Katrina - Health and welfare of friends

[JBailey]

Does anybody have an email address for Steve Webre in Broussard, LA.
Thanks.

[Byron Roberts]

I'm sure there are Stakers that live in the path that the storm took..Hope Everyone is OK and safe.. I have relatives in Mobile Al. and outside Jackson Miss. That we have not heard from yet .. Sounds like she has really took her fair share of destruction down there.... I'm sure if anybody can fill the rest of us in about your area.. It will be apreciated.....Best of LUCK to all down there..Byron

[Jimmy Sanderson]

Things were bad enough in Northeast Miss. We had lots of trees down and power outages. The southern part of Miss was hit really hard. I heard of many power outages, downed trees, flooding, etc. This was the worst storm I can remember in my 47 years. I can't imagine having been on the coast during it. I have a student in med school in Mobile, AL. He said it wasn't really hit as hard as Hattiesburg, MS where one of his friends is in school.

[John Newman, Jr.]

The TV news was saying that a lot of people will be without electricity for 6-8 weeks. The utilities basically have to start from scratch putting in all new poles and running new lines. Probably more than a few sub-stations will need to be replaced as well.
One report said that over a million people are now homeless refugees.
It is a shame that it needs to be said, but be very careful about donating to relief efforts. By all means, GIVE!, but know exactly who you are handing your money to. If you stick with Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities or other verifiable organizations your help will go where it is needed.

[Andrew Mackey]

This may really be off the wall but, Let's see what the French have to say about getting all the people here in the US, Aid from foreign countries. The US of A has helped many countries in time of need, even ones we have been at war with. Where is their help now that we need some? News services are saying that over 1 million homeless - with nothing but the clothes on their backs, entire communities wiped out, They showed tonite, one of the barrier islande 20 FEET under water. A 20 foor wave surged up to a mile inland - A storm caused Tsunami. Is any one going to send us help to recover from this disaster? We Shall See. God bless those in need.
Andrew

[Paul Spence]

I just wonder who is going to pay for all of this . Sorry, I forgot it's US-USA'ens. I don't expect much help from the UN and others, and it would be a pleasant surprise if some did. I think we should call in all our chips from those who "OWE" us, lock down the borders, bring the troops home, reduce taxes, develop our own internal resources to the n-th degree and just "STOP" giving our country away..... One world order, diversity and economy--- Just not a happy camper. But then again, I'm on "BREAK" on third shift at work in Pa., waiting to go to the "FLEA MARKET" on the way home on $3.00 + a gallon fuel, and park the 94 Chevy with 348,000+ miles in the drive way and work on old iron. What more could a person want . Sure feel "SORRY" for those that got caught up with Katrina...

[Tremel]

Originally Posted by jbailey

Does anybody have an email address for Steve Webre in Broussard, LA.
Thanks.

The last email address that I had for Steve was swebre@unocal.com. I'm a litle concerned as that email came back and I know Steve and his family live in the devistation area. I hope he and his family are Okay.

[BDilgard]

Originally Posted by Andrew Mackey

This may really be off the wall but, Let's see what the French have to say about getting all the people here in the US, Aid from foreign countries. The US of A has helped many countries in time of need, even ones we have been at war with. Where is their help now that we need some? News services are saying that over 1 million homeless - with nothing but the clothes on their backs, entire communities wiped out, They showed tonite, one of the barrier islande 20 FEET under water. A 20 foor wave surged up to a mile inland - A storm caused Tsunami. Is any one going to send us help to recover from this disaster? We Shall See. God bless those in need.
Andrew

Andrew you right , we (usa) are the first to help other countries in time of need, all we do is give & give, well its about time someone gives us a hand with this destruction that has happen, all the money that has been loaned out is history, well its pay back time ,"Darn it" and as for the guy's fighting overseas with they family's in need of them,its time to bring them home!! Its pass time for this to come about!!!! we as american people can only do so much! and no one can not say we don't!!!!!!

[Tom Winland]

Has anyone heard how fellow stacker David Lyon in MS is doing?

Tom Winland
Ohio

[Steve Adams]

Don't forget guys that there is no elec. to run computers and no phone lines to connect them together. It may be next to impossible to reach anyone for months.

