Another hurricane, IKE

[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!!!

[DianaB]

I think that you're doing the right thing considering your circumstances. You may look crazy to your neighbors but as you said they don't know what all you're dealing with at the moment. Better to be safe than sorry! This way you can concentrate on your husband and not so much on the house. Good luck and keep us posted on how your husband is doing.

[Janet]

I hope everyone does the right thing and takes the proper precautions. The weather people do their best to give the most information they can on these storms, but it's mother nature and it can't be completely predicted. Stay safe all.

[gja1000]

This looks to be a bad one. Current projects put it over Austin (Moi) at 2:00PM on Saturday with 70 mph tropical winds. I doubt it will stay the exact current path, but I think it safe to say, many people in Texas are going to be affected, some severely.

Everyone - please stay safe!!!

[Janet]

Not sure what the other weather people are saying, but ours said this morning that the storm should be a cat. 3 and hit just a little north of Brownsburg. Did say it could change course too, but as of this morning...that was the predicition. Also said it should hit early Saturday morning. Anyone really close to there?

[Tiramisu]

I think Marilyn is/was in that area and it's headed north, over Gayle.

I like www.stormpulse.com because it shows the city names. The latest report (about 30 minutes ago) showed it coming in around Port Aransas. I'm hoping my oldest daughter will take her kiddos and go to my son's house. My g-son is on oxygen right now and needs cool air. We'll probably be without power for a few days.

We've already gotten all our guys off the oil rigs, so that's safe!

[Janet]

That site is pretty nice Sandy....thanks!

Last address I had for Marilyn was Victoria...where is Gayle located?