So Rita's headed this way. It's a category 5 hurricane now; our windows are boarded up and everyone's preparing to head to hopefully safer ground. We are going to Bastrop, outside Austin, to stay with my uncle. My little brother's 9 hours away, so we know he's safe, but he's freaking out because he can't get to us. To all my fellow south-Texans, please be careful. Head somewhere safe, SOON. On the local news this evening, the anchorwoman said the police can't make people leave the area, but they strongly advise it. They said if you plan on staying, take a marker and write your name and social security number across your stomach so they can identify your body. Wow, if that doesn't make them leave, nothin will!