I suppose that if you were to see a picture of a storm that equaled the size of your state (with your state being the largest in the continental U.S.) heading straight at you with the projected strength of over 120 mph winds and a storm surge coming that could end up giving you ocean front property, you would probably think to yourself, "Self, I should get out of here." Well, I'll tell ya what... We're not like the usual selfs out there. That, plus we don't talk to ourselves. (just kidding-we TOTALLY talk to ourselves.) :) Anyway, the point being... we're sticking Hurricane Ike out. (And if you don't know what Hurricane Ike is and the fact that it's headed RIGHT at my house, just click over to someone else's blog that you actually care about. jk- again.)
So anyway, I just thought I would update everyone so that you all know I am currently alive and well. We are taking a lot of precautions for this storm and feel pretty secure, so we're not feeling the need to evacuate (despite our zip code being listed as a mandatory evacuation zone). :) We're looking at it as a fun adventure (you can do that when you're young and stupid... even though we're old and ...well, still stupid). But we've got our windows on our house boarded up (thanks to my hunk of a husband), our generator just got returned to us today so we'll have power to run some essentials if there were a power outage, extra gas, extra water and food, the mini DVD player is fully charged so Dixie can still watch Barbie (hey... it's all about priorities! ...KEEP THE BABY HAPPY!!!) :) and we're just ready to look this storm in the eye and say "bring it on". Of course (as I told Erin), with my luck, the storm is going to change course at the last minute and go somewhere completely different and ruin all my fun. But I guess as long as my house is still standing, I won't complain. :)
Well, I will be sure to give an update by the end of the week so everyone can breathe easy knowing I'm alive (this is where you pretend you care) :) and I'll let you know how all the excitement went down. Loves to everyone!
11 comments:
Oh my goodness you two are some brave cazies!!!! I am trrified of natural diasaters and would be on the first train out of town. Well-I'm sure things will be just fine, and you sound very prepared (which we've been counseled to be). Good luck!
Wow..."if ye are prepared ye shall not fear" has never rang more true than when I read your email and post. You are a brave, brave soul! Please keep us posted...sounds scary to me!
Ride 'em cowgirl!!! YEE-HAW! If anybody can do it-you guys can! Good luck and be as safe as you can-
So Shawna evacuates and it is now missing her and then it's coming straight for you - and what do you do???? Stick around to enjoy the show!!! That's the Deb I knew!!
Hey Debbie! Just wanted to say we love you and hope everything goes well!
Love,
Your favorite Cousin,
Kylie
Good luck through the storm! How do you get all the girls - I am still hoping for one.
You make me nervous girl - this is why I came onto your blog...to see what you were doin'...I hope you have fun (like you want), but you'd better stay safe!!
you are my hero debs, from day one! rock on, you and your crazy self! i know that little old Ike wouldn't dare stand in your way! loved hearing from you on my blog! keep it real, and be good:) lots of love!
Can't wait to hear the update! All your preparation sure must feel good now. Proud of you.
Love you guys.
You have insurance, right? Including life insurance?
Mojib didn't evacuate either during those fires in Southern California, and he ended up saving our neighbor's house, so maybe you'll be able to do some good if you stay behind.
Deb...how are you guys doing now? I'm sure your waiting for internet access again to comment. Can't wait to hear the fun stories!
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