Ripples

So we're running out of gas here in town. Why? Because people are driving in from surrounding counties to fill up since we have power to operate stations. Of course, this means people here in town are getting pissy with evacuees and folks from Conroe and other places who are making the drive in search for gas for their vehicles and generators. Are we getting fuel shipments to resupply? Yeah. Not so much. Thanks, again, FEMA for all that stellar preparation. You guys are just swell!

Can you see this fueling issue spiraling into a much larger issue? I sure as hell can...

Right now I'm so glad Dave and I get our power through BTU. All those folks who chose MidSouth or Entergy are straight-up fucked. MidSouth seems to have their shit together and are restoring power quickly according to news reports. Unfortunately Entergy's slow-go is making it nearly impossible for MidSouth to restore power to customers in areas serviced by Entergy. Of course, people around here have always complained about Entergy's total shat service.

Take Navasota, for instance. If you live on one side of Hwy 6, you've got power because you're likely serviced by MidSouth. Everyone else (the majority of town, it seems) has Entergy which means lights out.

And what is with all these idiots who don't understand how to properly use a generator? Why would anyone put a generator, a machine that makes ELECTRICITY, on a wet patch of ground?!?! Who in their right mind puts a generator inside a house? Who are these people? Seriously. And don't even get me started on folks who don't realize the start-up wattage for most appliances is higher than the operating wattage. Oy veh.

Can you tell I'm generally annoyed today? Asshats. Asshats every where...