Texas Heat!

[bindian]

I just saw this on CNN website. Plane appears similar to the MARS that Brandi posted, although smaller, 2-prop. Apparently operating on fires in Texas.

Tanker refills @ Lake O' the Pines - CNN iReport
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N262NR.html

I didn't go to the link you supplied, but the way you describe it, it is a Canadair CL215 Water bomber. It does look like a smaller version of the Mars and I want one.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Dennis, I heard many years ago that when Texas A&M (Aggies) first received astro-turf for their football field that they called the manufacturer with a question about installation. They were told to install it with the green side up.

Bird,
That was an old Aggie joke morphed into an astroturf joke.
hugs, Brandi

 

[two_bit_score]

I ran the hose for about 7 hours last night and raised the pond level about 6 inches. My pond is about 30 x 70 when full, but Vs rather deep fast, down to 12 feet, so there was not much area to raise the level.

I just ran outside to see (what I thought was) a large multi engine Round engine airplane, I heard fly over. It was not an airplane, but a helicopter. Not just any helicopter, but the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Y'all have been seeing, on television, flying water drops on the fires. By the directiion it was flying, it had just left Montgomery County Airport and headed west, towards the Riley Road fire.
hugs, Brandi

You're going o get that pond full and that helicopter is gonna come scoop all your water out o put on the fires.

 

[bindian]

If her mobile home is a later model she probably does. Some folks get mad at the devices for leaking, etc. and take them off.
In the country you only kill your own family on a well, but in the city there is usually a fine, after the fact like if there is a house fire and the pressure is drawn down by the hydrants releasing lots of water causing a siphoning action.
She may be surprised by the bill too, and how the no use level applies to filling swimming pools and ponds.
Willis Utilities

Ron,
Now this is the cat's meow. You, trying to find my water bill restrictions. Is that all you have to do? Do you really think I would live any where near or in the city limits. Just because I say I am from Willis, doesn't mean I get their utilities.

Texas is a big state and has large unincorporated areas just so we can get away from nosy neighbors.
Brandi

 

[Bird]

Bird,
That was an old Aggie joke morphed into an astroturf joke.
hugs, Brandi

You're right, Brandi. Aggie jokes were common some years ago.

 

[bindian]

You're going o get that pond full and that helicopter is gonna come scoop all your water out o put on the fires.

:laughing::laughing::laughing: They can't do that. A high line is crossing my pond. Besides........Lake Conroe is between me and the Riley Road fire. Compared to a stock tank pond, my pond is more like a back yard pond on steriods. :laughing:
Also, I only water to get the water level, at the island, backup to around 4 feet, so the cats have enough cooler water down lower.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I just saw this on CNN website. Plane appears similar to the MARS that Brandi posted, although smaller, 2-prop. Apparently operating on fires in Texas.

Tanker refills @ Lake O' the Pines - CNN iReport
Aircraft N262NR, Canadair CL215 1A10 C/N 1081

I just saw the video. It didn't work earlier. It is a CL215. Love the sound of mutli Round engines. Better that a gaggle of harleys.

If I got one, I could keep it moored in Lake Conroe or parked at Montgomery County Airport.
hugs, Brandi

 

[two_bit_score]

:laughing::laughing::laughing: They can't do that. A high line is crossing my pond. Besides........Lake Conroe is between me and the Riley Road fire. Compared to a stock tank pond, my pond is more like a back yard pond on steriods. :laughing:
Also, I only water to get the water level, at the island, backup to around 4 feet, so the cats have enough cooler water down lower.
hugs, Brandi

As we say in the sticks, you sound like you are 'hunkered' down.

 

[jinman]

Here's a 2 minute version where the cameraman is positioned to give a much better view of the touch and go. You can save it if you have the free Real Player installed and play it back clearly at full screen.
Tanker Refill LakeOPines 9-10-11.MOV - YouTube

That is a good video Ron. I just wonder how long the run on the water was? It looked like 3000' or less to me. Then, he powered up and got airborne in a hurry.

 

[jinman]

Well, they closed down hwy 287 north of Bowie this afternoon. When my wife was on the way home, she saw fire trucks from Flower Mound, Haslet, Roanoke, and N. Richland hills heading north to fight the fires. I don't know how much it is contained, if any. It started west of 287 and jumped it right away going east. I'll post back more when I hear more.

 

[bindian]

You're right, Brandi. Aggie jokes were common some years ago.

Heck Bird,
I was raised by an Aggie. Dad was in class of '44. But he went into bombers with Uncle Sam in '42. Dad never went back, but I was differently raised as an Aggie. Almost took Aerospace Engieering at TAMU.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Bird]

Heck Bird,
I was raised by an Aggie. Dad was in class of '44. But he went into bombers with Uncle Sam in '42. Dad never went back, but I was differently raised as an Aggie. Almost took Aerospace Engieering at TAMU.
hugs, Brandi

And Brandi, most of the dozens of Aggie jokes I learned came from Aggies I worked with.:laughing:

 

[bindian]

As we say in the sticks, you sound like you are 'hunkered' down.

That I am. Just gotta figure out how to light the grill with the lid closed.:laughing:
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Well, they closed down hwy 287 north of Bowie this afternoon. When my wife was on the way home, she saw fire trucks from Flower Mound, Haslet, Roanoke, and N. Richland hills heading north to fight the fires. I don't know how much it is contained, if any. It started west of 287 and jumped it right away going east. I'll post back more when I hear more.

Jim,
How far is that from you?
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

And Brandi, most of the dozens of Aggie jokes I learned came from Aggies I worked with.:laughing:

Bird,
Those are the best.:thumbsup:
hugs, Brandi

 

[pacerron]

I said into the pond, but the end of the hose was a foot above the water level. Why do you ask if I have an anti-siphon device on the end of the hose?
hugs, Brandi

Brandi,
The hose bib is the house end.

 

[jinman]

Jim,
How far is that from you?
hugs, Brandi

12 miles north

 

[blueriver]

12 miles north

And the winds are supposed to shift N/NW ... that would be a little uncomfortable for me.

 

[pacerron]

That is a good video Ron. I just wonder how long the run on the water was? It looked like 3000' or less to me. Then, he powered up and got airborne in a hurry.

Jim,
The clock on RP shows about 19 seconds.
No way to know how much water he got on that run.

 

[Uncle Doug]

Big fire on the west side of Houston near hwy 6 and I-10 inside the George Bush park. 6pm local news had a overhead view. Looks to be only the park area for now.