Hurricane Ike

krewzer · 09-23-2008

Ike roared through our area and reeked havoc and destruction. Like a raging beast, it ravaged most things in it's path. We were fortunate, in that in a matter of a few hours, the storm's speed increased, and the track pushed a few miles to the east of us. Extremely strong winds ripped trees out of the ground, and toppled even more. Our fence was demolished, a couple of windows broken, gutters torn from the roof. We had a turbine vent on our roof that spun so fast, that it exploded in a twisted array of blades and framework. It was a tense few hours as the storm marched through. On the back side, we lost power for seven days. Others, still have no power. I just got the internet today, so I'm posting my account of the experience. There are soooo many that lost much more than we. The GT was parked outside. with two tarps and a car cover strapped to it. All of our cars were left unscathed.
Anyway, thank you Sawdust, for checking up on us. Ciara was calling me the morning after, and offered support. Thanks Lyndon. I hope nobody ever has to go through one of these things.
Wes

opelenvy · 09-23-2008

Wes, good to hear you guys are ok. Sounds like it was pretty scary. I can't imagine the sound that turbine would make as it spun itself to terminal velocity! Now the clean-up begins. If you would like a change of scenery, try to make it to the meet on Oct. 4th in Wichita Falls. I can imagine that probably won't happen as there is lots of clean up to do.
If I can help from Austin, just let me know.

krewzer · 09-23-2008

Thanks George,
We're coming. Oil drip and all. I talked my wife, Sharon, into coming along. Sure hope the old girl makes it the whole way. The car....not the wife. See ya on the 4th!
Wes

Killer Texas GT · 09-23-2008

Well if you have any problems just call, I will off load the 14 engines on the trailer and come and get you or bring parts what ever.

krewzer · 09-23-2008

OK Rodney,
I'm putting in different seats. That will make her more reliable.
We'll see you there.
Wes

sawdust · 09-23-2008

Glad to hear that you rode it out OK.

rme · 09-24-2008

Originally Posted by opelenvy

If you would like a change of scenery, try to make it to the meet on Oct. 4th in Wichita Falls.

What's happening on the 4th? Did I miss something?

opelenvy · 09-24-2008

Originally Posted by rme

What's happening on the 4th? Did I miss something?

Dang, I just realized that Richard and Patty have not posted anything here, it's all been on texasopel : Opel Club of Texas, OMC, the yahoo site.
The fall Texas Opel Meet is going to be Oct. 4 at the home of Richard and Patty Stephens in Wichita Falls, TX.
A snail mail and an evite were sent. I guess you are not a member of texasopel : Opel Club of Texas, OMC
Here is the Word doc. with the info.

09-23-2008	#1 (permalink)
krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 168 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hurricane Ike Ike roared through our area and reeked havoc and destruction. Like a raging beast, it ravaged most things in it's path. We were fortunate, in that in a matter of a few hours, the storm's speed increased, and the track pushed a few miles to the east of us. Extremely strong winds ripped trees out of the ground, and toppled even more. Our fence was demolished, a couple of windows broken, gutters torn from the roof. We had a turbine vent on our roof that spun so fast, that it exploded in a twisted array of blades and framework. It was a tense few hours as the storm marched through. On the back side, we lost power for seven days. Others, still have no power. I just got the internet today, so I'm posting my account of the experience. There are soooo many that lost much more than we. The GT was parked outside. with two tarps and a car cover strapped to it. All of our cars were left unscathed. Anyway, thank you Sawdust, for checking up on us. Ciara was calling me the morning after, and offered support. Thanks Lyndon. I hope nobody ever has to go through one of these things. Wes

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opelenvy Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin) Posts: 1,085 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Wes, good to hear you guys are ok. Sounds like it was pretty scary. I can't imagine the sound that turbine would make as it spun itself to terminal velocity! Now the clean-up begins. If you would like a change of scenery, try to make it to the meet on Oct. 4th in Wichita Falls. I can imagine that probably won't happen as there is lots of clean up to do. If I can help from Austin, just let me know.

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krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 168 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thanks George, We're coming. Oil drip and all. I talked my wife, Sharon, into coming along. Sure hope the old girl makes it the whole way. The car....not the wife. See ya on the 4th! Wes

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Killer Texas GT Senior Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leonard, Texas Posts: 862 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Well if you have any problems just call, I will off load the 14 engines on the trailer and come and get you or bring parts what ever.

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krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 168 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	OK Rodney, I'm putting in different seats. That will make her more reliable. We'll see you there. Wes

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sawdust Mid-West Opeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 1,043 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 1	Glad to hear that you rode it out OK.

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