Hurricane Katrina
laeshanin:
Well, I hope Reg is is fine and the pc has survived. Sounds like it was a real bitch.
We did have a hurricane in Birmingham (UK) about a month ago which was pretty awesome and left a lot of damage in its wake. Apparently, Blighty has a lot of hurricanes but they don't amount to more than a damp fizzing, and something with more destructive power is rarer than rocking horse shit.
I do not talk to meteorolgists unless necessary as too much time in their company makes me lose the will to live...
ZephyrZodiac:
The tail ends of hurricanes often do their fizzling out along the south coast, I think. I believe they sort of follow the gulf Stream across the Pond!
reggikko:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2005 August 31, 05:21:13
Meh, there *IS* no New Orleans anymore. If they're going to build something there, hopefully they'll have the sense to build it PROPERLY this time so it is not DESTROYED every other year. Why don't people ever learn?
In any case, at the moment, apparently, New Orleans no longer exists, and is now a giant ruin full of looters and rioting. It even sounds fun now!
Definitely an improvement, I'd say.
Yes, I am quite alive and safe near Shreveport, LA. Pescado, New Orleans most certainly does still exist and WILL be back. You don't know how tough and stubborn people are down here. As to the fucking scum looters, they will surely get theirs. AND for the record, New Orleans has NEVER, EVER been destroyed by a hurricane and it won't be this time. Damaged, yes. We would never allow our city to be destroyed. We're not made to give up, ever.
I do want to emphasize something on the looting situation. This is being carried out by a very small faction of urban project dwellers. For the most part, most people in New Orleans, black or white, would never dream of behaving in such a cowardly and despicable manner.
BTW, all indications are that my house is intact with no water damage. My best friend is still in the city and I have no idea whether she is alive or dead. I don't know if all of my family got out. Thousands of people have likely died. I realize that the spirit of MATY is very irreverent, but I simply won't be able to bring myself to return here and read smart-ass comments. Pescado, I know it's your way, but I'm asking you to please not make light of this situation. It's a nightmare for those of us who live down here. It's a horror that I've never before experienced and I hope never to in the future.
Anyway, I just wanted to let anyone who was wondering that I and my immediate family are safe. I have no idea when we may be able to return home. Anyone who would like to email me may do so at justmeinla@cox.net.
RainbowTigress:
I am so glad to hear you are safe, reggikko. I was actually concerned about you today as I watched the goings on in New Orleans on TV. The gas stations here are price gouging and everyone is crowding into them trying to fill up. One station closed down because they ran out of gas. But this is nothing compared to what you all are going through. I'm glad you are ok, and please know that there are some of us here that genuinely care. **Hugs** if you want them. :)
cabelle:
I'm also relieved to hear that you are safe, reggikko and that your house is ok (as I'm sure many others here are too). I've been watching the news and I'm just heartsick at all of the devastation throughout entire the gulf area. I asked my daughters' vice principal today if we can set up a donation can for Red Cross in the office like we did for the victims of the tsunami. She needed to clear it with the principal first but was sure it wouldn't be a problem so it should be set to start tomorrow. And from what I hear on the local news you can count on as much help from Northern CA as we can muster. You will not weather this alone, I promise you. *hugs*
You'll continue to be in my thoughts and I hope you'll soon receive good news about your friends and family that you haven't been able to get in contact with yet.
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