Ike Updates from Houston

From the depths of humidity and the aftermath of Ike:

El Capitan texted me later Saturday afternoon:
Lots of tree limbs down and no power but no real damage!

Today, he texted:
Almost back to normal here. Power & water are on but no phone or cable or cell voice service. Running low on poptarts and beer!

From my brother in Webster:
Got the boys now. I went on an ice hunt for (my SIL, his ex) w success. on vacation for a few days.

From my sister-in-law in Friendswood:
Doing fine. In line to gas friend's generator hooked ot my freezer. Cooking on my grill. Kids are at your brother's w-AC.