We are sitting at home today waiting for Ivan to blow through. We prepared for the worst, since the forcasters couldn't pinpoint landfall. Now it appears that Mobile is the projected path. I feel sorry for them. It is so boring around here, the windows are boarded up and not much to do. This is so out of routine! I keep munching on nuts, and snacking on the food that my husband bought in case the power was lost. So much crap! Oreos, mixed nuts, chips. I absolutely can not have this stuff around me! The band does not come equipped with will power! Amazing how all that junk slips right down, no PB on that stuff!

It isn't even raining here yet, they forecast some hurricane force winds for us here, we're on the LA/MS coast. I am not worried about Water, our property is about 25 feet above sea level, but I am a little worried about the winds. We have about 300 trees on our 3+ acres, mostly pines and they are fairly brittle trees.

So, please say a little prayer for all those to be impacted by this powerful storm. It is so quiet around here right now, the proverbial quiet before the storm.

My children and many of our friends have evacuated, but we chose to "ride it out". I think that sitting in all of that stalled traffic would have stressed me worse than sitting through the hurricane.

Sending prayers your way! Let us know you are o.k. when everything is past.

Betty

Hi Neicy,

I'll be thinking of you and saying prayers. I have been watching Ivan like crazy the last few days. In Oregon we are always expecting the big earthquake but otherwise our weather is kind of boring. I am always fascinated by the idea of going thru a tornado or hurricane. I'm kind of jealous of you! I know, my family calls me nuts too. LOL... I love weather and am a science student. I don't know if that expains it or not. Anyway best of luck to you. 300 trees on 3 acres is a LOT of trees! Best wishes, Teresa

Hope no one gets hit hard by Ivan! O.K.,Neicy, drag out that manual can opener and fix some tuna salad. And drink that water load (without food of course!) It will "stick to your ribs" longer than those high-carb junk foods. Good luck!

Hey Ya'll, Thanks alot for the good advice and prayers. I'll let you know how it all goes.

Neicy, my tyhoughts and hopes for safety go out to you too. I'm watching the news and this looks really horrific! I heard on the radio that Slidell is where a lot of the evacuees went. Is your town really crowded right about now?

Stay calm, and don't fret if you eat a few chips. But do make that tuna salad!

Neicy,

I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how very terrifying these things can be. The damage already done is just so devestating, it breaks my heart. Please, please stay safe and as far as I'm concerned - you have every right to eat nuts and oreos. You can worry about your weight next week when it's all over.

Hugs to you. Please stay safe.

Leatha

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you and your's safety and shelter through this.

Thanks to all for your prayers, thoughts and well wishes. We were so very lucky. I've had more damage in an ordinary thunderstorm. Hardly even rained around here. I was so sorry to see the devastation in the areas that were hit, though. Those poor people.

85% of our community evacuated, the streets looked like a ghost town this morning when I went out, but thank God we were spared. Thanks again to you all for the loving thoughts. I feel like I have good friends all over the country.

Good I am glad you are ok! Must have been all the prayers!

I'm glad to hear you are o.k. It sure did a lot of damage while it was around. Hopefully that one will be the last one you have to worry about this year.

Betty

So glad to hear you are okay. Thanks for lettings us know! God bless those who were not as lucky. :mad: