We Like Ike NOT

We are a weather-watching family. My 9-year-old wants to be a weatherman when he grows up. As for me and Army of Dad, we know the deadly force weather can be, so we always take it seriously. We don't want to be a casualty to weather because we were ignorant of the dangers or unprepared. We started preparing for the tropical storm remnants projected to make their way to the DFW area.

This morning I sent texts to my brother, my sister-in-law (brother's ex), my college roomie and El Capitan from Baboon Pirates. Haven't heard back from Cap.

Texts from Houston:

My brother who lives in Webster:
I am (fine). I haven't talked to (ex-wife) this morning but they were in a risk area at (former MIL's). I actually still have power but no water. My car is still ok 2.

My college roomie:
We are fine, no major damage, but its too early to go outside and check it all out

My sister-in-law:
Watched transformer behind next house catch fire & blow up when wind began. Mostly leaves & branches down at mom's. Can't go home til flood water down there.

My brother in response to me forwarding him text from his ex:
Oh yes. My apt complex has only a few (transformers) in standing (water) on the grounds.

Still nothing in our part of North Texas but cooler winds with high humidity and some sprinkles. It isn't set to start raining and blowing here for a few hours.