Posted using TxtLJ - Saturday, September 6th

11:29 I just heard that hurricane Ike might be coming here too.

12:21 listening to governor Jindal on tv.

12:39 I'm here in Mandeville taking care of my 96 year old great aunt, but being here is good for me too.

12:52 On tv they are just showing the us open with hurricane info in a ticker at the bottom of the screen.

14:11 Mandeville is a pleasant, slow-paced beachy sort of town on the north shore of lake pontchartrain. Businesses are open.

14:13 Power was restored here yesterday. In baton rouge they're saying it won't be completely restored till sept 24. Have not found internet yet.

14:19 Pooh (my aunt) is taking a nap. I am at the 'rusty pelican' awaiting a shrimp poboy!