So the storm went east and we were spared mostly. Now I'm facing the traffic nightmare home. Today seemed ok for the folks that braved it. Tomorrow (Sunday) is figured to be the day to dread. I'm pretty sure I'm going to wait til Monday to head home. That way I can see the Big Orange and LSU on my own TV.
The succesful people from San Antonio today went south to Corpus Christi, then headed north to Houston. That's kinda like going to Knoxville from Chattanooga by going thru Nashville. Not exactly a direct route, but it was moving. Gas is another thing you always assume will be available. Not so in Houston. Yesterday there was none to be found. Today stations are starting to open. Imagine not being able to find a gas station with gas in all of Knoxville, nor anywhere between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Now imagine Knoxville isn't 400,000 people, it's 4 million people and the 4th largest city in the U.S. The 4th largest city in the US and no gas at all. Quite incredible.
The stories from the evacuation are really sad, weird and strange. One fella headed towards Dallas, got stuck in traffic for 24 hours, ran out gas and slept in his car. The next morning folks from the closest town brougght him scrambled eggs and gas. Then his alternator went out. His son then drove down from Dallas and picked him uo and they both went back to Houston. 39 total hours straight in his car.
One friend that arrived at the hotel here with us spoke of having to stop on the interstate and pee in the woods along with thousands more since no stores or gas stations were open. Fun.
It could be worse. The storm could've actually hit us. We're thankful.
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