ExiledInIllinois Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Doesn't look good folks... Leaving Cuba Cat. IV... Almost 90 degree water in the Gulf... Take care! Gustav IR Sat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah, I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm gonna lose my home. It's been in the bullseye for a couple days now, and it's about 15 miles off the gulf surrounded by alot of water in all directions. Not only with the wind being 140+ mph with gusts around 180 at landfall, but the storm surge will be about 15-20 ft. also. I am in Baton Rouge with family to ride out the storm on higher ground. My wife is a Lt. at the Sheriffs Office, so she has to stay behind to work. I did get my important stuff like pictures, documents, ect. out. So now it's the calm before the storm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Keep us updated and report ASAP after the worst. We were all worried about you last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah, I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm gonna lose my home. It's been in the bullseye for a couple days now, and it's about 15 miles off the gulf surrounded by alot of water in all directions. Not only with the wind being 140+ mph with gusts around 180 at landfall, but the storm surge will be about 15-20 ft. also. I am in Baton Rouge with family to ride out the storm on higher ground. My wife is a Lt. at the Sheriffs Office, so she has to stay behind to work. I did get my important stuff like pictures, documents, ect. out. So now it's the calm before the storm..... Good luck Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thanks guys. I'll keep you guys posted up until the electricty goes out sometime Monday afternoon. After that, it could be one day, it could be 2 weeks, it could be a month before I can get back on. But i'll let you all know what the aftermath looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah, I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm gonna lose my home. It's been in the bullseye for a couple days now, and it's about 15 miles off the gulf surrounded by alot of water in all directions. Not only with the wind being 140+ mph with gusts around 180 at landfall, but the storm surge will be about 15-20 ft. also. I am in Baton Rouge with family to ride out the storm on higher ground. My wife is a Lt. at the Sheriffs Office, so she has to stay behind to work. I did get my important stuff like pictures, documents, ect. out. So now it's the calm before the storm..... Stay positive. There's nothing to worry about til there's something to worry about. It could easily change directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 DirecTV has added a channel to track the hurricane and give information to people in the area -- channel 363. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah, I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm gonna lose my home. It's been in the bullseye for a couple days now, and it's about 15 miles off the gulf surrounded by alot of water in all directions. Not only with the wind being 140+ mph with gusts around 180 at landfall, but the storm surge will be about 15-20 ft. also. I am in Baton Rouge with family to ride out the storm on higher ground. My wife is a Lt. at the Sheriffs Office, so she has to stay behind to work. I did get my important stuff like pictures, documents, ect. out. So now it's the calm before the storm..... Stay safe!! It just makes me sick... If you need anything don't hesitate to holler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thanks guys. I'll keep you guys posted up until the electricty goes out sometime Monday afternoon. After that, it could be one day, it could be 2 weeks, it could be a month before I can get back on. But i'll let you all know what the aftermath looks like. stay safe dude. and good thing you are being smart and getting out of harms way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Good luck bud, I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Best of luck and stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 CBB, I don't envy you being from Houma right now. Lived in Red Stick for a few years and was there when Andrew hit. Good luck w/ it. I hope you don't suffer a direct hit. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hoping for safety for CBB and all who have to go through this again like Katrina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Gustav's projected path from NOAA. Updated frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 leave New Orleans and Mississippi alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yeah, I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm gonna lose my home. It's been in the bullseye for a couple days now, and it's about 15 miles off the gulf surrounded by alot of water in all directions. Not only with the wind being 140+ mph with gusts around 180 at landfall, but the storm surge will be about 15-20 ft. also. I am in Baton Rouge with family to ride out the storm on higher ground. My wife is a Lt. at the Sheriffs Office, so she has to stay behind to work. I did get my important stuff like pictures, documents, ect. out. So now it's the calm before the storm..... Stay safe, buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Cajun Bills Backer, glad you got out of Gustav's path. Stay safe, everyone who may be in Louisiana or Eastern Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Jarhead Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay safe. Here's looking forward to a positive report once this thing is over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Cajun Bills Backer, glad you got out of Gustav's path. Stay safe, everyone who may be in Louisiana or Eastern Texas. Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 stay safe CBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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