Just popping in to let any concerned know that myself and the family are all OK. We're still without power, could be another few weeks, but I have a generator that supplies me with a fan and refrigerator. I think that the western eyewall missed me by about 50 miles, so we got some massive winds. I lost about 30 trees in my yard, including an 80 or so year-old pecan and oak. Thanks to God, no trees on my house. I did catch one on my truck and am still unable to use it, but my wife's van made it through fine. Super thanks to all who have had us in your thoughts and prayers. Just continue to pray for the chaos that is New Orleans. If you have a TV, you know what I'm talking about. We have many displaced persons (can't call them refugees) in our area, and there is a huge question about what the school that I teach at is going to be like when we go back. I don't have time to read the threads to see what all you guys know, but it is definitely not pretty here. People are riding around my area armed to the gill in fear of what's going on. There have already been several residences/businesses broken into in my area. I only hope it was by people who are sincerely desparate for the things there. Martial law may be in order.

Anyway, we're all physically fine, and I look forward to being able to post more when the power's back. So long from the second circle of Inferno.

Mike

Good to hear you are making it.

Great to hear that you and the family made it through about as well as could be expected, Mike! I've been worried about you guys.

glad to hear you and the family are fine Mike.

Good news. I'm glad you're okay. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Shit's crazy here too.

Yeah, this is great news man--glad y'all are OK. Stay strong and keep your damn family safe.

I'm happy to hear you came out of it relatively unscathed. Hopefully you'll get power back soon.

Glad to hear you are coming through with minimal losses. This is a refreshing bit of good news!

Yeah, glad you're all OK.

Mike,

good to hear from you. Keep us posted. Glad everyone came out relatively unscathed.

Glad to hear it, Mikey.

Whew!! Dude, so glad to hear that you and yours escaped relatively unscathed. I can rest a lot easier now that we've heard from you.

glad to hear you're safe and sound. except for your truck, that is.

I can't believe you had 30 trees to lose!
How much property do you have?

Glad for the most part you are ok.

Great to hear you and your family are well... take care, man!

As of 6 PM this evening, I have had power restored. Thanks all you guys. Chase and Yail, that donation thing you're doing is great. This place is a wasteland (not the board, my area).

4 acres, timmy.

I didn't do it, but you're welcome.

Wow, power restored. So you should be able to post now, huh?

That was my "scatterbrained with glee" post.

And this was your totally took my post too seriously post.

Glad you are scatterbrained with glee.

Glad to see that there's some glee round those parts this week.

man, i'm glad everything turned out alright for you.