Katrina anniversary

[f5]

this was a monster with 175 mph sustained winds that would of blew the city of N.O off the map had not been for the miracle of dry air that weaken it at the last minute

[Sean in New Orleans]

I'm going to go to work on the anniversary, come home, cook dinner, make it like a normal day, and watch some specials on TV. That's about it...I'm sure I'll be fine emtionally...I came out of my post-traumatic stress syndrome in May and have been fine ever since.

[okiekid55]

For all, it is a sad state of affairs when all think of corporate giants as the backbone of a local community. As I continue to drive thru out the coast, I see help wanted and now hiring signs in the store fronts. I am disgusted with those that can only wait for the gambling elite for a job when so many opportunities exist. They just sit around collecting unemployment waiting for the ungodly (IMO) position to help better them. I don't say much, but sometimes it just clicks and I have to say something. I am very happy for all those that look forward and not backward, because nothing is left anyway. I continue to await my loan application to complete, which only delays the grant process, and I did not receive any compensation from Prime, Inc. No, I did not live in a flood zone, did not have flood insurance, and had less than $3K in damage from wind. Deductible= $5K. So go figure. All cities along the coast were reborn the day after the storm, when as a child, you are naked, helpless and require time to grow and mature and build up your strength to withstand the enemy when he comes. We all here on the Gulf Coast need to do what is required to build ourselves up, nuture each other with what is needed and require and keep on keeping on. Good Day.

[LaPlaceFF]

For all, it is a sad state of affairs when all think of corporate giants as the backbone of a local community. As I continue to drive thru out the coast, I see help wanted and now hiring signs in the store fronts. I am disgusted with those that can only wait for the gambling elite for a job when so many opportunities exist. They just sit around collecting unemployment waiting for the ungodly (IMO) position to help better them. I don't say much, but sometimes it just clicks and I have to say something. I am very happy for all those that look forward and not backward, because nothing is left anyway. I continue to await my loan application to complete, which only delays the grant process, and I did not receive any compensation from Prime, Inc. No, I did not live in a flood zone, did not have flood insurance, and had less than $3K in damage from wind. Deductible= $5K. So go figure. All cities along the coast were reborn the day after the storm, when as a child, you are naked, helpless and require time to grow and mature and build up your strength to withstand the enemy when he comes. We all here on the Gulf Coast need to do what is required to build ourselves up, nuture each other with what is needed and require and keep on keeping on. Good Day.

Well said!!!!

[MSRobi911]

Looks like all that plan on going to the casino's may have to change their minds on what they will be doing for the anniversary, they may be evacuating as it looks like Ernesto is on the way here, as of now.

We don't need him and don't want him....but what ever God has in store for use we will handle.

Mary

[Ptarmigan]

Why would anyone use fireworks to mark the anniversary of Katrina? Fireworks are for celebration. They should mark it, like what they do for the 9/11 anniversary.