D@mn Hurricanes

[Branflakes]

Hey everyone (thanks for the email, Jace).

I know it's been a long time since I dropped by, but wanted to give you all an update on myself and relatives.

Yes, I'm originally from New Orleans and my mom and father and other relatives still live there. Katrina had various effects on them. All of my relatives are physically ok. My mom and step-dad's house had very minor damage (they live just west of the city) and are currently housing some friends and relatives who lost their homes. My father's home was lost (he lived in New Orleans East which was hit hard). So, lots of property loss, but everyone's safe and most have a job to go back to.

Hurricane Rita: gf, myself and other relatives have evacuated to Center, Tx which is in the northeast section of Texas, kinda near the border with Louisiana (Shevreport area). We protected the house as much as we could before we left and we're hoping for the best. The good news is that Rita now looks to be hitting east of Houston and has dropped in strength. This bodes better for our house.

The only problem is that the current track will take Rita to where we currently are by Saturday night/Sunday. They predict we'll get Category 1 or Tropical Storm type weather up here. We're getting extra supplies and had an adventure this morning trying to find gas for the cars. Water, ice, bread, and gas are extremely hard to find. We did stock up as much as we could before we left Houston.

Don't know when we'll head home. It all depends on the weather and road conditions here in Center. I expect we'll be safe, though.

Otherwise, I'm surviving. Life's been a bit tough right now due to some mental health issues that I may go into at a later date.

Thanks so much for the email and positive thoughts. Hope everyone is doing well. I will check in again when I can.

Bran

[crazy a]

*BIG hugs to his sis*

Very glad to know you and yours are doing well, all things considered. Take it easy, and we'll be here upon your return when things settle down.

[Chaos Butterfly]

*BIG HUGS* Glad to know you and your family are OK Bran. Sorry to hear about other stuff you'got going on, you take care of yourself.

Been wondering about our Texans.

What about the Firebird clan I know they are in Killeen but I have no idea where in Texas that is?

[JaceSan]

Actually Bird packed up his nest, and is probably in the middle of resettling in North Carolina.

I'm glad you and your family are okay Bran, and I hope the recent storms don't unsettle you too much.

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[ski1138]

Good to see your alive and well Bran. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

[5Cats]

So Center Tx is in the corner of the state? [img]wink.gif[/img]
Glad you're OK Bran!
Sometimes I'm glad I live 800 miles from the coast (of Hudson Bay that is)

[AsIs]

*hugs Bran and won't let go*

Glad to hear you are relatively safe.

Hey Ski, arn't you in TX as well? If so, how are you holding up?

[ski1138]

Naaa, I'm back in the great lakes state. But I'm holding up fine thanks for askin. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[crazy a]

What about Tyle? Or is she off globetrotting again?

[ski1138]

yeesh we are out the loop....has it been longer than I thought? Well the short of it is that she broke up with me. She's alive and well in Texas and I still think of her as a great friend. I do miss her, but life goes on right? But at least she's still my friend,I don't know many couples who break up that can say that.