pay to take it to higher
ground. Good Luck
if i lived closer i would


best of luck to you
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Same here, gabags. Leaving 95 ZR1 and 64 vet behind. Gotta get the family out. Traffic is already bumper-to-bumper, leaving early in morning so its going to be a long day in traffic. Just hope its not as bad as Katrina!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Please don't take this the wrong way. Three years after Katrina and Rita and many people are still not prepared for a hurricane along the gulf coast.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I wish you and your family a safe trip and NO DAMAGE!!!!!!!! I live in Navarre Florida, about 1 mile from the Gulf of Mexico. I know what you are going through. My prayers are with you all.

A Vette can be replaced, take care of priority 1.

Best of Luck,
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Wow,

Best of luck to all the evacuees. I'd certainly try to hire someone to drive my vehicles to higher ground. If that's all but impossible, I pray you have good insurance coverage.
Good luck and God speed to ya'll.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Good luck to you and your family, I hope you get through this ok.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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It looks like a Category 4 or 5 tonight. I wish you people well! That is a serious weather event to say the least. Be well, be safe!
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