We’re safe!!
Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful concerns and comments. You guys rock! I’m ok and my family is ok for now. The glaring exception is the welfare of my 92 yr old grandmother and my uncle who chose to weather out the storm. Their home is in old Algiers almost directly across the river from downtown New Orleans. We have been unable to get any news of their whereabouts. We have a feeling that they went to a shelter at the last minute but phone service is still down and there is no way to confirm that. I am very worried about them.
When I left home Sunday morning I had no choice but to head directly north to Jackson, Miss. but I decided to detour on the way up when I was finally able to get off the interstate and head towards Dallas, Tx by way of Natchez and Shreveport. I spent the night at my sisters house in Dallas and when I realized just how bad the storm was going to hit I decided to leave there and head west. I had an invitation from a very cool lady in Arizona to come out and visit and I decided that this would be a good time to do just that. I’m currrently in a small town near Tucson, Az out in the desert. It’s been an interesting ride with a couple of minor problems along the way including a flat tire but I’m fine.
I’m staying in touch with my folks who originally ended up in Jackson, Miss. but they have since gone to stay at my sisters house in Dallas as well. A friend of the family decided he would ride the storm out in his home a block away from mine and we did get news from him that his house was flooded up to the mid floor of his split level home. They did get one short phone call from him and he was alive so far but stranded in his home. Gauging by what he told them it seems very likely that my own house was flooded up to at least waist level. That’s not good!
I have no idea when I will be able to return home, but for now I’m safe and sound and have a place to stay as long as I need it. I’m really hoping to get some word of my grandmothers condition and I will update you guys when I get any new info. My home is on the southside of N.O. about 6miles from downtown just across the river. I have heard that the power will be off for an extended period, possibly even weeks and there is not even any fresh water available. Thankfully the house and contents are flood insured, but I have no idea if the house even has a freekin’ roof on it at this point. There is a LOT of irreplaceble stuff there, money can’t replace those things.
I do have ‘net access but it’s somewhat limited. I’ll be back though!! You can bet on that!!
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Wow.. glad you’re safe man. I’ve been thinking about you and all the other folks down there all day. You can’t find much drier ground than Arizona. I hope you get good news about your grandma and uncle soon.
Glad to hear you’re ok. Boy, when you run, you run! LOL
My condolences regarding the flooded house. Hope for the best, I suppose. Just remember - it’s just stuff and all that matters is that you and your peeps are ok.
It’s great to hear from you–very glad you’re safe. Keep it that way.
Hugs!
Glad your ok! I hope your house and all things in it are not as bad as you imagine. Enjoy your last minute vacay. I’m looking fwd to hearing about N.O. when you get home- make sure you post pictures! And I’ll say a prayer for you gma and uncle!
So very glad you’re safe darlin. Huge hugs and smooches. Been worried about you.
So good to hear you are safe my friend. I hope you get word about your Grandma and Uncle very soon.
Glad you’re okay, Se7!!! Hoping the best for your uncle and grandmother…
I’m so happy you are safe and well! What a scary thing to happen. My heart breaks for all the lovely folks in New Orleans, Mississippi etc.. I’m sending good thoughts to you and your family, especially your grandmother!
We’ll be waiting for you when you are ready and able to come back!!
I’m so glad you’re safe! Been thinking about you! Of course, when you came through Dallas, you should’ve hollered and we could’ve gone out for a beer or something!
What a relief to hear that you are okay and your family is okay. I’m hoping the best for your grandmother too. Keep us posted. I’ll keep thinking good thoughts for you!
i wondered if you were ok - so glad you got out of there - so awful and sad
kim
Yeah, when you run for the hills, you run for the hills. Hope you receive word on your grandmother and uncle very soon. And like I said in the previous comments… we could always have a blogger barn raisin’ or roof raisin’ as the case may be. Glad you’re safe!!!
