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Storm Front

I finished up my to-do list this evening--numerous small things, ending up with a bath. Decided at the last minute to get out some candles , too. During Katrina had a frightening experience with a candle that caught fire, so I'm really cautious with them now. But when the lights go out, even a votive candle on the kitchen table, with its feeble light, is so comforting.
This morning at dawn, no birds sang--only some crows cawed. I wonder if they sensed Gustav and fled in advance of it. The sky was clear blue, no breeze. By 10:30am, cloudbanks formed to the south and a wind came up clanging the wind chimes. The outer bands of the storm are approaching.
I listened to the radio as a grave voiced announcer out of Mobile Alabama warned people in Baldwin County and low lying areas south of there to evacuate now. Gov. Barbour of Mississippi and Gov. Jindal of Louisiana have pulled out all the stops to have every possibility of disaster scenario covered. National Guard, Red Cross, power companies; every local, state and Federal agency are ready to act.
None of the politicos want to screw up this time. None of them want to be tarred and feathered with the tag of incompetence and lack of decisiveness. Former Gov. Blanco of Louisiana was ignominiously voted out after one term for her handling of the Katrina crisis. I for one am happy the politicos are ready and willing to act on every contingency with Gustav, but the truth is there's a lot of "cover your ass" politics going on too.
(I am as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs until all this is over. Hope the roof holds. Talk to y'all (fingers crossed) when it's over--maybe the power won't be out too long.) Sunday, August 31, 2008, 9:45pm

posted on Aug 31, 2008 8:18 PM ()

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comment by elfie33 on Sept 2, 2008 9:43 AM ()
You have battened down the hatches and hunkerd down. Stay safe!!!!!
comment by elderjane on Sept 1, 2008 10:06 AM ()
Watching closely. You'll be just fine.
comment by solitaire on Sept 1, 2008 8:18 AM ()
Thinking of you guys out there facing this terror, sending you prayers hugs and love, hopefull it'll be over soon.
comment by lynnie on Sept 1, 2008 8:18 AM ()
Looks like it is scraping the LA coast and moving west.
comment by jondude on Sept 1, 2008 6:29 AM ()
Thinking of you and hoping you get through it all without any problems.
comment by tealstar on Sept 1, 2008 5:19 AM ()
I couldn't sleep, so I am watching the storm on TV. Hope that you are doing okay and that you got some sleep. We will be anxiously waiting for your next post. Annie :o)
comment by anniel on Sept 1, 2008 1:03 AM ()

Thanks for keeping us posted. My heart, prayers and best hopes are with you!
Stay safe and take best care!
comment by marta on Sept 1, 2008 12:43 AM ()
I heard one of them (pols) saying that there would be no help for anyone staying in New Orleans. I sure hope they don't mean that and are only saying it to get people on the move. Stay safe.
comment by catdancer on Aug 31, 2008 9:33 PM ()
Hang in there and be vigilant. The prayers of the nation are with your region.
comment by busymichmom on Aug 31, 2008 8:27 PM ()

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