Archive for the ‘hurricane’ Category
Looks like I’m going to be in a hurricane
You would think Austin, 180 miles from the coast, would be safe from any hurricane. Not true as I’m finding out this week. Hurricane Ike is barrelling down on the Texas Gulf Coast and moving at such a speed as to possibly be a Category 2 when it arrives into Central Texas. Luckily for me, the path has slided over to the east a few hundred miles–not so lucky for Houston. Austin should only get Tropical Storm force winds, but there could be Hurricane winds if it comes ashore southwest of the projection.
Gustav headed toward New Orleans
New Orleans is once again possibly in the path of another hurricane. To my friend, Val, living in New Orleans. Get the hell out and come to Austin. I’ve got an extra ticket to the Toadies. It’ll be much more fun than this. Everyone else, be safe and get out if need be.
FYI, Bush is scheduled to speak on Monday at the Republican National Convention. What would the political ramifications be of President Bush speaking at a political rally on the day that New Orleans is getting hit by a hurricane? I surmise that the Bush and McCain camps wouldn’t be idiotic enough to allow that to happen. Bush would do what he should’ve done during Katrina–acted like he gave a damn–and the Republicans will move around their convention schedule.
