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Making Ready For Gustav...

By Deb Brooks

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas

August 30, 2008 07:43 AM

For the last three years I have promised myself that I would buy a generator and gas cans "just in case". When Rita ripped up the southern coast we were without electricity for 5 days...It was 108 degrees in my home. My carpet all buckled from the heat and humidity.

We couldn't go anywhere as the gas stations were out of gas locally and the traffic was at a dead stop. A stop to the point that people were passing away in their cars from no relief.

We still don't know where he will hit but I am praying for Lisa and all the New Orleans gentle people that are just rebuilding.

There are 12 more generators coming in to Home Depot here today and I have been doing all I can to get one of them...my credit card is fired up and ready to go. Wish me luck...

And, say a prayer for our entire coast line. Thanks,

Later in the rain~Deb

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Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Deb, Definately run out and get that generator. In 2004 we had 3 direct hits and were out of power for several weeks. Having a generator made it so much easier.

I do pray that this storm weakens or turns. Be safe.

Aug 30, 2008 07:52 AM

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

I hope Gustav passes you by safe and sound. good luck for all of you down there

Aug 30, 2008 08:05 AM

Christy & Robyn Aiken

Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company - Aiken, SC

Aiken Atlas Team

I wish you safe harbor in the coming weeks.

Aug 30, 2008 08:14 AM

Kevin O'Shea

Coldwell Banker - White Plains, NY

White Plains, NY Real Estate

Good luck Deb, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aug 30, 2008 08:22 AM

Aventura | Bal Harbour | Sunny Isles Beach | REALTOR® 786-229-7999

SIB REALTY, Llc // WaterWayRealty.com - Sunny Isles, FL

Good Luck... Meanwhile there is another one brewing in the Atlantic. I think this will be a very active storm season.

Aug 30, 2008 08:33 AM

Edie Lomason

Michael Saunders & Company - Venice, FL

BA, ABR

i just missed Fay. I don't think you will be able to avoid Gustav so I hope that it slows down for you. I also hope you get your generator. Fill all your coolers with ice also in case of power loss. I fill milk cartons with water and freeze them, ice lasts longer in a block.

My prayers are with you!

Edie

Aug 30, 2008 08:38 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Deb, All the best of luck in the world at buying a generator. My Gustav die quickly. When this passes, you should stock up on supplies for the next hurricane. Why? Reverse psychology. You don't have supplies, another hurricane will come. You have supplies, and nothing happens. The later is the way to go.

Aug 30, 2008 08:39 AM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Deb, I've been aching all day listening to the news and hearing that this storm has now been predicted to become a CAT 4. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Aug 30, 2008 09:34 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

I'm praying for you and for all along the coast. xxoo

Aug 30, 2008 09:48 AM

John Cannata

214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX

Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I wish you safe travels to Home Depot to pick up your generator.

Aug 30, 2008 10:03 AM

Tim and Pam Cash

Crye-Leike (Sango) - Clarksville, TN

Real Estate Professionals - Clarksville TN

You and others along the Gulf Coast in the path of this storm are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.

Aug 30, 2008 10:26 AM

Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant

Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Deb,

I wish all those along the Gulf Coast safe passage. I also do hope evacuation in New Orleans is successful before Gustav touches down.

Aug 30, 2008 10:28 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

I pray Gustav dies out completely - do be prepared and stay safe Deb

Sincerely,

Grace

Aug 30, 2008 11:13 AM

Lisa Heindel

Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Deb, thanks for the prayers. It's not looking great for the West Bank and the entire area can use them.

Aug 30, 2008 01:54 PM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

I hope that you stay safe! We have family in N.O. and they are on their way to Virginia....

hope you do not mind this link:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/667942/Gustav-All-in-the

(It's All in the Family)

your friend in Charlottesville!

Aug 31, 2008 01:27 AM

Ginger S

Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC

Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Deb We are praying for you. Stay safe & hope you get the generator. Which model are you getting?

Ginger

Aug 31, 2008 05:09 AM

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD

A doctor who makes house calls.

Good luck. I hope you are able to weather this storm safely.

Aug 31, 2008 06:14 AM

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