I am so glad to hear that you are safe. I hope you get news about your grandma and uncle very soon. And that it is good news. I don’t really know what to say about your house. I know it ain’t gonna be pretty when you see it again. I hope that at least some of your sentimental stuff has been spared. Keep safe right there in Arizona for a while. I have a friend in Tucson!
Thankgod your safe and had the sense to get so far away….
I was so glad to see this post. I’m so sorry for all that you guys are losing and I’m hoping for the best for your grndmother and uncle. Keep us posted. I know you are busy and there is more to life than us bloggers but I really am concerned for you.
Hugs and bunches of smooches
I’m so glad you’re safe! Let me know if you want to stop by San Antonio by way of Tuscon, Dallas, Shrevport and Jackson. Glad you’re OK….I’ve been thinking about you a lot. *poink*
Glad to hear you are ok. I was in the hospital with my wife and the last thing we saw was that you guys in NO were doing well all things considered. And then BAM! It hit the fan. I’m glad to see you are ok and I will say a prayer for your Grandmother and Uncle. I hear now that downtown NO is a war zone. Stay in AZ as long as you can. If you need anything you know how to get in touch with me.
Just sending you my good wishes, too. Glad you’re safe. Since I’m not a praying woman, I’ll keep my fingers crossed & send out some positive vibes for your grandmother & Uncle. Sending you guys some hugs as well for the weeks to come.
Whew! Glad to hear you are in a safe place! Thanks for the news! I hope your return home is not as bad as what I have seen on the news. God Bless…
I have been thining of you and was hopeing you were safe. I hope you hear from your grandmother and uncle soon.
My thoughts are with you! This really sucks. I started to say this blows but figured it wouldn’t be appropriate.
I love New Orleans - we go there about twice a year.
Peace.
Audra
I’m glad you’re safe. I know the city will bounce back and so will you. I hope your grandmother and uncle are okay as well.
Good to hear your ok - hoping g’ma is too.
So glad to see you made it out safe and sound. Figures you end up in Arizona with some lady. Hope grammy is okay, I’m sure she’s been helped to safety.
I’m so glad to hear that you’re ok!! I’m sorry about your house, because I know your stuff is probably damaged, but you’re ALIVE, and you’re somewhere safe, and that’s what counts right now.
I hope that your poor grandmother and uncle are alright, and that they get to talk to someone in your family soon-I know you’ll have no peace of mind until then.
My heart goes out to all the victims of this tragedy, and all their loved ones.
Only two out of a whole family not reported in is pretty good going considering the mess there.
Crossing everything …
Uh Nanners… are you nuts, can you imagine what a mess us geeks would make of a barn raising… Seven would be praying for another flood.
safety is what’s important..
praying for your family’s return home.
YAY!! You’re safe!!!! I will keep your grandmother and uncle in my thoughts and prayers that they are safe.
*BIG HUGS*
FINALLY!! I tried to post yesterday but access was DENIED! I’m so glad you and your family are safe, and I hope you get good new about your grandmother and uncle.
Man. It’s overwhelming, Sev. My heart is breaking for everyone Katrina touched.
Big hugs to you, my friend. Stay safe and enjoy your time in sunny Arizona.
YAHOO! So glad you made it out of there in time. Good luck with with the family members still in NO. It is going to be a while before y’all can return so I guess you’ll just have to try & enjoy AZ while you are there! Or Brighton is having a party in Houston this weekend….wouldn’t that be fun!
Good to hear your safe, nothing is irriplaceable except life itself. Stay safe, and I hope you hear from your grandmother and uncle soon.
So glad to hear you’re okay - Rick’s been asking if we’d heard from you yet, too. I’m laughing that you ended up shacked up with some lady, though, you playa.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your grandma and uncle, and for your house as well. Glad you’re safe!!
I’m ecstatic you are ok I was worried about you and wishing the best for you and your fam *hugs* sugar
Glad that you are safe se7en! It may be a while before you see the old home I realise but I am happy that you chose to leave.
