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Ken, That's is awesome!! You gotta love this place!! :D

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I guess, if you can get the drive holes in the transom patched up and can find a rowing crew who doesn't mind the scarce interior amenities. Other than those minor details, you can be "boating" in no time. :D

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jordy,
I'll send you pics of us @ the TIKI Bar! :drink: Besides, we can always put the Velocity back in the water! :D
Merry X-mas everyone,

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He also has three car hood crappings on his record. Nonetheess, he is making the trek and you are still a putz. Merry KwanzChrismaKah.

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Reporting live from the "Heart of Texas" again via Flying J parking lot that is.
IT WAS SNOWING ON I 10 THIS MORNING!!!!! Good thing I have over 600,000 commercial miles ( all show trucking related) under my belt.

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It was cold. :eek:

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Anyone notice my rig is as long as a semi??? Flames are pretty damn big. Anyhow. Back on the road....

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

cool pics, what part of I-10 was it snowing on? It is 45 degrees in Houston but suppose to get down to freezing tonight :eek:

I'm sure the Crown will keep you warm :drink:

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Ken,
Keep on trucking buddy, and I'll talk to you in the morning.
Thanks, :D
Dean

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Wasn't he in the heart of Texas last night?

Did anyone else notice that in all the pictures, there aren't any of the interior or the drives??? Perhaps because he already dropped that stuff off. :eek: :D

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it takes many days to cross Texas :D I have some of my boys meeting him at the flying J in Houston, to finish off that trailer :eek:

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Looks like it still has 3 nice wheels on it anyway. :D

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That's Ok laugh all ya want
:D :D :D


I'll keep my cruiser for now and all it's luxuries plus the low fuel bills and Insurance :drink: Besides I can fit big chicks on this thing :D


I was boatless for a week :D


AND BETTER YET LET'S NOT ASK HI-PERF WHAT HIS WIFE TO BE WANTS ? :D

AND WE ALL KNOW WIFIE GETS WHAT WIFIE WANTS :D I'LL remember that :D

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Tours

Lane Closure Map | Statewide Lane Closures


Houston District Real-Time Construction Schedule
Report generated on Wednesday, December 22, 2004

All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other events.
Public Information Office: 713-802-5073, Fax: 713-802-5075


HOT SPOTS
The following closures could have a significant impact on traffic in the Houston metropolitan area. All closures are subject to cancellation due to adverse weather. For information, call the Public Information Office at (713) 802-5074.




:D HA HA be boating by X-Mas You have never driven on I-10 :D , here is what Ken gets to look foward to :D

Real-Time Lane Closure Status: Active Inactive

I-10 East
Eastbound from BELTWAY 8-EAST to SHELDON RD. 1 inside lane + shoulder. Closed daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM through Thursday, December 23.


I-10 Katy
Eastbound Frontage Road from BUNKER HILL RD to CHIMNEY ROCK. 1 outside lane. Closed continuously until midnight, Wednesday, June 15, 2005.

Eastbound Frontage Road from SH-6 to ELDRIDGE PARKWAY. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM through Thursday, January 27, 2005.

Eastbound Frontage Road from GESSNER DR to BUNKER HILL RD. 1 outside lane. Closed nightly 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM from Wednesday, December 22 to Thursday, December 30. Excluding December 24-26.

Eastbound and westbound Frontage Road from SILBER RD to POST OAK. Alternate lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.

Westbound Exit Ramp to NORTHWEST TRANSIT CENTER. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed until further notice.

Westbound Connector Ramp to SH 99-GRAND PARKWAY north- and southbound. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed until further notice. Detour to the new IH 10 westbound frontage road, turn right onto the new SH 99 frontage road, turn right again to Mercantile Parkway to access SH 99 north- and southbound.

Westbound Frontage Road Connector Ramp to FRY ROAD northbound. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2005. Detour to the temporary ramp.

Westbound Frontage Road Connector Ramp to FRY ROAD southbound. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2005. Detour to IH 10-Katy Freeway westbound frontage road to N. Westgreen, u-turn to IH 10-Katy Freeway eastbound frontage road to Fry Road southbound.

Westbound Frontage Road from CAMPBELL RD to BELTWAY 8-WEST. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Thursday, December 23.

Westbound Frontage Road at FRY RD. 1 inside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 21 to Thursday, December 23.


I-45 Gulf in Galveston County
Northbound at THE CAUSEWAY. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM through Thursday, December 23.


I-45 Gulf
Northbound and southbound Connector Ramp to IH 610-SOUTH LOOP eastbound. 1 alternate lane on the ramp. Closed continuously until 4:00 PM, Tuesday, February 15, 2005.

Southbound Exit Ramp to BROADWAY. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed nightly 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM through Thursday, December 30.


I-610 East Loop
Southbound from PORT OF HOUSTON to MARKET ST. 1 inside lane. Closed nightly 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM from Wednesday, December 22 to Thursday, December 23.


