Monthly Archives: September 2008

Day 18: Galveston Water Still Not Drinkable

Well I am still in Houston. I read the Galveston Daily Newspaper and here are some of the highlights: Conserve water by flushing only when necessary. Do not use water for washing cars or watering yards. A boil water notice … Continue reading

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Day 15: Work Email Finally Working

My work email is finally working 2 weeks after the storm. I had over 40 emails to sift through. That is too much email just for work. Still no word on the water situation. We had lunch at one of … Continue reading

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Day 14: Playing Video Games

Did a little composing but mostly was playing Diablo II. Played my Druid 1st in Act I which kicks butt. Then played my paladin who is on Act II (there are 5 acts) was awesome during one of the longest … Continue reading

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Day 13: Quietly Waiting

I am still up here at Jennifer’s. Even though they have now opened the island is it still not ready for living on comfortably. I am one of the few who have electricity in my place but the water is … Continue reading

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Day 12: Down to the Island

I drove down to the island at 5a to avoid the large amount of traffic that will be coming in later. There was a little line up (I was 7 miles away from the causeway) since we were all waiting … Continue reading

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Day 11: Made Dinner

While Jennifer was at work I did some more composing on my orchestra piece. I also made dinner. I made baked Tapioca fish, couscous, salad with Black Tower wine. She said it was good and that I did a good … Continue reading

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Day 10: Composing

I have started composing an orchestra piece based on the recent events. After taking Jennifer to work I realized that this was the 1st time I have been alone by myself since all this started. So I was able be … Continue reading

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Day 9: A Chance to Get Back and See

Made Jennifer biscuits and gravy for breakfast. It is her comfort food and she really likes them for breakfast. Played the video game Diablo II during the afternoon. Then lunch-dinner at Chuy’s and we also shared a house margarita which … Continue reading

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Day 8: Playing Games

Jennifer went to Melissa’s to work out with Melissa and Sara. Then Sara and I went to get Chinese food for everyone. We ate lemon chicken, beef and broccoli and General Tso’s. Mellisa and Sara went shopping and Jennifer and … Continue reading

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Day 7: In My 2nd Home

Took Jennifer to work and I went right back to sleep. (You see a pattern forming?) Got up at noon. Picked Jennifer up around 1p and took her for sushi lunch at Oishii’s. Came back to her place. We threw … Continue reading

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