We stayed home for Hurricane Ike. All we had was a lot of wind and rain.
Our yard didn't even flood. But, I live in the deep country, and to get to 'town' we have to cross two coulees (definition: a small stream, bayou, or canal). The water rose 23 inches above the road near the coulee, so obviously we couldn't cross it in any of our vehicles, because none of us drive monster trucks.
The electricity in our house went out, and Hunter just had knee surgery, so we needed to get out. The plan was for my uncle Tony to come pick us up in his big truck.
FOR SOME STRANGE REASON my dad decided to call the National Guards that were riding down our road. So Hunter and my dad road with them, while my mom and I rode with my uncle, because there is no way in hell I was about to end up on the six o'clock news, thank you very much.
Pictures later.
xo;Taylor