[Amlee]

Has anyone talked to Inglor? I know he is in the the direct path of this storm. Has he evacuated yet?

It will hit him first then head my way.

[Moralanqua]

I just sent him his chapters back and he hasnt replied. I think he must be safely tucked away in a trailer park near a swamp somewhere safe! Ya'll may be rednecks but you is OSA rednecks and that means you is smart enuff to open your beer cans with your fingers and not your foreheads

Best wishes, guys! Hope you get out safely and that there isnt too much damage to your stuff! Be safe and well

[Thuriniel]

I just read some of the reports of what's expected from Ivan (pretty scary, if you ask me) and I remembered inglor lives in that area ... I hope he and his family are safe!

... and did Viv finally go on that vacation to Florida? Talk about timing ...

Best wishes to all of you who are in Ivan's path ... I hope everything goes well and you are kept safe!

[Aerin]

Stay dry and safe friends!

[Amlee]

LOL Mora I hope he isn't in a trailer. They have told everyone in the whole state to leave their traliers. The hotels up here look like they do during race week. It's a mess. No bread or water anywhere to be found.

I am about 300 miles north of him and we are told to expect the power to go out and 95 mile an hour winds starting late tonight.

If Viv is in fl depending on where she goes she should be ok. LOL unless Jennie(sp) comes on in.

[PoweroftheBook]

Hah! I'm in Western North Carolina, and there is a mandatory evacuation of all our college dorms tomorrow.

Of course, with all the flooding and being without water for a week after Frances last week, I suppose they're just being cautious. But really, this far inland?

Prayers for all standing in Ivan the Terrible's path,

The Power of the Book

[queenoftheshire]

Eeep.
I heard there's yet another hurricane coming!!!
This is getting ridiculous.
I hope all of you down there are safe and secure!!!!

[Yavanie]

Most of New Oleans has evacuated to Houston (traffic this morning was horrible!). Anyway, not a hotel room to be had here and the Red Cross Shelters are filling up. If Inglor (and his family) are evacuating (and haven't yet) they've got a place to stay if he sends me a message. Even if Ivan goes a little west, the most we will get is rain. He (and his) and everyone in the path of the storm will be in our prayers.

[Viv]

I'm here in Florida, and though the Conejo and I were sort of looking forward to a hurricane adventure, it looks like Ivan's well to the west. We haven't even gotten much rain. But all the theme parks are stark empty... we haven't hit a single line yet.

Prayers with Inglor and everything else who has to deal with this thing. Just don't try to surf it on the way in.

[Kendra]

I do hope all within Ivan's path are safe and out of harms way and stay tough in the days to come! It will be a challenge but I truly know everyone will get through it. Just remember to cry, laugh, and don't be afraid to ask for help after the initial shock. The help is there.

A year ago this week I made it through Isabel, a couple weeks without power, standing in ice lines for hours, hunting for gas, a tree coming through the backroom roof , dealing with insurance, and just cleanup like you wouldn't believe (Our surrounding area looked as if a bomb had gone off--I live a block from the water) and that was a bordeline cat2. Our roof was in tarps till March of this year since nearly evey house in the area was damaged roof or structure wise.

I wish all well and stay safe!

Kendra

[Yavanie]

I agree Viv! What a great time to visit the theme parks in Florida! It must feel almost like star treatment to not have to wait in line!


Just watching the news here is funny (hopefully it won't turn tragic). All the surfer *cough.don't-know-sh@t-about-surfing.cough* nebies think these are great waves to learn on. And they would be, except for the riptide (undertow). Get a clue - they aren't flocking hear from California to surf CAUSE THEY KNOW BETTER! Let's face it, even swells from a monster storm don't compare to Hawaii, California and Australia. However, they do make the news and then everyone knows who skipped class!!!!

[inglor]

Thanks ladies, Thanks for the invite Yav. I am deeply touched.

We are in Birmingham but it looks like Ivan is chasing us...
We evacuated. We packed up the Wee One and hit the road at about 3:30 am on Tuesday morning and fled to some friends up here.

When I was 9, Hurricane Frederick hit Mobile, he was a strong Cat 2. We were without water for a week and power for 3. We hunkered down in the hall. Afterwards you could walk across my yard and around the house without touching grass... there were that many trees on the ground. Only people who have experienced a major earthqake or a volcanoe can appreciate the amount of devastation that a hurricane can bring. Mother Nature at her worst.


If you want to help, give food, money, time and water to the Red Cross.
After the Hurricanes in Florida, they are really strapped.

We are going back down on fri. or sat. so I'll be running a chainsaw for the predictable future. I just hope I have a house to go to. I'm not exaggerating, it is a real possibility.
Say a prayer or 3 for those who didn't leave, the press isn't exaggerating the destructive power of a Class 3/4 hurricane. Imagine the worst storm you have ever been in and multiply it by 20 and it lasts for a day at least.

My family and I are moved by your concern.

I'll be back as soon as I can

Inglor

[Amlee]

LOL talking about surfing. They just reported 50 foot waves off the coast of Gulf Shores.

Inglor I remember Fredrick myself. Mostly the tornados that spun from him. The pictures of that should have been enough to cause anyone to leave. I am glad you moved up this way. But why did you have to bring Ivan with you?

Good luck with everything! I have had to run a chainsaw a time or two myself so if you need help let me know.

[Thuriniel]

Viv, glad to know Florida is so far a safe place ... I have an uncle who "commutes" between Miami and Madrid. Well, I thought him safe in Madrid and guess what? He's in Miami !

Inglor ... I'm so glad you and your family are safe and sound. I hope Ivan is kind on your home ... I cannot even imagine what it must be like to go through something like this. Hugs.

[Aerin]

Will pray...glad you are ok, don't get carried away with the chainsaw. Love to the MRS and weee one!