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peacebuzzard

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23. thanks for checking in with field report, many on this site worried about you folks there.

Fri Aug 28, 2020, 07:52 AM

Aug 2020

I wonder what the "cowboy coffee" is the post above refers to?
I hope you are able to get some coffee...
glad to hear you are ok, power is sacred right now. we are thinking of you,
take care, stay safe, thanks for the check-in, let us know how it goes.

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Checking in from Louisiana and the aftermath of Hurricane Laura [View all] Solly Mack Aug 2020 OP

Glad to hear that you are okay Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #1

It was! I heard the "train" sound and almost wet myself. A tornado was the last thing we needed. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #3

Stay as cool as you can Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #5

Thanks for the update, Solly. gademocrat7 Aug 2020 #2

You're welcome, gademocrat7 Solly Mack Aug 2020 #4

Thx for update, Solly! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #6

I hope so, too! Thanks! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #7

YW! 👍 SheltieLover Aug 2020 #19

I hope you get repairs asap. BeckyDem Aug 2020 #8

Thank you, BeckyDem. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #10

Its good to look up! BeckyDem Aug 2020 #16

how scary for you and the dogs! Glad you are safe for now.. samnsara Aug 2020 #9

They were happy to get into their kennels. I wanted to crawl in there with them. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #12

I heard that Cleco and Entergy crews were deployed fleur-de-lisa Aug 2020 #11

Thank you, fleur-de-lisa. Yes! Power companies all over the place and they have already Solly Mack Aug 2020 #13

OMGAWD Solly.......so happy no real bad damage...... a kennedy Aug 2020 #14

The heat and lack of coffee - totally blows. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #17

I'm so glad you are safe, Solly. brer cat Aug 2020 #15

Thanks, brer cat! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #18

You are in my heart duhneece Aug 2020 #21

Thank you, duhneece Solly Mack Aug 2020 #25

Glad you are safe! Maybe make cowboy coffee? GreenPartyVoter Aug 2020 #20

I just got a cup.Two actually. Hubby is an "essential" government employee and he went to his office Solly Mack Aug 2020 #26

Glad you were able to ride it out okay BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #22

Thanks, BumRushDaShow Solly Mack Aug 2020 #27

I believe they also were thankful that it didn't produce the levels of storm surge BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #32

I am ever so glad it wasn't as bad as expected. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #38

thanks for checking in with field report, many on this site worried about you folks there. peacebuzzard Aug 2020 #23

Thanks, peacebuzzard Solly Mack Aug 2020 #29

oh Solly bdamomma Aug 2020 #24

Thanks, bdamomma Solly Mack Aug 2020 #31

Hope your power comes back asap Kitchari Aug 2020 #28

Just heard a September 3rd date for the power. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #33

Sept 3 - what a travail Kitchari Aug 2020 #37

Having survived a few hurricanes, the lack of power is the worst. mitch96 Aug 2020 #30

We are considering buying a generator now. :) Solly Mack Aug 2020 #35

Man that's perfect. A gas generator is the way to go. mitch96 Aug 2020 #44

I just put in a Generac for my house csziggy Aug 2020 #132

Thanks for the info. Helped a lot. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #134

There are other brands cheaper than Generac csziggy Aug 2020 #142

My house can run either propane or electricity for Solly Mack Aug 2020 #144

So glad you guys are OK- We don't have a generator essme Aug 2020 #139

Thank God you and yours are OK, but I feel for you about the power outage. I'm so sorry Squinch Aug 2020 #34

Thanks, Squinch! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #36

He's a keeper! We don't realize how much we enjoy the little things until we don't! Squinch Aug 2020 #39

PS: I have to say, I'm a little pissed this is not getting more attention in the news. Squinch Aug 2020 #41

It really was a bad one. Maybe people think less water damage makes the high winds a nothing story. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #45

As the pictures come out, it probably will get more attention, but I always think Squinch Aug 2020 #47

I agree. And this state needs help right now. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #49

Jeez. Hang in there. Squinch Aug 2020 #54

I'm so glad you're okay. Pacifist Patriot Aug 2020 #40

Thanks, Pacifist Patriot Solly Mack Aug 2020 #42

Oh my! Pacifist Patriot Aug 2020 #78

Tense situations do not make for jolly family time. No matter how much I love my family. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #102

Thanks for the update... Alacritous Crier Aug 2020 #43

Thanks, Alacritous Crier Solly Mack Aug 2020 #46

Prayed for you and your neighbors. Joinfortmill Aug 2020 #48

Thank you, Joinfortmill Solly Mack Aug 2020 #52

Wish I could send you some coffee! Lonestarblue Aug 2020 #50

Thanks, Lonestarblue Solly Mack Aug 2020 #53

So glad you're safe. AirmensMom Aug 2020 #51

Thanks, AirmensMom Solly Mack Aug 2020 #55

We did that too. AirmensMom Aug 2020 #63

Sorry you are miserable and no coffee around but glad you are ok lunasun Aug 2020 #56

I'll be OK. Grumpy, but OK. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #66

Glad you're ok. mountain grammy Aug 2020 #57

Thanks, mountain grammy Solly Mack Aug 2020 #69

I am so happy to see that MuseRider Aug 2020 #58

Hey Muse! Thanks. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #70

I'm glad that you and yours are OK! Alliepoo Aug 2020 #59

Thanks, Alliepoo Solly Mack Aug 2020 #71

glad you are ok. drray23 Aug 2020 #60

Ditto on the french press. Very glad you're OK Solly, & your property did not sustain much damage. onetexan Aug 2020 #65

