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  1. Update: First, the round of rain we got this a.m. was actually predicted but I didn't put it in yesterday. Rest of today will be soupy, infrequent on/off light rain, one of those armpit kind of days. Second, here we go... the next 3 days should be a roller coaster of a few moderate/heavy rain periods, mostly overnight. The ingredients are really there for some heavy rain - the only reason flooding won't be bad is because this stuff will keep moving through. Explanation follows forecast. Today: again, periods of light to moderate, very brief rain, but more of just a humid, cloudy day. Wed: starts off dry, but a big complex of heavy rain should move in after dinner, last well into the night. Periods of moderate to heavy rain for most of us, a couple of severe storms, but not widely forecast. Thurs: rounds of significant rain early overnight, slowly taper off say by lunchtime. Fri: System sweeps out overnight, slow clearing - but front not quite through until overnight. Sat: Paradise (but breezy) - front goes by, drops temps well down into the 70's for high. Breezy enough to affect passing games Sat - maybe. Explanation: There's a big storm system swinging down from central Pacific coast. It's driving right for us. Pamela, a now Cat 2 hurricane, will be drawn to us by this low.. it'll rain out in SW Mexico and more or less shred apart, but all that moisture will stream right up our way. The bulk of this moisture will start to reach us tomorrow night (first round of rain). But when that low pushes in (overnight Wed to Thurs) it's gonna get a jump start of instability plus a ton more of moisture, which is going to ramp up the rain. The bulk of this clash will be out west of us, say between Lubbock and San Angelo, but the momentum and movement will bring a good amount of the result of this clash into ATX. NWS has flash flood watches Wed. night, where some 2-3 inches are expected here, about 4-6 west of Blanco into the Hill Country and west. However, 7+" are possible in any spot - including ours. With autumn systems like this, they're often big rainmakers. We won't be smack in the bullseye, but the bullseye can move. As I always say with stuff like this (which could be a next-to-nothing burger or Genesis 6, Part 2), watch the radar early. Then we'll know more or less where the bulk of it will go. This shouldn't be a widespread severe event, or an apocalyptic level flood, but with this very strong clash of two powerful lows, you gotta be on watch. More when the rain really is 'posed ta hit tomorrow.
  2. Dog has limped away (sprained his ankle). Sez needs more $ to fund search, that his "team" will continue. Why did I see this coming? https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/11/dog-bounty-hunter-ends-search-brian-laundrie/
  3. I can also see a couple of Raiders "accidentally" plowing Johnny boy over on a sideline run or catch, Mackovic style.
  4. Well if he's scheduled to leave on Southwest, they have no choice, baggage is staying put.
  5. I thought what happened in Vegas stays in Vegas?
  6. Semi-Quickie Version (maybe more in detail tomorrow): Today will be crisper (for once!) and sunny, a brief respite after the weekend's hot soup (about 87° avg. today). Enjoy it. Tomorrow - humidity returns, soupy and warmer again (near 90°). Decent chance of brief shower or two towards nighttime. Wed/Thurs - Humid and warm to start Wed., then rain moves in afternoon. Could be some heavy rain later Wed. into Thurs. morning. Fri - rain moves out, pt. cloudy. Daytime temps for the latter week high 80's, except if/when rain cools things down. In case anyone's asking, the weekend looks very good - clear and really nice, temps don't leave the 70's - both days. Nicest weekend we'll have had since at least last April. So we have another cool front coming in on the heels of another storm Wed. But we also have moisture running up from Hurricane Pamela, which looks to be heading straight for Texas (not to Arizona as is often the case. The leftover moisture should react with the front, stirring up a lot of rain somewhere in Texas. Over us? That's what I'll have to wait on for at least another day, but chances are good most of Texas gets something. Check back in 24.
  7. Bit of an Update: Yeah, it's gonna rain overnight. A few days ago, this little front was supposed to be severe in N. Texas but likely just fizzle out (stop me when you've heard this before) in our southern portion. Last day or so of course that's changed, and we're now likely to get a frontal squall come through between 11 p.m and 3 or so. Should be in and out of here in one swoop, and a rather fast mover at that. But not a long event in one area - maybe 45 mins. The worst of it will be Waco north, where tornadoes and severe weather are more likely (not a given), but definitely chances are worse. The worst of it will be up through OK and KS. Nevertheless there could be areas of potent storms/hail/strong winds in some cells around here. Maybe a severe TS warning in an isolated spot or two, but for most of us this is a frontal sweep with storms that could have heavy if brief rain. Probably some good booms too. But will be gone by wake-up time. That said, we should enjoy a fairly cool day (82°ish) on Monday, but it's not going to last. Humidity sets back in, then we have an interesting thing going on during the week. A pacific hurricane will rain out and move up, interacting with a stronger cold front Tues-Wed. That'll bring a good bit of rain. More on that tomorrow.
  8. There actually have been some feeble attempts over the years to change up, especially when they put on the complete upper deck. I remember there was a big push to alternate ends especially because of the tunnel, and they even tried to sell respective tickets to those ends. But I think so many people switched off or bought secondhand tickets to sit on the traditional sides that it was mixed at best. Eventually as far as I can tell they just gave up andTexas still has the north side of the cotton bowl. I also remember a weak movement to try to make East-West stands, with the dividing lines on the end zone stands. That never worked either. I think people just like the way it's been forever.
  9. Got damn still can't sleep from that VY sweep yesterday around the OU right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. Highly techinical play analysis follows: 1) Alabama was very inconsistent and often sucked on offense. 2) Alabama completely sucked on defense. $9.95
  11. or.... just wait another 1/2 hour
  12. Someone help me out.. there used to be a BBQ place on Westgate just off 290 frontage road, where the Thai Buffet or some such is now, up until the early 90's I think. Their catering was pretty good. As I remember they were a Pok-e-jo's or something that purposely sounded like it. Anyone remember? Thx.
  13. Yeah, but when we say "we're probably gonna suck" we do. Maybe we should predict ties from now on.
  14. Saban's gonna have a coronary and then go out and murder 25 players.
  15. Under 3 aggy d linemen every play.
  16. A win here would surely get them into the Liberty Bowl! (But I do have to admit, they're playing a very strong game right now)
  17. We just ran out of time!
  18. Ooh yeah, thanks for the correction. Maybe driving through Waco got him so agitated he shot up luby's in Killeen. Yeah twin peaks is a good call, maybe that should be the name of their field.
  19. You mailed the OP at halftime, didn't you?
  20. Appreciate it, it was between him and the guy that shot up the Luby's. Waco's finest.
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