things are shutting down here in southeast texas

[datasuspect]

i was watching the activity on a stretch of the north/south U.S. hwy corridor between beaumont and port arthur and everyone is scurrying.

i guess i'll head north tomorrow.

[In_The_Wind]

1. Do you have a place to go?

Will you be able to use a computer when you get there?

[datasuspect]

3. gonna pack up the kitty cat

and leave everything here.

they took pics of everything so i guess insurance will cover it if the town gets levelled.

[In_The_Wind]

4. That's all very good!

but you didn't answer my questions ...

[datasuspect]

5. nowhere in particular to go

but will probably drive around and sleep in the car until we get the all clear.

probably no online activity for me after tonight until next week.

[In_The_Wind]

6. That sucks, datasuspect!

I don't know anyone out that way to help you.

There are some places that have computers set up for individual use. Find a library and try to log on. If you can't ... we'll still be sending good vibes your way until we hear from you.

Walk in Light datasuspect

[bigwillq]

7. Did you check out any shelters

that might be in your area or in the area that you're planning on driving too?

[datasuspect]

9. there's lots of small towns

between here, dallas, shreveport, etc.

i'll find something.

not too worried about it. they already airlifted the katrina survivors out (a lot ended up in the towns around where i live), but they'll probably get dibs on shelter space.

[bigwillq]

13. Well hoping the best for you.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

2. Get out as soon as you can

and Good Luck.:hug:

[redqueen]

8. Yes please do...

if you wait much longer the traffic will be ridiculous.

Stay safe, DS.

[datasuspect]

10. trying to leave before the county decides to do a mandatory evac

if they do that, they'll shut down secondary roads, state hiways, fm routes, etc.

i'd like to snake around on some back roads for a few days . . .

anyone ever have to travel with a cat for an extended period?

i'm worried about where she'll need to use the "potty"

[redqueen]

11. Hmmmm...

Maybe you could stop to let her out every so often? Do you have a leash for her?

Or maybe put a small litterbox in the rear floorboard? Perhaps you could stop every so often to empty, if she uses it?

[datasuspect]

12. that's what i was thinking, but it is such a small car . . .

i'm really more worried about the cat's comfort more than anything.

i can handle myself. i just couldn't imagine leaving the cat behind.

[In_The_Wind]

14. I traveled with 4 cats on a vacation.

I provided a litter-box and they used it. The most important thing is to take plenty of water and food that your cat likes. Stop often and just talk to your cat, pet it, tell it that everything will be alright.

My parrot tells me several times a day "you're OK" ... they enjoy the loving tone of voice and it will calm both of you.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

15. Please be safe on the road, ds n/t

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

16. Get yourself to a safe location...

... DU needs you!