[Kevin O. Pulver]

There is also "bayou Bob Mayeaux" down there somewhere I think. I've read his article in GEM about some engines at an old civil war fort- Remember?

Strangely enough, I flew from Nebraska to Narlins on a Saturday, one week and a day before it hit. I bought a pickup on Ebay and had to go get it.
I was glad I hadn't waited another week. My son and I took an air boat tour and our guide said a Cat 3 hurricane could finish them off for good. We never expected that a 4 would be coming in a week. My wife and I were up late Sunday, praying for God's mercy on the people down there.

I don't think it's a coincidence that the storm hit the day that "Southern Decadence Week" was supposed to start. For those of you who don't know, that is sort of a "gay (sodomite) Mardi Gras". Things you can't even imagine go on right in public streets in front of God and everybody. Mardi Gras isn't much better, with public nudity, sex, drunkenness, etc... being not only allowed, but celebrated.
I believe that this hurricane is the judgment of God, and that it is also the mercy of God that there was so much warning; it wasn't a direct hit, and that it weakened from a category 5.
I know that some God-fearing people live there also, and that some innocent folk were affected, but that is consistent with biblical judgements. As is a warning to "Get out."
Remember Sodom and Gomorrah?
I know that I will take heat for this, but God has been very patient for a very long time. Before you attack me, read your Bible. It says God never changes.

America needs to repent. We have collectively kicked God out of the schools, removed the 10 commandments from most public places, Legalized abortion, pornography, and sodomite marriage. etc... etc...
We need to pray God would have mercy on our nation. We have forgotten God. I know this message won't be popular. Even Jesus himself was so "popular" that the religious crucified him.
Kevin O. Pulver

[BDilgard]

I for one will not attack you opinion, because you are so right , everything will come to judgement!

[Mark B]

Kevin, I also have been thinking the same thing. No argument from me. Mark in MIchigan

[Mike in NC]

Kevin, AMEN!!!!!!!

[John G]

What a bunch of Bigots! You folks make me sick!

[Joe Musser]

Man I hate to stir this one up, but I have to ask John, WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT I have been on this board for some time and I have never encountered one bigot. I have met a lot of different people with a very broad range of opinions but not one bigot. And I am not an overly religious man but I have to agree that the big easy has needed a good cleansing for a long time. That is one mans opinion I do not feel it makes me a bigot in anyway. Sometimes the first person to holler is the only one that thinks that way. sort of you smelt it you dealt it Anyway my prayers go out for the families down there and I also pray gas comes down soon Joe M.

[BDilgard]

Originally Posted by Joe Musser

Man I hate to stir this one up, but I have to ask John, WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT I have been on this board for some time and I have never encountered one bigot. I have met a lot of different people with a very broad range of opinions but not one bigot. And I am not an overly religious man but I have to agree that the big easy has needed a good cleansing for a long time. That is one mans opinion I do not feel it makes me a bigot in anyway. Sometimes the first person to holler is the only one that thinks that way. sort of you smelt it you dealt it Anyway my prayers go out for the families down there and I also pray gas comes down soon Joe M.

joe just remember their is always going to be a Donkey , aka jaskass ,aka as$&*@$, just one of those people thats all, nothing better for him to do, but to try & see what he can stir up, (HARRY has a nice way to deal with people like that) right Harry.

[Mac Leod]

Kevin, you put my thoughts down exactly....read in the good book about how people turn away from God, and how things get bad very quick. you have my support, I wish more thought like you! our county needs to turn back to what is right!

and, though your thoughts may not be liked by all,It is better to do what is right by GOD than what is right by mankind

Mac Leod

[John G]

Here are a few synonyms for the word Bigot: extremist; diehard; dogmatist; racist; hypocrite; and chauvinist. I think we are all old enough to read the above posts and see which shoe fits.

Sorry Harry. I'm done now.

[oldironcollector]

Ok, gotta chime in here, Anytime religion or politics are discussed there are going to be differing opinions. I have never seen or heard of any bigotism on this board either And I do not see any here. God's written word is very clear on the aforementioned activitys. Is it a concidence with the timing of events who really knows?? But I will say that there will be a judgement day for everyone. And all we can do is pray for the folks in need of help.

Denny