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Sunshine
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You will all be in our thoughts and prayers as Gustav and Hanna make their way towards the coastlines of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama. I sincerely hope that all precautions will be taken and that all of you will be safe. ![]() ![]() [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-29-2008 09:52 AM).] |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sunshine...Thanks bunches from Cajun Land...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Thanks, Sunshine! I just went to the store for batteries and some bottled water. It was awful i there! Last night I waited in line for 30 minutes to fill up my gas tank. I am scared but have a plan already. "...buried way beneath the sheets |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As things progress, keep us apprised of your locations and procedures for your safety. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yep the worry bug is out there in full force, be safe everyone. ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Praying for the safety of all of you. - Owl |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Praying for the safety of all. Rae |
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Marcia Miller-Twiford Junior Member
since 2008-06-06
Posts 26California, USA |
My heart and my prayers are with all who are in Gustav's path. If you are, I hope you've evacuated and don't read this until your safe return. God be with you, keep you safe and bless you and yours. I sit here in California on a warm blue-sky clear day and feel guilty. So soon after Katrina did her devastation it's just not fair. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
stay safe run like hell !!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'll be ...someplace...up ![]() ciao for now! ![]() |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
God be with you all, and you certainly have my prayers. K - up is good! ![]() I'm not home and unfortunately just caught this news on CNN. I am again worried sick about our friends down there. I know if Karen were here she would direct us to NOLA to keep informed, well for as long as it is displaying on the internet anyway. http://www.nola.com/ Thanks Kari for posting this, they need all the prayers they can get on this one. Time to find a home place to live I am thinking? |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This is a good blog to follow as well if anyone is interested: NOLA Photos Well one good thing - I called Serenity and no one is home ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you for calling Karen, Mysteria. Thank goodness that nobody is home and she said she would be some place UP. Praying very, very hard for you all, not just for your safety, but that Gustav and Hanna dissipates as soon as possible as Karilea so wisely suggested. - Owl |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
If you're in the path - evacuate - if it downgrades and you feel foolish so what - but if it maintains the course and the severity it has now - you'll be ok. Moving to hurricane country 4 years ago taught me it's better to be SAFE than sorry. You are all in my prayers. Let us know how you are afterwards ok? Check in! God be with you. |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well they are still picking people up until 3:00 today, so that extension will help I guess. At times like these, doesn't it just make you feel so very small in the scheme of things in our world. Mother Nature is one force we can't control and probably never will. I see the world as we know it changing radically not only in its shape, but in the climatic living conditions. Places I visited when young are so changed, and the shorelines so different. I recall my Mother when I was young saying that very same thing to me. I never thought I would see a day when people were buying air-conditioners in Vancouver that is for sure! Sorry, I actually tend to ramble when worried. This time, this one really scares the bejillies out of me, and I am sure glad they started evacuation earlier. |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a small world it truly really is when there is pain to share. I want you to meet my Grand Dad Peter, he is now a friend of mine that lives in Europe that I, and hundreds of others, have grown to love through YouTube. This is his reaction to what is going on in the gulf coast. Peter is one of the "Zimmers" the senior musical sensation that is taking the world by storm, but more importantly he is a remarkably wise, and wonderful human being I enjoy listening too. He is known as geriatric1927 and has almost 48,000 subscribers, and over 2 million people having viewed the videos he shares from his heart. Granddad Peter |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sunshine thank you for this post.We are all overwhelmed with newest storm development. I am so happy to see that Karen has left for higher places. Mysteria than you for the Grand Blog.He is interesting. "late" |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I certainly feel for all those affected and add my most sincere good wishes for everyone's safe return to their homes. Helen |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
