OT: Hurricane Katrina

**Stacey0471** · August 30th, 2005, 12:56 PM

I feel totally gutted seeing the devastation along the Gulf coast on the news this morning. I know there's one or two people on here still residing in the New Orleans area. Hope everyone's ok down there.

I loved my time down in Biloxi, and made a few friends in the area. Seeing the place now, looking like a big muddy puddle, leaves me feeling a bit empty. [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

**Her Vampness** · September 6th, 2005, 04:07 AM

Although they have been saying for roughly 7 years now "we are due for a big one" I never thought that big one would be quite as big. Thankfully me and my kids were not there....I wish I could say the same for the rest of our family and close friends....and everyone else that was hit.

My phone started ringing on Thursday when a few called to let us know they are ok. To hear voices that I thought I may never hear again was wonderful...

Sorry to get all sappy. Its been a rough week watching and waiting------

**Stacey0471** · September 6th, 2005, 09:59 AM

Glad to hear everyone's been reporting in. I was heartbroken when they said the town had been all but wiped out. The tears were flowing.

I won't forget the good times I had there.

**JayStarr** · September 6th, 2005, 10:54 AM

Duplicate Thread Alert!!!!

Seriously, it's good to hear about each person that is still alive.

I'm waiting to hear how the rebuilding is going to be handled, and what necessary changes are going to be made.

**Stacey0471** · September 6th, 2005, 10:58 AM

Yeah Jay, I wondered why you started another one, hehe.

I wonder if the casino chains will risk rebuilding there, or if anyone will risk building there at all.

**Her Vampness** · September 6th, 2005, 01:17 PM

Tears were flowing here and still are. The birth of two of my children were there..13 years..great times, great friends. I have pictures and memories but when I go back nothing will be the same.

From the things i've heard -
Yes the casinos will be back but thinking about putting them on land- Then heard no they won't be back and the MS people are greatly concerned. That is the majority of the peoples income in that area.

**Stacey0471** · September 6th, 2005, 01:28 PM

Yup, seen similar reports here. The BBC News coverage has been quite thorough. They had news teams on the ground in Biloxi and Gulfport, not just New Orleans.

The SunHerald is doing a good job keeping people informed too;

http://www.sunherald.com

**sinnmin** · September 6th, 2005, 01:40 PM

Vamp - I'm glad you guys were out of there.

I'm sure everything will be rebuilt. It's just gonna take awhile. It's just human nature when we lose something we work hard to get it back if not the same then better than before.