Home time Ruined

Thull, you're an inspiration. Godspeed.

 

^^^^^ And his lil' man is ADORABLE!!!!!

 

I 10, 12 and other routes are closed in Louisina. With the flooding that is on going and worsening as the rivers continue to rise and crest.

20,000 have been rescued so far, the military has moved in and it's a historic event. 7 killed so far. It's pretty hard to watch big trucks get swept down river but there it is.

Arkansas is continuing to get rain, we will have to do battle tomorrow on certain roads that will flood. There are a number of other roads to take to get to where we are going on high ground. Just a out of route miles and time payment.

Flood watches have finally gone up for Missouri, Iowa, Illinois etc to MN tonight it will be their turn.

I 55 in Mississippi have closed now and then as well.

There is a nuclear strike base in west LA with B-52's that I keep an eye on, I wonder how they are doing because there is water around them.

 

Truckers Show Kindness To Motorists Stranded By Louisiana Flooding

Posted August 15, 2016 by Ashley


After the historic flood that left at least six people dead over the weekend in Louisiana, stories of the kindness that truckers showed to others caught in the disaster have begun to emerge.

Federal authorities have declared a state of emergency after flood waters caused by over 30 inches of rain forced 20,000 people from their homes.

Deadly Flood Strands Over 1500 Drivers On I-12
The crisis also left thousands of truckers and motorists stranded for over 24 hours on I-12. While you might have expected hostility caused by fear of the flooding, frustration over the incredible traffic delays, and impatience with the August heat and humidity, there are a number of stories coming out about truckers doing what they could to help those stranded on the road.

Truckers Use Disaster As Opportunity To Help Others
One trucker hauling produce opened up the contents of us rig to help feed stranded families. According to the viral Facebook post on the act of the kindness, the driver’s company, Louisiana Fresh Produce out of New Orleans, gave him the go-ahead to give away his load.


Other stories coming out of Louisiana say that truck drivers who had the space available allowed mothers with children to lie down in their air conditioned cabs to escape from the heat. Truckers were also reportedly sharing water with those who weren’t prepared to spend the night stuck on the road.

Several news outlets also report that a truck driver made a big batch of spaghetti and announced that it was ready with his or her airhorn.

Trucker Gator-Lea Inglis had been without food or water for a day when a National Guard member tossed him a bottle of water. Instead of drinking it, he gave it to a kid.


Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that all of the stranded drivers were rescued as of 9 p.m. last night.

Sources:
ABC News
CBS Dallas
WGNO

 

National Hurricane Center show a storm developing off Africa these last couple of days, percentage chances have increased to around 70% in 5 days time.

If this thing starts moving west more than north and that storm system is still with us in the USA 5 days to 10 days from now, we can be in for some trouble. It goes without saying the Gulf is getting nice and warm this year.

 

Just goes to show who's really in charge and it aint us -