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Hurricane Ike #8: Update on Family
First, Vanessa’s parents are back with power and all seems to be normal in their world. Hung, however, is not doing as well. Today, he was allowed back on the island and while he did not take the chance to wait in line to visit, he did hear from his apartment manager. His apartment, while…
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Anyone had a student loan disappear on them?
I have various student loans. They’re a fun part of my life [sarcasm]. A nice little chunk of my paycheck is used to pay off the various financial institutions that bankrolled my college career. I’m used to sending them checks–usually electronic, but nevertheless, the cash flow goes toward them. Until today. I recieved a check…
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Hurricane Ike #7: Random Notes
A few random notes from various items I found today. There’s always a way.The first comes from the problems in Galveston. The city has been using the San Luis Resort and Conference Center as the base of operations during the storm, as the hotel was one of the best built buildings on the island to weather…
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Hurricane Ike #6: Hung
On a related note to the last entry about Vanessa’s parents, Hung is also well. Hung and his cat spent the weekend with me in Austin and now he’s in Dallas. NOAA has posted satellite imagery of Hung’s apartment. For his privacy, I won’t say which complex is his, but if you’ve been there, you…
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Hurricane Ike #5: Vanessa’s Parents
A few people have asked me about Vanessa’s parents in The Woodlands. They’re fine. Like the rest of that area, they’re without power and will be for awhile from all accounts. Cell and landline phone service is also not operational, but we can occasionally get a text message through. They weathered the storm fine. Mr.…
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Hurricane Ike #4: Houston Curfew
The Houston Police Chief just announced that a city-wide curfew will be in effect, starting tonight at 9 pm until 6 am daily until Saturday at 6 am. The Harris County Judge said that the unincorporated areas of town do not have a curfew, as of now, and it is up to each city to…