... coming from a small town, New Orleans was the first major city I ever saw.. a family vacation years and years ago to visit family living in Slidell... I remember the amazing experience of driving across the bridge that spanned Lake Pontchartrain... and then, of course, the din and craziness of Bourbon Street... and the amazing beauty of the Garden District...
.. later in life, my love of New Orleans only grew... trips down for April Jazzfests.. weekend breaks for tours of bayous...
... now, that is all gone... and there is nothing we can do but watch, mourn, and donate..
... Laughing Wolf is trying in his own way, and the Evil White Guy is pointing to the Red Cross and others... even Yabu has his heart in the right place... his words?.. "If you and I don't do it...nobody will."
... give what you can... we've all lost an irreplaceable treasure this week...
Thanks man...these folks need some serious help.
I'm downtown with it.
I'm doing my part.
Bullshitted by Yabu on August 31, 2005 12:52 PMWe are all pitching in what we can but man oh man! Can the city ever be rebuilt and if it can-can it be rebuilt to with stand this kind of storm in the future? I also fell in love with the city years ago although I am not near as familiar with it as you. However, I fear that it is lost and may never be rebuilt. Too much damage and probably not enough insurance money nor financing available.
Bullshitted by GUYK on August 31, 2005 03:53 PM... good point, Guy.. but, damn, I can't imagine a world without a New Orleans..
Bullshitted by Eric on August 31, 2005 04:43 PMI really regret putting off a visit to New Orleans.
Bullshitted by New York Moments on August 31, 2005 06:50 PMNew Orleans, Biloxi, Mobile.......it's just overwhelming.
But I have a very special spot in my heart for New Orleans - one of my happiest memories in life came from a visit there.
My heart just breaks for all of them.
Bullshitted by Tammi on September 1, 2005 07:36 AM