Hurricane Ike

UGH another hurricane!!!

I never imagined living in Houston would be a constant battle with hurricanes. We first moved here in 2001 and had hurricane Allison (I believe that was the name). That was a HORRIBLE experience. We had ended up going out that night and ended up getting stuck on 610 all night long. Peeing in a Waterburger cup was no fun, but at least we HAD that cup or else we would've had to squat on the highway with everyone watching.

When Rita came, we did evacuate to Austin and it took us 10 long hours to get there. We had to deal with a screaming, barking dog (Dexter) for 8 of those hours SOLID and he puked like 3 times. It was SOOOO bad!!!!!!!! That evacuation was one of the worst experiences of my entire life and I do NOT want to go through that ever again!

So, today Ike is on it's way and it looks like it's coming straight for us. I had to brave the crowd at Kroger to get some food and water. I managed to get almost everything I needed except size D batteries for our flashlight and some ice for our cooler in case the power goes out (to store our refrigerated items). Chris said he will try to find some when he gets off of work. Trying to get gas is a JOKE. I couldn't even pull in to the parking lot at the gas station.

We don't plan to evacuate. I'm hoping this is the right decision............We're pretty centralized but more on the southwest side and yes, we are in a flood zone. We used to not be in a flood zone, but were recently added to it, so that's a bit worrying PLUS our neighbor has some crazy big trees that can possibly cause some major damage to our house.

Please, please, please keep us in your thoughts whoever you may be!!! Cross your fingers that Ike isn't bad!!


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