Post your good thoughts to the wonderful DUers with ties to Texas here.

[progmom]

Rita is looking mighty scary right now.

How about posting our well-wishes to the people in the path of this storm?

:grouphug:

[SIU_Blue]

1. You're all in my thoughts....

Please be careful!!!!

[xmas74]

2. It's scaring me right now.

Good luck everyone!

[Texasgal]

3. Awwwww!

Thanks Progmom!

It was really bad in GD last night....really bad.

Thank you for being so sweet! :)

:hugs:

[progmom]

5. I was just there. I am gobsmacked.

How can people get so focused on politics that they forget that we're talking about human beings?

[Texasgal]

7. It was pretty shocking to say the least...

I was pretty disapointed myself. :(

And then look......we have progmom! My faith in DU has been restored!

Thank you, your awesome!:grouphug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. Hang tough, sweetie

Sometimes you have to smack people upside their heads to remind them that we're all people. It's sad, but it's still true. If they don't get it after that they're a lost cause. :grouphug:

[EstimatedProphet]

4. My mother and sister live in San Antonio

If the storm follows current projections the eye will go right over San Antonio Sunday morning, and still be hurricane strength. The city is just not built for that kind of wind and rain.

[progmom]

10. my thoughts will be with her.

:hug:

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[ashling]

61. weather rept. on Austin TV

has Rita turning north and going into Lee County, well to the east of San Antonio.

[billyskank]

6. Anyone who is being affected by this storm

my thoughts are with you. :grouphug:

[merh]

9. Stay safe and take good care.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug:

[Mutley]

11. Be safe Texas DUers...

and indeed, all texans. Rita is now a cat 5.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

16. What? Cat 5, already?

Tell me you're kidding, please...

I hope this storm weakens before it hits land. I'm seriously worried.

[Texasgal]

20. Yup...cat 5...

http://hurricanetrack.com/

Or very close to cat 5. :scared:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

27. I'm calling my family that was thinking of riding this out

They're in La Porte and if I have to I'm driving down forcibly removing them. At least the rest are planning on leaving.

[merh]

28. Please do get them out of harms way

And you be safe too. :hug: All are in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

37. Hi merh!

How are you doing? :hug: I hope you and yours are doing alright. :grouphug: Let me know if you need anything, OK?

I called them and got the machine, but I called my secret weapon, their daughter. She and her hubby, three kids and two dogs are heading to my place tomorrow. She promised me she won't leave without her folks and their dog. The grandparents left today who live on Galveston. Some of the family from Houston is even heading here. It's an impromptu family reunion.

I'll be fine where I am, I'm way inland close to Austin.

[merh]

42. Glad to hear you are safe inland.

Thank you for opening your home to all of your family. :grouphug: For whatever reason, Katrina and Rita are nothing to mess with. :scared:

I am doing all right, better than most. Don't fret about me now, you have a nasty storm headed toward your state and family to take care of. Did you tell them to empty their freezers and to bring the contents with them? I hope you have enough charcoal or propane for your grill. You know how impromptu family gatherings are - time to visit and eat. ;-)

You and yours are in my prayers. :grouphug: Please let me know how things go. :hug:

[merh]

45. If they are doubtful - let them listen to the audio tapes of the

calls to the Biloxi Police Department during Katrina - the video and the audio in this news story are haunting. :scared:

http://www.wlox.com/global/video/WorldNowASX.asp?playerType=native&ClipID1=529066&h1=Brad%20Kessie%20Reports%20On%20911%20Cries%20For%20Help&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=194400&LaunchPageAdTag=Homepage&activePane=info&playerVersion=6

242 calls for help - nothing could be done to help these people. :cry:

[progmom]

47. welll...that's depressing.

:cry:

[merh]

66. I know it is, but it may help folks that are considering staying put

realize that not much can be done when the storm hits.

Sorry to have posted the depressing link :hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

58. Heartbreaking...

I just sent the link to their daughter. She said they've agreed to come with them but were complaining a little. This should put things in perspective for them.

Thanks for the reminder about charcoal, I had over looked that when I went shopping this morning. :)

[merh]

67. I hope it helps.

Glad I could help you prepare for the family gathering. Be safe and hug everyone of them as often as you can. :grouphug:

:loveya: :hug:

[Texasgal]

30. Get them out NOW.

And I am not panicking.... I Am serious.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

38. I called their daughter

She's making sure they come with her when she leaves the area tomorrow.

It's like she said, if we're going to lose our homes I'd rather they go while we're not in them.

[MN ChimpH8R]

31. And it has a lot of warm ocean to pass over yet

and as someone posted on another thread, warm seas are hurricane fuel. This could be horrible.

[Beware the Beast Man]

12. Here's hoping that you all stay safe.

Take care.

[huskerlaw]

13. Good luck and stay safe, dear people of Texas!

My thoughts are with you all. :hug:

[Shell Beau]

14. I wish all of y'all safety and well being.

I know how scary it can be. Let's learn from Katrina!! If you were told to evacuate, by all means, please do so. :hug:

[Taverner]

15. Be safe and be sane!!!

Good karma to all of you...may the only damage Rita does is to demolish an empty Reliant energy building...

[johnnie]

17. Stay safe everyone down there in Texas

I just received an email notifying us that our corporate office in Houston is evacuating. I hope this thing dies out before it hits hard.

Stay safe people.

[dolo amber]

18. Hold tight, everyone

I don't want to "meet" any of you on the news. :scared:

:hug:

[melissinha]

19. take care!

