FEMA's Michael Brown made the following statement in a recent Playboy article concerning Congressman Gene Taylor's testimony at a hearing, accusing Brown of not comprehending the devastation on the MS Gulf Coast...
"For that little twerp to claim I didn't understand death and suffering -- he can just bite me, for all I care." Brown
TWERP!?!?!?! BITE ME!?!?!?! Now, that's nice...and very professional. Well, Taylor, from the MS Gulf Coast, ain't scared. He had the following to say in response...
"Michael Brown should consider himself a lucky man. Had I known before the hearing that he was up in Baton Rouge ordering steaks on his government credit card at the same time the people of South Mississippi were resorting to police-sanctioned looting to feed themselves, I would have done more than just verbally kick his butt," Taylor said. "Brown is an incompetent fool, and everyone in South Mississippi knows it."
I'd pay good money to see these two guys duke it out. Whatdoyathink? This is a promoter's wet dream...
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
beatin path
Beatin Path's "3" is in the stores now! It ROCKS!!! Buy it!
You MUST have this band for your next event...Call me!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Flood Graphics
Below is a link to a graphic that shows the timeline of the flooding of New Orleans.
http://www.nola.com/katrina/graphics/flashflood.swf
http://www.nola.com/katrina/graphics/flashflood.swf
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Morning 40 Federation - Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga is now on sale!!! Morning 40 Federation's latest CD is phenomenal...a must have! It's loud! It's sexy! It's rock & roll!
The River in Reverse
Fun was had by all last night at the Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint show. The show lasted 4 hours and the band ROCKED! It was a fabulous night.
Breeze and Elvis
Elvis and the Killa New Orleans Horn Section
Hozey's...Jr. & Sr.
Ace...Hard at Work
Breeze and Elvis
Elvis and the Killa New Orleans Horn Section
Hozey's...Jr. & Sr.
Ace...Hard at Work
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Postcards from the MS Gulf Coast
The S.S. Hurricane Camille is still in her place
I see Forrest and I see Gary and I see Sonya...who do you see?
Naginworld
We ran across a gallery on Royal Street which is only selling photos of C. Ray...very bizarre.
Nieces & Nephews
My Napa Nieces were recently on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, volunteering with the rebuilding effort. We were excited to finally meet these wonderful girls. They were able to visit with their Gulfport cousins and their grandmother.
John Chambless, Gulfport
Bobby Chambless, Gulfport
Lucci Chambless, Gulfport
Moriah King, Napa
Haley King, Napa
Thank you, Moriah & Haley, for helping rebuild the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Come back to visit soon.
John Chambless, Gulfport
Bobby Chambless, Gulfport
Lucci Chambless, Gulfport
Moriah King, Napa
Haley King, NapaThank you, Moriah & Haley, for helping rebuild the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Come back to visit soon.
Dawn's 40th Birthday!
Lori & Dawn at the Court of Two Sisters Brunch
My Southern girls...
Dawn was serenaded by a Dixieland band at the Court of Two Sisters on her 40th birthday.
No Fido or Fluffy Left Behind
No Fido or Fluffy left behind
Louisiana develops animal evacuation plans for hurricanes
Monday, July 17, 2006; Posted: 8:27 p.m. EDT (00:27 GMT)
After Katrina, some pet owners risked their lives when they weren't allowed to evacuate with their pets.
SPECIAL REPORT
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) -- A statewide plan to evacuate pets during hurricanes is being worked out by state and local officials, who are required to map the procedures under a new law enacted to avoid the problems that erupted after Hurricane Katrina struck.
The law applies to cats, dogs and other domesticated animals.
"I am greatly worried about the evacuation of pets from New Orleans," said Laura Maloney, executive director of the Louisiana branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "We have many unfilled needs. We have lots of shortages."
The law was prompted by pet evacuation problems during and after Katrina that resulted in the deaths or abandonment of thousands of cats and dogs. In some cases, pet owners endangered their own lives by refusing to abandon their animals.
