| Author |
Weather Report:  Hurricane Ike ....  |
|
Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 6:02:44 PM
|
Well, here we go again! Ike is already up to a strong catagory 4 from being a catagory 1 just last night. It looks like our Florida farmgirls will get the brunt of him. You can never really be 100 % sure about these storms though. I hope everyone is already preparing.
"Love one another." |
|
|
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
|
|
fionalovesshrek
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Paige
kinston
North Carolina
USA
186 Posts |
|
|
Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 1:55:25 PM
|
Yes, November is the end of the season. Ike seems to be pretty strong at the moment. Everybody stay on guard. First Gustav, now Hannah, Ike and let's don't forget Josephina. Sheesh!!
"Love one another." |
 |
|
|
oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 5:13:59 PM
|
I will keep praying for all of you over there! "As I said before, please let me know if there is anything I can do!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
|
|
|
jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2008 : 6:01:25 PM
|
November, come quickly!!! Although, the worst hurricane we ever had in these parts came on Thanksgiving week-end in 1985. Half of each year is spent watching the weather channel.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 05:14:10 AM
|
Brenda you took the words right out of my mouth. Here we go again. This mornings computer models make it look extra scary.
Sounds like a broken record doesnt it? So many havent full recovered from the 2005 storms.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
neighsayer
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Shirley
Arabi
GA
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 05:48:31 AM
|
My thoughts are with you gals in the Florida, Miss., AL, Louisiana region. Take cover. Hope I don't see much of that stuff in Central GA. Although, we did have a tornado come right over town a few weeks ago. First time I had ever been subjected to one of those. Almost made me have to change my pants!!! I was soooo scared.
Thank God I live in the country! |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 06:17:34 AM
|
Lorij,
We did just fine. Some folks in the area lost trees and were without power for 3-4 days, but that was the extent of it. Oh, and NO groceries. We are just a small town (3500) and when we have thousands passing thru and needing groceries to either hunker down with or move on in case they have to stop unexpectedly and weather the storm, it makes for very bare shelves.
I love my little country cottage, but it sure makes me consider moving north. I am getting too old for all the preparations by myself. With my husband in Tunisia 6 months out of the year, it seems he is gone when the weather gets crazy. But then again, I am feeling a bit whiny and missing him a lot. I just dumped my extra rain water yesterday so, I suppose in the next day or so, I will get back out my buckets and fill them from the well. Just in case. I have bottled water for drinking but like to have water I can boil to wash up or flush the toilets. When we have no power, we have no running water.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 07:48:17 AM
|
Susan- Will your town get groceries delivered soon? This is probably good for your local grocer, but I can't imagine going into a store to see bare shelves like that.
Everybody stay safe! I will be hoping that Ike downgrades rapidly!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 07:58:07 AM
|
I'm praying that all my south eastern friends stay safe! Keep us posted on how you all are doing! I'll keep tracking the storms from up my way!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 08:19:08 AM
|
Alee,
Actually during something like this our local grocer where both my girls, Hannah and Rachel work, donates almost as much as he sells. So what happens is he has all his employees on the clock nearly 24/7 and frankly making half as much on the groceries going out the door. My girls have only been working there a few weeks and WOW did they get broke in! Volume of customers was probably times 10.
So whats the housing market like in Montana??????
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 5:44:11 PM
|
Lorij,
I think you have every reason to be concerned. So am I. I did something today I hardly ever do. I cried over the phone talking to my husband. We live by the George Eliot quote: "What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?" and therefore I do my best, no matter how difficult a time I am having, to sound brave and capable on the phone. After all he is 6000 miles away what can he do but lend moral support? The thought of it all over again makes my tummy hurt. And we didnt even have it bad, I just know many of my friends and some family did and are certainly not recovered enough to take another hit.