I'm in Austin, but wishing my brothers and sisters on the coast a safe journey north.

We even got warned to power down the computers for the weekend, just in case, cause we'll get a lot of wind..... sure wish I didn't live on the top of a hill...


:grouphug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

22. Stay well.

[Avalux]

23. Thank you. I'm in San Antonio

just a bit worried at this point. Will get some supplies today in case of power outages. This city just doesn't handle a lot of rain very well. x(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. My thoughts and prayers are going out for the good people in Texas.......

Please stay safe, everybody.....Own the lessons of Katrina....


:scared:


:grouphug:

[Zuni]

25. My prayers go out to you folks

please stay safe.

[graywarrior]

26. I'm hoping...

here's to Texas that she stays safe.

[MN ChimpH8R]

29. Stay safe - flee if you have to -

take the cats and dogs, brothers and sisters, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandmas and grandpas and run for the hills. Your DU friends will be sending good thoughts. :grouphug: Rita is a really terrifying looking storm. I am :scared: for you.

[sundog]

32. take care all

in our thoughts, be safe :)

[Richardo]

33. thanks progmom!

We'll be OK.... You're great. :hug:

[progmom]

36. you look out for those trees!

:hug:

[jane_pippin]

34. Stay safe

Thoughts/prayers/vibes are with you from Wisconsin.

:grouphug:

[In_The_Wind]

35. Good luck to everyone! Stay Safe!

[bigwillq]

39. My thoughts and vibes are with those

in Texas and in the surrounding area. I hope everyone seeks the proper shelter and makes the necessary arrangements to house and property.

Above all, good luck and stay safe.:hug:

[terrya]

40. Take care, guys, and let us know all is ok when you can.

There are some very good people in harm's way right now. I'm worried for you right now, and hope that you'll all be safe and sound.

:hug:

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

41. be safe Texans and other Gulf Coasters, DUers and non-DUers alike

good thoughts coming at ya

[LaraMN]

43. *Stay safe vibes!*

:-)

[GalleryGod]

44. Vaya Con Dios !

O8) B-) O8)

[Hugin]

46. Be prepared!

Yeah, yeah... But, sometimes the Boy Scouts(tm) are correct!

Honestly and seriously... This storm is shaping up to maybe
be a doozy and I want you all here safe and sound to talk
about it afterward.

I mean it!

Prag.

[Left Is Write]

48. My thoughts are with everyone in the path of this storm, DUers and others.

Is there ANY chance this storm will lose intensity any time soon?

[datasuspect]

49. right here on the gulf coast

and i appreciate your kindness.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

53. Hang in there, datasuspect!!

Stay safe!!

Let me know if you need batteries... I got the hook up.

[GOPisEvil]

50. All in all, I'm happy to be getting out of town this weekend.

Rita should just be a big windy rainstorm by the time it gets up here, so I hope there's no damage.

I hope all my gulf coast friends find refuge from Rita. :grouphug:

[SOteric]

59. I'll keep a good thought and a steady supply of

Karma waves in the direction of you and of VelmaD too, just on general priciples.

And hold our beloved Texas DUers in my prayers.

[GOPisEvil]

60. My house will be housing some DU evacuees.

Actually I'm glad someone will be here watching the place. :)

[Misunderestimator]

51. Lots of family in Texas, but no one near the coast.

Sending all my best thoughts for those who are in the path of this.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

52. Stay safe everyone!!

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

54. I'm worried about lots of friends and loved ones.

Luckily, they are all on their way to safer areas as we speak. :grouphug:

[redqueen]

55. To all my fellow Texans - stay safe!

:grouphug:

[ornotna]

56. Good luck folks

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[RevCheesehead]

57. Thoughts and prayers to all DUers - -

and especially to gkhouston, fellow KOEBer. :hug:

[salin]

62. may you and those close to you find yourselves

safe and secure. Peace be with you in this time of uncertainty.

[WCGreen]

63. Well, at least they have the attention of the misadministration...

I can tell by all the posting that the DU'ers from Texas are seious about this storm...

I just hope and pray everything goes all right for all the DU'ers and all the rest of the folks from Texas....

[Dastard Stepchild]

64. But of course...

I am crossing my fingers that Rita will turn into little more than a tame summer shower. My best to those who are in her path at the moment.

[KitchenWitch]

65. My heart goes out to you in Texas

My wish is that the storm weakens and causes minimal damage, injuries and loss of life!

[BamaBecky]

68. Good Luck Texas! Stay Safe!..n/t

[mvd]

69. I'm keeping everyone in the path in my thoughts

and prayers. This goes for Louisiana residents also, as it looked like Rita was going more northward.

[Burma Jones]

70. I have a lot of family living south of Houston

A Brother in Friendswood that left for Memphis yesterday. My Mom and her Husband that have headed up to Dallas. A WWII vet Uncle that lives in El Lago (near Webster and NASA) - he and his wife hired a moving company to empty their house and take their stuff to a storage facility near Bush Airport and then the two of them are headed to Chicago. Five cousins, each married with children, all of them headed north yesterday. In all, I think I have about 25 or so relatives living south of Houston proper that have had to evacuate. So, my thoughts and prayers are with them and all their fellow evacuees and I sincerely hope the damage is slight....

[RFKHumphreyObama]

71. My thoughts, prayers, positive vibes and best wishes

to all those in the path of Hurricane Rita. Stay safe and once again my thoughts, prayers, positive vibes and best wishes are with you and all of your friends, family and the people in your city
:loveya: :grouphug: