Monthly Archives: August 2017

Running Away!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Ubu Roi

Well, our office isn’t in direct customer (read: public) service, and we’re all Tier 3 employees (no emergency duties, nor standby), so our boss just told us to bail. Not uncommon, since that gets us out of the way of … Continue reading →

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A Few Resources and Thoughts

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Ubu Roi

First, I’m not a meteorologist. I’m a bureaucrat for the City of Houston. (Just ask Foghat!) I write to entertain and and inform (whether you or me is a question I can’t answer), and my opinions should not be taken … Continue reading →

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A Little Rain…..

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Ubu Roi

Not evacuating, but this is going to be a mess. On the one hand, the rainfall amount is laughable compared to Allison. “35 inches in five days? HA! Why, I remember when we did that in one day!” Yeah, but … Continue reading →

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Mr. Popularity

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ubu Roi

I seem to be popular with my cohorts at work today; plenty of folks coming by to visit. It may have something to do with the availability of a pair of welder’s goggles… and a south-facing office window.

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