Thanks, everyone. We are so glad we left when we did! Ida is already a strong cat 4 with 150 mph plus higher gusts, almost a cat 5 according to the NHC. I can't even imagine. I guess it is supposed to make landfall this afternoon.
This motel room is absolutely perfect for our needs right now so we will stay here (thanks for the offer, though!). Quiet, clean, with a refrigerator and microwave, and really comfortable beds. I slept a good 8 hours last night, after napping for several hours yesterday and I feel SO much better after all that sleep. F is still sleeping.
And you're right - - things (and houses) are just things, it's the people that are important. Besides, we both wanted to downsize anyway! (OK, that was my idea of a sick joke, but true I suppose). I am so glad we got out of there in time, and together. F's family, including his sisters and elderly stepmom, did not evacuate so that is a concern and we are hoping for the best.