Hurricane Ike - Pictures Added

[MarkBarbieri]

Our power is out. Not much rain, but lot's of wind. It looks like it's here now. No trees down yet. I'm staying inside.

 

[MICKEY88]

be safe..

 

[MarkBarbieri]

Eye is about 15-20 miles away. We are on the dry side.

The house is moaning and groaning with the winds and pressure changes. It's really blowing hard out there. We're still safe and anxious for dawn.

 

[pixie dust 112]

I just looked up your location on a google map! You are right there. Stay safe!

 

[MarkBarbieri]

80 foot tall pine tree fell on the house next door. Doesn't look like too much damage. It is nasty here.

 

[pixie dust 112]

80 foot tall pine tree fell on the house next door. Doesn't look like too much damage. It is nasty here.

 

[campinggal]

I'll double the above

Here's hoping that there aren't any 80 foot trees with weak roots (or any trees with weak roots for that matter) in your yard!

May Ike keep on the move and get out of there soon!

Good to know you kept your 'nutter' side in check and viewed Ike from the inside!

 

[dburg30]

Holy moley... That is RIGHT over him basically right now..




Looks like you werent kidding when you said you were right in it...

 

[pixiedustforever]

Hoping and praying that you're staying safe, Mark!

 

[MarkBarbieri]

Just did a neighborhood recon drive. About a dozen big trees down. Two roofs damaged. Our house is still whole. The worst of the wind is passed, but it's still blowing very hard. With very wet ground, I wouldn't be suprised to see more trees fall.

 

[NostalgicDad]

Glad to hear it sounds like you're making it through this in good condtion, Mark. I lived down there and endured hurricane Alicia in '83. I know exactly the emotions you must have been feeling during the night and this morning.

My dad lives just to the east of you in Dayton and my sister is in Baytown. They also stayed. I hope to get calls from them soon. My thoughts are with all of you folks in southeast Texas.

 

[Karenj2]

Glad to hear you're ok so far... That must be quite an experience!

My sister lives up in Ft. Worth area, and this'll be the first time she's been through a storm there.

All you Texans stay safe!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mark please stay safe!

 

[Groucho]

Glad you made it through it all OK!

Times like this, it's nice to live in an area with pretty mild weather. No earthquakes, no hurricanes, no tornadoes, no tsunamis, no typhoons, no mudslides, no wildfires... just an ice storm every 20 years or so. Pretty boring, actually. Even if we get a nasty snow storm occasionally, it's unlikely to actually kill you like so many other natural disasters!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Mark,

I'm guessing we haven't heard from since yesterday morning, because your power is out and your laptop battery needs to be recharged. Hope you and yours are still ok! Check in again when you are up and running. I thought about you all day yesterday!

 

[klmall]

Hope you are okay! The boys are probably still enjoying the novelty of "camping out" in the house. I know you guys were prepared but we all still worry about 'ya!

 

[Gdad]

We were without power for 14 days in 2004- when it was restored the kids said they missed taking cold showers and using flashlights! Go figure.

Hoping you have a speedy recovery despite what the kids might say.

 

[Villainess]

We were without power for 14 days in 2004- when it was restored the kids said they missed taking cold showers and using flashlights! Go figure.

Hoping you have a speedy recovery despite what the kids might say.

You can save a lot on your electric bill - hand some flashlights out!




Mark - Please stay safe!

 

[shancan911]

I'm anxious for an update from Mark, or anyone down there! We are about 45 southwest of Cleveland, Oh. Ike is visiting us now. Nothing even comparable to what TX had, obviously. But we still have alot of downed trees, branches. I even saw a silo on it's side on my way home. My backyard is absolutely littered with tree parts, and I had to chase my runaway grill down! DH is at the Browns/Steelers game tonight. Can't wait to see field goals and passes tonight
Seriously, I wish everyone in Ike's path safety and strength to get them through these rough times.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

We are OK. We have water and gas, but no power. It may be weeks before we get power. Cell access is spotty, so I won't be online much. The office and schools are all closed. We have some trees that need emergency attention in the next couple of days. After that, we aren't sure if we will stay or go.