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09-07-2011, 06:13 PM
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2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
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They brought in a DC10 tanker today. That thing drops thousands of gallons on a single pass. I'm sure the turnaround is long, though. It will take a fire hydrant going full blast to fill it back up.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
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09-07-2011, 06:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pahaska
They brought in a DC10 tanker today. That thing drops thousands of gallons on a single pass. I'm sure the turnaround is long, though. It will take a fire hydrant going full blast to fill it back up.
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That's good. Hope they get it put out soon. Man, do we need rain. I was born here, I'm 66 years old, and I've never seen it this dry.
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09-07-2011, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,787
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Please be safe. we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers
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09-08-2011, 06:59 AM
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1992 34' Excella
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
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The tally is 1386 homes destroyed in Bastrop now
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"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."
Lake Travis, TX
"Rancho Deluxe"
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09-08-2011, 07:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Anyone down there need a free and safe place to keep their Airstream during this time..I have it for them. Four hours north of Austin on I-35.
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09-08-2011, 04:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 22' Safari
LEONARD
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 63
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We were headed to Jefferson Monday but had to turn west when we were about 20 miles north of the town because of a fire. I couldn't believe the size of the smoke cloud. We ended up in Tyler state park instead and could see & smell the smoke through Wednesday. Very nice little park in Tyler, by the way.
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09-08-2011, 04:55 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
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If it isn't already obvious, stay away from the smoke. Even a small grass fire like I drove past last week made for zero invisibility on the Interstate. The short stretch involved caused me to somehow kick myself when seated. Repeatedly.
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09-09-2011, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Some pictures I received from a friend. The first picture is of the fire from Austin, TX, about 20 miles away.
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09-09-2011, 06:26 AM
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2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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It's awful! Were praying for the people in the area and hope all of you are safe!
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09-09-2011, 07:10 AM
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vintage travelers
1972 31' Sovereign
Johnson City
, on the road
Join Date: Nov 2008
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We been getting some rig's in our park in Johnson City fleeing the fire area and some that had their power cut from the area due to the fires such a shame we hope this fire storm gets some relief from the winds and pray for rain
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09-09-2011, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Thank You
Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
Anyone down there need a free and safe place to keep their Airstream during this time..I have it for them. Four hours north of Austin on I-35.
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That's very nice of you to offer. Not sure if anyone has said "thank you". But "thank you". 
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09-14-2011, 06:59 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2002 27' Safari
College Station
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 62
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"The written word will soon disappear, and we'll no longer be able to read good prose like we used to could." - James Thurber
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09-14-2011, 07:11 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Wow
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Rock and Roll Will Never Die!
WBCCI 3805
AIR 54011 Since July 2011
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09-14-2011, 07:49 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Our unit (Texas Highland Lakes) was in the park for an informal camp out when the fires struck. All of our persons and rigs are safe.
One of our unit members has pledged $1000 if the unit members match that fund. The money is to go to the park staff that lost everything in the fire. We have matched more than $500 so far with donations from our members still coming in. Our unit will probably add funds to the donation at our October rally as well.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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09-14-2011, 03:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Some Drought Pictures from Texas
It's the worst I've seen in my 66 years here.
2011 Texas Drought
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09-14-2011, 03:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
1964 19' Globetrotter
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 608
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I've been here about a week, stationed in the EOC on Main Street.
Here's a pic of molten aluminum engine block....pulled off the ground from the carcass of a small midsize car...
The support of community is amazing. Local restaurants are feeding the workers from as far away as Austin (4 Seasons Hotel Kitchen came to feed us breakfast yesterday). Fire crews from as far as Hawaii, including Navajo Indian reservation team. Amazing....
Local residents are supporting each other quite well. Even a local restaurant has free meals for those who lost everything, and even if you didn't, the "bill" you get is just suggested amount to pay, with all the proceeds going back to the community for rebuilding... If you are in the area, it is safe to drive 71 to Smithville from Bastrop where you can see some destruction. If in the Smithville area, stop here to eat and help support the community: http://www.facebook.com/ComfortCafe
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Bandit the Siberian Husky (RIP) & "G" the Min-Pin (RIP)
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Name TBD the 1955 Overlander
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2nd love - 2006 28' Safari LS
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