We couldn't get out

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by sara1998

Where are ya, Chuck??? Hope you're OK....

On edit:

I just saw on another thread that you posted earlier this morning. I'm so glad to see you've made it though the night.

Yeah - totally fine here. I started the birthday thread and then ... we lost power for about 20 minutes. We're just barely in the range of the back side of the storm, and we lost power as it's going away. Stupid hurricanes.

So, we went out and drove around a bit. Limbs are down everywhere, other sections of the city don't have power, and we saw a few street lights & light poles down. But it really wasn't that bad, thankfully. Scary at times, but could have been much worse here.

Has anyone heard from lbelle1214 or Kortni (pianogirl04)? I just saw CNN reporting from Lumberton, TX, where lbelle is from, and it is apparently pretty bad there...

[DavidMn]

I know I'm a little late here, but I'm glad you made it.

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

You just name the date, baby! We'll celebrate your return to the great state of Tennessee. You know you love all of us hillbillies up here. I should educate some of the people on this board about our state. The entire state of Tennessee isn't hills and mountains. In fact, the western part of the state is extremely flat like the Delta. I was born and raised in the western part of the state, so I'm a flatlander.

P.S. I hope you all are safe and sound, since you couldn't get out. My thoughts are with you guys. Stay safe.

I was born in Knoxville, and spent my early years constantly visiting family all thru the Smokies, so I'm PROUD to call myself a hillbilly. To this day, I still don't consider myself a Texan. But you're right - it's probably a bad stereotype.

OH - and Houston got its first Krystal hamburger joint - one of the main things I missed about Tennessee (besides Mello Yello ). It's way on the north side of town, about an hour away, but we still drove up there and ate until we popped. I think I had 12 (with cheese, no pickles!). They were SOOOOOOOO good, but:

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Yeah - totally fine here. I started the birthday thread and then ... we lost power for about 20 minutes. We're just barely in the range of the back side of the storm, and we lost power as it's going away. Stupid hurricanes.

So, we went out and drove around a bit. Limbs are down everywhere, other sections of the city don't have power, and we saw a few street lights & light poles down. But it really wasn't that bad, thankfully. Scary at times, but could have been much worse here.

Has anyone heard from lbelle1214 or Kortni (pianogirl04)? I just saw CNN reporting from Lumberton, TX, where lbelle is from, and it is apparently pretty bad there...

Oh, I'm so happy you guys are fine, Chuck.

I'm crossing my fingers that the others are okay.

[SuzeQuze]

Chuck, I'm very happy to read that you are okay. Phew.

[Nixxxed]

Thanks Chris, David & Josh!

Also, has Hillary been on? I saw she posted a few times last night, but haven't checked yet today.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I was born in Knoxville, and spent my early years constantly visiting family all thru the Smokies, so I'm PROUD to call myself a hillbilly. To this day, I still don't consider myself a Texan. But you're right - it's probably a bad stereotype.

OH - and Houston got its first Krystal hamburger joint - one of the main things I missed about Tennessee (besides Mello Yello ). It's way on the north side of town, about an hour away, but we still drove up there and ate until we popped. I think I had 12 (with cheese, no pickles!). They were SOOOOOOOO good, but:

Glad to hear you're okay, Chuck. I'm thinkin' of ya.

And also, I'm glad you're moving back to hillbilly land!!

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I was born in Knoxville, and spent my early years constantly visiting family all thru the Smokies, so I'm PROUD to call myself a hillbilly. To this day, I still don't consider myself a Texan. But you're right - it's probably a bad stereotype.

OH - and Houston got its first Krystal hamburger joint - one of the main things I missed about Tennessee (besides Mello Yello ). It's way on the north side of town, about an hour away, but we still drove up there and ate until we popped. I think I had 12 (with cheese, no pickles!). They were SOOOOOOOO good, but:

oh my gosh - I can't live without my Krystal burgers - especially after being out all Saturday night, nothing hits the spot at 4 am like Krystal burger

[michelle2677]

BLAHH!! the only thing worse than a Krystal burger is White Castle LOL

[golddustwoman77]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I was born in Knoxville, and spent my early years constantly visiting family all thru the Smokies, so I'm PROUD to call myself a hillbilly. To this day, I still don't consider myself a Texan. But you're right - it's probably a bad stereotype.

OH - and Houston got its first Krystal hamburger joint - one of the main things I missed about Tennessee (besides Mello Yello ). It's way on the north side of town, about an hour away, but we still drove up there and ate until we popped. I think I had 12 (with cheese, no pickles!). They were SOOOOOOOO good, but:

Cool, I went to school in Knoxville at UT. I still live just outside of Knoxville. I was born and raised in West TN between Jackson and Nashville in a town called Camden. I love the Smokies. It is just beautiful up here.

Krystal hamburgers---Yes, you can definitely find those everywhere here! The traditional, late night, drunken snack.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Yeah - totally fine here. I started the birthday thread and then ... we lost power for about 20 minutes. We're just barely in the range of the back side of the storm, and we lost power as it's going away. Stupid hurricanes.

So, we went out and drove around a bit. Limbs are down everywhere, other sections of the city don't have power, and we saw a few street lights & light poles down. But it really wasn't that bad, thankfully. Scary at times, but could have been much worse here.

Has anyone heard from lbelle1214 or Kortni (pianogirl04)? I just saw CNN reporting from Lumberton, TX, where lbelle is from, and it is apparently pretty bad there...

I''m so happy Chuck, everything went well for you and your family, hope the other Ledgies coping with Rita are safe too.

Romy

[eclipse]

Chuck-
I am so glad you are OK and I have a feeling (and I hope that I am right, that all our Ledgie friends are safe and sound...well have you read some posts?? Safe anyway...
Everyone is in my thoughts

[trackaghost]

I'm so glad you're okay Chuck. I hope everyone else out there is okay too.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Wellllllllllllllllllll.... I do have everything I own already packed and ready to go...

Hit the road, Jack.

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by sparky

Hit the road, Jack.

Doing much better today. Crashed yesterday afternoon from exhaustion, and woke up just in time to catch Beck on Austin City Limits, and then the Houston premiere of Lindsey's SoundStage (for those without digital cable, anyway).

This is the second hurricane I've experienced, and the second one to be followed by a Mac-member concert. I had forgotten all about it in the insanity of last week, and it sure was a welcome surprise.

Thanks again EVERYONE for all the support. I was telling Kortni as we were hurricane-PMing that all of you were being so sweet and supportive, I've fallen in love with The Ledge all over again. { SOB }

And has anyone heard from lbelle1214 (in some fashion besides the board)? She hasn't been online since before the storm, so I have no doubt she's without power - I believe she lives just north of Beaumont.