Thanks, onetexan Solly Mack Aug 2020 #75

I have a french press. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #74

Glad you're OK malaise Aug 2020 #61

Hey, malaise. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #79

I just have a feeling that one of Nana or Omar malaise Aug 2020 #83

Hush. :) Solly Mack Aug 2020 #100

Glad You're Okay! DarthDem Aug 2020 #62

Thank you, DarthDem Solly Mack Aug 2020 #80

Thank you for the update and babylonsister Aug 2020 #64

Thanks, babylonsister Solly Mack Aug 2020 #81

Take care, Solly Mack! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #67

And kittens. I've nursed two now. One from birth and one from 2 weeks old. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #82

Wishing you AC and your life back soon, Solly Mack. ancianita Aug 2020 #68

Thanks, ancianita. This one has been the worst one to date for me. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #86

We're Sending Help Roy Rolling Aug 2020 #72

Thanks, Roy Rolling. A lot of people have already arrived. 16,000 power workers for a start. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #87

No power here for me in Beaumont. I am one of the 25% here without. Dustlawyer Aug 2020 #73

Yikes! Leaning trees are not good. I hope he cuts the other pines. He's going to get someone killed. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #88

Thank you for posting, Solly sarge43 Aug 2020 #76

Thanks, sarge43 Solly Mack Aug 2020 #91

"....pay the power bill today." sarge43 Aug 2020 #106

Glad you are OK. volstork Aug 2020 #77

Thanks, volstork Solly Mack Aug 2020 #92

You are entitled volstork Aug 2020 #104

Sounds terrifying--glad you're ok Maeve Aug 2020 #84

Oh, my. That is scary! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #93

I'm glad to hear you are physically safe! davsand Aug 2020 #85

Glad you are okay! Stay safe! mfcorey1 Aug 2020 #90

Thanks! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #95

Thank you, davsand. That is so sweet and thoughtful! We're good. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #94

Glad you made it through mostly intact! barbtries Aug 2020 #89

Thank you, barbtries. Good on water. We've lost a lot of food due to the outage but we have canned Solly Mack Aug 2020 #97

Thanks for letting us know how you are, Solly Hekate Aug 2020 #96

Thanks, Hekate Solly Mack Aug 2020 #98

Glad you weathered the storm in relatively good shape. Fla Dem Aug 2020 #99

Thank you, Fla Dem Solly Mack Aug 2020 #103

Almost a week, hope it's sooner. Fla Dem Aug 2020 #107

Solly, I'm glad you and your house are safe! Trailrider1951 Aug 2020 #101

Thanks, Trailrider1951 Solly Mack Aug 2020 #105

So glad to hear you and yours are all okay! crickets Aug 2020 #108

Thank you, crickets Solly Mack Aug 2020 #111

Glad you're OK jpak Aug 2020 #109

Thanks! Me, too. Cold showers aren't all that great. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #112

Cold showers in August heat might not be so bad jpak Aug 2020 #114

Glad to hear you and animals are all ok and no damage to the house! mnhtnbb Aug 2020 #110

Grill coming tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #113

There are already a lot of replies Dreampuff Aug 2020 #115

I'd want someone to check on me if needed. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #117

Glad to hear you are okay. Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #116

Not the whole country. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #118

You're right, of course. Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #119

Assholes do break wind the loudest. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #120

Yes they do. Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #121

That's pretty and functional. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #122

I live in a Senior mobile home park Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #123

That sounds pleasant. My neighbors? Not so much. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #124

I'm glad to hear you got your coffee connection established. Nevilledog Aug 2020 #125

Thanks! With coffee I can move...well, move. Around. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #126

Glad you're ok, Solly! The Hurricane Iniki that hit Kauai in Sept '92 Cha Aug 2020 #127

Phone, at the moment. Car charger for phone. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #129

Wow.. glad you can do that. I go crazy without the net. Cha Aug 2020 #137

Mine only goes off once the battery dies. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #138

Good to hear you and your puppers are well... Heartstrings Aug 2020 #128

Thanks, Heartstrings Solly Mack Aug 2020 #130

Thank you for the eye witness report. Glad you are safe! Beartracks Aug 2020 #131

Thanks, Beartracks. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #135

Link to Louisiana power outage map. :O C Moon Aug 2020 #133

I'm in the lighter red @ 60%. Means some have power Solly Mack Aug 2020 #136

Excellent! But it's a little late to have coffee now LOL onetexan Aug 2020 #143

I'm actually drinking coffee now. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #145

Awesome! C Moon Aug 2020 #155

having a jar of that freeze dried coffee granules can be useful Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #140

I keep instant in the event of an emergency. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #147

Thanks for the update MustLoveBeagles Aug 2020 #141

Kittens, too. Thanks, MLB Solly Mack Aug 2020 #148

An awful time, but so good to hear you are OK! BobTheSubgenius Aug 2020 #146

Thanks, Bob! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #149

Take good care, Solly! spanone Aug 2020 #150

Hey, spanone! Thanks. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #151

hope you get power ASAP, fingers crossed ! nt steve2470 Aug 2020 #153

Wish I could buy you a cup of Joe MLAA Aug 2020 #152

Cool! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #158

Thank you so much for checking in Solly Mack! mahina Aug 2020 #154

Thank you, mahina Solly Mack Aug 2020 #159

So happy you are safe! Behind the Aegis Aug 2020 #156

Hey you! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #160

sorry you are having a bad time Demovictory9 Aug 2020 #157

Thank you, Demovictory9 Solly Mack Aug 2020 #161