Yikes, it’s Ike!
It’s about 12:30 am. I’m watching Fox News and marveling at how stupid reporters are. Geraldo Rivera is standing just a few feet from the Galveston sea wall as the storm surge is coming over it. The road is breaking up and pavement is floating away. The winds were clocked at 135 miles per hour. Geraldo has been hit by debris, the waves are forcing him to move to higher ground, and a palm tree is the only thing that’s keeping him from falling over. Still he remains outside reporting on the hurricane. It’s an interesting sight to behold.
The other reporters seem to be a bit more cautious. They are choosing to stay close to their hotels, but still it’s hilarious watching them try to stand upright as they battle the wind and flying objects.
I wonder if these guys actually volunteer for this punishment or if they simply got the short end of the stick when assignments were passed out. I guess if you’re stuck in the TV studios most of the time, it could seem exciting — crazy and stupid, but exciting nonetheless.
Below is an example of a reporter in Galveston earlier today. This is a perfect example of a “what were you thinking moment”. Seriously, who thought that was a good idea?
As I watch the coverage, I’m amazed at the power that these storms bring with them. It looks like Ike is going to cause a lot of damage in Galveston and the cities along the Texas coast. At least most people were smart enough to evacuate. I’m hoping that means the injuries and loss of life will be minimal.
I have family living in the city of Pasadena, which is located South of Houston. They decided to board up the windows, secure all loose items and ride out the storm. My prayers are with them tonight. I trust that God will keep them safe.
The storm will roar through North Texas tomorrow. Luckily, it will be much weaker by the time it hits here, but I’m sure it will be an interesting day. I’m certain there will be more reporters trying to stand upright in their slickers as they battle the wind.
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I agree! I’m watching Fox News and wrote them an email telling them that Geraldo was about to give me a panic attack! Seriously…watching him made me exhausted! Yet, I am so enthralled I can’t turn the TV off and go to bed!
Yep, that’s exactly how I felt….well, minus the panic attack. 😉
Ike brought havoc to so many places. My parents live in Ohio and they actually cancelled school today because so many of the roads were blocked with downed trees. I was wondering if you knew of anyone going down to help with the clean up. I helped in Lousianna after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It was an unforgetable experience and one in which if I can help again I would.