One More Thing: Rita Part 4
One last update before bed. If you’ve been reading my blog and not watching the news, there have been some important developments. First, the mayor has cancelled the forced evacuation of Houston and...
View ArticleWatching and Waiting: Rita Part 5
Well, there’s really not much to do. Okay, I am doing two last loads of laundry, just so everything is clean, in case we lose power and water and everything. And, when that’s done, I’ll do one last...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Rita Part 6
Making busy work now. The laundry is in the dryer now. I’ve filled the tub with water for the dog to drink and for flushing. The sinks upstairs are filled, too. Tonight, I’ll fill at least one of the...
View ArticleNice Walk: Rita Part 7
Hilda and I had a nice walk to 290. It was really quiet out there, but we heard some folks doing some last minute work boarding up their houses or trimming trees. There were a few cars out, looking for...
View ArticleSomthin’s A-Blowin': Rita Part 8
It’s getting closer. I can feel it. The wind is really kicking up now, but only in gusts. I took the dog outside, while I still can. She did her “business”, so I’m hoping Hilda won’t need to go again...
View ArticleMorning After: Rita Part 9
Well, we made it just fine. I lost my Internet connection last night about 6:00pm during a power flicker. The power did another little dance again right about 8:45pm and I shut down all my computers,...
View ArticleHad a Look Around: Rita Part 10
I just got back from a little drive with Hilda. Some friends called eariler, looking for help with a downed fence. They’ve got dogs and wanted to make it safe for them to be out in the back yard. They...
View ArticlePreparing for Next Time: Rita Part 11
Yeah, so I’ve been thinking… Again, this is often a problem area for many reasons, but I just can’t seem to get through the day without it, so I keep on doing it. In this case, I’ve been thinking about...
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