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Thank you all sooooo much for the kind thoughts and all the hugs (and huggles).
I was not a heroine, I was just being a Nurse. I did see some of the most amazing people do amazing things. I am happy to say that there are real heroes, and sad to say that there are evil people too.
And don't forget I broke my arm because I slipped in a wet spot. (not that kind of wet spot... sigh).

Now the bad news.

I am leaving my BRAND NEW (to me anyway) temporary home and evacuating to Austin, Texas. Rita is heading straight for us, and I feel awful vunerable right now. Not really sure when I will get back, but Leigh and I have some interesting plans while we are in Austin. There are some really great Women's Bars there, and other fun things to do. (like skinny dipping/sunbathing at Lake Austin, among others! This horribly itchy cast is going to give me a funny tan line, but I plan in it being my ONLY tan line!!)
Leigh an I are going to do a lot of room service too. Snuggle in bed, eat chocolate mint ice cream and watch movies on TV.

Love to all, hope to see you all soon.

Linda
(WW)

Wicked Wanda,

Good luck. Take care. Have fun. :)

Glad my favorite nurse is ok.........((((((((WW))))))))))

Be well and be safe hun! :x:

I heard a quote from a Marine, wearing his Medal of Honor proudly, saying, "I was not a hero, but I was among heroes"...typically, heroes are not people who look for a reward or a pat on the back, just ordinary people in extraordinary situations who swallow their fear & do their job...hey, that sounds like someone I know...

Good luck on having to adapt to having to evacuate again, actually I hear Austin can be a very cool town, as Texas cities go...

it's very good to see you're ok. hang in there! (((hugs)))

"Howdy"
 

Hi everyone!!
I have been avoiding posting since I got back from Austin 'cause of that STUPID cast. It made typing too much of a painful chore.
But it is now off, and my arm and hand are almost back to normal!!
Still living near Houston. Went back to NO twice for the day, and the roof and wall repairs (pretty minor stuff, believe me) are coming along nicely.
No reason to live there yet. The power and water are on, but the area is full of mostly out -of -town workers, very few residents, and my tenants were mostly students who are elsewhere this semester.
I have no job, and lots of savings, so I am going to have FUN!
My evacuation to Austin was epic to say the least. I spent 19 hours in a rented minivan, mostly sleeping, watching the built-in DVD player, (I am going to have one of those in my next car!!) and talking to Leigh, helping her navigate and keep awake. My love was exhausted by the time we got to Austin, and she slept for 10 hours once we got to our hotel.
This visit to Austin was wonderful!
Sixth Street is NOT Bourbon Street, but there is lots of music and some fun bars.
I think there are actually more Women's Bars in Austin than in NO!! We had a wonderful time, dancing to live music, and meeting women. They have some fun bar games in Austin, and yes, my panties are now stapled to the wall in one bar, with about a hundred other pairs.(don't ask).
Leigh and I spent two days sunning nude on Lake Travis (not Lake Austin--oops) This park is actually a legal nude beach!!! In TEXAS??!!!
We were still a bit of a scandal, the small crowd of men and women watching us apply sunscreen to each other was so funny! (doesn't it take everyone and hour to put on sunscreen?).
Leigh treated me with several visits to topless clubs and one totally nude club. We were let in free to a Swinger's club, and yes, we had an INCREDIBLE night there.
I have learned some new things.
A. Texans are wonderful, friendly people. (I was always a bit afraid of Texas before, it's a La. thing)
B. The Vieux Carre in NO is NOT the whole world.
C. Living near the water, the beach, is sooo much fun. This is a place where you can wander around in a bikini and sandals and not be considered weird.
D. Pain makes me horny. VERY horny. (I found myself becoming aroused while sitting in the waiting room for my PT (Physical Therapy/Torture), and even now I get stirred up just thnking about it *blush*) Leigh and Matt and I are going to discuss exploring this in the near future.
E. Houston area traffic is heavier than NO traffic, but people behave better while driving here in Texas.

Goddness!! I have been rambling on, (as they say here) too long.
Leigh and Matt are now both away, as I am now considered able to look out for myself, so I may be here more often in the future.

'Bye for now


WW

((hugs)) nice to hear the warm cheerfulness return in your posts! Glad things are getting better!

Thanks for the update lady. :) You have been on some of our minds. :hug: