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Posted by WaterSapphire on August 30, 2008, at 21:41:35
In reply to Thank you, posted by Dinah on August 30, 2008, at 17:52:30
Dinah, I will pray that this stupid hurricaine weakens or turns away and dies. I am so sorry you and all the other folks in this wake have to evacuate again. I pray that you and all your loved ones and friends stay safe. I am glad you are out of harms way.
Peace
Chelle
Posted by LadyBug on August 30, 2008, at 23:08:45
In reply to Thank you, posted by Dinah on August 30, 2008, at 17:52:30
(((((((Dinah)))))))
Be safe and well!!
Posted by Midnightblue on August 30, 2008, at 23:24:22
In reply to Thank you, posted by Dinah on August 30, 2008, at 17:52:30
Dinah,
Good to hear from you! Glad you made it safely. It doesn't look good for New Orleans or coastal Louisiana.
MB
Posted by FindingMyDesire on August 31, 2008, at 3:15:05
In reply to Dinah, I'm thinking about you., posted by seldomseen on August 30, 2008, at 7:52:34
Wow Dinah, this is big. I'm so glad you are in a safe place. I'll be thinking of your dog too. Please keep us up to date!
Posted by seldomseen on August 31, 2008, at 7:48:15
In reply to Thank you, posted by Dinah on August 30, 2008, at 17:52:30
I'm glad you squarely tucked away and safe. My dog is a little obese (is that like being a little pregnant?) as well. When she gets nervous she will breathe heavy for a while. It usually resolves as she begins to accomodate the situation.
Take good care. I hope prayer can move a hurricane to an unihabited area, because I'm doing it as hard as I can.
Seldom
Posted by antigua3 on August 31, 2008, at 12:39:14
In reply to glad you're safe... » Dinah, posted by obsidian on August 30, 2008, at 18:44:47
Posted by Poet on August 31, 2008, at 13:51:45
In reply to Re: glad you're safe Dinah... (nm), posted by antigua3 on August 31, 2008, at 12:39:14
Posted by lucie lu on August 31, 2008, at 16:47:58
In reply to Dinah, I'm thinking about you., posted by seldomseen on August 30, 2008, at 7:52:34
Dinah, I haven't been around lately but when I heard about Gustav I wanted to know how you were doing. You were always so supportive of me, and I'd like to give some back. Please take care, and know I will be thinking about you. -Lucie
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2008, at 18:41:15
In reply to Re: Dinah, I'm thinking about you., posted by lucie lu on August 31, 2008, at 16:47:58
Dinah here they say winds have weakened and hope that's a good thing. How many Pups with you. Stay dry. Love Phillipa
Posted by Tamar on August 31, 2008, at 19:52:49
In reply to Thank you, posted by Dinah on August 30, 2008, at 17:52:30
Dinah, I'm glad you're safe and I'll be thinking of you through the next few hours and days. I hope everything goes as well as possible for you. Sending you big hugs.
Love,
Tamar
Posted by lemonaide on August 31, 2008, at 20:01:04
In reply to Thinking of you » Dinah, posted by Tamar on August 31, 2008, at 19:52:49
It is so nice to see your name, like an old friend I haven't heard from in ages. How the heck are you? Gosh are you missed around here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone who doesn't know Tamar, well she is just one of the most awesome posters babble has ever seen! yup! :-)
Posted by Tamar on August 31, 2008, at 20:11:20
In reply to Tamar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » Tamar, posted by lemonaide on August 31, 2008, at 20:01:04
> It is so nice to see your name, like an old friend I haven't heard from in ages. How the heck are you? Gosh are you missed around here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see you too lemonaide! Unfortunately I'm spectacularly depressed again, but hey, I'm still standing (just occasionally, like when I need to pee...)
> Everyone who doesn't know Tamar, well she is just one of the most awesome posters babble has ever seen! yup! :-)
Oh gosh - blush blush! You're pretty awesome yourself!
Posted by lemonaide on August 31, 2008, at 20:45:46
In reply to Re: Tamar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » lemonaide, posted by Tamar on August 31, 2008, at 20:11:20
the building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are just depressed because you miss this place, admit it, yup!
I am doing my happydance, can you see???Tamar,the guru of Babble, what should I do with my life? I need answers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2008, at 22:16:18
In reply to Re: Thank you » Dinah, posted by seldomseen on August 31, 2008, at 7:48:15
Things are looking much better than last night. The hurricane ran into some unseasonably dry air, which got wrapped inside and weakened it. It looked horrible last night at this time, and I felt pretty negative about my future. Weakening is so much better than any other result, because everyone comes out better.
I got an email from my therapist this morning. He and his family evacuated this morning, so he should be safe. He even remembered to sign his first name instead of his whole name. :)
My dogs are all settled. My little baby is curled up at my side.
Annierose, I'm not sure how most kids are doing, but the three years between now and then seems to have given my son enough distance that he's seeing this as a fun adventure. He's thoroughly enjoying the hotel amenities, and trying to decide what local attractions might count as a learning experience that he shouldn't miss.
I just can't get my computer set up so that it's comfortable to type, so I'm reading more than posting. Plus, I must admit that I'm settling into my evacuation torpor of drifting in and out of sleep while obsessively watching the weather news. Sleep is always my response to stress.My husband is crabbier than I remember from past evacuations. I guess that's his response to stress.
It's not looking great for my therapy Friday. But it's not impossible either I guess. I'm trying to focus on the positive of the weakening. I can't imagine anything better than a weakening of an approaching hurricane.
Posted by Midnightblue on September 1, 2008, at 0:38:02
In reply to Tamar, Lucie, Great to see you:), posted by Dinah on August 31, 2008, at 22:16:18
I'm hoping and praying for a weak storm, too.
MidnightBlue
Posted by TherapyGirl on September 1, 2008, at 20:07:50
In reply to Tamar, Lucie, Great to see you:), posted by Dinah on August 31, 2008, at 22:16:18
I've been keeping updated all day and so far, so good, in terms of it not being as bad as it could have, right? I hope you are doing okay, Dinah.
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 7:12:38
In reply to Re: Tamar, Lucie, Great to see you:) » Dinah, posted by TherapyGirl on September 1, 2008, at 20:07:50
At least it looks highly unlikely. We'd have to come home Thursday, and that's not looking good. He should be able to go home tomorrow I think.
But I feel horrible for caring about that when we've been so lucky.
I haven't heard that my mother has arrived safely, but I haven't heard she hasn't. I learned long ago not to worry about her when I don't hear from her. She left late, made poor decisions, and still had hours to go as of Monday morning. But she should have been out of the danger zone.
As usual, now that the immediate crisis is over my mood is dipping. My therapist will probably be gone for two weeks in September for work and vacation. I'll be lucky to be back home by Tuesday because we're not going home until there is electricity. Internet access may be iffy for a while once we get back. I'm not sure. They're not as fast as the electric company.
10der, you're right. Governor Jindal is so competent and has all the information on the tip of his fingers! Even before this, we were fans. I hope he gives wonkiness the sexy reputation it deserves. :)
Things are so different this time. There is not only interparish cooperation, but there is an unbelievable degree of local, parish, state, and federal cooperation. It's been breathtaking.
A few areas had some bad bad flooding, and we haven't necessarily heard about everything yet. I was glued to the TV watching the Plaquemines Parish president decide Sunday night that the weakening of the storm made it possible to save his most populous area, Belle Chasse, so he was out there working with everyone to build a temporary levee across the highway from the areas that couldn't be protected. That levee held. Then he was out last night as another levee in his area was overtopped, and he sent out an urgent warning that the water was up to his chest and those in Braithwaite who hadn't evacuated had to get out by going out along the Mississippi river levee, which was the only dry land. St Bernard was almost miraculously spared. They were so devastated by Katrina.
I am so thankful for the dry air that weakened the storm before landfall. My thoughts and prayers go to those who weren't as lucky as so much of the New Orleans area was.
Now I have to work hard not to crash until we're safely home, and preferably not until I'm safely in therapy. (Thank heavens his area did very well and he probably won't have his own crash.)
I really appreciate the concern and good thoughts everyone. It means a lot to me.
