Hurricane Ike...Bring it on!

I guess my parents never watched television when I was a child, because we never packed up the car and headed north due to a hurricane or any other natural disaster.  I know Houston was hit hard by at least two hurricanes that I can remember growing up!  According to the most recent weather reports, Hurricane Ike should be heading directly for Tyler after it runs over Galveston and ransacks Houston tomorrow morning.  People here in Tyler are pretty much in a state of panic.  It's pretty fun to watch.  There is no more gas in certain parts of the city and according to reports there are no "D" batteries to be found.  YIKES!  Bryan came home early from work to hook up the sump pump in case our pool overflows and the back porch floods.  Don't worry he also found some bungee cords in the garage to secure other miscellaneous outdoor objects like the fence!!!  I just sat and rolled my eyes.  Poor Jacob has stored food and water in his closet in the event that IKE somehow takes off with our years supply of dehydrated delights in the storage room!  I'm trying not to make fun, but please folks, sit back, relax, and come get some wheat if you need some!