TAnn Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Rita has come and gone and spared the Houston area for the most part. It is like nothing I've ever seen before. It was taking people evacuating 6 hours to get 5 miles. It was a mass exodus. Many of you probably saw it on the news, people running out of gas in 100 degree heat before they ever even got out of Houston!!! We live not far from Don and Lucie so we decided to "hunker down" and ride it out. We didn't get much rain at all but we did have some big wind gusts. We thought we had it made when today by noon we still had power and the sun was shining, but still had the wind gusting. Our power went out just after 12, and keep in mind, it is NOT fall here in Houston. It's been over 100 degrees here for the past 2 weeks. We waited until 6pm and decided to call around to get a hotel room. We got lucky and got one right down the road that would take us and our dog. There is just no way I could have gone the night without air conditioning. Well we got all checked in and my son decided he wanted to "tough" it out at home w/the dog and as soon as they got home, the electricity came back on. So we are thankful that our plight was not a difficult one and we pray for the safe return of all our friends and fellow Houstonians!!! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks for checking in, glad it wasn't as bad as you expected. It sure looked scary on the news, I've had it on all weekend. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Glad to hear you are okay. My husband just left this morning with his guard unit to go into the Louisiana, Texas border area. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Really glad to know you guys are ok. Thanks for checking in. Have you heard from Don and Lucie? Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 I agree better safe than sorry about the evacuees. But am glad for all Houston residents that the bark was worse than the bite, especially happy for our dear 'family' here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 This sounds like a good news ribbon, so glad to hear you guys are all OK. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 We are so glad for the update and have been praying for safekeeping. Thanks, TAnn. Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 TAnn, Thanks for checking in and letting us know how you are. Hope Don and Lucie are doing okay , also. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 TAnn, so glad you checked in and all is okay. I spoke to my brother who also stayed in Houston and he only lost power for a few hours overnight. My 82 year old aunt evacuated Beaumont on Thursday and it took her 26 hours to get just south of Dallas! Normally a 4 hour drive. She was by herself and didn't even stop to go to the bathroom! Truly amazing. Hope Don and Lucie check in soon and again, thanks for letting us know that all is well with you and yours. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 So glad your safe. My girlfriend and her family are in Houston and they are safe also. Thank God. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Glad to hear things went well for you and your fellow Houstonians. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Glad you and yours are okay, TAnn, and I appreciate you checking in to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Hi Tann, Glad you checked in. I could not believe that mass exodus from Texas. It was a complete nightmare for all those people on the road. They said they expected 1 million people to be leaving and they had close to 2 million. I can't imagine sitting in traffic all that time. Especially, if you have medical problems in that heat. I hope the evacuees, coming home, will not be as constricting as it was leaving. I know people are upset that it was not what they expected, but hey, they should be counting their lucky stars that it was nothing like Katrina. Like Katie, said better safe than sorry. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 I'm so thankful to hear that everyone is OK! My 80 yr. old aunt evacuated on Wed., so she missed the rush. She's waiting until there is enough gas in TX to get her back home. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thought about you and your family, TAnn. Glad to hear all is well. What a panic! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 So glad everyone is safe and sound! Thanks for touching base with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I'm so glad you guys all ok. God bless,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I am so glad you are safe TAnn thanks for letting us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I am glad you made it through ok. It was nightmarish watching the freeway jam on tv. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 TAnn, That must have been very scary for all of you; we're so glad that Rita went easy on you and you and family are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm so glad you're all alright, TAnn. better safe than sorry, yes, though the aggravation must have been difficult to bear. thanks for checking in!! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I am so glad that you are all okay. It was frightening to see what the wrath of mother nature can inflict. Again I am so happy that you are safe. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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