I-610 South Loop
Eastbound Frontage Road from I-45 GULF to BROADWAY ST. 1 inside lane + TOTAL CLOSURE OF THE EXIT RAMP TO BROADWAY. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 30. Detour to the next ramp.

Eastbound Frontage Road from I-45 GULF to BROADWAY ST. 1 inside lane. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Friday, December 31.

Eastbound Frontage Road from I-45 GULF to BROADWAY ST. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed nightly 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM through Thursday, December 30. 1 outside lane will be open during the day.

Eastbound from I-45 GULF to SH-225. 1 outside lane + exit ramp to BROADWAY. Closed continuously until 4:00 PM, Tuesday, February 15, 2005.

Eastbound and westbound from SH-225 to I-45 GULF. 1 inside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Friday, December 31.

Eastbound and westbound from SH-225 to I-45 GULF. 2 inside lanes. Closed nightly 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM through Sunday, January 2, 2005.

Westbound Frontage Road from BROADWAY ST to I-45 GULF. 1 inside lane. Closed continuously until 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2005.


I-610 West Loop
Northbound Entrance Ramp from RICHMOND. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 5, 2005. Detour to the San Felipe entrance ramp.

Northbound Exit Ramp to SAN FELIPE. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed continuously until 5:00 AM, Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Detour to Westheimer Hot Link.

Northbound and southbound Frontage Road from OLD KATY RD to MEMORIAL. Alternate lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.

Southbound Exit Ramp to WOODWAY. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Monday, July 11, 2005. Detour to the San Felipe exit ramp.


US-290 Northwest
Eastbound and westbound at BAUER, BECKER and ROBERTS. TOTAL CLOSURE OF THE CROSSOVERS. Closed until further notice. Eastbound detour to Mason Road; westbound detour to Badtke Road.


US-59 Southwest in Fort Bend County
Northbound and southbound from SPUR 529 to the WHARTON COUNTY LINE. Alternate lanes. Closed daily (Excluding the Weekend(s)) from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM through Wednesday, December 29.


US-59 Southwest
Southbound from FANNIN to MANDELL. Alternate lane(s). Closed until further notice. At least two lanes will remain open.


US-90 Business
Westbound from FM 526 to OATES ROAD. Alternate lane. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Wednesday, February 2, 2005.


Beltway 8-North
Westbound Frontage Road at HOLLISTER RD. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed overnight from 9:00 PM, Wednesday, December 22 to 5:00 AM, Thursday, December 23. Detour to Hollister southbound, to SH 249 main lanes northbound to FM 1960 and u-turn to SH 249 southbound to Beltway 8 westbound.


Beltway 8-South
Eastbound and westbound Frontage Road from PRESTON to ST. AUGUSTINE. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Thursday, December 23.


Beltway 8-West
Northbound Frontage Road from QUEENSBURY to I-10 KATY. 1 inside lane. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2005.


Spur 527
Northbound at US-59 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed until further notice. Detour to the new Main Street exit ramp or to exits at Gray, Pierce and Polk Streets.


SH-99 (Grand Parkway)
Northbound Frontage Road from KINGSLAND to IH 10-KATY FREEWAY. 1 inside lane. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Monday, February 28, 2005.


SH-275 (Harborside Drive) in Galveston County
Eastbound from 6th STREET to 11th STREET in Galveston. 1 inside lane closed. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2005.


SH-288
Southbound Frontage Road from ALMEDA-GENOA RD to BELTWAY 8-SOUTH. 1 inside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM through Friday, December 24.


FM 360 in Fort Bend County
Northbound and southbound from US 59-SOUTHWEST FREEWAY to SH-36. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Friday, December 24.


FM 1092 (Murphy Road) in Fort Bend County
Northbound and southbound from WEST AIRPORT to US 90-ALTERNATE. Alternate lanes. Closed nightly 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM through Friday, December 24.


FM 1097 in Montgomery County
Eastbound and westbound from FM 149 to END OF STATE MAINTENANCE. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, December 21 to Thursday, December 23.


FM 1486 in Montgomery County
Northbound and southbound at CEDAR CREEK BRIDGE. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 21 to Thursday, December 23.


FM 2854 in Montgomery County
Eastbound and westbound from McCALEB to IH 45-NORTH FREEWAY. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM through Thursday, December 23.


Fry Road
Northbound Exit Ramp to IH 10-KATY FREEWAY westbound. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2005. Detour to IH 10-Katy Freeway eastbound frontage road to Greenhouse, u-turn to the westbound frontage road to IH 10-Katy Freeway westbound.

Southbound Exit Ramp to IH 10-KATY FREEWAY westbound. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2005. Detour to the southbound temporary ramp.


Memorial Drive
Eastbound and westbound at IH 610-WEST LOOP. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.


Old Katy Road
Eastbound and westbound from SILBER ROAD to WASHINGTON AVENUE. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.


Post Oak
Eastbound and westbound at IH 610-WEST LOOP. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.


