The Stumble Inn The place for social chat for our M.S. community. The Stumble Inn


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-12-2008, 05:48 PM #1
TXBatman's Avatar
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
TXBatman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
Frown Looks like I just lost my boat...

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...ane&id=6387945

I thought it would be safer there than on a trailer in my backyard exposed to wind and flying debris. Guess I was wrong...

Its a real bummer because it was my dad's boat and one of the best memories I have was fishing with him in it the morning of the day he died.
TXBatman is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 09-12-2008, 05:50 PM #2
Curious Curious is offline
Yappiest Elder Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,418
15 yr Member
Curious Curious is offline
Yappiest Elder Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,418
15 yr Member
Default

oh batman, i'm so sorry.
Curious is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 05:58 PM #3
SandyC's Avatar
SandyC SandyC is offline
Wise Elder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Posts: 9,227
15 yr Member
SandyC SandyC is offline
Wise Elder
SandyC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Posts: 9,227
15 yr Member
Default

Oh man, I am so sorry. Just remember that it wasn't the boat that made that memory, it was what you did and who it was with. It's so hard but just wanted you to know I care. Maybe your boat will be saved somehow. The video shows a couple of boats.
__________________
. . A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt
SandyC is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:03 PM #4
TXBatman's Avatar
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
TXBatman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
Default

Those are the boats stored outside. Our boat was inside the large metal building that is on fire. Video that I saw elsewhere showed the corner of the building buckling and smoke and flames pouring out from inside. One station said it was a transformer explosion on the corner of the building.
TXBatman is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
dmplaura (09-12-2008), SandyC (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:03 PM #5
Blessings2You's Avatar
Blessings2You Blessings2You is offline
Elder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,726
15 yr Member
Blessings2You Blessings2You is offline
Elder
Blessings2You's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,726
15 yr Member
Default

I'm so sorry.
__________________
*
*
*

**My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26)
Blessings2You is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:04 PM #6
weegot5kiz's Avatar
weegot5kiz weegot5kiz is offline
Elder Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,805
15 yr Member
weegot5kiz weegot5kiz is offline
Elder Member
weegot5kiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,805
15 yr Member
Default

man that bites, I am so sorry, Im sorry Bat, what do I say, you took extra caution, this place is insured correct? it can be replaced I hope, again I am sorry about the boat, now you take care and be careful boats can be replaced people cant
__________________

.


History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.............................Mark Twain



.
.......
.
...
.
weegot5kiz is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Twinkletoes (09-12-2008), TXBatman (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:09 PM #7
Twinkletoes's Avatar
Twinkletoes Twinkletoes is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beautiful central Utah
Posts: 4,611
15 yr Member
Twinkletoes Twinkletoes is offline
Grand Magnate
Twinkletoes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beautiful central Utah
Posts: 4,611
15 yr Member
Default

Awww, that's too bad, Batman. Wish you could have hopped on your Batbike and used your superpowers to save the day.

You'll always have those treasured memories of you and your dear Dad. I hope you can take sufficient comfort in that.
__________________
Rochelle
.



.


I've lost my mind ... and I don't miss it!


LIFE HAS NO REMOTE -- GET UP AND CHANGE IT YOURSELF!
Twinkletoes is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008), weegot5kiz (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:10 PM #8
Kitty's Avatar
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Default

Ugh....I'm so sorry. I saw this on the news and wondered what would have started the fire.

You've still got your memories. Nothing can ever take that away from you. I know the boat had sentimental value to you. I'm so sorry this had to happen.

Are you and your family safe? Where are you staying? I certainly hope you manage to escape serious damage but this storm looks massive. I just pray everyone evacuated as advised. You're in my prayers...
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Kitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008), weegot5kiz (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:17 PM #9
AfterMyNap's Avatar
AfterMyNap AfterMyNap is offline
Wise Elder
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Right here. Duh.
Posts: 9,213
15 yr Member
AfterMyNap AfterMyNap is offline
Wise Elder
AfterMyNap's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Right here. Duh.
Posts: 9,213
15 yr Member
Default

Oh, man, what a bite.

It's such a sad thing. I'm really sorry that you lost such a special one, man.
__________________
—Cindy

For every day I choose to play,
I set aside a day to pay.
—AMN


"Sometimes plastic wrap just won't cling, no matter how much money you put in the meter."

—From the Book of True Wizdom
AfterMyNap is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
TXBatman (09-12-2008)
Old 09-12-2008, 06:21 PM #10
TXBatman's Avatar
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
TXBatman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
Default

Thanks y'all. Yeah, we have insurance on it, but I actually hope the boat storage place's insurance will cover it since it was their fire.

One of the main reasons I have it stored there is that my dad's truck was the only truck we had that would pull it safely and it was a gas guzzler. We sold his truck, so I would have had to try to pull it with my truck.

If I would have wanted to go get it, I would have had to pull it with an undersized truck on several freeways being used as evacuation routes by thousands of people trying to escape the storm. If the truck would have broken down or heaven forbid ended up in a wreck, it would have been an impediment to thousands of people trying to evacuate. Quite frankly, their lives are more important than my boat, so I stayed put.

We are on the west side of Houston and are only expecting about 75-80 mph sustained winds and about 90-100 mph gusts. We have the yard and patio all secured and are just waiting for it to get here now.
TXBatman is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
AfterMyNap (09-12-2008), DM (09-15-2008), dmplaura (09-12-2008), Jappy (09-13-2008), MSacorn (09-12-2008), SandyC (09-12-2008), soxmom (09-12-2008), Twinkletoes (09-12-2008)
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
A boat put out to sea... Leslie Peripheral Neuropathy 14 08-09-2008 05:16 PM
Spectators Enjoy Boat Races from the Other Side of the River BobbyB ALS News & Research 0 07-27-2008 12:48 PM
Olhipie adventure in a boat... Olhipie The Stumble Inn 10 06-19-2008 03:24 PM
Lost Bronco4586 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) 3 09-20-2007 01:30 PM
I need some help, has anyone ever lost??? KellieS Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) 16 03-16-2007 04:17 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:27 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.