You all stay safe. Run to higher ground. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Thank God Gustav didn't come to Florida. I pray for all those in its path. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Happy to hear the storm has passed now, and hope all is well for our friends in the gulf coast. Good fortune to you all. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I spent a few days in Mobile, Alabama. My cat and I are back home and safe. ![]() ![]() Loves to everyone! "...buried way beneath the sheets |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Temptress, I am glad you and your cat are safely home again - and thank you for looking after the safety of your kitty person. Please give your him/her lots of hugs and strokes and kisses from Auntie Di, and friendly meeows from Tigger the tabby, and friendly woofs from Daisy the Maltese poodle - all of us from sunny South Africa. Keep safe everyone from Hanna, Ike and Josephine and any more of their friends-and-relations. - Owl |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
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Now we just have to keep our Florida and east coast friends in mind! Hold on tight, everyone! ![]() |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
![]() Those to the south of me....I have an extra bed if the need arises! ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Susan, you're a sweetheart. Bed and no breakfast... ![]() |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
May you all be safe, while those frightening forces of nature fade back into nothing. Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Who do we need to pray for, in the path of Ike? - Owl |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
From Galveston..up through Houston...to Oklahoma..into Ohio and east...not going to be pretty people.. Be safe! Don't take chances! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I think I'm okay where I am--tornado watch and some levee concerns, but I think we're fine. (This particular house is 3 feet above sea level--down the street is below sea level. ![]() Prayers for our Ruth and Alicat! Stay safe. ![]() |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
May everyone be out of Ike's way in time and may his touch be less devastating than announced. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Diana, A general prayer would be welcome. We've too many people in Texas, Louisiana and the other states to mention; not to speak about those of us who have family and friends in those same areas. Two of our friends from Houston came "up home" to Kansas where they have a second home; but I know that Interloper and Iliana [Jo] may be in harms way. Our own friends have one of their sons just NE of Houston by 35 miles, but he is still in the path of wind and rains, although he is a bit higher ground. So, just pray, please, for the safety of our friends, whether we know them personally or exponentially. Thank you! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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Last I heard from Jo, she was planning a trip with her daughter this week. I sure wish she'd check in though. ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Praying with every fibre of my being for those in Galveston..up through Houston...to Oklahoma..into Ohio and east (thank you Poet deVine) and Ruth and Alicat and Interloper and Jo (thank you Karilea and Karen - I also wish Jo would check in) and Karen (whether at home or elsewhere) and everyone's friends and family and enemies, and, in fact everyone in the path of Ike as Karilea suggests (thank you Karilea), as well as those who aren't in danger, but are afraid that they are. Fear, especially of something like this, is a terrible thing. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, and praying so hard that Ike dissipates into nothing as soon as possible. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I don't know if our news in South Africa is up to date, but I believe that there are no deaths so far, and that the devastation, although terrible, is less than expected. Still praying very hard for all of you. It must be a terrifying experience. - Owl |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I just got a note from Iliana (Jo Jo) and she is still in Paris! Thank goodness! However, she is a tad worried about her men folk and says, quote: The main thing is they are all alright, and I thought you would like to know. Psst...Serenity, I can always find my "man" I am a Canadian Mountie remember? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks Shar.. ![]() You don't happen to know where George is, do ya? *shrug* Nevermind. It's peaceful around here today. ![]() Kissing Jo's worried brow... ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I just returned from Oregon, but encountered turbulence last week on my outbound flight, which ran 2 hrs late because of Hanna? and flew back yesterday from Portland. All the flights to Houston were cancelled of course, and people were scrambling to fly elsewhere. Both Portland And Philadelphia airports are backed up, and few flights were even close to being on time. I met a couple who changed their plans 3 times already and spent 72 hours at Portland airport trying to get back home (east of Houston)flying standby. They might still be in Portland. They said they would take ANY flight that got them within 100 miles of home, then rent a car. Jo should extend her holiday in Paris, I sure would!!! |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
