Comments | gwynraven: Gustav musings

gwynraven

Gustav musings

Aug 27, 2008 10:43

When I first heard about it two days ago, it was still a tropical storm and wasn't even to Haiti yet. Yesterday, folks were talking about it, and this morning I get an email reminder to sign up for the university's emergency text messaging system. Yes, folks, it's official. A hurricane is in the Gulf and Louisiana is on alert. It would be ( Read more... )

katrina, hurricane, baton rouge

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e_scapism101 August 27 2008, 16:37:59 UTC

I know what you mean - it stays with you. I was in Miami (University of) for Andrew back in '92 and I still keep track of any storms that are supposed to come near my area, even though I live in the Mid-Atlantic region and they usually peter out before they get near us. Good luck.

gwynraven August 27 2008, 16:44:21 UTC

Thanks. I'm actually mostly worried about getting back from Birmingham. I'm supposed to fly back Monday afternoon. If Gustav hits as forecasted, that probably won't happen. I'm trying to decide if I should cancel my trip or not.

harkalark August 27 2008, 17:31:31 UTC

What are you doing in Birmingham? You could always accidentally drive two hours east and see a certain someone.

gwynraven August 27 2008, 17:37:15 UTC

Seeing my biological father and family. I *know* I told you about that. And if I were hanging out with friends or whatever, you know I would come see you. But since he's paying to fly me up there, I can't really take a side-trip :-(

Of course, if I get stuck and can't get back home maybe I could :)

harkalark August 27 2008, 17:40:12 UTC

Hmm. Maybe my mind supressed the information because it contained the word "Alabama."

gwynraven August 27 2008, 17:42:38 UTC

entirely possible. I'm not too thrilled about the "Alabama" part myself :)