hurricane gustav

[Bouncer]

looks like this sucker is going to nail New Orleans again. I feel sorry for anyone that lives down there.

[Turbo3000]

Yeah it is sad.

I also have always wanted to visit NO, but I wish I had went pre-Katrina, now it seems things may get worse.

If it does hit NO, I hope it does minimal damage.

[Shibby]

If New Orleans gets hit hard again they may not be able to re-build it this time.

[SonofBone]

At least they're getting out the refugees early this time.

We've been sweating this thing for a couple of days because the projected path made it look like it could be headed towards Houston. I don't wish anything bad on anybody else. I just want it to steer clear of here. Hopefully, it will weaken.

My mom is coming to town on Wed. Ironically, the last time she was coming was in '06 at the same time Rita was headed to Texas. She definitely brings a storm when she comes to town & I guess the weather reflects reality.

[gymratin]

yep we've got alot of evacuees in louisville, ky (just south of me) a good 36 - 48 hours before the storm is supposed to hit

[NYCmitch25]

i agree with shib, it could wipe it out for good this time. i hope not. ppl seem to be leaving. horrible timing for our nation. you can expect a surge in fuel costs.

[hitmansb]

horrible timing for our nation. you can expect a surge in fuel costs.

I just topped up my tank to the brim tonight...I can see gas jumping drastically over the next couple of days.

[dna9488]

Sucks for them...I hope gas doesn't surge, that would not be good

[COLOSSUS]

your guys' sympathy is touching haha

[Shibby]

That's what gets me, something happens over seas, gas prices go up. Something happens here, gas prices go up.

[Bouncer]

your guys' sympathy is touching haha

i don't really care to be honest, just thought it was the right thing to say. :D

[Mr I]

Looks like its turning out to be less than 'the mother of all storms' that was expected. Hope they get the barriers up before the next big one.

[Bouncer]

Looks like its turning out to be less than 'the mother of all storms' that was expected. Hope they get the barriers up before the next big one.

not sure anyone ever called it "the mother of all storms". lol

[blm]

not sure anyone ever called it "the mother of all storms". lol

There were a couple of media outlets that were referring to it as such.

[Mr I]

not sure anyone ever called it "the mother of all storms". lol

the mayor did, People have died though and it has highlighten that this could have been a bad one and they haven't even finished the barriers yet, it'll be a good kick in the ass to all those construction firms and politicians
Hurricane Gustav: New Orleans residents wait to return home - Telegraph