Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Good Morning all:

Today finds Bob and I starting out making a bulk delivery to a shelter that opened two days ago. Typical shelter stuff, water, gatorade and some styrofoam supplies. It is located a county skate park skating rink. About 100 people are there. These really are the poorest of people. It seemed like a very sad place. The men that were there seemed especially depressed while the women focused on their kids. A brother and sister helped the men unload the truck. Cute kids but really need some focus. The boy, a sixth grader, told me school "sucked". Well nothing has changed since the hurricane.

Speaking of hurricanes the volunteers are starting to get a little jumpy about TS Rita that is expected to get into the Gulf tomorrow. This is eerily similar to Katrina's track. We will keep a watchful eye, however, we are not sure that the RC leaders really have a plan.

Plan is not a word that is used very readily here. My mother always said if you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything.

As a followup, no condoms have arrived on the loading dock.

Record heat down here! 95 degree +.

A bunch of volunteers went to Hooters last evening to watch the game and have a beer. Nice to get away. I can't say the conditions are extreme anymore.

Take care.

Bob