Rick Jervis is about to learn about ALL faces of the Outdoor board.

I really don't think thats fair. Most of us on this thread are here because we think its the best source of information and we want as much info as we can get. Same with people all over country, wanting to see and know and hear the stories coming out of the floods. Its this guy's job to find those stories and give them to the people who dont have anywhere close to the same connections as we have. The whole country is praying with Texas. That means they have emotionally invested in these things and its tragic and invasive but its reality and its not nefarious (usually)

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Well, when I sat down to once again look at this post to learn how things are progressing, I found a PM from a reporter from USA Today. Of course I deleted it, but quite frankly I am FURIOUS. First of all how did he gain access to my information? How did he PM me?
He wanted to know if I had any information that was not known that he could use. Has anyone else received a PM like this? Should we report it to TexAgs? Asking.........

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You can find this thread on google and it's been shared across FB.

Texags is easy to join.
Buying the ability to PM is cheap and easy.
These posts are all public.

So how did he gain access to your information? You gave it to him and millions of other people.
How did he PM you? He paid for it, same as you do.

Sign him up for Cat Facts?

Open the DM from him.
Click on his username.
It will open his user profile.
Click the 3 dots on the upper right
Choose ignore user.
The "manual" choice instead of a time is until you unblock him.

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If it is Rick jervis, he posted on this thread earlier from USA today. just doing his job. sucks.

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Yep.

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I don't get the hate for him. He posted in his true name and was open about who he is, who he works for, etc.

I guarantee you others have used information from this thread without giving credit or being as transparent.

tbh I dont see anything wrong with that. he expressed his condolences asked for information and gave you his. it was respectful, polite, and to the point.

just say no thank you if you arent interested and request that he doesn't quote your posts. you cant stop him, but you can ask.

its not that complicated. we arent on a private forum.

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So am I. Should we let the Mods know?

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A rookie poster claiming to be w/ USA Today posted to this thread leaving his name and number.

IDK if its stil up.

Wow that is a powerful realization about your dad to have in light of this. Thanks for sharing that, it hit me.

Yeah, I don't really see an issue with it given he seems to be very transparent about his ask and isn't pushy about it.

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dermdoc said:

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swimmerbabe11 said:

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If it is Rick jervis, he posted on this thread earlier from USA today. just doing his job. sucks.

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Yep.

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I don't get the hate for him. He posted in his true name and was open about who he is, who he works for, etc.

I guarantee you others have used information from this thread without giving credit or being as transparent.

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True. He used his real name and was respectful.

I understand both sides of it.

He has a job to do and just wanting to find people who would like to tell their stories.

There is no good way to ask a family to speak about it.

and also, he's asking specifically for positive stories of heroism! who doesn't want that in their news media!! I know i did when I was watching the Appalachia coverage.

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my feelings exactly, I am that parent

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Add me to that list....I have one child (daughter), so at times, I think things are taken for granted...like the bus ride (mentioned above) or road trip with teenage friends. I call it vigilance, some will say "helicoptering"...I know she needs her independence and I have to let her grow.

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They say things hit you different as a parent. As a dad with a 9 year old daughter, I didn't realize how understated that could be. Praying for everyone involved.

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I can't stop putting myself in those cabins, in the dark, as the water continues to rise. I have two little girls myself, 6 yrs and 9 yrs, and I know how terrified they would have been. That look in your kids eyes when they are scared. I cant stop thinking about it.

I can't imagine what those parents are going through. It's not fair.

God Bless everyone involved.

Mark Fairchild said:

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Well, when I sat down to once again look at this post to learn how things are progressing, I found a PM from a reporter from USA Today. Of course I deleted it, but quite frankly I am FURIOUS. First of all how did he gain access to my information? How did he PM me?
He wanted to know if I had any information that was not known that he could use. Has anyone else received a PM like this? Should we report it to TexAgs? Asking.........

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I've gotten PMs from USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America and ABC News reporters.

I just want to thank TexAgs for keeping our identities anonymous on here. So far my phone had remained silent.

Sorry but I personally wouldn't believe that for a second from a reporter. Trying to get his foot in the door. You have no control over what they or their editors end up putting in stories.

I'm really happy for you

So you say no. That's it.

You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers from the beginning. The look on your wife's face in that picture tells me everything I need to know about the love you have for your precious child. Praying for healing and peace. Mark

Yeah to be fair all I want in the world is to hear stories of the helpers. Reported responsibly by someone who obtained the information respectfully from people who wanted to share their stories. They've got to find them.

I don't like this current weather pattern at all.

Exactly!

Buford T. Justice said:

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I don't like this current weather pattern at all.

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We need something to steer this low out of Texas.

Charpie said:

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Buford T. Justice said:

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I don't like this current weather pattern at all.

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We need something to steer this low out of Texas.

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And this time of year we're usually hoping for a low to move the high pressure dome.

I have been doting on and hugging my young daughter more than usual after reading these stories. I can't even imagine how devastated these families are.

I saw this on a Joe Rogan interview, and it has really helped at times when I get frustrated with my daughter. He says that whenever you get frustrated with your kids, stop in that moment and imagine you're 80 years old and you have a time machine that is bringing you back to this moment, and it is the only moment you will get when they are this young. That has helped me several times when I am upset or frustrated with her, and I calm myself down by thinking about how I should cherish every moment I have with her, and my frustration and anger are more fleeting than the time I get to spend with her. I am not really sure why I am posting this, but hopefully it helps others like it has helped me.

Thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172H8vMtPF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Confirmed: great example of being an Aggie right here

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To those of you who support Bonfire, know that you are a critical part of this. This is what your support for these Aggies achieves, far beyond the Woods…

I got a call yesterday from a group with Kerr county's disaster response and recovery operations. They desperately needed working experience in timber, brush, and debris. Ideally, a self-directing group with an established command structure, and regular practice in inhospitable conditions. Of course, they were looking for Bonfire. Their commitment not being mine to give, I connected with student leadership to see if they were in a position and willing to help. I found that they were already in that area - without ever having been asked - and had already been working elsewhere. They were eager for an objective that best leveraged their unique abilities in service to others. They immediately connected with the coordinator. With their new mission, they flew back to Aggieland, resupplied, and an advance team was back on site that evening with equipment, and worked until dark. Coordinating with local teams, that night they refined their plans for the next day. More Aggies with the required operational experience would be joining them the next day and through the week. Having a plan to work to maximum effect and safety were imperative.

The situation is constantly changing, but as of now, they operate as a mobile tactical debris removal team, clearing the way for dogs, searchers, and rescuers. They have been briefed on what to expect. They know the hazards, but they likewise know their capacity - and so their duty - to meet them. I spoke with them last night and am struck by their resolve and sober measure of the situation and their role in it. I am in awe of their courage and selfless service, and eternally grateful for the endlessly-serving Aggies of Bonfire.

I will be connecting with them again this evening when their day's work is done to see what they need. I'll update accordingly.

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My guess is that those particular cabins (Red Circle) were hit from three different directions (Arrows) by varying (but large) volumes of water.

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That's about right. Here's the 3hr rainfall plot @ 4am. Hunt is the yellow square & Mystic is just to right of the TX-39 tag.



If that blob falls 5-10 miles south, then this all washes down Medina instead.

Mark Fairchild said:

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Well, when I sat down to once again look at this post to learn how things are progressing, I found a PM from a reporter from USA Today. Of course I deleted it, but quite frankly I am FURIOUS. First of all how did he gain access to my information? How did he PM me?
He wanted to know if I had any information that was not known that he could use. Has anyone else received a PM like this? Should we report it to TexAgs? Asking.........

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That's the problem with him and his ilk -- the press conferences aren't enough for them. They have this insatiable need to get the scoop on something their colleagues/competitors don't yet have.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172H8vMtPF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Anyone with Bonfire confirm this?

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To those of you who support Bonfire, know that you are a critical part of this. This is what your support for these Aggies achieves, far beyond the Woods…

I got a call yesterday from a group with Kerr county's disaster response and recovery operations. They desperately needed working experience in timber, brush, and debris. Ideally, a self-directing group with an established command structure, and regular practice in inhospitable conditions. Of course, they were looking for Bonfire. Their commitment not being mine to give, I connected with student leadership to see if they were in a position and willing to help. I found that they were already in that area - without ever having been asked - and had already been working elsewhere. They were eager for an objective that best leveraged their unique abilities in service to others. They immediately connected with the coordinator. With their new mission, they flew back to Aggieland, resupplied, and an advance team was back on site that evening with equipment, and worked until dark. Coordinating with local teams, that night they refined their plans for the next day. More Aggies with the required operational experience would be joining them the next day and through the week. Having a plan to work to maximum effect and safety were imperative.

The situation is constantly changing, but as of now, they operate as a mobile tactical debris removal team, clearing the way for dogs, searchers, and rescuers. They have been briefed on what to expect. They know the hazards, but they likewise know their capacity - and so their duty - to meet them. I spoke with them last night and am struck by their resolve and sober measure of the situation and their role in it. I am in awe of their courage and selfless service, and eternally grateful for the endlessly-serving Aggies of Bonfire.

I will be connecting with them again this evening when their day's work is done to see what they need. I'll update accordingly.

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Not directly - but Dion is OG Student Bonfire and is still very involved. If he's saying something like that, I believe it.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172H8vMtPF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Anyone with Bonfire confirm this?

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To those of you who support Bonfire, know that you are a critical part of this. This is what your support for these Aggies achieves, far beyond the Woods…

I got a call yesterday from a group with Kerr county's disaster response and recovery operations. They desperately needed working experience in timber, brush, and debris. Ideally, a self-directing group with an established command structure, and regular practice in inhospitable conditions. Of course, they were looking for Bonfire. Their commitment not being mine to give, I connected with student leadership to see if they were in a position and willing to help. I found that they were already in that area - without ever having been asked - and had already been working elsewhere. They were eager for an objective that best leveraged their unique abilities in service to others. They immediately connected with the coordinator. With their new mission, they flew back to Aggieland, resupplied, and an advance team was back on site that evening with equipment, and worked until dark. Coordinating with local teams, that night they refined their plans for the next day. More Aggies with the required operational experience would be joining them the next day and through the week. Having a plan to work to maximum effect and safety were imperative.

The situation is constantly changing, but as of now, they operate as a mobile tactical debris removal team, clearing the way for dogs, searchers, and rescuers. They have been briefed on what to expect. They know the hazards, but they likewise know their capacity - and so their duty - to meet them. I spoke with them last night and am struck by their resolve and sober measure of the situation and their role in it. I am in awe of their courage and selfless service, and eternally grateful for the endlessly-serving Aggies of Bonfire.

I will be connecting with them again this evening when their day's work is done to see what they need. I'll update accordingly.

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I love this so very much

I know the guy who posted it. He's one of the Bonfire advisors. Has or does sit on the board and is a poster here.

Good to know, thanks!

My wife just got this news from her boss:

Boss's cousin, his wife and two small sons were camping in an RV around Kerrville before going to pick up the daughter at Camp Longhorn. Their RV got washed away. They found the father deceased. Mother and two sons are still missing. The daughter at Longhorn now essentially orphaned.