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  1. #1
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    Exclamation Gulf Coast TE Folks

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    Are you guys packing up and leaving?? Check in and let us know you're OK!!

    bmccasland???

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    Yes, I'm sending some cool Gulf water vibes out to Gustav, and hope he gets the hint and goes away!

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    The sad thing is inland Texas needs the rain but in no way need a Cat 5 hurricane to bring it in. If it hits that big it comes to us as a tropical storm or even a small huricane. I have no clue where it is headed since it changes from New Orleans to East Texas daily.

    My husband's college roommate is a vet in Beaumont, haven't heard if he is out of dodge yet. They didn't stay for Rita, so I am sure he is evacuating.

    Hopefully Beth will check in and maybe Gustav will weaken before making landfall. Good vibes to all the Gulf Coasters!
    Amanda

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    Who are out New Orleans members besides Beth (bmccasland)?

    Best wishes to all impacted.

    Also, keep in mind that everything to the east and northeast will be profoundly impacted with rain, flooding, and tornados...even before landfall.

    Silver's parents live in Gulf Shores Alabama in an east facing house. The constant easterly wind actually blows the water through the wood pores in the front doors!

    Everyone stay safe and be careful
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    I love Gulf Shores! We were just there in June.

    We're going to stick it out, but we are far enough from the coast that I think we'll be okay. And the current track of the storm is to hit New Orleans, not Houston. I will probably by some canned food and water in case it takes a turn to the west and we end up losing power.

    I'll have the folks east of us in my thoughts and prayers.

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    I'm sending out good wishes for our Gulf Coast folks as well. Hoping you're all on your way somewhere safe and sound and get there without problems.
    "Live, more than your neighbors. Unleash yourself upon the world and go places. Go now! Giggle. Know. Laugh. And bark the the moon like the wild dog that you are!" - Jon Blais

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    I'm keeping everyone in my prayers.

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    Surrounding the whole city of New Orleans, the whole coastline of the gulf in butterflies. Special ones for Beth, all the TEers in the area, and all family of TEers. May everyone person, every fur-baby find a safe place from the storm. And may the storm lose its power and fizzle into something with little impact. A girl can hope, right?

    Hugs and butterflies,
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    Praying for the coast

    I was raised in Jackson, Mississippi and spent my summers in Gulf Shores. This was 30+ years ago! It was beautiful back then. Then Hurricane Camille hit in 1968 and its never been the same. I lived in New Orleans in the early 70's and used to ride my bike from Metairie to the French Quarter on the levees. I hope this hurricane is downgraded. I have lots of family and friends that live along the Gulf Coast including my parents and a sister. In the late 80's I lived in Winston-Salem, NC and when Hurricane Hugo hit South Carolina, the high winds came that far inland and destoyed my neighborhood with high winds, flooding and took the roof off my house. these things can move inland for 100s of miles and create havoc. Take care everyone and stay safe. Bekki

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    Wishing all TEers and families safe travels to get out of the storms way. May you be safe for the next week or so. Hoping to that the storm decreases in strength for both Texas and Coastal cities.

    Be Safe

    Red Rock

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    Stay safe, Beth! I have been away from the news, and just heard about the evac. I hope that you and your family are safe and out of harm's way. Please let us know if there is anything that you need.

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    stay safe....

    stay safe everyone, we are thinking of you...

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    Looks like he weakened but the storm surge hadn't happened so it is a waiting game. Prayers and warm thoughts to Louisiana and East Texas!
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


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    Anyone hear from Beth? My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families.

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    Yes, I'm glad to see that it's been downgraded. I hope this is the worst they get this season or for many to come.

 

 

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