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Silver Lyon Posts: 363 |
posted 08-31-2005 03:02 PM
  
I am sure that everybody would agree with me in hoping that too big a disaster has not befallen Blakstone, who lives close to the recent devastation and is such a generous and erudite contributor to this forum. B. do please let us worried folk know how you are! IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 08-31-2005 03:32 PM
Also these members: IJP silver1800 bsmlhm Lukie 458 Lynne Italian lady bpfour surprizes Bcbarron Cindy C Oboysmom rmeyer CHADJAIDEN sweet_tee RSuthWed peppecat ma1henry Cindy dwhittinghill Bleb101283 BellaJava midnitesun gaylem ljpowell mgnewman joyce Silverslipper Denise Smith
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adelapt Posts: 418 |
posted 08-31-2005 05:22 PM
And from the other side of the world - we are concerned too. Silver Lyon speaks for many of us. IP: Logged |
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tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 08-31-2005 05:58 PM
At the risk of being politcially incorrect, my prayers are with them. Tom IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 08-31-2005 07:58 PM
I fear we cannot expect to hear from Blakstone, IJP, or any other members from New Orleans (or any coastal communities from the affected states) for some time. New Orleans is isolated, without power or communicatons (other than the satellite trucks of the media) and undergoing complete evacuation. All evacuees and those who left before the storm, unless with frends or relatives, will be in shelters and may be without internet access for a considerable amount of time. We can hope they have survived, as most others have, but they may have lost everything and might have to rebuild their lives from scratch. I have lived in the affected area and am familiar with many of the devastated communities; I have been through a number of hurricanes in earlier years, and know how vulnerable the area is. From what we have all seen on television, I can appreciate the scope of this disaster, and am of the opinion that for once the media reporters, who usually have a tendency to exaggerate bad news, do not have the words to describe the situation adequately. I am thankful I am not there now. IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 09-01-2005 09:56 AM
I echo the words of tmockait as my prayers are with blakstone and all of those in need along the gulf coast. IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 09-01-2005 07:20 PM
The internet is a constant reminder that we are a community and we all feel for those affected by the disaster. Fred IP: Logged |
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blakstone Posts: 493 |
posted 09-01-2005 11:42 PM
I am stunned and heartened by the concerns and prayers of forum members for my safety. I (and my family) was able to escape before the devastation that befell my beloved New Orleans, and I hope that members will strive to find the kindness and decency that thrives there still in defiance of the hideousness shown in all media - acts of violence for which I feel personally ashamed. Recent but unconfirmed reports say that my neighborhood was unaffected by the floodwaters and was - we hope - in the 10-20% of New Orleans which remains above water. It now appears likely that residents will not be allowed to return for 1-2 months, so I will not know until then if my library - or anything else - has survived. In the meantime, we will be lodging with relative in another state. And I will, as time permits, be checking in here at the forums. They have given me great delight always and great diversion in times of strife. I turned to them tonight for the latter - a simple distraction from a surreal week - and I am, I iterate, grateful for your concern, overwhelmed by your compassion and, all pc aside tmockait, blessed by your prayers. IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 09-02-2005 01:59 PM
Blakstone: Wonderful to hear of your safety and that of your family. Your library has been one of my concerns, although secondary to your safety, but if there is any bright spot there it is that looters do not concern themselves with books. Congratulations and welcome back. Hopefully some of the others will be as fortunate. IP: Logged |
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doc Posts: 728 |
posted 09-02-2005 02:58 PM
blakstone: Your posting brightened my day-it is so good to know that you and your family are safe. I echo others' sentiments to say that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fellow New Orleans residents. Hopefully, we will hear from others from Scott's list as they are able to return to such diversionary tasks as checking this website. Deirdre IP: Logged |
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tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 09-02-2005 05:21 PM
Blacksotne, Glad to hear you and yours are safe. We'll keep praying for the rest. Tom IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 09-02-2005 06:33 PM
I’m moving this post to the New Members’ Forum so that more can participate in this thread. IP: Logged |
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