I’m hearing from more and more people, so I’m feeling much better. Although, it’s so fucking bizarre to be so spread out like this. It’s starting to hit me more and more… That I wont be able to see my friends and family for a long while. I think that’s my biggest loss in this situation.
I wish I could have packed them.
I’m so glad you are all safe.
Brian and I were just talking today about what we’re going to do after all this. The biggest obstacle of moving is.. well, moving. Opportunity sometimes knocks when you have nothing left to lose.
The bicycle forum I’ve been on is trying to raise parts to build a bicycle to send me! How incredibly cool is that? I’m speechless. I don’t feel worthy, but I miss my bike so much. I want to take them up on it, but I feel almost greedy. There’s so many more people that are in worse shape, but at the same time… ya know? I dunno. I’ll see how it goes. I’m going to a flea market here in town to see if they have something. I don’t want to take the bike if I can find one here… but from what I’ve seen, I don’t think cycling is all that popular here. :(
I’ve promised them that I would pay the shipping costs when I can get to my checks, that will be waiting for me, possibly in Monroe, LA.
7 hour drive each way? Uhg.
Vinnie, miss you so much!
The bike thing is awesome.
It’s starting to set in that I’m going to be here for a while. I looked at some classified ads tonight and am working on reconstructing my resume. Sheet. The best news ever is that the Department of Energy has authorized that its New Orleans employees will continue to receive our paychecks. I’m not sure how long that will last, but for however long, it gives me a huge sense of relief.
Ron, who is in the Air National Guard, has been in the city for the past 2 days and called me tonight from Belle Chase. He sounded horrible. I asked if he was ok and he just said, “I’ll tell you later.” I can’t even imagine what the city looks like when you’re actually in it.
Tell Berto that I’m in his neck of the woods! Maybe we can hook up. I think I’m about an hour outside of D.C.
Cool! I’m thinking about going up there in a month or too, actually. Eventually Marshall and Carlos and family will be able to go back, but I won’t. No where to go, really. I just found out from Dan that Kasey in a evac center in Natcitoches(sp?)
That’s gotta suck!
This is so sad! I want us all back in one area. Julie? Vincent? Is it possible you won’t be going back to the NO area ever? Please say, “No way, you won’t keep me away.” :(
Vincent, I think we all feel guilty because others are much worse off than we are. But we’ve been through a traumatic experience. We need to grieve just as much as those worse off.
I think it’s wonderful that your bike friends want to do this, and I think you should take them up on it.
Do you have any definitive word on whether your neighborhood flooded? I mean, I know it’s probable since you were so low, but just wondering.
If you don’t check our Games of NOLA Yahoo Group, I just posted there that I found out today that my grandma died in a hospital in Baton Rouge after being evacuated from the old folks’ home that she and your grandma were in. My cousin didn’t know which hospital specifically, but if you’re still trying to locate your grandma, try checking with the Baton Rouge hospitals, since I’m assuming they were evacuated to the same place.
I’m so sorry to hear that Julie. Was it evacuation related?