Any Gulf Coast folks?

[Arcadian]

PS has people from all over, but wanted to send major dust to the folks in the Gulf Coast. Please stay safe!

 

[Bonfire]

Coastal Texas peeps stay safe!

 

[Matata]

My brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a whole bunch of nieces and nephews are in Houston and there are nieces and nephews in Louisiana. I also have friends between Brownsville and McAllen. Keeping all fingers and toes crossed that everyone comes through unscathed.

 

[Bonfire]

Hurricane Harvey is going to be a historical hurricane I'm afraid. I'm praying for your family and friends Matata.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I just saw this after posting myself. A few of us had a wonderful time visiting Whiteflash last year, and it makes it so much more personal to actually physically go there and meet the people, get to know them and see where they work. I am so concerned for all the people of that entire area, but my heart is with those I've come to know for several years through PS.

 

[Gussie]

I live in the houston suburbs (10 minutes from whiteflash ). I don't think it will be catastrophic in the houston area. The kids are out of school though and we could be holed up inside for a few days. Prayers for those south of here.

 

[azstonie]

I have a real soft spot in my heart for Houston, Maggie had her hip replacements there at Gulf Coast Veterinary Clinic. Wonderful people there, and so many sweet people in Houston. Southern Hospitality is not a lie.

 

[tyty333]

Sending lots of dust to those in the path of Hurricane Harvey. We have two vendors in Houston and I'm sure many PSers in that area. Stay safe everyone...

Edit...Oh gosh, just heard its a Cat 4 .

 

[december-fire]

May you all stay safe.

 

[Arcadian]

I live in the houston suburbs (10 minutes from whiteflash ). I don't think it will be catastrophic in the houston area. The kids are out of school though and we could be holed up inside for a few days. Prayers for those south of here.

@ceg , I heard that Houston area will likely get a lot of rain though not a direct hit, and like you, I worry about the people south of here especially with this thing having strengthened to a CAT4. Do stay safe and check in when you can.

 

[luv2sparkle]

Scary few days ahead. Much prayer for the people impacted by this storm.

 

[missy]

Keeping all of those affected by this storm in my thoughts and prayers and sending lots of good luck DUST your way. Stay safe and be well.

 

[arkieb1]

Keeping all of those affected by this storm in my thoughts and prayers and sending lots of good luck DUST your way. Stay safe and be well.

+ 1

 

[MissGotRocks]

Good thoughts coming your way!

 

[Gussie]

All safe at my house but our neighborhood was hit by a tornado. Roofs off, trees down. Weird- on one end of our pool the furniture it turned over and on the other end a coke can that was standing on a table is still standing! Prayers for everyone on the Gulf Coast. There will be major flooding.

 

[junebug17]

Thinking of everyone affected by the storm and sending lots of good wishes that people stay safe.

 

[Arcadian]

@ceg, thanks for checking in, and wow, tornado? that had to be really scary!

I talked with someone I work with this morning and he told me that his daughter was on the road last night leaving Galveston, but today he couldn't reach her and he and his wife are just worried sick. I hope cell phone coverage is just crappy.

 

[Gussie]

Worst part yet to come. Trump is coming to assess damage while touting his "accomplishments", insulting half our texas population (latinos), spreading his hate, and generally blowing enough hot air to cause more storm damage. Ugh!

 

[gemgirl]

We actually have a LOT of PSers, well known PSers in Texas. According to New York news though, the part of TX affected by the brutal storm already lost lots of power lines, lots of telephone lines and according to a reporter on the Weather Channel, they have no Internet service. That's a pretty broad statement to make but in case we don't get any responses from our soaked to the skin friends, everyone will know why.

Good luck, be strong and positive thoughts to all of our friends in Texas. Remember to save the bling!!! In all seriousness, take care of yourselves and each other. Prayers outgoing.........

 

[Matata]

Keeping fingers crossed that all those affected in Rockport are ok. BILs have property and 2 houses there that 4 generations of the family have enjoyed thanks to the foresight of DHs parents. It will obviously be awhile before we know if the houses survived. Not important in the grand scheme of things -- search and rescue and aid to permanent residents are of prime importance.

 

[luv2sparkle]

I am so thankful that Harvey has been downgraded and no longer the larger threat of a category 3 storm. Hopefully, the damage will lessen and people will be safe!

 

[december-fire]

Continuing to send prayers that everyone is safe.

I feel for those of you with family and friends in the area; hopefully, communications will be restored relatively soon and you get word that everyone is OK.

 

[Karl_K]

I heard from Sir John his family is ok and he has been in touch with some of the Houston WF/BGD people, tons of rain and "They have the hatches sealed."
No reports of injuries.
Prayers continue for those affected by the storm.

 

[whitewave]

We are not "coastal" but just started to get rain from Harvey off and on and looks like on for the next few days. I'm high and dry so no worries.

 

[Arcadian]

@whitewave glad to hear you're doing well. @Karl_K thats good to hear. They're very nice people, I always said that it would be a destination when I visit TX next.

 

[Gussie]

Yikes, I don't think it's near over. Tornado warnings again tonight. Horrible thunder and lightening. My family all in the living room waiting to see if we need to cram in the powder room.

I am looking at jewelry through it all!

 

[KaeKae]

We are not on the coast, but my husband was flying from LA to Philly, thru Houston. He and our cat were stuck in Houston waiting it out for several hours earlier today, but have arrived safely.

 

[Calliecake]

Please stay safe @ceg

 

[minousbijoux]

Hearing about all the flooding in Houston, I was hoping we would have gotten an update from Ceg to know she and her family are all right. I'm so hoping she is, but worried now.

 

[OreoRosies86]

Scary stuff, hoping everyone is safe