The Hurricane and the rest of the story
Well, I decided to stay here in Hot Springs, since the risk of me leaving and getting stuck in rain (real bad weather) is too high. Even if I would have left, there is no guarantee that I will find a hotel room in Fort Smith or even further North West. Many Texans have evacuated that far North . . . and I heard this morning that Fort Smith ran out of gas (rumors again?) By the way, there was plenty of gas here in Hot Springs this morning, even though everybody filled up last night and told me that we will have no gas in the morning. (that was a circus to see a bunch of drunk people drive to the local gas stations :-)
I used the time to visit the local Harley Store that had a drive-inn from the local HOG Club. They invited me to join them in a hot dog and we chatted . . . of course about bikes and great rides.
I then went to do my laundry and I met a Texan who was quite upset at the whole situation and at the people. I hear terrible rumors from people that I cannot believe: A number of people told me that they had found several murdered people in the dome of New Orleans (after hurricane Katrina subsided) . . . and there are other stories that I do not want to write about.
Here at the hotel I hear the stories of how millions of people evacuated, especially from the greater Houston, TX area. Most of the people are stressed out, worried and all of them make plans to start back home and start life anew.
It is very interesting to observe the distinct cultural differences between people from Louisiana and from Texas who are here.
The heavy rain (possible 10 inches) is to set in this afternoon and the rain is to last about 2 days. So I guess I will stay here and then hit it again.
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Thought of the day:
Patience teaches us to seek options, and to explore new paths that we did not see before.
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79 degrees
I used the time to visit the local Harley Store that had a drive-inn from the local HOG Club. They invited me to join them in a hot dog and we chatted . . . of course about bikes and great rides.
I then went to do my laundry and I met a Texan who was quite upset at the whole situation and at the people. I hear terrible rumors from people that I cannot believe: A number of people told me that they had found several murdered people in the dome of New Orleans (after hurricane Katrina subsided) . . . and there are other stories that I do not want to write about.
Here at the hotel I hear the stories of how millions of people evacuated, especially from the greater Houston, TX area. Most of the people are stressed out, worried and all of them make plans to start back home and start life anew.
It is very interesting to observe the distinct cultural differences between people from Louisiana and from Texas who are here.
The heavy rain (possible 10 inches) is to set in this afternoon and the rain is to last about 2 days. So I guess I will stay here and then hit it again.
_______________________
Thought of the day:
Patience teaches us to seek options, and to explore new paths that we did not see before.
_______________________
79 degrees
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Saturday, September 24, 2005 1:42:00 PMWhat a relief it is to realize that we have the option to be the observer, not attached to the outcome, not drawn into the chaos and turmoil of the crowd. Relief, and gratitude. Your Mary
Saturday, September 24, 2005 4:11:00 PM
We were ready for Rita and thankfully she traveled further east. We had wind gusts VERY LITTLE rain,(even tho we needed some) and only lost a few small branches. The problem...NO GAS. Mayor and Govenor are pleading evacuees not to return until supplies have been replenished. (2 1/2 million people left town!!!) My store will open Sunday at 9am, I'll go in at 7 to prepare what we can. School is out until Wednesday. I don't know if any of this interests you but we really would love to have you stop by on your trip if time and weather work out. Mary's cuz
Saturday, September 24, 2005 5:40:00 PM
Following along with great interest! I believe this trip to be a learning experience for us all. There is a whole lot to learn of God's permissive will and his directive will and to have wisdom to discern which is which. Bobster
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