Another hurricane, IKE

[Marilyn]

Right now the hurricane's 5 day forecast is headed straight for us. When hubby gets home from the hospital, the will not be able to lift more then 5 lbs for a while. We're trying to figure out what we will do if it comes here. We would have to somehow board the house up. We have the plywood cut and numbered & stored for the windows, but we're in a two story, and I can't do it by myself. Also would have to move all the outside stuff inside, and hook onto our 5th wheel and head inland.

We're just praying it goes farther south and hits the King Ranch area of the coast. There is very little there to be affected by a storm, mostly scrub and fences. A big one hit there a few years ago and did very little damage. The resulting flooding in it's path was pretty bad though as to moved inland. Keep your fingers crossed it misses populated areas.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Right now the hurricane's 5 day forecast is headed straight for us. When hubby gets home from the hospital, the will not be able to lift more then 5 lbs for a while. We're trying to figure out what we will do if it comes here.

Marilyn, you are right to be concerned about your husband's procedure and everything that will need to be done in case the hurricane comes into your area. A couple of months ago, my husband's groin site (from the same procedure) opened up after TEN DAYS!!! It was caused by him squatting down (we think). So, try to enlist the help of someone to come board up the house, in case you need to. It would be better to plan for it now and not need the help, than to wait and possibly have something happen to your hubby.

[DianaB]

I'd start checking around for someone to help you, just in case. Is it possible that your son-in-law could come and help? There's no way that you can do all of that by yourself.

[Tiramisu]

Looks like he's headed right between Marilyn and me. We'll stay home for a Cat 3, but I don't look forward to being without power and we'll be on the "dirty side". Hubby just took MIL home, on Friday, from Gustav and will have to get her again. It's a 4 hour RT and he's really tired of her panics and demands.

[Janet]

Finally checked out this storm and it is really a dangerous one, huh? So many already killed.

I know this is just a forum to some people...but I woudn't want anything to happen to my friends here. Please...if there is anyway possible to get word to us that you are okay once it's over with, I know we'd all appreciate it. Stay safe everyone in it's path.

[Tiramisu]

Hubby dropped me off at home and took off to the store to get groceries. He has been the most wonderful man this last month that I've been off work. He's done most of my housework, washed dogs without my asking, gone to work almost every day, cared for his mother, now will probably need to clean outside and pull things for the storm BY HIMSELF.

I'M REALLY GONNA OWE HIM BUNCHES!

[Janet]

Sandy...he sounds like a keeper to me. How wonderful for him to do all that. You're blessed.

I just went through Gustav...no fun. Don't wait to board up...seems you will be getting it...get some help soon...too bad you aren't closer we would come help you out.

[Tiramisu]

He's predicted to turn more to the South. Marilyn, take care and stay safe at home or on the road!

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by JonlyCajunQueen

I just went through Gustav...no fun. Don't wait to board up...seems you will be getting it...get some help soon...too bad you aren't closer we would come help you out.

I think we are going to take your advice this morning before we leave for Houston. Our neighbors will think we are nuts boarding up so soon, but they don't know the circumstances.

We went through a little Cat 1 three years ago, and a sign hit a window at the office, broke the glass, and the entire office had water damage from blown in water. It was a huge mess, mostly due to no power for several ways, so no way to vacuum up the water and everything molded. It was gross. Took a lot of cleaning and throwing away of papers to get it cleaned up.

Sure don't want that happening to our home.

Everyone take care and stay out of harms way!!!