Watching the news tonight... it is getting worse by the hour, which is expected with an event this big...but people were saying that there has been no food/water supplies, medical asistance or very little help at all -granted it is a mamoth task to deal with logistically, but people were saying they hadn't drunk or eaten in 4 days.
The UK camera crew / reporter were escorted away from the that Dome (Super Dome?) as they were told it wasn't safe?! Looked liked the crowds were mighty pissed off... looking nasty down there!
Katrina: Red Witch of the South
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:D PRAISE GRITS!!! :DW437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
~Julie
XVIII ABN Corps, Desert Storm Jan '91-May'91
319th MI BN May '91-Sept '93
"With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice."
XVIII ABN Corps, Desert Storm Jan '91-May'91
319th MI BN May '91-Sept '93
"With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice."
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Thank God you and yours are safe.Julieanne wrote::D PRAISE GRITS!!! :DW437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
Same offer here. We're near Houston as well. Our family would be happy to help out in any way possible. PM me if you need ANYTHING!
Careful Brother, Jule's here will make you some bagels. (Of course if you decide to go back and anchor your trees back up they'll be great for that...)Julieanne wrote::D PRAISE GRITS!!! :DW437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
Glad you're ok.Jule's as an aside-packet received, thank you very much.
"Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum Europae vincendarum"
(Sometimes I get this urge to conquer large parts of Europe)
Mentor to those who would seek to be CAS God's
(Sometimes I get this urge to conquer large parts of Europe)
Mentor to those who would seek to be CAS God's
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Ditto...in Houston area as well.Daisey wrote:Thank God you and yours are safe.Julieanne wrote::D PRAISE GRITS!!! :DW437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
Same offer here. We're near Houston as well. Our family would be happy to help out in any way possible. PM me if you need ANYTHING!
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Dude, those depleted uranium Bagels can be used as self defense weapons. When thrown they will pentrate bricks and mortar, shot out of an Air Cannon, you could level the Super Dome.VAK wrote:Careful Brother, Jule's here will make you some bagels. (Of course if you decide to go back and anchor your trees back up they'll be great for that...)Julieanne wrote::D PRAISE GRITS!!! :DW437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
Jule's as an aside-packet received, thank you very much.
RS Class # 7-76
I'm not the way I am because I was a Ranger - I was a Ranger because of the way I am.
¿Querría usted el primer redondo en la rodilla o la cara?
The road goes on forever and the party never ends.
I'm not the way I am because I was a Ranger - I was a Ranger because of the way I am.
¿Querría usted el primer redondo en la rodilla o la cara?
The road goes on forever and the party never ends.
Abell9 wrote:Dude, those depleted uranium Bagels can be used as self defense weapons. When thrown they will pentrate bricks and mortar, shot out of an Air Cannon, you could level the Super Dome.VAK wrote:Careful Brother, Jule's here will make you some bagels. (Of course if you decide to go back and anchor your trees back up they'll be great for that...)Julieanne wrote: :D PRAISE GRITS!!! :D
Glad to hear you and your family made it through the storm. Ditto on the offer of help... just holler.
Jule's as an aside-packet received, thank you very much.
I feel so loved....
~Julie
XVIII ABN Corps, Desert Storm Jan '91-May'91
319th MI BN May '91-Sept '93
"With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice."
XVIII ABN Corps, Desert Storm Jan '91-May'91
319th MI BN May '91-Sept '93
"With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice."
Like nightfighter6 says, ditto for me and I am grateful for your getting safely to another location.nightfighter 6 wrote:Glad to hear you and your family are safe. If you need assistance, let us know.W437537 wrote:I live in Hattiesburg MS which is 140 miles from NO and about 70 from the coast when katrina hit us the winds were still 105 mph. Our area is called the pine belt of mississippi, for those of you that do not know pine tree roots grow out instead of down this caused thousands of downed trees in our area.. I had four fall in my yard alone. We were very lucky in that none fell on our house or us for that matter. There will be no power or water in my town for an etimated 3 to 4 weeks. Last night we left a soon as the roads were cleared and arrived at my sisters house north of houston at 4 in the morning. I will post some pictures as soon as i can get them sent to mt e-mail address.
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4/325 82d DIV 68-69
2nd Bde HHC (LRRP), 4 ID
K Co (Rgr), 75th Inf (Abn), 4 ID
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I cooked with C- 4
Steadfast
4/325 82d DIV 68-69
2nd Bde HHC (LRRP), 4 ID
K Co (Rgr), 75th Inf (Abn), 4 ID
69-70
I cooked with C- 4
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Katrina SITREP from my scattered offspring...
Our daughter at college in Jackson, MS says they now have power back on the campus and classes should resume next Tuesday. Gas is in short supply and there's been some violence from people waiting in line for 6 hours to buy it, so there are armed guards (I don't know from where) at the stations. They have food and now electricity and are doing fine. The town wasn't damaged much beyond trees being down; the roofs and buildings seem fine. There're some refugees from NO staying at some civic building or auditorium in town.
Our son with the 82nd will be going to NO early next week. The Warning Order has been issued and he's been told to pack up and be ready to move out. Taking his place in history. Hooah!
Our daughter at college in Jackson, MS says they now have power back on the campus and classes should resume next Tuesday. Gas is in short supply and there's been some violence from people waiting in line for 6 hours to buy it, so there are armed guards (I don't know from where) at the stations. They have food and now electricity and are doing fine. The town wasn't damaged much beyond trees being down; the roofs and buildings seem fine. There're some refugees from NO staying at some civic building or auditorium in town.
Our son with the 82nd will be going to NO early next week. The Warning Order has been issued and he's been told to pack up and be ready to move out. Taking his place in history. Hooah!
Reverend Mother of the Church of The Yellow River
The ultimate effect of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
--Herbert Spencer
The ultimate effect of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
--Herbert Spencer
Rangers and Vets,
I just returned last night from working in the coastal areas. It is a very sad sight for the residents there. On a positive note, there are plenty of state and goverment aid stations with food and clothing for people. Insurance companies are on sight and everywhere to process claims. Neighbors are helping neighbors and strangers are helping strangers to survive. On a quick personal story, I was walking along the waterfront in Bay St.Louis, Ms. when I saw an eldery couple. The lady was crying and the gentleman was just staring off into space. I walked up to them and offered them some water. Comes to find out I was standing in what used to be their living room. All I was standing on was sand. Come to find out they were traped in their car for 4 days with a tree laying across it before they were able to get some supplies. We were able to help them out but it was just one of many. I would like to thank everyone for their support in this time and please keep them in your prayers.
I just returned last night from working in the coastal areas. It is a very sad sight for the residents there. On a positive note, there are plenty of state and goverment aid stations with food and clothing for people. Insurance companies are on sight and everywhere to process claims. Neighbors are helping neighbors and strangers are helping strangers to survive. On a quick personal story, I was walking along the waterfront in Bay St.Louis, Ms. when I saw an eldery couple. The lady was crying and the gentleman was just staring off into space. I walked up to them and offered them some water. Comes to find out I was standing in what used to be their living room. All I was standing on was sand. Come to find out they were traped in their car for 4 days with a tree laying across it before they were able to get some supplies. We were able to help them out but it was just one of many. I would like to thank everyone for their support in this time and please keep them in your prayers.
