Blogs from Beaumont, Texas, United States, North America - page 3

I finally had my postponed-because-of-a-hurricane-again birthday and we had a great time! Those of you that told me you'd be there and didn't just missed out on fun. I've finally taken and developed the rest of the film on the cameras that were used at the party so I'll share (some) of those photos. As for my also-postponed-birthday-present-to-myself, I heard from the skydiving folks and they are currently relocated in Kountze rather than Beaumont. I've got to think about all those big thicket areas before I agree to that. We'll look at our calendars, the weather temperatures and other options in January after all the holiday hooplas then decide. Y'all think about whether you want to witness my fantastic (I know it will be) jump by traveling to Kountze. Wonder if I'll be allowed to jump ... read more

From what I've read in local newspapers, listened to on TV and radio, this area's kindness is overflowing. This is only one of the truly amazing aspects here that I love. Hurricane Ike devastated my areas and many more in the wee hours of Saturday, September 13, 2008. Wind and storm surge took away all that many had. Those that still had homes standing afterwards could not come home still because of lack of basic services such as electricity, water and sewer. There was a severe safety concern as well, causing officials to mandate the continued lockout of the area and then curfews once allowed back in. Then there was concern that the truly low-life of our human race would take advantage of whatever they could to steal. Plain ol' trashy people live among us. Just ... read more

Saturday, September 27, 2008 Listening to the local am radio station this morning; programming is back to the normal schedules. This station is, of course, www.klvi.com, 560 AM from Beaumont, Texas, that I mention often. At 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays there is an outdoor show that is pre programmed. A local host comes on at 6:00 a.m. with the Tradio Show, where people, not those offering services or business ventures, are to call in to find or sell anything they need or have. These things often range from firewood and farm animals to tractor tires, computers, vehicles and refrigerators. I, personally, have never called or bought anything from the program callers but listen nonetheless. I was amazed at the people calling in this early in the morning to offer, free, household and clothing items for those ... read more

The smell is getting better on the way to work. Or maybe I'm getting used to it. Have you ever had the 'opportunity' (don't you just love that buzz word at work?) to be in the area of a poggy (fish) or chicken processing plant / warehouse? This smell may be worse. The remaining trailer complex is now empty of all contents and we're waiting for new trailers to be brought in. So is every other work site in the area, I'm sure. Came home to maybe work some in the yard but between the mosquitoes and my body's pains, have decided to take it easy this evening. Did manage to get my trash cans out to the road in case they actually can get to my neighborhood on the regular time schedule. If not, I ... read more

It's hard for me to look at the photos of damaged areas. It's harder driving through Bridge City to and from my work site. I refuse to drive past work a couple of miles to investigate Sabine Pass proper. I have no business there and they are busy. Work at my site to pack up everything left is continuing as is the mosquito population, stench, heat and pure mess. We should have new work complexes brought in soon. Still have not seen a single rabbit since I've returned to the area. No more alligators spotted on my immediate site today either. Of course we're a working a pipeline project in the wetlands / swamp and the crews are seeing enough varmints for everyone. In case you want to view photos of the areas down here (up ... read more