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The Texas Drought and Heat

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by pgabriel, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. Uprising

    Uprising Member

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    Been raining in Nacogdoches since around 4am Tuesday Morning. It's been damn nice. Although it seems to be pretty much out of our area now. Just drizzling outside.
     
  2. LonghornFan

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    I don't like to argue, she always wins so I just go with it. I'm fine with 74, but whatever.
     
  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    That stuff hit me the past two nights. Crazy wind/rain. No complaints...I hope it will bring back some of my new lawn.
     
  4. Baqui99

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    Brutal summer in Texas this year.
     
  5. CrazyDave

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    I'm guessing most would say that 82 is pretty high.
     
  6. myco

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    82 is pretty high. I keep mine at 83 when I'm not home. 77-78 is my preferred temperature.
     
  7. leroy

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    It was certainly nice to wake up to see a wet lawn. I thin Round Rock got somewhere around an 1"...the most in over a month. After today, another high pressure comes in to sit right on top of us again. So it's back to the 100's from Thursday on and no rain in sight.
     
  8. RocketsPimp

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    Circle C is getting an Alamo Drafthouse. That should help keep it moderately weird.
     
  9. Royals Ego

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    82 degrees? cheap asian?
     
  10. ima_drummer2k

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    This **** is totally skipping Kingwood so far.

    Come on! I haven't watered my lawn in a week anticipating this rain. Bring it!
     
  11. rhino17

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    82 in the house? that is really hot, I get pissed when I come back to Houston and see my parents keeping it at 75, 69-70 is ideal for me
     
  12. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    according to radar its passing right over the 59 corridor up to lufkin
     
  13. ima_drummer2k

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    Yeah, I'm looking at the Houston radar.

    http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/

    Make sure put a check next to "weather radar" and click "show motion".
     
  14. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    Yeah, that's going to be great! I can ride to it on my electric bike, drink as much as I want, watch a good flick, and then cruise back home.
     
  15. Qball

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    <iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nBG2c4Q9bIE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
  16. dmc89

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    Anything below 72 F is chilly for me (ceiling fan's are on) and anything above 74 F is too warm.

    72F - sleeping hours
    74F - during the day when I'm at home
    76F - when I'm at work
     
  17. ima_drummer2k

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    Damn, is that it?? Apparently my lawn only got about 15 minutes of light rain. :mad:

    According to codell's post, everything seems to be moving off the coast now. Please tell me there's more coming this way tonight or tomorrow...
     
  18. LonghornFan

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    Nope, we're probably done for another 148 days.
     
  19. SwoLy-D

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    :grin: That's what SHE sai--no, never mind... :(
     
  20. Lady_Di

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    Yesss, please rain gods?
     

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