Hootin' Anni's Day Trippin'

Play along with your subconscious; Sunday's Word Association.
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I say ... and you think ... ?


1. Cut the crap :: and, give it to me straight!!!
2. Scent :: of a Woman [movie]
3. Vanishing :: Point [movie]
4. Wetness :: damp
5. Cheap :: at half the price
6. Badges ::? We don't need no stinking badges [movie quote-Blazing Saddles]
7. Puppy :: love
8. Problem solver :: mother's work
9. Gambling :: table
10. Sophia :: Loren

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This sunrise photo was taken on Friday, at the White Cap Beach. What with Ike threatening the Texas Coast, this sight reminded me of the devastation yet to come, it was almost like an atomic bomb explosion through the cellphone 'lens'!!





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We see these tankers coming into port, heavy with crude oil - or leaving the refineries here through the ships' channel. But when news of one that was stranded out to sea because of no propulsion - in the Gulf - with 22 crew members aboard, and absolutely no way to rescue them because of high winds coming from the hurricane Ike. News that they had to live out the storm was disheartening to say the least. I fear water when it gets above my chin...can you imagine spending a long night aboard a ship that is not with power...through a storm....on sea? Not me!!

First, the attempts during the pre-destruction of Ike and the Coast Guard and volunteers helping people out of harm's way during the first hours of the storm front elates me to no end. Their courage and human kindness to help those in need makes one feel good to know there ARE people out there, that will risk their lives to save others.

If you follow my blog, you will know that our part of the Gulf was hit by high vicious waves just after dawn on Friday and all day, and early Saturday morning. Warnings were posted through all medias...we even have the high lighted road signs through out the city heading on the streets where there is access to the Gulf...they flashed "Hurricane Ike approaching...fill up your tank...stay off beaches...beaches closed...Seek Shelter....things like that. But still, there are those who think they're above the laws of nature and take chances...extreme chances. Friday afternoon on Packery Channel...we here lost a 19 year old boy. His body is yet to be found. He was caught out on a jetty, a huge surge came in upon him and washed him to sea. Three others jumped in to try and rescue him...too late, water currents just to vicious. Nineteen.

But, with the sadness of loss there are good stories of rescue also. The tanker, hailing from Cypress and on its way to our port to seek safety from Ike near Galveston/Port O'Connor area...broke down. The ship through the night and the height of the storm somehow stayed afloat, all 22 of the crew did okay, and happy to say that there is now a tugboat, The Rotterdam, hooking up to tow the 'injured' ship to shore.

Here's the rest of the story....

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Perhaps sometime today Bud and I will begin to replace all the junk statues, bird feeders, plants, patio chairs, lights, windchimes back out in our yards. At least start. Preparing for storms in the summer has become routine, but it's still a tiring heavy chore. Especially when the heat index is above 110 degrees. The humidity makes a body tire easily. We're in the prime of our lives, not young stud/chick any more. Tho, it IS routine, it isn't something we enjoy doing...not on the list of first choices. But, it's the price we pay for wanting to be by the beautiful beach. Some have to contend with blizzards in the winter months, some have to contend with earthquakes, others tornadoes...so, it's one thing or another. Be assured, we're gonna take our sweet time getting everything back...it's no big deal. Tomorrow's another day.