Sawdust in Montgomery County
Westbound from IH 45-NORTH FREEWAY to GROGANS MILL ROAD. TOTAL CLOSURE. Closed continuously until 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2005. Detour to the eastbound lanes.


South Post Oak
Northbound and southbound at US 90-ALTERNATE. 1 outside lane. Closed until further notice.


US-90A
Northbound and southbound from IH 10-EAST FREEWAY to IH 45-GULF FREEWAY. Alternate lanes. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Thursday, December 23.


Woodway
Eastbound and westbound at IH 610-WEST LOOP. 1 outside lane. Closed daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Saturday, October 15, 2005.





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17 MPH :eek: you will be lucky to have what's left of your boat before March


Location IH-10 Katy Eastbound from Beltway 8-West to Blalock
Distance 2.25 miles
Travel Time 7 minutes 56 seconds
Avg Speed 17 MPH
Other Info Live Speed Chart




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Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Man, pretty bad trip I guess. How is the sleat storm going?

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Come on Ken, you know the only reason you parked next to the Semi was to load it with Nordic Parts. :drink:

have a safe trip

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

If there is any thing left on it. I know there are some chop shops in New Orleans. I- 10 goes right thru there .3 years ago we where on a Poker Run in N.O. and a guy had his Fountain stolen . He only got back the front part back:eek:They cut it in half :eek:

Hey Ken be sure and lock up your truck and boat on Bourbon street when your at the Kitty Cat Club , I would not want them to steal your dog :D How is all the pups in the cabin doing :D

Watch the weather and be safe :D

Rob

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Hummmm, Freezing temps and snow Texas? You did winterize the boat after sea trialing in in Sunny CA, didn't you? Hopefully a Florida boater isn't going to learn first hand why we Northerns have to winterize our boats.

Oh wait, if the motors are already yanked out, it shouldn't be a problem afterall.

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

He, He,
It's getting closer, I can feel it! I might be sick tomorrow, I can feel the "Nordic Flu" coming on now! :D
Dean

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

I used to live in H town, I dont think they will ever finishh the freeways. Thanks for the lane clouser list, it was all open when I went through. Those barriers are a little hairy when semis are passing you :eek:

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

No problem :p , I hate H-Town traffic :mad: when I-10 is done itis suppose to be 12 lanes wide :rolleyes:

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Well,
She arrived last night, ~ 11:00pm !! Not a scratch on her, and all the parts were there too :D
Kachina Ken is just a super nice guy, and MJ is a cool dog also. Stayed up till 1:00am in the morning washing her and hanging out with Ken, and Baja Bennett, just BSing about boats, and such.
Ken, thanks again, you are the man, and the next time we get together, (KW Worlds hopefully), you can stop by on the way there and we'll throw back some adult beverages @ the TIKI bar. :drink: And then we'll head down to KW once we get over the TIKI Bar effect! :D
Hell, maybe the family and I will go down to KW next week! Have to check the weather and see what it's like. Then again, we could go do the Sarasota NYD Fun Run? Decisions, decisions....... :evilb:

Dean

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Dean, Did Ken bring it all the way for ya? Either way Thats one hell of a Christmas present!!!


KUDOS TO KEN!!!

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Actually,
Dec. 23 is my birthday, so it was the GREATEST B-Day I've every had! Plus the wife is going to make the payment!
I'm a lucky man,
Dean

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

I have a wife like that also!! :D

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Guys like Ken restore my faith in human beings. I would be honored to meet him some day.

Ed Cozzi

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Ed,
Ken came to the rescue in such a big way, it was truly an early X-mas/b-day gift for us. Just a great guy.
Merry X-mas everyone,
Dean, Robin, Christi, and Ally

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Awwww shucks guys, your gonna make me blush.... Besides Dean didnt tell ya'll I made him sign a contract that includes drinks in-perpituity at any function we happen to be attending together ( worlds next year). That could easily go into the thousands, tens of thousands of dollars.....

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Hey Ken, how long are you going to be out there? After I sell the Schiada, all the boats I have my eye on are East Coast. Hang out until like February or March and you can save me a trip. :D

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Hell Ken , If I meet up with ya at a function I'll buy you a drink of choice!! :drink: :D
As Cozzi said , you restore my faith in human beings!! And this after being in the malls for the last few days. :eek: :D :D

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Ken certainly is the good Samaritan! Of course, I could tell that by the number of hitchhikers he had picked up, and were making themselves at home in the Nordic he was towing. :D :D Ooops. I wasn't suppose to mention that. :eek: Sorry Ken. I'm not good at keeping secrets. :drink:

Michael

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Nice!

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Way to go Ken!!! Always makes me feel better about the hosing that I took when I read stuff like this. You must be one happy dude to have that new rig in the driveway.

Jon

Re: The Power of OSO is amazing!!!
 

Don't give-up Audiofn.
We have some cards we have not played yet.
Ed