I got up, turned on the weather channel, and freaked out!!!
I see Hurricane Ike picking up strength and heading right towards Houston, TX.
My friend and yours Hermit Jim lives in Houston. He's not in the mandatory evacuation area, but still, that's much too close for comfort :(
So the next day or two will be a nerve racking time for us. I'm extremely worried about him and everyone along the path of that nasty storm.
Prayers would be welcome :))
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I have nothing to report on today, program wise, sorry.
Everything seems to be just fine and moving right along.
Having a little trouble keeping my thoughts steady.
So have a good day and let's not forget what day it is.
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7 comments:
Blondie - did hear some news this am - about the Hurricane picking up speed &getting closer. I do know that Texas is a huge state - with a long coastline along the Gulf of Mexico - so I was also wondering what's up.
Thanking for keeping us posted. He is a great friend of the blog family, right.
Prayers are being sent his/their way.
Hey Blondie...thanks for the good wishes and for the concern. I'm sure that higher powers will care for us.
Keep those cards and letters coming in...
Hey Blondie...we are as well fiercely working on weakening Ike with our mind power. All of us here are sending our prayers and good wishes...
Hope you are having a more awake day today.
Take care,
Manu.
Hi Myrna,
The words "Hurricane Ike" in my blog are linked to the weather channel. You can keep an eye on it from there if you like.
Hi Jim,
You know I'm watching you, and am sure the higher powers will take good care of y'all :)
Give the roomies a hug for me.
Yes, I have praid....may our good friend be protected during this...and may the hurricane disappear from King and country!
Thank You Manu,
Everyone's help is special!
Mattias, that was beautiful.
Thank you both :)
blondie
Thank you so much for your great blog. I hope to visit this blog often.
For those who may know someone who is in the Texas area and needs to reconsidering evacuation quickly I thought I would share some ideas that can help to get things out and ready to go quickly. Please pass the post in total. If I can be of support or help please let me know.
My thoughts are with all who are facing the terrors of today with the grief of 9-11-2001 as well as the terror of a pending hurricane.
My prayers are with all.
Dr. Terrie Modesto
When an emergency evacuation is called quickly in your area in your area as a result of a hurricane, know the first 10 things that are important for you to take with you in a hasty departure and where you need to go. Write them down and keep them in your wallet and posted on your refrigerator. If there is a possibility of an evacuation then put these most important items close to the door that you will most likely need to use to leave such as the front door or the garage door.
Try to get the items numbered so you can count them off and know that you have all ten securely in your vehicle should you need to leave quickly. In a hurricane evacuation every minute counts in emergency preparation. These items may be :
a. Emergency survival kits with food, water, flash lights, and a change of clothing and any and all medications for each member of the family including pets.
b. Identification like a passport, driver’s permit, birth certificates, vaccination shots for children and pets. Include a copy of each employable person’s resume since you may need to look for another job if your company or business is destroyed or will be a while before reopening.
c. Personal address and telephone book. Often there are so many numbers that will be hard to replace if the address book is lost.
d. Emergency communication items like cell phone& charger, battery powered radio, CB radio ( one of the best items to have in your car in an emergency – cell phones can go out but CBs may still be able to get you help) as well as GPS (Global Positioning Systems).
e. Photos of loved ones and non-replaceable pictures.
f. Highly valued items like jewelry, sterling silver (if you are so lucky to have it), computer external computer backs, and collectibles.
g. Comfort items like pillows, blankets, air mattresses, folding chairs
h. Important papers like home and vehicle insurance documents
i. Emergency cash – ATMs run out fast in a emergency situation – sometimes in less than 30 minutes. Also if electricity goes out so do ATMs,
j. Extra fuel for vehicles since there may be no emergency response services like AAA if you should run out f gas for the car.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Dr. Terrie Modesto
Dr. Terrie Modesto, PhD, author of Train For A Hurricane is an international expert in dying, death, loss and critical incident individual and community disaster preparation and response with 20+ year’s experience. She has over 60 courses, books and training manuals to her credit and is available for consulting, lectures and interviews. Website: www.trainforahurricane.com Blog: www.hurricane-prepared-ness.blogspot.com
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