I was doing this three years ago. Some of those satellite images of Katrina still hold some power here. She was a monster. I've read this entry at least a hundred times over the last three years. The many thoughtful comments are still a bit overwhelming.
If things are like that again, I just don't know what we'll do. I'm fairly confident we'll survive the storm. It's the aftermath I'm worried about. Potential property damage (We were very fortunate during Katrina), limited supplies, soaring prices, long lines, unbearable traffic, crushing anxiety, and depression are my biggest concerns.
I've joined a Gustav-related FlickR group. I'll be taking pictures during and after the storm like I did with Katrina. Hopefully, better ones or better yet, none at all.
I'll watch a few minutes of the Saints/Dolphins game tonight but not much more than that. Most of the guys playing tonight will be doing something else next week.
7 days until football season ...
Quote of the Day
The threat of Gustav has residents questioning how safe they will be if they stay, and if their property will be protected if they evacuate.
Susan Edwards, WWL Eyewitness News
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "Hurricane Gustav rapidly intensified into a hurricane on 26 August 2008 (less than 24 hours after the first advisory was issued). As noted by the National Hurricane Center's Gustav discussion number 6"
Good luck, Rob. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.
Rob, you're in my thoughts and prayers as are all my other friends from that area.
The pictures you posted are wonderful. I might have seen some of them, maybe all, but I studied them more carefully this time. Also, are they larger this time around?
Thanks, everyone.
They're the same pictures as before, Mom.