tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post6735717557194947424..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: Ike and The CraigsKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-25133760563337336792008-09-24T20:14:00.000-05:002008-09-24T20:14:00.000-05:00Thanks TJ.But anytime anyone would like to take so...Thanks TJ.<BR/><BR/>But anytime anyone would like to take some of these obligated "could only happen to you" situations away from me, I'll be happy to hand them over.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-40596277234468048812008-09-24T14:21:00.000-05:002008-09-24T14:21:00.000-05:00Oh my gawd, Christie. You are TOO funny. These thi...Oh my gawd, Christie. You are TOO funny. These things could only happen to you. :-)<BR/><BR/>TJB (still laughing)TJ Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08724851315229357354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-4786871532884073672008-09-23T20:54:00.000-05:002008-09-23T20:54:00.000-05:00Hey Nancy,So I write like I talk, huh? Southern a...Hey Nancy,<BR/><BR/>So I write like I talk, huh? Southern and sarcastic? I didn't post that notice. I think it was some Alpha cat who did it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by girl. And I'm glad you got your power back.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-17969274098625322992008-09-23T20:36:00.000-05:002008-09-23T20:36:00.000-05:00Christie, you are so funny! I can HEAR you TELLING...Christie, you are so funny! I can HEAR you TELLING the tale! I was wondering how it happened you were here for Ike and gone afterward! :)<BR/><BR/>About the cats... It was you, wasn't it, who posted the sign on the corner of Champion Forest and Louetta directing ALL evacuating cats to the shelter at the Craigs' house the night before the storm??? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-43309758550482392532008-09-23T18:33:00.000-05:002008-09-23T18:33:00.000-05:00Francyne,The boy would have eaten you out of house...Francyne,<BR/><BR/>The boy would have eaten you out of house and home in no time.<BR/><BR/>I swear he eats enough for an army.<BR/><BR/>As for that story idea, you know what hubby said after he caught the grill on fire, don't you? <BR/><BR/>He said, "But hey, it will make a good blog." <BR/><BR/>He now thinks his doing stupid things is excusable because I use them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting girl.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-18913207614273421702008-09-23T18:29:00.000-05:002008-09-23T18:29:00.000-05:00Jo Anne,Thanks for posting girl.I'm glad you are o...Jo Anne,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting girl.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you are okay. But those power surges sound frustrating. I'm up with power and running pretty normal so far.<BR/><BR/>And yup, we gotta laugh. It's that are cry and I don't cry pretty.<BR/><BR/>Take care. And hey, get that big screen soon.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-89225251978396188942008-09-23T18:26:00.000-05:002008-09-23T18:26:00.000-05:00That's my Christie, even in the midst of a life-th...That's my Christie, even in the midst of a life-threatening situation, you're gathering story info. I laughed until I wheezed. Makes my "life without power for 5 days" seem like a walk in the park. What's the difference in an engineer and a feed store owner? A generator (regularly checked and deemed storm-worthy), plenty of fuel, and windows covered...AHEAD of time. That adorable son should have made his way to my house. I had 2 kinds of speghetti salad, plus, for some, the only food in the world--better known as macaroni and tomatoes. Also, 3 kinds of deli-luncheon meat, rolls for sandwiches, and cake. (Remember the aforementioned generator! Kept everything cool and edible.) We watched TV, including DirectTV, had two fans, microwave, toaster, and 'frig. Having said all that, I feel deprived of a single story-idea event.Francynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903145437673120729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-41781529263364766442008-09-23T18:04:00.000-05:002008-09-23T18:04:00.000-05:00Hey, Christie - we can all use a laugh around here...Hey, Christie - we can all use a laugh around here, can't we? I'm an old hurricane hand, so I don't panic - or do denial - but I do all the water, batteries, non-perishables, fill the bathtub (to flush when the water goes), clear the yard and hunker down stuff. <BR/><BR/>No big damage here, still no broadband or cable (I'm on dial up). Although I've had power almost the entire time (and fed and bathed the masses last week), I'm now having rolling power surges from a line fuse down that fried a few small appliances (like my 32" Sony TV) before I started rationing power. Hey, I see a new LCD/HD flat screen in my future. :-) No air conditioner when the computers are on - and the fax and the copy machine are now on a schedule. :-) <BR/><BR/>Hard to complain when so many lost everything...<BR/><BR/>Laughter is the best healer around, Christie - so thanks for the chuckle.Jo Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589108833892193841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-71026677154985122922008-09-23T14:59:00.000-05:002008-09-23T14:59:00.000-05:00Kim,And those callers really thought they were hel...Kim,<BR/><BR/>And those callers really thought they were helping us. Between the, "Cover yourself with a mattress," and "Do you guys have burial plots?" I had to open a bottle of wine.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping in.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-33330955330104544182008-09-23T14:56:00.000-05:002008-09-23T14:56:00.000-05:00Kimberly,LOL! Mother Nature does get ticked when w...Kimberly,<BR/><BR/>LOL! Mother Nature does get ticked when we mouth off at her, doesn't she? <BR/><BR/>And you're so right, the whole Rita hype was the reason I justified my denial. I swore I wouldn't get worked up like I did with Rita. <BR/><BR/>I guess we need to find a middle ground, huh?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-72662062301037730992008-09-23T14:04:00.000-05:002008-09-23T14:04:00.000-05:00Hey Christie!! YES! Your experience reflects my ow...Hey Christie!! YES! Your experience reflects my own, in so many ways! The denial! Hey, and I'm a tough Texan. What's a little hurricane? Ouch! I guess I didn't really take any of it seriously until our distant family members started to call us and say, "We just want you to know we love you." Eeek!Kim Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837898578523187686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-64826614844804621762008-09-23T13:55:00.000-05:002008-09-23T13:55:00.000-05:00LOL Hard to tell which line was my favorite, but I...LOL Hard to tell which line was my favorite, but I think it was when your son ate the pasta salad so it wouldn't go to waste if you died.