5 Feet High and Risin'!

Isn't that the tune of the Johnny Cash song?  Well it is getting pretty deep here and mores a comin'!

You know it could be serious when the news crews are here:

When the reporters are on the seawall above main street:

And when the Governor comes to the neighborhood:

Houston... ummm... Morgan City, there might be a problem. It gives us a knot in our tummies, a lump in our throat and a kick in the last to get things settled and outta here.  We will all be fine; as I said before, Steph and Todd are ready to run in a moment's notice and Steve and I are out of here today.  And we are on our way to Oklahoma!

But as we leave, we look back at what we are leaving:

The critters are trying to get to higher ground:

Most are ready and now that they have their possessions safe, their family moved out or ready to walk in an instant, they are taking a sit back and wait attitude:

And the water is 7.55 ft (5/16/2011 meter reading) and rising in Morgan City.  Soon to be 12-15 feet; but we're saving Baton Rouge and New Orleans!

Ugh. 

Getting in the camper and heading out.  Good luck folks.  We love ya Morgan City!  We love the people of Morgan City - stay high and dry and safe.