Thank you to all those that have helped

So glad and grateful that you and your family made it out and found each other and have some of resources you need to get along! There are not many bits of positive news now and just knowing some people are getting it together a little bit helps. For those who want to donate.....I found an option on the Red Cross site that allows people to give their spare change on the left hand side of the web page. Clicking on it will tell you how to use the CoinStar machines to donate to the RC and other charitable organizations and lets you put in you zip code to find the ones nearest you with the doantation option in it. The RC estimates that if only half the people within two mile of these machines would pony up just one dollar, the RC would raise 65 million bucks! The disaster relief efforts are going to need money for a long time to come as well as now and I think this is a great way to drop in a dollar or two every time you shop at stores with these machines. Kids and schools can collect pennies and make a huge difference. If enough of us keep making this small contribution over time, I think we can really add some serious dollars to keep up a sustained effort without busting anybody's piggybank. Check it out and pass it it on.
 
Jason, I'm very glad you and your family are ok. I wish you and all the people who were affected by this catastrophe well, on the road to recovery. Best wishes from all of us in Canada :ca
 
Spilchy said:
Hey Jason! Good to hear from you! How is your wife doing with her nursing duties? I saw images of the hospitals and was shocked for a lack of a better word.
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Shannon was called into work on Sunday, and hasn't left since. I tried my absolute hardest to talk her out of going in, but the trooper that she is, she refused. Fortunately, she's not stranded, and the particular hospital that she works at is one of the only hospitals in the city that hasn't been shut down. The conditions for the first few days were absolutely horrible. No power, water on the first floor, no plumbing of any kind, etc.. Even with that she still refused to leave because "her patients needed her". My biggest concern was her safety since people started raiding hospitals for drugs, but as soon as that started happening, the National Guard formed a huge ring around the hospital and started protecting it. They now have power again, running water, and I believe plumbing for the restroom facilities so conditions have become way better. Her words were,"People need me, and this is the one time that I can make a difference. I'm staying at any cost." I can't even express in words how proud I am of her, yet scared to death at the same time. I have my father's truck filled with gas at all times, and my cell phone next to me in case she needs me.
 
Just wanted to give a :xyxthumbs to those who posted links and other info about how to give relief contributions. That makes it about as easy as it can be to give (and know your donations are going to legitimate places).



Compared to what people like JDookie's wife are doing, contributing money sure seems like an easy out, but at least it's something.
 
JDookie said:
Intel,

Good to hear from you buddy. I was definitely thinking about you.
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So far I've been able to locate almost all of my friends. There is one guy I'm worried about though who is NOPD. I have no clue when I'll be able to get in contact with him.



So... you have time go shooting now
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You guys will never believe what just happened to us. We were staying with my brother in his condo right by LSU, and the owner of the condo (who is from New Orleans also) called an informed us that we all had to get out because he and his wife need to live there. I am currently in Clarksdale, Mississippi staying in a hotel because everything else was booked up solid. Our cell phones don't even work up here (Nextel). Thank goodness, we found a hotel that let us bring our dogs and also has wireless interent in the lobby, which is what I am using right now. We're hoping to be able to go back to Baton Rouge tomorrow to stay with other members of our family that are making room for us.



Intel,

Man, you'll never believe that all my guns are still at my parents' house. I'm sure they are dry, but whether they are still there or not, I have no idea. Two AR-15's, multiple rifles, shotguns, pistols, ammo, etc. I thought I was leaving for one night, so I didn't bother taking anything but a small duffle bag with some clothes and essentials. Wow, was I wrong.
 
Jeez, Jason, when it rains it pours. Like you need this added stress. I know you will pull through this and we all will help as we can.



I also encourage others to donate, even if you have already donated, consider giving again. Give as much as you can as often as you can. Lets do what we can to get our friends and neighbors back on their feet. Jason, I hope that the most pressing issue facing you next year at this time is what wax to use.
 
Yes, when it rains it pours, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Please see my post in the "I Donated" thread.
 
JDookie said:
You guys will never believe what just happened to us. We were staying with my brother in his condo right by LSU, and the owner of the condo (who is from New Orleans also) called an informed us that we all had to get out because he and his wife need to live there. I am currently in Clarksdale, Mississippi staying in a hotel because everything else was booked up solid. Our cell phones don't even work up here (Nextel). Thank goodness, we found a hotel that let us bring our dogs and also has wireless interent in the lobby, which is what I am using right now. We're hoping to be able to go back to Baton Rouge tomorrow to stay with other members of our family that are making room for us.



Intel,

Man, you'll never believe that all my guns are still at my parents' house. I'm sure they are dry, but whether they are still there or not, I have no idea. Two AR-15's, multiple rifles, shotguns, pistols, ammo, etc. I thought I was leaving for one night, so I didn't bother taking anything but a small duffle bag with some clothes and essentials. Wow, was I wrong.
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Wow, I can't believe they'd do something like that to you all.



Same thing for me JDookie, all my rifles and handguns are in Metairie except for my glock 26. Hoping they're still there.
 
I hope your guns are safe. I could not bear to part with any of mine. Small world my G26 goes wherever I go. All my guns are in a safe, ammo in large flat storage bins under the bed. This seems to work well for our small bedroom.
 
Just glad you and your family are OK Jason. Look at this way, waterlogged firearms can be cleaned and refurbished, as can cars and homes. People can't. Glad you're safe
 
I am also glad to hear you and yours are safe and sound. What happened to

us here in NY almost five years ago made me angry. But what happened to you

and other folks in LA just plain broke my heart.



Godspeed to you and everyone else during this time, and I hope things

get better very very soon.
 
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