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 11:59:35
In reply to No therapy Friday, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 7:12:38
And I'll wait to Thursday to call my therapist. He'll be home by then and more pleased to hear from me.
Posted by Nadezda on September 2, 2008, at 13:33:20
In reply to No therapy Friday, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 7:12:38
Dinah, I'm so glad to hear from you that you're fine and returning home soon.
Is there any way of having a makeup appointment if you can't see your T Friday? No matter what chaos is going on, it's also disappointing to miss something that has a lot of meaning.
I've heard good things about Jindal-- the other night someone was telling me that he was extremely competent and that Louisiana really needed him. So maybe things are being handled very differently-- and everything will be back to normal soon.
It's a relief that your mother managed-- despite being hard to keep safe. Are your dogs--- and family-- okay? Keeping busy? How do you spend the time?
hugs,
Nadezda
Posted by Annierose on September 2, 2008, at 15:53:02
In reply to No therapy Friday, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 7:12:38
Good to hear that you have been spared by the hurricane.
Hopefully the state, city and counties had enough repair vehicles close by so electricity gets restored soon. I agree with your strategy. I wouldn't want to return to no power ... especially in this heat.
So no school for the kids this week ... at least they have that to be thankful. Our schools began today. (My daughter started high school!)
Posted by Annierose on September 2, 2008, at 15:54:11
In reply to Mother is ok, posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 11:59:35
I read this card today:
outside:
Mom, I owe you so muchinside:
well, if you consider my therapy bills, we're probably about even
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 15:58:25
In reply to Re: No therapy Friday » Dinah, posted by Nadezda on September 2, 2008, at 13:33:20
I don't think I'll see him before next Tuesday. I don't offhand know the dates he'll be gone, but I think it's the week after that.
The two medium sized dogs are in boarding. The very obese one couldn't really go up and down the steps here. We were having to carry her and that was uncomfortable for her. The other one is a puppy who couldn't really be trusted in a place we don't own. We kept the two Maltese with us. My baby is keeping me company, and my husband's princess is entertaining him. She flirts with him shamelessly, and she's the first dog he actually likes (as opposed to tolerates).
My husband is working, he can dial into work. My son's school sent home everything in his locker, so we're having him study what little work he's already been given, and expand on that as much as possible. When we aren't directly hounding him, he's enjoying himself with the DVD player and playing computer games. He's in kid heaven.
I brought enough work that I *could* do, but so far I'm running errands and scanning our paper photos, becaue my husband says he doesn't want to cart any more of those with us than need be. He wants them in the computer. :) I'm having fun. It takes forever, and I am only halfway through the first box, which happens to be the box full of my pet photos. It's a fun visit down memory lane.
But I hurt all over because the computer setup is really bad. I'm ready to splurge and get a small foldout table that I'll then leave here, just so I won't have to hunch over the computer and scanner.
As the day wears on I feel better. It's just in the mornings that I feel so down, and want to call my therapist. The rest of the time I am doing pretty well. Even my husband mentioned that I didn't seem to be as upset about therapy as last time, and in general seemed way less... neurotic? He doesn't put it that way.
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 16:00:03
In reply to Re: Mother is ok » Dinah, posted by Annierose on September 2, 2008, at 15:54:11
Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2008, at 16:05:02
In reply to Re: No therapy Friday, posted by Annierose on September 2, 2008, at 15:53:02
Well, we're not really given a choice. The state is coordinating with the parishes to return in an orderly fashion. But you're right. I don't want to be without air conditioning. I give up a lot for therapy, but air conditioning is not on the table.
We also don't want to take two or three times as long as need be to return. Evacuation traffic is awful. We'll gladly stay away longer to avoid that. Fortunately my husband saves for evacuations. Or maybe this is this years' vacation fund. :)I'll miss my therapist. But at least this time I know this hurricane won't take him from me permanently.
Posted by seldomseen on September 2, 2008, at 19:36:21
In reply to Re: Mother is ok » Dinah, posted by Annierose on September 2, 2008, at 15:54:11
"I read this card today:
outside:
Mom, I owe you so muchinside:
well, if you consider my therapy bills, we're probably about even"
(bangs head on table) so true, so very very true.
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