[ClearBlueSky]

Thank you.
Three weeks evacuated to the hills of Alabama for Katrina. It was pretty wild up there too, but we were fine with a generator.
Coming home was surreal. So much destruction- and the smell of death all along the Gulf Coast.
Miraculous, my house has no damage- and was one of two on my street that did not get water inside, so we were blessed.

Right now, Rita is kicking up some wind and rain, not bad tho. If Katrina hadn't pummeled the area, this would be a non-event. The canal that ruptured and flooded New Orleans is 5 blocks away, it only broke on the city side-not mine- or we would have had massive flooding too.
I'm SICK of hurricanes and living with a knot of fear in your belly for 6 months out of the year. I'm taking until the holidays to plan a serious move North.
My ancestors were STUPID to found a city in a swamp. I want to live where hurricane season only means interesting news on TV, not 18 hr evacuations,terror and destruction. It's just not worth it.
My prayers are with all who will meet Rita tonite.

[NautiNurse]

Very relieved to hear your family and your property are safe. I understand what you are saying about the stress of hurricane season. Have had some serious thoughts about selling out too. Only thing is that I don't know where I would rather live than here. Still thinking about it. Definitely getting too worn out with the storms.

Welcome back!

[LA Woman3]

I am so glad you are all right! Everyone has been worried about you! Take care!