I heard from Squish last night that she was going to bug out first thing this morning and head for her in-laws’ house. That’s probably a good move on her part. From looking at the maps, the part of New Orleans she lives in was flooded three years ago. The reports on the radio this afternoon had Gustav reaching category 4 and there was talk of a mandatory evacuation coming up, so by getting a head start, I’m hopeful that she’ll be ahead of the crowd.
Evidently Treacy has to stay there until Sunday. I’m not sure if he’s in the Guard/Reserves, or if this is work-related — no doubt Squish will jump in with an explanation at some point, though I’m certain she has other priorities right now — but I’ll be keeping him in my thoughts. (It occurs to me that I might have labeled the wrong one as “Squish”, but its too late now and she got that nickname long before they even met.)
Think dry thoughts.