Scoopie wrote:
Scoopie, Believe me that thought has occurred to me. I checked mapquest and it would be a 1,600 mile road trip. It would take 24 hrs driving time, not considering stops. I don't mind driving. I don't mind driving alone. But I am not up for that. I must admit that I am pouting a bit. But then when I think of the suffering many will incur - loss of life, limb, homes and livelihood I feel a bit guilty. But we don't know for sure what will happen so I am still getting ready for the trip and I am battening down the hatches getting ready for the storm.

Just read your post, Lois. So sorry that you even have to think about this possible worst-case scenario. Oh, I do hope you can make it!

Let's all be positive for Lois, and pray that she make it! For that matter, I'm sure others will be in the path of this monster.

Lois, I agree with Margo! Rent a car and start driving! Or change your plane reservations! I know it costs money to change reservations, but not as much as you would lose by cancelling out on everything you signed up for! I pray you are able to come, one way or another! Take care and be safe!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Oh no, Lois! I hope it ends up not being as bad as they are predicting.

Oh, Lois! I'm so sorry! I'm still hoping for a reprieve for you....

Nancy

Rent a car and start driving tomorrow???

I hate that for you Lois, but I still have family in Norfolk Virginia and totally understand preparing for this kind of weather.

Hope you can make it........

Just watched the evening news and the weather prediction is terrible. I am seriously doubting my ability to get out of PA on Tuesday on that plane to Houston. Heavy rain ( 3"-10") and winds at 50 mph is the local forecast. The govenor of PA is telling all residents of the state to have 3 days of food on hand because they are anticipating wide spread power outages. In the mean time, I am packing for my trip to Houston and at the same time preparing for the "Mother of all Storms". Problem is this thing is big with the outer edge of the storm, winds & rain to arrive Sunday with the center arriving 2 days later. Rain is predicted to be around until Friday. I am hoping for the best but I am also being realistic. This may not be the year I get to IQF.

Oh Terrie! How very precious! Congrats! We have a son who is 6' 5." He stands almost a full head above the rest of us in family photos!

Thanks all, for the comments on my short hair. It is easier for me. Don't know why; it just is!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Wish I was going. I have a friend moving to Houston. I vote for visiting her and seeing Lorchen in 2015, and I'm thinking I will have to start saving more in my rainy day fund. My good friend is moving from Delaware to Houston this December. She likes quilt shows but I'd really have to twist her arm I think. Thanks for the mental pictures of the fun to be had.

LOL! I hear ya! My son's are 6'-2" tall too, but I never saw them as tiny as Clara! They were both over 10 pounds when they were born! :shock:

Actually, Margo, she was about average sized ( 7 lbs.+)- it's just my son has very ex-large hands! He's about 6', 2" or +

My four sons are all over 6 ft tall. I call them my bodyguards!

WOW!! Terrie, that's a teeny-tiny baby!

Here is a link to some general tips about uploading your profile photo. Maybe this will help: [url]daily-blog/103-good-advice/11705-get-noticed-upload-a-profile-photo[/url]

Like your new picture Dawn!

I tried posting a newer one of me, but got bungled up, so here's my new granddaughter for now . Much nicer, anyway. Notice how big my son's thumb is next to her head! Maybe Margo can give me some computer lessons on a coffee break while in Houston!

We're still short a bit short staffed at the AAQI booth. Please consider signing up for a time slot or the text brigade! It's a fun spot to be!

http://aaqiupdate.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/houston-helpers-the-aaqi-text-brigade/

On this page, you can sign up for a definite time slot AND/OR to be a member of the Text Brigade. The Text Brigade is kinda fun. You can give us a broader range of time you might (or might not be) available and if Ami looks around and sees people climbing all over wanting to purchase quilts, she texts me and says HELP! I have a list of all the brigadiers and I look up those that might be available and text them to go save Ami and crew as soon as they can. If you are strolling through the quilts and can get back to that later, you text me back with an ETA. If you are in the middle of a class or just bought a queen size batt and need to go back to your hotel, you text me "sorry".

If you sign up for a time slot (and that makes life way easier for Ami), you have a definite commitment and can plan it into your day. But the Text Brigade is an option you might want to think about too - there are always times when the booth gets over-run with excited quilt buyers and we don't want any of them to leave because they couldn't see the quilts they wanted to see.

We have sent over 2,000 quilts to Houston this year and have twice the booth space we had last year. We will need your help more than ever!