Looking at the darkness coming in over the East

Minutes later the first rain bands hit and it was quite dark.  The first gust was at least 50 mph.  I still have power and the TV stations say that Plaquemines Parish is under a tornado warning.  That cloud definitely had the feel of a wall cloud. 

UPDATE : we just have light rain now.  some of us have been sitting on the porch of the look out inn having cocktails and misc. libations.  only traffic we see is military and police. they just dropped a troop transport vehicle off at the back door of the hebert defense complex which is a few doors up from us.  i could go give some good key around the block but am staying put for the moment.  it’s quiet now. still not trusting the dog to NOT kill Em’s kitten… AC is here and down the  street in the FQ.  Seems like old times.  I’m trying to hone up on my third world living skills while praying the electricity stays on as long as possible.  have to tell you, found that i am much more motivated by gas service than electricity … gas service    = stove works and hot water works which = baths at the end of the day.  I’ll let you know if any of those cute national guard guys come by this way.  One of my favorite post katrina memories was offering hot coffee to the national guard of washington state ( a bunch of babes from tacoma, mostly) who wanted more southern hospitality than the hot coffee.  Ah, me,  and here I am just off the busline named Desire …

Peace out …

oh, and did i mention how much I’d like General Honore to be Hillary’s VP choice?