Hurricane Ike – lost electricity

by Dave Posted on September 13, 2008

UPDATE – Saturday, Sept 12th - We’re all fine here, just without power and water.  It’s like camping, except not nearly as much fun.

I’m updating the blog with my phone because we’ve lost power here in the 77007 area of Houston.

The wind and rain seems to be coming pretty steadily, howling outside. The tall palm trees across the street are bending like flowers. Surprised they are still standing.

Hope everyone in Houston fairs well.

-Dave

PS- wish I could show you photos, but it’s too dark for my phone’s camera.

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6 Responses to Hurricane Ike – lost electricity

  1. Paul Fortin says:
    September 14, 2008 at 5:28 am

    Hope you and your family are ok and that the services will return soon… Until then hope you have some marshmallows to roast on the campfire- LOL

    Paul/

  2. Dave says:
    September 14, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    Thanks Paul. We just used the last of our eggs to make a giant 7-egg omelet. Yum.

  3. Ben says:
    September 15, 2008 at 10:31 am

    Dave,

    I live in 77007 at Washington and Studemont. Any thoughts as to when power will be back on? Are the roads accessible in that area? I saw the Bayou almost topped the barriers through the KHOU webcam off of Allen PKWY. If you know anything, I would love to hear it.

    Thanks,

    Ben

  4. Dave says:
    September 15, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Hi Ben. I live in that same ‘hood. I wish I had more information for you. We have a database where we are collecting that information at Chron.com.

    Hang in there. Lots of folks are in the same boat. I had my first shower in several days last night at work.

  5. DebInDenver says:
    September 17, 2008 at 9:34 am

    I am glad you are OK and hope that Houston and the other areas hit can recover quickly!

  6. Imelda says:
    September 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Dave!

    So sorry you still are living without power and water. I have both but still no internet and cable so have no news of what’s going on. I’m at Monica’s at the moment to catch up and just wanted to say hi to you and Dr. Ding! Hi! Hang in there pal!