No one would have a hard time talking me into staying longer in Paris ![]() |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Howdy and stuff. Power came back around 16:30 today. We lost power Saturday early, right around 00:30ish and that banshee breath was howling like mad. When the winds shifted from West to East, Ike managed to push a portion of the roof I replaced in 2006 inwards and up...just a smidge as some of the support planks in the attic are now a bit bent. That was pretty much the only structural, aside from a very small leak from an attic vent, and all the shifting did was to pop a 2-window bank out of true, so the frame itself leaks. That's fixable. Other than that, it just knocked over our wooden backyard fence, snapping the 4x4 supports at ground level (they go down an extra two feet). Since the fence was not insured, I've been slowly dismantling it as well as clearing the downed limbs and general debris. Was hardly any rain here from Ike proper. Whole lotta wind, but not much rain. That came Sunday morning when the Canadian cold front moved in and fired off some frogchokers from the leftover tropical moisture in the Gulf. We got a couple of inches here, while North Houston got more than a foot. Several hours were spent after the last drop hit clearing water grates and curbside gutters so overflowing ditches and flooded sections could drain properly. There were about five of us moving up and down blocks with leaf and garden rakes pulling debris either higher up the pavement or up-and-over the curb. We got off very very lightly compared to other areas in town. But we had potable water, tub filled two-third's way with a cap of Bleach for 'general use', and gas through it all, so this time wasn't nearly as onerous as most of the Houstonians were facing. Especially once I started boiling coffee on the range. For reference, we're in Angleton being roughly 45 miles south of Houston, 45 miles south-west of Galveston and about 20 miles or so west of Freeport and Surfside. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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*touching the screen for m'bro* Thanks for checking in. ![]() There is something about this place where people ... stay ... loved. ![]() |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so happy that is ALL that happened to you, as so many were less fortunate. Yup, yup, you sure get attached to folks in this place. Glad you are okay and one good thing, I bet those bees are gone right? ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
![]() You are fortunate indeed, from what I've seen on TV. Sheesh, it's been a messy year! Good luck to all, wishing speedy recovery. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thanks for checking in, Ali. Just reading your account made me hungry for more of your writing, no matter what it's about! I knew you were somewhere in Texas, but now I have a MUCH better idea. Our Houston friends are still "stranded" up here, because they've been checking in and people are still being turned away. Thank goodness they have a second home here in Kansas. Has anyone heard from Jo again? Is she still walking along the boulevards in France? |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Oh yes, them bees are long gone. Think we finally rooted them out a few months back, which is a good thing. By the by, I had contacted several beekeepers in this area and had one even come out. A couple of stings later, he recommended extermination. It's a good thing they're gone, as cleanup on the eastern side would have been nigh on impossible without a full beekeeper's suit or better in protection as when agitated their patrol route was roughly in a 20-30 foot radius out, not to mention I really did not want them migrating up into the attic. We definitely got off lucky here. Though we weren't in a mandatory evac zone, we were essentially cut off except for AM radio. I kept a Radio Shack crank-dynamo one by me - 10 seconds cranking meant about 15 minutes of usage with no wasted batteries - and it was tuned to 740 AM in Houston and they dealt primarily with Greater Houston and Galveston. So I really didn't have any news on this area until the power came back and I could get online. Since we had relatively light damage, I didn't want to use our landline phone to call city officials since I figured there were a bunch of others who needed them more, like them with electric ranges instead of gas. We had fire, we had water, we had coffee, canned goods and candles. Our food stock was good for a 5-7 day wait before we would need resupply. Beans and rice can go a LONG way. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beans, rice and coffee. You had all the basics! Glad everything turned out ok, 'cat. I know the scenario and I also know that you might be downplaying it a bit 'cause you're that kinda guy but I'm just glad you got through it. A lot of people in Galveston and surrounding cities would pay a lot for a bowl of those beans about now. ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I'm glad you're OK Alicat, though what you described sounded pretty bad to me! What is a frogchoker? I hope everyone else is also OK. The last time I heard there were no deaths. Is that still the case? Still praying hard for whatever anyone needs prayers for regarding Ike and his aftermath until somebody tells me to stop. - Owl |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Owlie, methinks it means a heavy, heavy downpour, though Alicat may tweak that definition a bit. Mr Alicat, beans and rice and coffee are definitely the staples, southwest survival style. Glad to know the storms didn't impact your unique wit! |
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Sunshine
