[Boatanchors] RE: Rita

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Groups,

Before Rita hit, several of you wrote to wish us luck, which we appreciated.  
In the end, for the west side of Houston Rita became a near miss instead of 
the direct hit being forcast Thursday and part of Friday.  We lost power Friday 
night, of course.  Had a lot of tree limbs down but thankfully no complete 
trees.  Ran the generator all day Saturday, which gave us lights, fans and TV.  
By what passes as a miracle around here, we actually got power back late 
Saturday and were able to start cleanup Sunday.  No damage to house, storage 
buildings or TM collection (which I had covered with tarps Friday in case a tree 
holed the roof).

Step-daughter and her family, including grand-beagle, are still living with 
us, though.  Their house only a couple of miles away is still without power.  
And day-time highs have been 100+ since Sunday.

Our sympathies go out to people including any list members east and north of 
Houston where the storm finally went.  

Robert & Susan Downs - Houston
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