[texgal]

I've collected ice in gallon size ziploc bags for the last couple of days. I bagged everything in the fridge & freezer in garbage bags and in the event I have to, I can throw it out before I get out of here to go someplace with electricity & air conditioning.

I did a poll of my neighbors and most are staying. A few have boarded up but most have not, perhaps they will tomorrow before things get ugly.

I drove down the main drag and while many businesses have closed, you can still get a hamburger, chicken or sandwiches at the local establishments.

I received an email from a co-worker whose home is one block off the seawall in Galveston. He and another employee are going to ride things out in a house on Broadway in Galveston. I told him I didn't think it was wise to stay. He said they had stocked up on essentials (beer, whiskey, scotch, etc.) Not sure we will be seeing them when we go back to work.

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Not sure we will be seeing them when we go back to work.
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Reports say the sea-wall may be over-topped 5 feet +,,,

I’m not sure much will be left of Galveston...

[SomeCallMeTim]

I received an email from a co-worker whose home is one block off the seawall in Galveston. He and another employee are going to ride things out in a house on Broadway in Galveston

If you can still email your friend.. I'd seriously send him a note and ask him to google "Biloxi, Katrina"... and have a look at what remains of homes 3 or 4 blocks from the coast.. some of which had been there more than 100 years.

If he still wants to stay after that... then, say your goodbyes to your co-worker.

I've talked to a few friends who are in Angleton... EVERYTHING is closed there. Wal-Mart closed yesterday. My good friend, Matt Sebesta, is County Commissioner in Brazoria County.. and, he tells me most everyone in the low-lying areas has left.

I sure hope so...