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Kacy is correct on the definition...a load of rain coming down hard! As for beans, I've found them to be amenable to any part of the country any time. And so many great ways to fix 'em! Add a bit of sweet cornbread and oh my...we're in for good times now! ![]() |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Owl, frogchoker is when it rains so much that even the frogs drown. ![]() |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
What they said. "When it rains so hard even the frogs drown." And yeah, 'Deer, I do tend to play things down but we did get off very lightly here. Most of the larger limbs have been moved to a debris pile as have one fence side. The other fence side (we just had a north and south which connected the the backside of our easterly neighbor's fence) we'll salvage for usable boards and planking. All roof damage was fixed within 15 minutes with a tube of BlackJack roofing compound. All that leaking window frame needs is the current exterior caulking removed and a fresh seal applied. That's pretty much all of it structurally. Only thing left is bagging up twigs, small branches and cubic yards of leaves. Now, other parts only a few blocks away didn't do so hot, like the Subway sandwich shop about 1/4 mile east. That one got blown over and then the wreckage caught fire from their busted gas line. On the western side of the house, towards which the winds were most fierce, I found a pair of rolled up socks, which means someone had a pair of socks somewhere west of me in a dresser drawer, though with 75+ gusts, there's no telling how far from the west the socks flew. I haven't traveled more than a few blocks, and that was for gutter cleaning and trying to find the owners of two dogs we've been tending when neighborhood fences went down. I really don't like treating tragedy as entertainment (yanno, the wandering gawkers and rubberneckers) and didn't want to be mistaken as a looter. There has been some of that in Lake Jackson, where folks would return home to find kicked in doors and missing possessions. And yes, beans, rice and coffee. Even if you don't have or can't make fire, they can still be made cold with potable water, but I wouldn't recommend it. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
grinnin' at beans and rice... That hunting camp I stayed in after Katrina--beans were planted on one side, and rice on the other! It felt very safe until Rita replaced it all with whitecaps. ![]() But m'bro knows... EVERYBODY, please stay safe. special comforting hugs to Ruth. ![]() |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Rae (Sandgrain) sent this to me and it is absolutely incredible! Both the devastation, and the photography. I sent the link to folks in here that I had email for - but wanted you to see how small we all are compared to the power of Nature. Amazing, and sad. The short - but eventful life - of Ike from Boston.com |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Gosh, dear Sharon, I watched the pictures you sent this morning and was deeply impressed! Such vast, tremendous, incredible damage and loss!! Praying for all involved, especially for those who have lost everything, may they be assisted and be given the opportunity to rebuild their lives ... Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Kacy, Karilea and Alicat for the definition of frogchokers. Now, I need another one. Karen, what are whitecaps? Praying hard that you are all safe, now, and that there were no deaths or injuries to anyone at all, and tha those of you who have had your homes damaged and/or lost possessions and/or had your possessions damaged, get whatever it is you need and as soon as possible, whether via the system or via a miracle or set of miracles. Glad you got off reasonably lightly, Alicat, but experiencing a hurricane at all, sounds terrifying enough. - Owl |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hi folks! Just checking in. Back in Houston and I have power at the moment...it seems to come and go so don't know how long I'll have it. We are fine. Some damage to the home but nothing like so many people have suffered. We are blessed! Plenty of water and there are a few groceries open. We can get food. Things will be A-okay for us. My prayers are thrown into the pot for all those affected -- and there are many all the way up to Ohio where my Mom and sister are without electricity as a result of Ike. So so many affected! Hugs to all and thanks for your prayers. ![]() |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jo, so good to know you are home, and that you came home to a house! Our friends' home survived, but they will need a new roof. Their electricity is coming and going but we've been keeping in touch by cell. I think our nation needs a rest from Mother Nature, don't you? ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
jo? Give me a call when you're able, k? and Diana...I'm going to check to see if my daughter still has the pics from that. (I owe ya an e mail anyway) ![]() |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Jo, I am so glad that your house didn't suffer too much while you were away and hope that you will soon have constant power. Thanks, Karen for seeing if your daughter has the pics of the whitecaps - also for alerting us to Ruth's plight. I found her thread in Announcements. Looking forward to your email. ![]() Prayers for everyone who needs them. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jo! I'm relieved to learn that you and your family are AOK and that your home sustained minimal damage! I was praying for you during Ike's hike your way! I actually pur a bubble of protective White Light around your home! It appears to have worked! lol Love you, lily jo! ![]() KBHBLY Linda xo |
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