I think we are ready for Gustav

As of 6pm Sunday Gustav has weakened and slowed but it could still be bad.

I was in some conference calls this morning and things are generally much better organized than
Katrina. Hopefully there will be no last minute surprises.

One thing local emergency management started making the automated calls to let us know what is happening. It has jammed phone lines and I have not been able to make a mobile phone call for the last 45 minutes but have been inundated with calls from them. Dear leaders please think before you use that expensive piece of crap you bought. The best way to notify us is through the media. Yes, we are listening.

Update: At about 7 pm I went out and it was eerily quiet. No wind, no birds, nothing....

Update: 8:15pm It finally started a light rain and a breeze. It's really dark out here in the country.

Gustav upon us

Looks like hurricane Gustav is upon us. I just hope it will die down a little. Everyone is in panic mode but I think better prepared than prior to Katrina\Rita.

Our Governor certainly is more inspiring of confidence than was Kathleen Blanco. I have no idea of how it will work out but it looks like it may hit just west of New Orleans. New Orleans may take a more difficult hit than Katrina but I think they've learned their lesson. No more shooting at rescuers this time. The Nat'l Guard should handle that.

I'm rather aggravated at the contra flow that will make it difficult to get around tomorrow. I have to report to work in the morning. Apparently I'm on some sort of list that makes me a necessary employee. That right there is enough to make most people laugh.

Here We Geaux Again... Hurricane Gustav

Almost 3 years and here we go again..... Here comes Gustav...

Golden Triangle Weather Page has the news as of this afternoon at 2pm it looks like it's headed right for us.....

My office is already in worry mode. It will be a tough couple of weeks if it hits anywhere between Gulf Port, MS and Lafayette, LA. I can only hope it will weaken and just be a rainmaker but that's not likely.

I'll try to keep an update on the blog for the entire experience.

I've already started preparing by getting some propane and supplies. The wife and I will probably cancel tailgating this weekend for LSU vs App State if it's headed this way. We should know for sure by Friday.