Ike take a hike

[twirl]

but do not hike any place an IHD member lives
they have enough problems
we are having a second birthday party for Trasie and it is a swimming party in our backyard on Saturday
she can swim under water and has never had a lesson
and no her mom has never "known" Phelps
she jumps right in and goes under water and swims
my husband is grilling
and we are boarding Yogi
people want to go down the slide without being rescued
and women go into early labor during hurricanes and Stasie still has a month or so left
so
Ike go on a hike

[okarol]

What counties are being evacuated?
Anywhere near you?

[twirl]

yes
Clear Lake - closed
houston isd has closed all extra activities for thurs-sun
a lot of the surrounding towns have cancelled school
an event to thank Houston for three years ago during Katrina and Rita has been closed
Galveston is closed and boarded up
we are going to be on the dirty side of the hurricane
 
it's the tornadoes and big trees that worry us
and the flooding

[monrein]

Thinking about Twirl and others in that area.

[twirl]

we have not been taking this too seriously until now
there are no flashlights left
and omg(gosh) what will I do without electricity and IHD
I am already going into with drawal
my head hurts

[okarol]

I hope you get lucky!
What has your dialysis unit done to prepare?

[twirl]

nothing but complain
today they were complaining b/c patients from other cities were calling to see about getting treatments
the "diviata gives life" staff does not want to work overtime in a crisis
last hurricane I had to go on Sunday and nothing happened with the weather
so people get relaxed
we were asked if we know how to unhook in the event of a disaster

[thegrammalady]

been thinking about you all day twirl

[willieandwinnie]

twirl, please be safe. Len called his sister in Corpus Christi this morning and told her to get OUT. Her husband passed away a few years ago and she had a stoke last year. Her son works on the oil rigs and has already been flown back so he told Brenda to pack up what she wanted and they are heading northwest. I'll be thinking about you. 

[aharris2]

Twirl,

It is Wednesday afternoon. Get out now!!! This thing is projected to get to category 4 (Friday afternoon) before hitting (Saturday morning), still holding category 2 Saturday afternoon over Conroe! Don't take any chances, everything in your house can be replaced, not you or your family.

Like you Texans, we are used to this waiting and watching. If we were watching this one from where you live, we would be leaving (and we are not quick to leave).

Alene

[twirl]

CISD just cancelled the football games which is serious business here in Texas
makes me worry
Alicia was not fun
and IKE sounds worse
my husband is thrilled, he thinks there will be no school here on Friday
he slept thru Alicia
and I was so horrified and pg
well, will I go to D on Friday----- reminds to be seen
Kiss W&W for me
should we have a IHD pets calendar

[twirl]

thanks aharris2
but my husband will not leave and my children are here and my pets
we evcuated once during hurricane Allen and nothing happen in this area
so my husband said he would never do that again
hurricane Alicia was very destructive
and we stayed and were out of electricity for at least a week
and it was so hot
we get many creatures when hurricanes hit
last Katrina - we could not get out of our neighborhood
too many cars and people stalled on I45
thanks for your concern
wish I could leave
but it will not happen
 &

[charee]

hope your all ok twirl thinking of you

[thegrammalady]

that attitude is what got so many in trouble with katrina. we all will be thinking good thoughts for you.

[twirl]

thank you and I miss you guy already and I know we will lose power
and my husband will sleep like a baby
I have to go to D at 5am Friday morning
GULP

[petey]

Twirl, as one who's ridden out quite a few hurricanes (near NC coast), I know where you are right now.  I also know what it feels like to not want to evacuate.  I'm going to be thinking about you (and worrying about you) until this passes.  I'm praying, too.


Okay  -- let's go over your list together........

generator and heavy-duty extension cords
bottled water
grill (for cooking if power goes out)
hand sanitizer (hurricanes are dirty, and this comes in handy)
canned food (that can be eaten cold or heated on grill)
radio or battery-powered, small television
battery-powered, small fan
cars full of gas
paper towels
"snack" food
two weeks of meds (put in Ziploc bag so doesn't get wet)
copy of your most recent flow sheet from clinic (just in case -- Ziploc bag again)
batteries, batteries, batteries
flashlights
fat candles (that burn for a long time and aren't easily knocked over)
matches (in Ziploc bag)
reading materials, sewing stuff, anything to do that doesn't require electricity
non-perishable foods (ones that are on your renal diet, too)
car charger for cell phone
check with your center for a copy of emergency diet if you have to go extra days without D
big cooler (for ice if you can get it later)
list of all emergency telephone numbers (put in Ziploc bag) -- neph on call, clinic, closest hospital, local EMT/Rescue Squad, etc.


Marvin's advice ---  Watch your fluid intake very, very carefully in case you have to go extra days without D -- get some hard candy to suck on (lemon drops are his favorite) to help quench your thirst.

Keep us posted, dear.

Marsha (petey)


Okay, anybody who so chooses can repeat after me...Lord, please take care of our Twirl and all those she loves.  Amen.

[twirl]

thank you so much
I am making a list from the list you provided and I had not thought of a couple of the items
we just heard that Houston could get a catorgory 2 or 3
I think this will be a bad storm
and I am nervous
and thanks again

[okarol]

Don't forget this thread about preparing for missing dialysis, if necessary http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=4847.0

[paris]

Twirl, we'll be keeping all of Texas in our prayers.   My family teases me about how I prepare for Hurricanes, but I feel better when everything is ready.  Don't forget to stock up on pet food!   We've gone 5 days without power and if wasn't fun.   I just wanted a hot shower!     Take care.  And I hope the baby waits to come until after the storm!  My DIL is a labor and delivery nurse and if she is on duty, she can't leave the hospital during a hurricane.  It might be the safest place to be---generators, food, doctors, medicine, etc.  We'll be watching and waiting to hear how you are.

[okarol]

 

[kitkatz]

Wow Dude! Big storm acoming!

[willieandwinnie]

Okay, anybody who so chooses can repeat after me...Lord, please take care of our Twirl and all those she loves.  Amen.

I've been thinking about twirl and MIbarra all day. This storm already looks horrible. Please stay safe. 

[okarol]

Onlookers pose for pictures as waves generated by Hurricane Ike crash against the sea wall in Galveston, Texas. The main body of the storm, now rated as Category2 with winds above 100 mph, was expected to hit Galveston late today.

[xtrememoosetrax]

I'm thinking about you guys -- Twirl and Mibarra and families -- today and am hoping you all stay safe and dry!  Sending love and hugs, prayers too. 

[kimcanada]

I am thinking about you guys, I hope all is well and dry, please let us know as soon as you can that everything is ok