[Ansteorra] Fwd: (Y)Ike Update Saturday morning

[Lisa A. May]

The Beaumont brother chimes in!

Maggie

Begin forwarded message:

> Hi ,
>
>  Beaumont is not taking tourists until further notice.  We weathered  
> the weather mostly in our sleep.  The winds were loud and  
> persistent, but not ever scary.  The electricity stayed on until  
> after 3:30am and we slept in until about 8:30 (the alarm didn't go  
> off).  We woke up to a sound and still somewhat cool house, but  
> found ourselves staring into our backyard neighbors kitchen instead  
> of the backyard fence.
>
> We have food and water.  The area doesn't look too bad.  Mostly  
> aluminum carports are down and small trees.  There are very few  
> power lines on the ground on this side of town, so we'll probably  
> get power back in a couple of days.  In the mean time we're cooking  
> with propane.  The store remains untouched by Ike and by paying  
> customers.
>
> We'll be able to travel more around town when the authorities stop  
> frowning on the practice tomorrow.  We'll also be on line  
> sporadically.  I'm sure the neighbors are wondering why there is an  
> extension cord hanging out my car window.
>
> xxxx
>
> "The wind is in from Africa.  Last night I couldn't sleep..."  Joni  
> Mitchel - Ode to Bolivar Peninsula?