Originally Posted by RonH
Great weather for riding. The humidity (from Katrina's outer rain bands) is gone and the temperature will be ~90F (32C) later today.
The ride wasn't as pleasant as usual. I have an aunt and a few cousins in New Orleans. I spoke with a cousin last night who said everyone made it out of town and they have been staying in a hotel in Houston, TX since the day before Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Problem is - they have nothing to go back to.
Thinking about them sure put a damper on the ride.
I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt and cousins, though I'm glad they are safe. We have evacuees all the way here in Austin, another 150 miles from Houston. I wish the news was better but it sure sounds like these folks will be suffering for a long time.