Well I am thrilled to say that Ike is gone and is no more.  He hit Southwest La like a frieght train.  My neighbors and I thought we would all end up with water in our homes.  Thank the good Lord we didn't but 5 inchs more and I would have gotten water in our home.  This is the 3rd storm I have "riden" out and am glad I have stayed.  I am fortunate to have a friend that has a building (thanks to State Farm policy of building the same building everywhere they go) that will with stand a cat 3 direct hit.  Knowing I have this as a backup gives me more of a sense of security than I should have.  I do know this lots of folks are getting pretty tired of our weather problems.    I never thought that I would even consider moving but must admit that I am at least talking about it now.  Where does a wornout out wannabe entrapreneaur go to start over?  What towns are the best?  I have Grandsons so I have to be able to fly out and be back home pretty quickly, I am a salesman so I think I can go anywhere but there has got to be some places better than others.  As you can see I need some advice...

Signed

waiting & curious