LilacRose v1.0: Keeping an eye on Katrina...

Keeping an eye on Katrina...

It looks like she's going to go into the Gulf and swing north after going over South Florida. Right now, they have her tracking well to the east of Pensacola. However, things could change in the next few days. Also, the water in the Gulf is hot, so she will certainly get stronger.

It seems like every time I have plans and things I need to take care of, a hurricane or tropical storm disrupts everything. On Monday, I'm supposed to have someone come out to my house and do an estimate on painting some rooms. Also, I'm afraid my Mom, who had shingles for several months last year, may be having a relapse. If she's any worse tomorrow, she's going to the doctor even if I have to drag her there. If she needs medication, we need to get it before the storm hits, if it comes here.

Update (8/26/05): Now they've inched Katrina's track closer to us.

Update (8/26/05 - 11:00pm): The latest tracking and computer models show it going towards the Louisiana/Mississippi border area. It will probably make landfall as a Category 4. Even if we don't get a direct hit, things will get pretty nasty here if we are on the eastern side of the storm.

Posted by Susan B. at 8:50 PM to Stormy Weather

Comments

William Luse

I, of course, am hoping you will be spared.

Posted on August 26, 2005 at 1:58 PM

Joel Fuhrmann

Yikes! Is there a bulls-eye on your house or what? Best wishes for your mom. I've had shingles too, and if you remember my encouraging words about your recent surgery, I'm sorry to report that I cannot offer any similar sentiment with respect to the shingles, as my experience with shingles was utter misery. But if your mom had it last year, I'm sure she already knows what to expect. Don't ignore it, it can have serious consequences if left alone.

Posted on August 26, 2005 at 2:16 PM

Susan B.

Bill, thank you so much...me too!

Joel,

Re. my Mom, thank you. I took her to urgent care this morning because her symptoms were getting worse. The doctor said that it was a good thing she came in. Since she just started having symptoms a couple of days ago, hopefully the Valtrex will keep it from getting as bad as it was last year. The doctor also gave her something for pain.

My Mom was indeed extremely miserable last year when she had it and she was very distraught by the possibility of having to go through all that again. We are hoping and praying that since it was caught early this time, her symptoms won't be as bad.

Posted on August 26, 2005 at 10:46 PM

Matthew Paul Turner

Great site! I like your writing..

Blessings to you!

www.matthewpaulturner.com/blog

Posted on August 26, 2005 at 11:07 PM

Barb M

I hope you guys don't get hit too hard by this. I saw on the news earlier that Mississipi and Louisiana have states of emergencies declared in preparation for the advancing storm. How long does hurricane season last, anyway?

Posted on August 27, 2005 at 11:35 PM

Susan B.

Hi Matthew,

Thank you! :-) You have a nice blog and your book looks interesting. Best to you!

Hi Barb,

If it takes the track they're forcasting, we may get some nasty weather depending on how far the storm bands extend out. Right now, it looks like this thing is going to hit New Orleans and it may even become a Category 5. New Orleans is below sea level. The whole city will need to be evacuated. This could be very, very bad...please pray for the people of New Orleans.

Hurricane season ends on November 30. So, we have three more months of this to put up with.

Posted on August 28, 2005 at 2:39 AM