Remembering Katrina

Although Ted's passing was sad for some..... I thought a pause for the loss from Katrina might be appropriate. I lost about everything and had to start over but have indeed had the chance to start over a lot of people are still trying to begin again.


HERE'S TO LOST TOYS

Did you EVER get an insurance payout? I remember there was some arguing back and forth over flooding vs storm surge and water versus wind damage.

How did it all shake out in the end?

Kennedy is better off forgotten than remembered.

Victims from Katrina need to be remembered and not forgotten

Giving credit where credit is due, All 3 insurance companies paid, House I was covered, car covered but it's never enough to actually replace your car, Business 33 years old underinsured by 1.5MM they gladly paid to our limits building and contents, smiled and said goodby. I guess it was really our fault for not verifying that replacement cost had a limit not truly whatever it takes to replace everything. Those of you out there all need to look very closly at what your insurance will pay if you lose everything, don't forget you have to pay to clean it all up before you can rebuild. Katrina has made my family stronger and much more appricative for what we have try living in a third world country for 4-5 weeks when you know even though it dosen't look like it you are in the good old USA. I would post other pics but everyone has seen enough of it same with 9-11 Just remember to take a min and remember all those who are struggling to cope.. Military too.

Richard - good post. Here's wishing you continued good health & prosperity!

Peace - Out!

Here's to you, Richard. I am, still, negotiating with ins. (Texas Windstorm Ins. ASSo) regarding my roof that was damdged in Ike (by the way, did y'all know that the city of Galveston, TX. is being renamed: Tina because it was bitch slapped by Ike). It has been less than a year, so everybody is really in a hurry to resolve the situation. Now, we cannot find a match for the tile...yadadadaya.
Life is wonderful, right? The underlayment i\has been replaced, but the tile is, well, not there...black roof in sunny Clear Lake TX= $500.00/month higher electric bill...yes...$750.00/mo.
Gotta love it!

GG

George,

Have faith it took a while but we got thru it even have A/C now and a back up generator. It took a lot a patience, a few beers, a bottle of tequila, maybe some scotch. Get a goal, one of mine has been to make it to the Smokies when the leaves are turning, Thanks to our brethern, Hoss, Tom et all I'll make that trip this October. This Bridge may be the next goal I think it's on the West Coast someplace.

One of you guys speak up

Any one able to tell me where this pic is from? I think one of my goals should be to drive the Speedie across it....

Richard

That's gotta be Highway 1 on the California Coast. I've been on that bridge (I think), but can't remember exactly where it is. Look forward to seeing you in October, Richard.

Bixby bridge, CA 1 in the Big Sur area, one of the best driving roads on the planet.

Same Hwy goes up thru Oregon Coast?

If So Thats the Goal North to South 2-3 week long trip.

Every one should have a goal no matter how lofty

Yup, same highway goes all the way to Washington state, changing dramatically every hour or less. Kathy and I have driven it, if in segments, and ALL of it is spectacular.

Enjoy the ride......gn

Sound like a Big Easy stimulis is in the works - what's another $250B?

Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D) is presently asking Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS to rebuild New Orleans.

Interesting number... what does it mean?

A. Well... if you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman, and child) you each get $516,528.


B. Or... if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.


C. Or.... if you are a family of four... your family gets $2,066,012.

no no no no you forgot who you are dealing with...


you have to let all the politicians get their cut then each person will get abot 2 bucks each.........