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crashcmb

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Oct 07, 2005 04:52

My nephew forwarded an email that called to mind many of the wonderfully unique things to love about New Orleans. I don't normally forward emails (or post) but this one was very personal.

( Have You Ever Been to New Orleans? )

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cianconnell October 7 2005, 12:53:14 UTC

Aw, Crash, I'm so sorry. I can't even fathom what you're going through right now, to have your hometown so completely devastated. There's just nothing I can think of to compare it to.

Your poor nephew and his family.

We've got a couple of refugees here now. Let's just say the culture shock...is shocking them. City folk, living out here in the country. Now with all the layoffs in the city government.

*crosses fingers* that things take an upswing soon.

crashcmb October 7 2005, 13:02:56 UTC

I can only imagine those poor evacuees in NEBF GA. It's enough of a culture shock to be here in the big TEXAS city of Houston where they are really TEXAN. But also, they have been extremely warm and welcoming, but also very TEXAN.

brandywine421 October 7 2005, 13:28:44 UTC

*Hugs* crash for you and your family. I've only been to NO once, but some of those hit home to me. I can't imagine living there and reading that.

Texan. *shudders*

crashcmb October 7 2005, 16:51:42 UTC

It really is a great city - despite its many flaws.

Texas . . . is not growing on me, but it truly could be worse.

elzed October 7 2005, 23:13:40 UTC

Ah, your poor nephew - now that is a reall totalled wreck of a place.

And I really hope NO bounces back from this one - you guys deserve to recover your city.

Hugs

crashcmb October 8 2005, 00:50:48 UTC

Yeah, it smelled even worse than it looks. The stagnant water in the cabinets, the sludge on the floors and walls, just yuck. Fortunately we salvaged some of the china, crystal, and his 2-year old's Thomas the Train table (he loves Thomas).

famous99 October 9 2005, 00:00:09 UTC

Oh my goodness, and I thought your house is bad. I'm hoping you and your family will be able to pick up the pieces as soon as possible and go back to some sort of normal, though I imagine it will be a long time coming for you and the people of New Orleans.

crashcmb October 9 2005, 23:31:06 UTC

I know. It broke my heart to go in to his house. All of his beautiful belongings (I know, just stuff, but still . . .).

I do believe that we'll get back to a version of normal - I'm shooting for being back home for Christmas. Right now, even for those living in the city, it's so difficult because there are so few businesses open. Very few groceries, shops, gas stations, etc. It's almost like suspended animation. Just weird. But I'll be going back in a week to work across the lake, so I'll be spending the full week in town. I'm actually looking forward to it.

famous99 October 10 2005, 03:35:45 UTC

You know, when disasters happen, I'm always saying Thank G-d no one was hurt and thank G-d everyone's okay. It's only stuff. But I like my stuff and while I know I'd be grateful to for my health and well being, I'd be sad over it ( ... )