7 Searches You Should Have Already Done with Gustav on His Way
June 27th, 2008 by
So it looks like Hurricane Gustav is heading this way and it makes me think… What are the 7 searches we should have already done in preparation for Gustav?
Is it too late to find a Hotel near Graceland? I’ve never been to Graceland and it’s on my list. Hurricanes always seem a good excuse.
If Google Trends is any indication this may be a big one:
Desperately Seeking Gustav
Me, I’m thinking the Heartbreak Hotel.
You see, we just bought our new house and from what I can see we’re right in the path. Talk about heartbreaking…
At least it will be forever memorialized in Google street view.
So last time, during Katrina we lost all cell service because the switches for the 504 area code went down. Maybe instead of searching I should be calling my mother to get me a New York Cell Phone.
So rather than lamenting in advance the loss of our new home, maybe we should be looking for some plywood.
Armed & Drunk - The New Orleans Anthem - Photo Courtesy of Boston.com
Clearly we don’t have enough bottled water around either.
New Orleans: Don't Drink the Water - Courtesy Affordable Housing Institute
And since we may be driving a while, cheap gas would probably be helpful.
Gas Lines in the 70s - Courtesy of projectbronco.com
And since all that sitting can’t be good for the back, we might want to search for a chiropractor in New Orleans .
Of course, if it’s anything like last time, we’ll probably want a boat too.
And finally, what a lot of people may soon wish they’d search for, another place to live.
In All seriousness, they usually track left at the last minute so I’m not concerned (yet) but the pictures are telling a pretty scary story:
Gustav August 26th 2008 5 PM
Gustav August 27th 5 AM
Gustav August 27th 11 AM
Update 8 PM Eastern from National Hurricane Center:
Gustav August 27th 8 PM
As you can see, it doesn’t look so good.
And the worst part is… My 6 y.o., Joseph, has a birthday party on Saturday. There will likely be a worse worst part before next week is out but for today that’s our top concern.
** Update 5 AM August 28th – it’s tracking a little left and slowing markedly. There’s hope for the birthday party yet! We’re having it at the relatively new “Cafe au Clay” where the kids will paint dinosaurs. It’s a great location for an Uptown New Orleans kids birthday party.
Gustav August 28th 5 AM
Will,
Will you be offended if I say, you’re kind of a goof ball? I assure you, I say it with admiration for the cool head you are keeping.
I am sincerely crossing my fingers that the hurricane does go to the left and that your 6 year old gets to have her birthday party without a hitch.
We’re thinking of you and your family. Please, keep us posted!
Miriam
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for your thoughts. It always turns out just fine. And no not offended in the slightest 🙂
I’ll update the track as we go just for grins.
Will
In the words of the Spanish version of Matt Foley, “Muy Comico.”
Seriously, I hope you guys stay dry; I guess I’ll be rooting for Gustav to hit Houston instead?
Thanks David,
I had more pictures but a few of them were a little too offbeat for the company blog.
As much as my hometown competitive streak would love to see Houston take a hit there’s nothing worse than being stuck on the road for 10 hours.
Will
Hoping it misses you and the BDay party is a go, and also hoping it seriously slows down and has minimal impact. Lord knows that area has seen more than enough.
Great post, Will! Love the humor; it always adds levity to a serious situation. I wish everyone down there the best and here’s hoping we (U.S.) escape this hurricane season unscathed.
Happy Birthday to Joseph!
I hope everyone gets out safely. I don’t know of any way I can help but if there is please let me know.Bush is staying out of the disaster zone for political reasons. McCain is headed to the disaster zone for political reasons.
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