Comments | crashcmb: Another Revolting Development

crashcmb

Another Revolting Development

Aug 27, 2005 13:41

So, I returned home from yet another business trip (Denver this time) and found that the dreaded Hurricane Katrina is projected to hit New Orleans...directly. This is always a disturbing thought. A hurricane is bad enough, but New Orleans is below sea level. Water is more concerning to us than the wind force ( Read more... )

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ctoan August 27 2005, 18:56:42 UTC

Oh no, Crash! I hope you stay safe and that hurricane by-passes you with minimal damage. And then hurry back - you're missed!

crashcmb August 27 2005, 19:03:26 UTC

Wow - that was quick.

I've been so busy with work and out-of-town trips that I've been out of touch and didn't think anyone would even notice, so it's doubly nice to see your good wishes and thoughts!

It's supposed to hit on Monday, but because we're so low and there are only a few ways to get out of town (and one million five hundred needing to evacuate) we must start a little early.

I'll be at my brother's - hopefully with some sort of access. Yes, sadly my concerns are not prioritized as they probably should be!

ctoan August 27 2005, 19:07:03 UTC

When I heard it was heading to New Orleans, I thought of you.

So how much stuff are you taking with you?

crashcmb August 27 2005, 19:15:36 UTC

Well, I've just finished moving all of the potential projectile items from the backyard (around the pool) and I'm moving things off of the floor inside...just in case. I haven't even unpacked from my return trip yesterday, so it will take me a bit of time to repack and collect the must-haves....pictures, valuables (not that I have that many) and the like. Then, pack up the car and head out to the grid-lock of the Causeway (that lovely bridge that crosses Lake Ponchartrain).

Sigh.

Not my favorite time of the year (and yes, it lasts for six months).

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mel39 August 27 2005, 19:12:32 UTC

Keeping my fingers crossed it misses you or fizzles out early...

crashcmb August 27 2005, 19:15:03 UTC

Thanks - we'll need all the good wishes you can muster!

southerngirl22 August 27 2005, 19:27:53 UTC

That just sucks, doesn't it! I'm very worried about New Orleans just sliding off into the Gulf one day. I'm not too much farther from Ponchatoula...so we'll be seeing an influx of people in town.

Stay safe and I'm glad you're getting out early!

crashcmb August 27 2005, 19:36:48 UTC

Thanks - I think once Contra-Flow has been invoked you will be seeing a slew of traffic headed your way! Hope you fare well also.

southerngirl22 August 27 2005, 22:23:48 UTC

I just looked at the weather...it's gonna come right over us too. I'm further inland....but it looks pretty big. We're tying stuff down and preparing to be without power. I hate damn hurricanes! Better print me off some fic real quick...

Check in when you can...and I will too.

cheekymice August 27 2005, 20:21:44 UTC

Poop...take care!!

crashcmb August 28 2005, 04:46:37 UTC

Thanks - I've made the short journey across the lake to my brother's and now we're just going to wait and see...but it doesn't look good for the city.

cheekymice August 28 2005, 16:44:56 UTC

I'm thinking of you all over there....sounds bloody scary.

brandywine421 August 27 2005, 21:08:12 UTC

Oh, be careful, crash!!

crashcmb August 28 2005, 04:48:19 UTC

Thanks. I'm high and dry...for now! I'm still hoping it does a loop and heads back out to sea, but I'm not very optimistic about that. Keep your fingers crossed that it fizzles out before it hits land.