Okay CC family, another hurricane is on its way. It is said it will hit just 300 miles from where I am. I am very worried. Tomorrow there is an evacuation order from Gov. Perry for all of the coast. My sister lives in McAllen and will probably come here but I am thinking if it is anything like Katrina, we are not safe here either. I am watching it very close so please pray for those of us here in TX that we will not be lost in this storm. It is scheduled to hit Galveston Saturday so I will keep everyone informed on how we are doing here as much as I can. Any of our CC family closer to the coast? You are always welcome to head this way. My town is already preparing for coast evacuees but I am thinking we will be evacuees as well. We will know by the end of the week.

Carla, I will be adding you and your family to my growing prayer list. These darn hurricanes are enough to drive us all crazy.

Your in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all is well
and that everyone is safe and stays that way.Please keep us posted.

We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs Squirrelly

Im headed north west Thursday morning. I live right on the county line of Brazoria and Fort Bend. I hope our family has something to come home to. Im really scared! Your prayers are greatly needed.

Thanks! I love you guys!

HI everyone,
I happen to live in McAllen, texas and from what i gather, ppl are stocking up on supplies and what not. Altho, the general feeling that im picking up around the city, is "its not going to be that bad for us", i hope theyre right. Also, my DB (dear boyfriend) teaches in Houston and hes been told that tomorrow is the last day for classes until next week and that they should evacuate by thursday. I dont know if this is true or not. Can anyone confirm if this is accurate? I think that by tomorrow we should be told if we should stay put OR get the heck out of dodge.

BLuelamp1
"Thunder only happens when its raining..."---stevie nicks

I suppose Houston's due for another one. Hasn't been hit directly by anything since Alicia back in '83. Caused $2.4 billion (today's $) in damage, and it was only a weak cat. 3 when it hit. Funny how Katrina makes you realize how scary a hurricane really is, isn't it?

My mom's in Ft. Bend, so she will likely be coming for a visit, but we've got lots of room (and we're a little further inland than Carla in Bryan.) Anybody that needs some space is welcome here.

Famousamos, take care of yourself. We'll all be praying for you and everyone else in this storm's path.

On a lighter note, the next name in the rotation is Stan - I'd much rather get clobbered by Rita than Stan. Haha (and apologies to any Stans out there )

Ali

Right back at you! Don't forget to post again on your return so we know you are ok!
Hugs Squirrelly

BlueLamp- Here's something I received from a list I'm on in Houston:

If you are in Zone A, B, or C....please heed the evacuation
orders that have been issued. Zone A 6:00 pm Wednesday, Zone B 2:00
am Thursday morning, Zone C 12:00 pm Thursday.

If you are in low lying areas in Houston, please go ahead and
evacuate. I saw the possible flooded areas on a map and it includes
most of east Houston including some of the inside of Loop 610.

Predictions are showing the Hurricane to hit near/west of Freeport,
TX.

Here is a link to the map of the evacuation zones.

http://www.houstontranstar.org/weather/hurricane_routes.aspx

Ali

Great link! Im so scatter brained right now I couldnt have found it! lol
I will post as soon as I can to let yall know Im ok. Good luck and a safe trip to your mother alimonkey!

Every store around here is picked clean, not a gallon of water in sight. Good thing I buy 4 gallons when I do my grocerie shopping or we wouldnt have any.

I got my KA packed and ready!

ALimonkey-- Thank you so much for that link. DB lives off of 45 north and FM1960. it doesnt look like that area is on the map , but according to him, it does flood very quickly. We'll see.
THanks again!
BLuelamp1

"Thunder only happens when its raining..."--stevie nicks

I would just like to say my prayers go out to ya'll. I'm afraid this one will get close to the north northwest of La. where I am too. We are on the East side & that ain't good.

Too all of you that live anywhere near where Rita is supposed to hit OR if you live in low line areas LEAVE! I hope we all have learned from Katrina. You can't go by opinions of "It might not do any damage". The warnings are there for a reason... Don't be like La, Ms & Alabama were. Get the hell out of there or that's what you will be in pure hell.

Ya'll be safe & our prayers are with you all~ I'd offer my home but that's a little far for ya'll to travel. God's Blessings to you ALL!!!

Rita is now at cat 4 as of this morning. and it is still heading right our way. I think I may be far enough in land but I am thinking I dont want to chance it it may be a good time to visit the grand canyon. I will post more soon.

God Bless all of you in the path of this storm. I will be thinking of and praying for you.

ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. BE SAFE OUT THERE! KEEP US POSTED!

Prayers going out for all of you in the path or possible path of Rita. Be Safe and GOD Bless!

We'll be thinking of you and yours.
God Bless!

WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL , TAKE CARE,BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU

I just received word we are going to have 30 plus relatives come stay at our house starting today so i may not be on much but i will try to keep yall posted.

We will be waiting for your posts telling us you're ok!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

My best friend is supposed to b e going to college stastion for the A&M game on saturday. But because of the storm every single hotel in bryan and college station area is booked. Everyone please be safe. Depending on where it hits the news said as far as dallas can experience some tropical storm force winds. Now that is scary!!!!!!

I live in Lufkin (about 2 hours north of Houston), and people are already lined up at the gas stations. My DH went to Sam's to get some water earlier and said they were nearly out.

On a funny note, Klein high school (Houston area), is playing Lufkin here this week. Supposed to be on Friday night, but they moved it up to tomorrow. Heaven forbid we postpone our football games!

We are praying for everyone's safety.

Pink Panther

I am praying for all of you in the path of the storm!! Please take heed to all safety precautions- like TC said, they're given for a good reason. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! I am watching the news updates and thinking of you guys!

I live in MN, if any of you want some serious shelter from storm winds, I'll make some room.

Our schools have been canceled for tomorrow and there has been word that it is taking 20 plus hours to get out of houston. My DH has an Uncle in Houston that is leaving this afternoon and we dont think he will be here tonight. I will keep you posted after sat.

My family was going to come today but decided not to because they're afraid of running out of gas and not being able to get more. Better to at home than stuck on the highway I suppose.

Carla-we have room if you decide you want to get out of town, too.

Ali

You will all be in our thoughts and prayers!!! When all is clear keep us updated on your whereabouts!! Stay safe!