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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / September 2004Overwhelmed but overjoyed!
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house here in Houston from New Orleans to escape Ivan. Add in myself, my husband, and our 4 cats and we have a FULL HOUSE! And my DH was silly enough to ask me, when we were buying this house, why we needed 5 bedrooms for just the two of us (plus fur-babies, of course). Well, he certainly has an answer to that question now. My mom went to central Louisiana along with my brother, his wife and his mother-in-law - they were smart enough to book a room early and then leave early (the people who came here took 18 hours to make a normally 6 hour drive). They said all roads leading out of New Orleans were packed - the east-bound lanes were reversed for the evacuation so that everybody was heading west across 10 lanes of highway - and traffic was still down to a crawl. Well, everyone is here now, safe and sound asleep (MIL got in at 3:00AM and daughter got in at 8:00AM, and I've overjoyed that they all made it safely. Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, my aunts, uncles, cousins - all who are either still in New Orleans or stuck in traffic somewhere, so purrs would be really appreciated. Hugs, CatNipped Lots of purrs for all those affected. The news said NOLA could be under 12 feet of water!!!  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Lots of purrs for all those affected. The news said NOLA could be under > 12 feet of water!!! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov > Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Parts of New Orleans are 10+ feet below sea level - NONE of it is above sea level, the average "height" of N.O. is 6 feet below sea level. The levees are about 40 feet high, but the storm surge is 20 feet and the waves at the center of Ivan are 50 feet high (so 90 feet of water total!!!). If the storm surge goes up the mouth of the Mississippi, the levees will not hold it, will break, and N.O. will be washed away. Mega purrs going out to all the people there who decided to stay or were unable to get out because of the traffic - and mega purrs going out to all the people who may also be confronted with "Ivan the Terrible" no matter where they are. Hugs, CatNipped Oops, make that 70 feet of water! I *swear* I didn't cheat on my Mensa test!!! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > > Lots of purrs for all those affected. The news said NOLA could be under > > 12 feet of water!!! [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > CatNipped > Oops, make that 70 feet of water! I *swear* I didn't cheat on my Mensa > test!!! ;> > > Hugs, > > CatNipped That's OK Anything deeper than over your head really doesn't count anyway, or so a friend used to tell me when we went deep sea fishing and I'd ask how deep the water was. Jo (Well aware that it makes a big difference if stuff on the second floor of a house gets wet) >Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, my >aunts, uncles, cousins - all who are either still in New Orleans or stuck in >traffic somewhere, so purrs would be really appreciated. Sure thing, purrs are coming for all. N.O. is particularly vulnerable. Last I heard, Ivan may be headed for Mobile, Alabama, and much of southern AL. Many evacuees apparently are coming up here to northern Alabama. Though we're near the Tennessee border, we are expecting quite a bit of nasty weather since Ivan is so large - already schools and such are closing down through the weekend!! We're quite worried about everyone in southern AL and LA. (Jeanne Hedge and I share a possible "namesake" hurricane coming up - let's hope she stays a dainty little tropical storm!!) Jeanne >(Jeanne Hedge and >I share a possible "namesake" hurricane coming up - let's hope she >stays a dainty little tropical storm!!) > > Jeanne Well, last I heard it's aiming for Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, with a possible visit to the Dominican Republic too. But it's still a Tropical Storm, and I haven't heard anyone say it's got a chance to become more than a minimal (category 1) hurricane. Are you able to "disown" T.S. Jeanne if needed? I guess its name is pronounced "Jean", but I pronounce my name "Jean-knee" (as in the TV show "I Dream of Jeannie"). Yes, I've had people misspelling my name my entire life <g> (Jeannie, Jeane, Genie, Jenny, Jennie, Genny, Fred, Jeanie, Geanie...) Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > But it's still a >Tropical Storm, and I haven't heard anyone say it's got a chance to >become more than a minimal (category 1) hurricane. Yes, that's the last I heard too. Just so it stays that way. >Are you able to "disown" T.S. Jeanne if needed? I guess its name is >pronounced "Jean", but I pronounce my name "Jean-knee" (as in the TV >show "I Dream of Jeannie"). I reckon I can disown it. And I reckon a lot of Jeannes pronounce it "Jean-knee" though I personally figure that if it ain't got an "i" in it, it's probably "Jeen" (which is how I've pronounced *your* name - sorry about that!!). Actually, my dad was French and my name is pronounced the French "Zhawn" - but who'd ever figure that? >Yes, I've had people misspelling my name my entire life <g> >(Jeannie, Jeane, Genie, Jenny, Jennie, Genny, Fred, Jeanie, Geanie...) Fred?????????? Best wishes, Jeanne >>(Jeanne Hedge and >>I share a possible "namesake" hurricane coming up - let's hope she [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >Yes, I've had people misspelling my name my entire life <g> >(Jeannie, Jeane, Genie, Jenny, Jennie, Genny, Fred, Jeanie, Geanie...) ROFL!! I like the Fred! Reminds me of an old man i used to take care of. He always called my son Fred. We kept telling him my son's name is Jeff. But he said my son just looked like a Fred. -- CATherine > Are you able to "disown" T.S. Jeanne if needed? I guess its name is > pronounced "Jean", but I pronounce my name "Jean-knee" (as in the TV > show "I Dream of Jeannie"). > > Yes, I've had people misspelling my name my entire life <g> > (Jeannie, Jeane, Genie, Jenny, Jennie, Genny, Fred, Jeanie, Geanie...) LOL! Fred?? SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, my > aunts, uncles, cousins - all who are either still in New Orleans or stuck in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > CatNipped Of course. I've seen the pictures of the evacuation (yes, it's being shown on UK TV). I hope everyone gets out in time, and that all the poor creatures that can't be evacuated find a safe refuge. Jeanette > Of course. I've seen the pictures of the evacuation (yes, it's being shown > on UK TV). I hope everyone gets out in time, and that all the poor creatures > that can't be evacuated find a safe refuge. > > Jeanette Other shelters around the country have volunteer to house the animals from the N.O. SPCAs, so they won't have to put any animals down - I was really happy to learn about that. Hugs, CatNipped >> Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, > my [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Jeanette This is the latest that Britain knows about it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3655550.stm Tweed In the fine newsgroup "rec.pets.cats.anecdotes", "Christina Websell" <spamfree@tinawebsell.wanadoo.co.uk> artfully composed this message within <news:ciaolm$cgd$1@news6.svr.pol.co.uk> on 15 Sep 2004: >>> Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces >>> and nephews, [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Tweed And here is what I'd like to do to it. http://tinyurl.com/5jfyc SignatureCheryl Mega-purrs for this mega-problem. Hope it all works out. Not to be pessimistic, but it seems as though the Mexicans have an even chance of getting it instead, so purrs for them too. Gordon & the TT SignatureFeline family viewable at: http://community.webshots.com/user/exocat > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. >Mega-purrs for this mega-problem. Hope it all works out. > >Not to be pessimistic, but it seems as though the Mexicans have an >even chance of getting it instead, so purrs for them too. > >Gordon & the TT Ivan does seem to have a mind of its own, but unless it does an immediate u-turn it's not going to hit Mexico. According to the map I just saw on The Weather Channel, it's sitting right off Mobile (Alabama) Bay. At this point, my decidedly non-expert opinion is that it's going to go ashore somewhere between New Orleans and Panama City (Florida). Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com >Ivan does seem to have a mind of its own, but unless it does an >immediate u-turn it's not going to hit Mexico. According to the map I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >At this point, my decidedly non-expert opinion is that it's going to >go ashore somewhere between New Orleans and Panama City (Florida). It would surprise me if Ivan made such a radical turn at this late date and hit Mexico. There are so many small factors that can effect the course, though, that even with state of the art hardware the computer models can only give guess-timates about where these storms will make landfall. The thing to think about if where the storm would do the most damage when it does make landfall, and some areas are at more risk than others. When you consider possible damage, even a glancing blow to New Orleans could cause big time damage, since the storm surge alone would cause flooding without the wind. Oh well, all I can do is prayer for those in the path and send purrs (high and dry in SW Oklahoma, and wouldn't mind a little of all the rain pelting the gulf and east coasts) SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html >>Ivan does seem to have a mind of its own, but unless it does an >>immediate u-turn it's not going to hit Mexico. According to the map I [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >computer models can only give guess-timates about where these storms >will make landfall. I don't consider anything unlikely when it comes to the path of those storms. Do you remember Hurricane Diana (1984)? It was moving predictably up the east coast (basically following the coastline but with the eye remaining just offshore), then stalled out, did a complete loop, and came back to visit areas it had passed previously Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > >Ivan does seem to have a mind of its own, but unless it does an > >immediate u-turn it's not going to hit Mexico. According to the map I > >just saw on The Weather Channel, it's sitting right off Mobile > >(Alabama) Bay. My colleagues tell