I'm staying. I am not evacuating. Hurricane Gustav is currently a strong category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Gustav seems to be headed straight to New Orleans. Hurricane Gustav is expected to wreak havoc on our still recovering, still reeling, still teetering city. The entire area is under evacuation orders. But I'm staying.
I'll post as often as possible until the power goes out. Once the power's out I'll take hand written notes and post as soon as possible. I also have a camera and will post photos as well.
Some context: I live uptown, at 626 Webster St., roughly between Magazine St. and Tchoupitoulas St. I live downstairs in an large, old, wood frame, stucco home that has been converted to a four-plex. My doors and windows are very sheltered. I have access to three other homes within a mile of here, two of which are with two blocks. I've got over 30 gallons of fresh water and the full assortment of storm supplies and non-perishables. I know it will be a rough ride. But I also know that I need to be here to see it. I know I'll be OK.
The wind is beginning to pick up and get a little blustery, nothing ominous, just some soft, puffy, oscillating gusts. What is ominous is the light. The light, the interplay between sun and clouds, before a storm like this, gets oddly yellow. That meterological juandice has set in and is getting progressively more yellow.
I have things to take care of now. I'll write more shortly.
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I have a terrible affinity for hurricane weather. The light and the wind. Tim, take care of your stubborn self.
God bless and good luck Tim.
Tim, I know you will take care and be cautious. I will be thinking of you - and wishing you were where I can see you, but hey you gotta do what you gotta do.
I'll check here for further word on how it is going.
Take care - you know we love you!
Winslow Homer's most memorable work was his hurricane studies. He also liked drawing fish.
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