<BR/><BR/>I'll confess that I was in denial for a while, too. After Rita, I said I'd never wind myself up over a Hurricane again. "Ike's huge," they said. I believe that my ill-fated reply was something akin to, "Bring it on."<BR/><BR/>Lesson learned. Never mouth off to Mother Nature. Turns out she doesn't like it.<BR/><BR/>I was, however, well-stocked on nonperishable food. If I never see another granola bar in my life it'll be too soon.Kimberly Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858506885360410658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30595602831334093882008-09-23T13:29:00.000-05:002008-09-23T13:29:00.000-05:00Thanks Tori.And holy cow is right. I think Ike pr...Thanks Tori.<BR/><BR/>And holy cow is right. I think Ike probably picked a few those too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping in.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-36930022896398234342008-09-23T13:06:00.000-05:002008-09-23T13:06:00.000-05:00Holy cow! I'm glad you guys are okay!Holy cow! I'm glad you guys are okay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79617199376053797972008-09-23T12:26:00.000-05:002008-09-23T12:26:00.000-05:00Tessy,Thanks for stopping in. Good thing most of ...Tessy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping in. Good thing most of us has power now, or we might have all shown up your house. :-)<BR/><BR/>Didn't it seriously feel as if we all took part in a crazy movie? Normal life really does stop and this whole new way of life seems to take over.<BR/><BR/>I like the old way much better.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-34403195447701006272008-09-23T12:08:00.000-05:002008-09-23T12:08:00.000-05:00Too funny, Christi!!!!We were blessed not to have ...Too funny, Christi!!!!<BR/><BR/>We were blessed not to have any damage and we got power back quicker than most!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-42478963816425286282008-09-23T10:12:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:12:00.000-05:00Gemma,You would done fine girl. And what's more, ...Gemma,<BR/><BR/>You would done fine girl. And what's more, you would have done it wearing heels. <BR/><BR/>I'm just glad it's over.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-79050999851551728962008-09-23T10:11:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:11:00.000-05:00Bookmobiler,No, the turtles were released, but the...Bookmobiler,<BR/><BR/>No, the turtles were released, but the car did small funny. :-) <BR/><BR/>And yes, the cats were let out. One of them didn't want to leave the garage, I think it scared the poor things to death.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping in.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-57545819582526147242008-09-23T10:08:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:08:00.000-05:00Ruth,Oh goodness, girl. Those wind sounds were bad...Ruth,<BR/><BR/>Oh goodness, girl. Those wind sounds were bad here, too. It sounded as if the trees were crying. And I guess I'd cry if the wind were ripping me apart too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. And I'm so glad you and all your babies are okay.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-34439105264479042702008-09-23T10:06:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:06:00.000-05:00Terrio,You'd think my son would have been sick. B...Terrio,<BR/><BR/>You'd think my son would have been sick. But nope, he just kept on eating. I can seriously say, "He ate his way through Ike."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping in.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-89198244107927457762008-09-23T10:05:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:05:00.000-05:00Colleen,Thanks for stopping by. And I loved the hu...Colleen,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. And I loved the humorous photos you posted at your blog. http://www.boxingoctopus.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>We gotta laugh through this.<BR/><BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8259693235034659492008-09-23T09:30:00.000-05:002008-09-23T09:30:00.000-05:00Oh. My. God. You are one brave woman. I'd have...Oh. My. God. You are one brave woman. I'd have peed my pants way before getting to that dark toilet. Glad everyone in the Craig clan is okay!<BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-48008119363925827352008-09-23T09:22:00.000-05:002008-09-23T09:22:00.000-05:00Glad you folks are OK, but I'm curious,did the lan...Glad you folks are OK, but I'm curious,<BR/>did the land turtles end up in Alabama too? You said you'd put them in the car.<BR/>And did you remember to let the cats out of the garage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8732451989750449712008-09-23T09:13:00.000-05:002008-09-23T09:13:00.000-05:00Oh Christie, I always like your adventures. I don...Oh Christie, I always like your adventures. I don't know how you slept through IKE, I stayed up the entire night, running up and down the stairs. We had the kids ( my wonderful grandchildren on a pallet in front of the TV, yes I still had power) We had boarded up the bottom windows on the back side of my house as I have giant Pecan trees with large branches, but not the windows up stairs. So I ran back and forth to watch the limbs, trees and what ever else dance to IKE's tune. The storm raged and about the time they said it was hitting my area, and the winds were at thier worst my power went, so we dug out the flashlights and I again was running up and down the stairs. Now my Pecan trees look like they have anorexia and the flood waters didn't make it to my door and I have power, at least until they have to restring the main line, as I am one of three houses on my side of the street with power. <BR/><BR/>With the TV out, I watched a shadow play on my front window, the tree branches looked like alien stick figures in a battle for life. <BR/>So glad you are sage Christie.<BR/>RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598858459331599468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-82768505614238374072008-09-23T09:10:00.000-05:002008-09-23T09:10:00.000-05:00First off, I'm so glad to hear you all survived th...First off, I'm so glad to hear you all survived the storm with as little damage as possible. At least from Mother Nature. Thanks for the smiles and the laughs. The grill and the bathroom parts cracked me up but I'm almost more amazed about the kiddo eating all that peanut butter. <BR/><BR/>I hope things are getting back to normal.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.com