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We're okay! Status update
🕑 Added 2021-08-31 20:03:58 +0000 UTCHey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that we're okay! We made it to Austin safe and sound (though it took 14 hours of horribly slow-moving traffic and chaos to get there). It looks like we're actually going to be stuck here a little longer than we thought. The hurricane definitely did a number on our home state. According to family back home (who are all safe and sound), our house managed to make it through with no obvious damage. It's not impossible that there may be a leak somewhere in the house (no one could get inside to see), but the house looks perfectly intact. It IS, however, surrounded by knee-deep water, so we couldn't get back home right now if we tried. Not to mention that all of the roads leading back to Louisiana are shut down due to debris, broken powerlines, and a shortage of gas, electricity, and food. Luckily our families back home prep for this stuff and have plenty to go around, not to mention that the military is there to provide food and water. Overall, it sucks, but it looks like we're gonna get through this!
We're not quite sure how long we'll be stuck here in Austin. It sounds like they're just now starting to clear out the roads, which is a good sign! But the state is still recommending people stay away for now. And even once the roads are clear, we'd still need gas to make the trip, not to mention food to replace literally everything in our fridge which has surely ruined by now. At the very least, we have internet and food where we are. This does mean that rewards are going to be delayed a bit longer than we expected, and I want to apologize for that. And don't give me that "but hurricane!" stuff, I still want to apologize for making you wait. As soon as we get the all-clear, Leslie and I will head back home and get right back to work! In the meantime, please bear with us as we wait things out. Thank you all so much for your concern and understanding! We'll let you know when we're back home!
Comments
Conor
Glad you and your family are safe!
Joel Serna
Glad to hear y'all are okay! If you need or want some comfort food, ask around about tacos and barbecue. Or take a trip to Round Rock Donuts, they're yummy af (and they were on Man v. Food!)
Fred Baker
I'm glad y'all are all right.
Ashley Dryer
So glad you're safe. Please take care and know we're all thinking about you and everyone else affected by the storm. Thank you for the update.
FrE3Lii
That's great to hear and glad to know your both okay, thanx for the update
Michael Butchin
Thanks for the update; Glad you're okay! And I'm also pleased your new home and its furnishings and appurtenances are similarly unscathed! Take as much time as you need. There's no hurry; just stay safe.
Glad you all are safe! There’s some lovely wine country just westish of Austin that’s pretty to drive through if you’re into that. I hope you are able to get home soon. I know I’m always happy to get back to my space.
TotesNotThea
Great to hear that you're safe!
Justin Wood
I'd make a comment on the apologizing, but honestly I'm just glad you're both safe and sound. Keep us posted, and keep safe, that's all we can really ask for.
Rainy
So glad to hear you’re safe and sound!
Phil Drackley
Glad to hear you're OK. Keep yourselves safe, we can wait for the goodies.
Mobius Scarf
Glad everything is going as well as could be expected given the circumstances!
You guys make a trip to Dallas and your dinners on me!
Nellie B
Safety always comes first
Lexy Webb
Ayyyy I live in Austin! If you want any recommendations for any fun things to do while y'all wait, let me know! I'm glad y'all are safe!
Dank
From an original Austin weirdo, welcome to Austin
Ben Burch
Happy you are safe!
Quadrant
But hurricane! Nah, but seriously the biggest reward you can give rn is knowing you're both safe. Good to hear the house has also survived, at least on the outside anyway. Fingers crossed the waters subside soon
Bill G.
Glad to hear you two are safe and sound!