me that their hospital in Huntsville, Alabama has gone to disaster readiness status, did an emergency backup of all computers, and are sending that out of the area. >My colleagues tell me that their hospital in Huntsville, Alabama has >gone to disaster readiness status, did an emergency backup of all >computers, and are sending that out of the area. Which one, Huntsville or Crestwood? Yes, indeed, we expect a nasty day weatherwise tomorrow, though naturally not nearly so bad as the Gulf Coast. But I did my grocery shopping today to get us through the weekend, though a lot of shelves were already empty; schools, sporting events, meetings, some stores, have closed/cancelled/postponed activities many hours ago. I tremble to think how much worse it is for everybody to the south. Jeanne >>My colleagues tell me that their hospital in Huntsville, Alabama has >>gone to disaster readiness status, did an emergency backup of all [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >closed/cancelled/postponed activities many hours ago. I tremble to >think how much worse it is for everybody to the south. Where I live (Chicago area), we get the grocery store rush whenever a big winter storm is heading this way. The 3 things that disappear from the shelves first: bread, milk, kitty litter Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com > >>My colleagues tell me that their hospital in Huntsville, Alabama has > >>gone to disaster readiness status, did an emergency backup of all [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > big winter storm is heading this way. The 3 things that disappear from > the shelves first: bread, milk, kitty litter In Chicago, one has to wonder if the last is for kitties or for traction. > >My colleagues tell me that their hospital in Huntsville, Alabama has > >gone to disaster readiness status, did an emergency backup of all [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > closed/cancelled/postponed activities many hours ago. I tremble to > think how much worse it is for everybody to the south. Huntsville (quite far from the coast, for those not knowing the area) > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my > daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > CatNipped Purrs for all in danger or stuck in traffic. I can't help LOL at the thought of five adults, five dogs and five cats in one house. Joy > I can't help LOL at the thought of five adults, five dogs and five cats > in one house. > > Joy Oh, that part's not bad - it's the three kids that wreak havoc (MaMere won't let their parents discipline them while they're here - LOL - so *there for being so naughty when you were kids, payback's a M*****F*****)! Hugs, CatNipped > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my > daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house > here in Houston from New Orleans to escape Ivan. Add in myself, my husband, > and our 4 cats and we have a FULL HOUSE! Purrs and sympathy for you all. Please let us know how things are going. Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven ... > Well, everyone is here now, safe and sound asleep ... > Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Hugs, > CatNipped Hi CatNipped, I'm glad the first wave (so to speak) got out and is safely at your house or in a motel. I hope the rest turn up somewhere high and dry. When you get a chance, check your email. I've sent you a message. Annie Purrs to you all; for the family to be safe and happy, for Ivan to pass quickly, and that you get some peace and quiet! Blessed be, Baha > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my > daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > CatNipped >I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my >daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >CatNipped We are purring and praying that everyone gets to their destinations safely and soon. -- CATherine > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my > daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > aunts, uncles, cousins - all who are either still in New Orleans or stuck in > traffic somewhere, so purrs would be really appreciated. Purrs for all the animals and hoomins to get along, and purrs for everyone in the path of the storm to stay safe. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mother-in-law, her 3 dogs and 1 cat - my > daughter, her husband, their 3 girls and their 2 dogs - all came to my house [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > CatNipped Purrs that everyone comes through Ivan safely, and that you and your house come through the Ivan evacuation okay. :-) ------ Krista Lots of purrs and best wishes for everyone to stay safe, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip> > Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, my > aunts, uncles, cousins - all who are either still in New Orleans or stuck in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > CatNipped > and I've overjoyed that they all made it safely. >Now I'm still worried about my other brother, all my nieces and nephews, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >CatNipped Purrs sent. Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. Please hold while I contemplate my navel. |\__/| (=':'=) (")_(") |
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