I am glad to hear that you are safe !! I hope you hear about your grandmother soon !!
*HUGS*
Glad your save! Hopefully your grandma is ok! I will keep you all in my thoughts!
Seven,
I’ve been thinking about you a lot during this storm, and hope that you’re doing alright. I hope your family is okay and that the people you love in that awesome city recover as quickly as I think they will…they’re resilient folks!
God bless!
Glad to hear you’re still kickin’. Let us know the details when you get more info.
Yeah, and you can’t be replaced, either, so it is wonderful to hear from you. Good luck and fingers
X’d for you, Sev.
SO glad your safe.
Sorry bout the house, here’s to insurance!
can’t help but think about you and everybody down there…you’re a star for being so calm…
good luck, man.
Whew! I was so glad you decided to leave early. I don’t think many realized just how bad it could be since a big one hasn’t been in that area for a long time. I would guess communication is at a total standstill so it’s not surprising you can’t reach your relatives yet. My prayers with be with you, your relatives, and everyone there.
Cool ,You got out of there in time.
Glad for you,I’ll keep checking on your site.
The news from CNN we get over here are not optimistics at all for
New Orleans, levies of Lake Ponchartrain gave in and the water is still rising downtown.
I hope your family’s OK.
Whew! I’ve been at work and unable to check to see if you were ok. Glad to see you & your family are all right. I hope your grandmother is ok.
So glad you are ok!!
Sev, thank goodness you are alright. I will send your relatives my prayers that they are OK. Hang in there and have hope. xox
Seven, I am glad to hear your OK, I hope you get word of your grandmother soon.. sorry to hear about your house, But your safe and from the sounds of it, with a very good friend of both of ours, give her a hug and Please keep us informed.. miss you, again glad your OK..
I’m so fucking glad you updated! Man. I’m glad you are safe and sound. I hope good news comes soon about your grandmother and uncle and of course your place being as in tact as possible.
Lois Lane
P.S. happy to give you POINKS!
Seven bro glad to hear all is well with at least you. It’s kind of a pet peave of mine but I’m seeing a lot of “I’m not the praying type” posts on several blogs.
I think right now we all need to sit back, take a deep breath or two and say a prayer or five for everybody involved no matter what God(dess) or ultimate being that may be.
We’re all pulling for you
I’m glad you’re safe sweetie!
I’ll keep praying for your Grandmother & Uncle.
God, i’m just glad you’re safe!
Stay that way.
oh my gosh! I’m so glad to hear you are ok! I haven’t blogged much at all the last month, but when I saw the news I immediatly thought of you! It’s good to hear you are safe, but it’s horrible to have all the damage and loss! I’ll keep an eye on your blog to stay informed on your progress.
Wait…so you’re telling me you were in Dallas and didn’t call me?!?!!?!?
When you decide to travel back this way, call me…I wanna make sure you really are doing well, ok?
I was so worried about you, you don’t know how terrified I was when I saw the devestation on the news…I kept thinking about those poor now-homeless people…and you came to mind immediately. Were you safe? Did you make it out alright? I didn’t have any news from you so I didn’t know if I should start an obit-post :o( (yes, I was even thinking the worst) I’m SO glad to hear you’re doing alright!
Yay! for being safe and Yay! for being in the desert (now I’m jealous!)
I am so sorry about this. Your grandma’s in my prayers.
glad you’re safe, but that’s awful about your house. and your grandmother and uncle! hope they’re OK. I can’t even imagine what this must be like for you.
Any word on your grandmother and uncle? Hope all is well.
If it gets to hot in Arizona you are welcome here my friend. Anytime.
If you know anyone who needs a place let me know. I am more then happy to open my home to a family and there pets. I am praying for your grandma and uncle I hope and pray you get word soon.
Seven, I’m so glad you’re safe. It must be so difficult to watch this on TV, the destruction, the anarchy that is slowly descending on your great city. I hope your family is well and indeed I hope they were able to get to a shelter of last resort.