We will just watch and wait like so many.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 6:23:43 PM
|
It's amazing the logistics that a storm like this needs to keep people safe. *hugs* Hopefully there will be a chance for refueling and restocking before the storm rolls in.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 8:22:22 PM
|
My son was on the coast when Gustav hit, Here in MS we was lucky, sure there was some damage but nothing like they had thought it would be. Jon Brandon has been put on alert and may have to go back if Ike does take the path they are expecting. It seems like every step we take to recover from Katrina we take several backwards. Hope you all stay safe.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 9:13:29 PM
|
If anyone needs anything please let me know!! You are all in my prayers!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 11:37:08 AM
|
These are the reasons why I am so concerned about Marly. If she has no power and no way to communicate then she may not be aware of the path that Ike is taking. I hope that she does not get caught unaware. The church I go to in Bossier City is a volunteer shelter. If ANYONE needs a place to stay, please go there. The phone # is 318-746-2645 and the address is 2125 Airline Drive, Bossier City. We cook 3 hot meals a day, have shower facilities and lots of big hearts and open arms. Lori, girlfriend, you come up this way. Okay?
Here are a couple of sites I just took a peek at a few minutes ago:
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/avn-l.jpg
http://www.ksla.com/global/Category.asp?c=137828
Stay safe everyone.
"Love one another." |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 12:07:25 PM
|
You know Brenda, I have been thinking the same thing...what about all those still displaced from last week? And how far inland do they need to go? My husband wants me to make reservations somewhere in Arkansas but I am having trouble finding a hotel. Seems people are taking this seriously. As well they should. And planning ahead.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 1:00:22 PM
|
| Susan, I am in South East Kansas. If you have to come up this far, let me know. I can help! |
|
|
|
Caron
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
Caron
Orange
Texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 2:17:39 PM
|
I'm here in Southeast Texas (on the Texas/Louisiana line) and I'm a bit concerned about Ike's path as well! 
Caron
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth His handiwork" Psalm 19:1
Farmgirl Sister #254
Heart of Texas Farmgirl Chapter |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 2:36:12 PM
|
O Lordy, Caron! Orange! You need to be packing ya some stuff and getting ready to head north too! Good luck. I hate this waiting and watching.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 5:10:22 PM
|
Well I just made reservations in Mena, AR (anyone close???) and if it looks as if it is headed this way I will honor my husband's long distance wishes and leave. YIKES!
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 6:31:59 PM
|
Susan, I live in Northeast MS. You and yours are welcome to come stay here with me. The offer goes out to anyone of you that is in the path of these storms.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
NotQuiteJuneCleaver
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Susan
Shreveport
LA
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 7:09:18 PM
|
You are very kind Laura. I look at your blog often and your place and family are beautiful. I am so amazed at the giving spirit among the farmgirls. I have never been to your part of Mississippi though I would love to some time...maybe under better circumstances. I do have reservations but maybe someone can take you up on your generosity. May you be blessed for your kindness.
Susan ~ FARMGIRL SISTER #15
AKA TheSoapMaven who lost nearly 700 posts by changing her name! :(
http://www.thesoapmaven.com http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
There is immeasurable value in what I do. I won't ever believe otherwise. |
|
|
|
jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 7:30:02 PM
|
What wonderful farmgirls who offer help on this site. I wonder where our family would go if we had to leave because it is hard to decide which direction to head in. This hurricane season is making a lot of us weary. Just yesterday, big trucks came through the part of our city to take away the huge piles of logs and downed trees that were piled at the curbs from Fay. Every morning when I wake up, if I sleep very much, I wonder what the "cone of uncertainty" is going to hold today. Will we be in it? How many days do we have to decide what to do? It is crazy!!! We are becoming professional weather forecasters. I pray that Ike will weaken and not hurt anyone, no matter where it goes, very badly.
Two nights ago I dreamed I met Dwight Eisenhower, and he was young and strong. When I woke up I knew "Ike" was really weighing heavily on my mind!!! :)
I pray for Susan and Lori, and we can only wonder what the final track will be. Love to you all...
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
|
|
|
Weather Report: Hurricane Ike .... |
|
Hurricane Ike ....
