Ikes Effects

Just another little update while I'm able to do so...we are just starting to feel the winds from Ike where we are...the winds aren't real strong, maybe about 25 miles but leaves are blowing of the trees and such....it actually feels good. The trees are moving back and forth and Josh and I are picking out which trees we think are gonna fall. We should have a nice clean up project here. Of course as stated before...we expect to loose the beach house...most houses in my area are close to having water inside and lots already do...you can't get in or out unless it would be by boat...the area is completely flooded. Will post again when I can. Take care!

Ike Update

Just wanted you all to know that I'm not having my permanent home in the country boarded...the eye is suppose to come right next to me and at a Cat 3 so we're preparing...I have also decided to shelter in place so I won't be leaving. Josh and Jessy are staying here at the house as well. Not sure when the next time will be that I can get on line. I plan on loosing electricity sometime late tomorrow night.

The beach house is going to almost take a direct hit the way it looks right now. the area is closed and they expected the water to be over the Hwy in front of my house this evening. This should be very interesting...2 homes to worry about. I guess as my blog say..."It Is What It Is"!

I will keep you all posted as soon as I can. Be safe!

Mandatory Evacuation

I woke up this morning with a text message from Tammy saying I just heard on the news that they are evacuating Brazoria County. Brazoria County is the county the beach house is located in. So, I jump out of bed to turn on the news thinking what the hell happened during the night while I was sleeping. I get the news on and they say Brazoria County has a voluntary evacuation but those in the zip code of _____ in Brazoria County there is a "Mandatory" evacuation. Which that was me. So I was thinking if this is mandatory I may not be able to get to the house tomorrow as I had planned so I better go now and take care of getting the house ready for Ike. So I threw on clothes and took off. It only took me a couple hours but I got it done ...but it did wear me out some. So if something happens I'm now prepared as much as I can be and if it doesn't then as the ole' saying goes better safe than sorry.

They called the mandatory evacuation because if Ike stays on track we will get the dirty side of the storm and they are expecting 13-15 foot storm surge. The storm could still turn north some and if it does it just brings it a little closer to my area of the beach.

So, for any of you wondering what's going on...that's it...I guess this one I won't be able to see until after it's over....no pictures of the wave action. I have Colton this evening so I couldn't stay at the house until tomorrow. It was a nice day today but hot. I'm hoping tomorrow if they don't have the town locked town I can go back for an hour or so and just see what the beach is doing. But I have a feeling that isn't going to happen.

I'll keep you posted as I know more. Until next time...Robin

Hurricane Ike

Looks like Texas is about to receive another unwelcome visitor. I guess this is what it's like to have a place on the coast...watch..wait...see...prepare. Not one of my favorite things. It's a little nerve wrecking to ask...should I or shouldn't?

So...I think I should. I guess Thursday I'm gonna go to the house and put up the hurricane panels just to be on the safe side. Even if we don't take a hit the storm is predicted to be pretty big and we could get a lot of storm surge and stuff. Plus I have a busy day planned Friday and won't have time to take care of this and Colton will be spending the night as well so I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

There's a part of me that would like to be at the beach house to see what the water and all will be doing but I'll have that grand baby and that won't be the place for him.

I will keep you posted on what is happening in our area and think of me as I'm putting up those hurricane panels Thursday....not a day I'm looking forward to.

Happy Labor Day Gustav

Happy Labor Day!

I'm at The Beach House still and it's very nice with what we're getting from Gustav...Nice wave action and a breeze. The sun is out now in full force. It's a nice day to spend at the beach.

So...I'll share with you what it looks like here.

The first picture is of my Grand-Dog Howie...he belongs to Jen and Paul. He's standing on the beach where normally cars drive...the water is coming up that high.

Here is what the wave action looked like at the beach this morning.

This what it looked like this morning while sitting on the deck with my latte just enjoying the morning. The sun was trying to break through the clouds.

Me Against The Mosquito

Greetings from the beach....

I arrived Thursday morning at "The Beach House" and as I drove up the drive I was greeted by swarms of mosquitos outside my truck. Needless to say I had to make a quick run up the stairs to escape. Up on the deck it was okay, it was just down below where the problem was.

On Friday afternoon the same thing....tons of mosquitos as I left to go into town to get a few groceries. Coming back and making several trips up the stairs trying to dodge the mosquitos while carrying groceries was not the easiest thing to do nor was it any fun.

Yesterday evening I had cousins that stopped by on their way to their bay home in Galveston for visit...mosquitos not bad on the deck where we visited but again you could see them swarm their vehicle as they came and went.

This morning I went outside to do what I always do after I wake up in the morning...come and sit outside and enjoy the morning. Well...as soon as I opened the door I was greeted by the mosquito. By this time I was like.."Enough is Enough"! So...I went into town to the Home Depot to find something to help get rid of the mosquito.

I bought some stuff to spray the lawn. I was told it was the most effect and lasted the longest unless we had a heavy rain. I also bought a fogger for a quick fix that last for a couple hours and then some held hand foggers and spray for the human body. I bought a new hose that would take me out as far as I could go...100 feet...I want to make sure those mosquitos stay back. So...for almost 2 hours I've been outside spraying. Now the test will be to see how long will this last. I must say...while out there spraying the yard I was not bothered by any so I'm hoping the smell either killed them or made them run and hide somewhere else.

So now I'm doing what I do best...relaxing on the deck...lap top on my lap...a cold drink beside me. And for my friend that is looking for a new beverage...if you like grapefruit juice I'm having a vodka and grapefruit juice and it's pretty tasty. That might be something new for you to try.

It's very nice out here today...the wind is blowing a wonderful breeze, the sun is out...there are a few people on the beach...it's a beautiful day. I think in a bit I may lay down on the chaise and take a nap....Wish you were here.

To Be At The Beach

I'm here at the beach house sitting outside on the deck with my lap top...feet propt up and a drink at my side...how sweet it is. It's a nice day...at least on deck...nice breeze and the sound of the waves is to die for. This is my favorite thing right...just sitting on the deck with no sound but the waves. It's a good place to just forget.

This week had been a busy, hectic and stressful week so to come here is truly a blessing.

It seems like forever since I have been here but it really hasn't been all that long. Not sure how long I'm staying for but I know I'll be here until Tuesday for sure.

Hard to believe it's already Labor Day...the so called end of summer. Hopefully it will be a nice weekend. We'll also need to get an eye on what Gustav has in store....I wish no hurricane on anyone but better somewhere else than here, so time will tell soon enough.

I think Jen an Paul will be joining me Sunday and Monday and Josh may come out for a day or two as well. I know Josh plans on doing my yard work for me on Saturday...my grass has really grown. We finally got some rain and I wasn't able to mow and then a busy schedule kept me from it and today it was like...mow or head to the beach and the beach won.

Tomorrow I'll head out to the grocery store and hit Best Buy and buy and cheap camera to leave here at the beach house. When I leave to come here I just take off, everything I need is already here so because of that I forgot the camera. Just in case there is a good picture opportunity it would be nice to capture it and then maybe even share with those of you who are interested.

Well, I think it's time for me to sit back and close my eyes and just listen to the surf. Until next time enjoy your weekend and have a great and safe Labor Day Weekend.