being evacuated

[The Saint]

We just got word we need to leave town due to flooding, maybe 2 weeks before the waters go down. Luckily we have a 25 ft levee in front of the house, but they are afraid that the water pump stations may fail. So, they are telling us to leave town by this afternoon.

We are headed for brother-in-laws about 130 miles away, talk at you all as soon as we get the ok to come back!

[leasingthisspace]

Be safe, take care hope to see you soon.

[ade06]

Be safe, I'll be praying for you and your family.

[Smokin Gator]

Be safe and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[Emerald]

Geeeee.. be safe. And I hope everything will be all right when you'll come back home. Best thoughts and prayers will, just in case, head your way. :)

[68TriShield]

I hope everything holds up and stays dry Bro.
Don't forget to bring cigars :)

[SmokeyJoe]

Praying for your family... and for your home. Let us know how you are faring. :tu

[DPD6030]

Wow! Stay high and dry. Thoughts and prayers on the way :tu

[BC-Axeman]

Prayers for you, your family and home.

[marge796]

God bless you and your family.


Chris.....

[WildBlueSooner]

Stay safe and be careful!

[hotreds]

Prayers for a positive resolution, and may God grant you and your family peace!

[MedicCook]

Good luck and stay safe.

[Old Sailor]

Thoughts and prayers on the way :tu

[bonjing]

Stay safe and stay dry. Good luck with everything.

[chippewastud79]

Stay safe, prayers sent that everything will stay dry and the family will be OK :tu

[Noodles]

Be safe bro.

[Starchild]

Hope your place says nice and dry.

[ahc4353]

Prayers sent for you and your family. Stay safe.

[Prefy]

Stay safe....your water should be moving north just in time for when I get home. Gotta love the flood plain we live in:bh

[Skywalker]

Good thoughts and prayers sent!!!

[14holestogie]

Thoughts and prayers sent for the homefront to remain safe.

[SmokeyJoe]

Hope things are OK... update us when you can. :tu

[CBI_2]

Prayers of safety for you and all those up your way.

[The Saint]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! We made to the Brother-in-laws place, it sounds like the river has crested earlier than they thought. But they are still concerned with the water lift stations as well as the sewer system, and the river is not expected to drop much for 2-3 weeks.

I brought about 75 cigars with me, so that should hold me through the weekend! ;):r I stopped at one of the local B&M's here, I know the manager (her brother is the owner) of the shop and she was kind enough to get me a cA and Smoke mag for some reading material. It sure was nice to be able to go and talk cigars and forget about all the crap back at home!

I'll try and keep you guys posted, again thanks for all the prayers and kind words they do mean ALOT!

Much love to BOTL's!!!!

The Saint
John Crandall

[Bruzee]

Good to hear brother..... Hope everything goes well at home while you are away. Best of luck! :tu

[Jbailey]

Thoughts and prayer for a dry house while your gone.

[alley00p]

I'd like to add my prayers and thoughts for your home to come through this ordeal safely!!

Let us know how you are doing when you can!! :tu


Charlie



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[The Saint]

It is now a manditory evac, the sewer system has failed. Looks like it could be a month or more before we can go home, and our kids will have to register at a different school(thats not gonna go well, I can tell you that already!).

And just like Katrina......where is FEMA?.....haven't heard word one on where or whats going to happen there.


Just remember kids: mother nature, don't f*ck with her! She always wins!

[yourchoice]

That sucks, but at least you and your family are safe. Keep your head up bud.

[leasingthisspace]

Glad to hear you all got out ok. Having to leave everything behind sucks. At least your family is ok though.

[G G]

Somehow I missed this til now. Prayers for you and family. I thought the new administration was going to fix all the problems with FEMAs response.