Waiting for Gustav in SW Louisiana -- Monday Midday

Our little storm posse stands at 9 people here at the church.

Outside the rain is getting heavier and the we expect to really see some weather deterioration in the next hour. The really rough stuff comes later. Forecasters seem to be telling us that we are going to get hit harder by the backside of the storm as it comes through.

Inside, we have a pretty good little spread of snack foods. Seems like the thing to do. Folks have also brought little "busy work" projects to keep occupied. I think we are going to start focusing on lunch and anything else that we can do while we still have power.

The wind howls every once in a while and the lights flicker.

Still waiting. But not complaining.