I think Hurricane Katrina took most everyone in these parts by surprise, in that rarely does this area sustain much damage. 1 or 2 trees; that's about it. Lots more trees lost this time. Not much structural damage. I was out and about most of the day and part of tonight. Not by choice. I would say that in a 30-40 mile radius everybody lost power - except us - and even my … [Read more...] about Hurricane Aftermath

We are the only area of town; for as far as the eye can see - north, south, east or west that actually has power. Everyone else is pitch black, except for the occasional generator. Spooky. Kinda like being in the Twilight Zone. … [Read more...] about No Power – No Electricity

And it sounds like the roof is coming off although I don't think it really is. Noisy as all get out. Clack Clack Clack Clack. WInds are going at about 70 miles per hour right now, still have power and phone, cable went though. There's nothing but fuzz on the TV. Hurricane came on land a couple of streets over. Mom so far has lost power and her phone. Lights have been blinking … [Read more...] about There’s a freight train running on my roof!