[Rhodes22-list] Hurricane Katrina see latest track

[Ben Schultz]

The admiral and I have two evacuees, along with four additional dogs and 
a cat holed up in Baton Rouge with us. It's not going to be pretty here, 
but it shouldn't be too much more than some downed lines, a lot of rain, 
and minor roof damage (hopefully).

Velvet Elvis is in worse shape. It's tied up in front (or behind, I 
guess -- I consider the water to be the front of the house) of my 
parents' house, right in the projected path of the storm. I've got no 
trailer, and with the one-day notice, there wasn't much chance of 
borrowing one, getting her pulled, and getting back to take care of the 
home also.

Stan -- if she withstands a Category 5 storm, I'll write the best 
testimonial you ever got, and if not, you get to sell another boat this 
fall.

We've finished batoning down the house, and have settled in with rum, 
beer, and the weather channel for the evening. I'll let you all know 
what I'm seeing from time to time, as long as the cable is still 
connected for intenet access. I have a little Honda generator (remember 
that thread?),.so power for the laptop and blender won't be a problem.

Wish us well,

Ben