We survived Hurriicane Ike.  Actually, Ike never came too close to us, it scooted East and took the rain and wind with it.  Saturday was cloudy with some rain and wind, but nothing like what was projected to hit us earlier last week.  I am grateful. 

Regardless, we were prepared for anything.  Our gas tanks were filled up, water restocked, food bought, batteries, lanterns, etc. checked, propane tanks were both full and ready to go.  I even made sure we had light up thingees for the kids to play with if we lost power.  House was cleaned up and all the dirty clothes were laundered.    

Standard stuff, right?  Then here is my question to you all.  How come so many people were unprepared for this hurricane?  They had adequate time to get all their supplies in order, but many chose not to.  Even worse, many people in mandatory evacuation areas decided to risk their lives and stay behind.  And now they expect FEMA to come in and rescue them.  There are people who actually need help and here we are taking care of idiots.  I am NOT talking about everyone.  I’m just venting about the ones who didn’t do a thing and expect to be taken care of because they were stupid. 

And do not get me started with FEMA.  The government is way too big and has way too much power.  Whatever happened to relying on each other locally?  Taking care of your needs and the needs of your neighbors?  If that is too much then the city needs to get involved, then the state.  You should see the way Texas is pulling together here.  Texans helping Texans first.  Not Wisconsinites helping Texans.  We can take care of our own, thank you.  Even the idiots.