The law requires the governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and their local counterparts to devise humane ways to evacuate and shelter cats and dogs during hurricanes. Service animals such as guide dogs are supposed to be evacuated with their owners. Household pets in carriers and cages will be allowed on public transportation if they do not endanger people.
State and local emergency officials are supposed to find animal shelters and draft regulations as well as set up an identification system so pets can be reunited with their owners should they become separated during storms.
Maloney said that, unlike last year before Katrina struck, pet owners will know where to find evacuation shelters.
State agriculture officials have asked operators of animal shelters, humane societies, veterinary offices, kennels, grooming facilities and other sites to provide copies of their evacuation plans by July 31 so they can be made public.
Louisiana develops animal evacuation plans for hurricanes
Monday, July 17, 2006; Posted: 8:27 p.m. EDT (00:27 GMT)
After Katrina, some pet owners risked their lives when they weren't allowed to evacuate with their pets.
SPECIAL REPORT
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) -- A statewide plan to evacuate pets during hurricanes is being worked out by state and local officials, who are required to map the procedures under a new law enacted to avoid the problems that erupted after Hurricane Katrina struck.
The law applies to cats, dogs and other domesticated animals.
"I am greatly worried about the evacuation of pets from New Orleans," said Laura Maloney, executive director of the Louisiana branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "We have many unfilled needs. We have lots of shortages."
The law was prompted by pet evacuation problems during and after Katrina that resulted in the deaths or abandonment of thousands of cats and dogs. In some cases, pet owners endangered their own lives by refusing to abandon their animals.
The law requires the governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and their local counterparts to devise humane ways to evacuate and shelter cats and dogs during hurricanes. Service animals such as guide dogs are supposed to be evacuated with their owners. Household pets in carriers and cages will be allowed on public transportation if they do not endanger people.
State and local emergency officials are supposed to find animal shelters and draft regulations as well as set up an identification system so pets can be reunited with their owners should they become separated during storms.
Maloney said that, unlike last year before Katrina struck, pet owners will know where to find evacuation shelters.
State agriculture officials have asked operators of animal shelters, humane societies, veterinary offices, kennels, grooming facilities and other sites to provide copies of their evacuation plans by July 31 so they can be made public.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Fire!
A neighbor's house caught on fire this evening. It was mainly smoke and no one was hurt. Six fire trucks lit up Adams Street.
UPDATE: the house was not actually on fire...someone tried to cook aluminum foil in a microwave!
Da Beach House -Bay St. Louis
check out the following link...
www.risingfromruin.msnbc.com/2005/12/that_was_then_t.html
click on the line - "Click here to see images of many homes and buildings as documented by Bay St. Louis resident John Wilkerson before and after Hurricane Katrina." #8 is of Da Beach House.
Also, check out the rest of the Rising From Ruin site. It has virtual tours, blogs, and diaries from Mississippi Gulf Coast residents.
www.risingfromruin.msnbc.com/2005/12/that_was_then_t.html
click on the line - "Click here to see images of many homes and buildings as documented by Bay St. Louis resident John Wilkerson before and after Hurricane Katrina." #8 is of Da Beach House.
Also, check out the rest of the Rising From Ruin site. It has virtual tours, blogs, and diaries from Mississippi Gulf Coast residents.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Gulf Coast Boys
Good Ole Gulfport Boys (Mick Steele, Michael Hapes, and Garth Curry) at Cote Sud for my birthday. Dinner was followed by homemade Absinthe and Moonshine on the Batture, watching the red moon rising and a lunar eclipse.
Michael passed away on September 20, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. His smile, his laughter, and spirit will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. A memorial service for Michael Hapes will be held at an future time.
Michael passed away on September 20, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. His smile, his laughter, and spirit will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. A memorial service for Michael Hapes will be held at an future time.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Marine Debris - MS Gulf Coast
Somewhat "TimBurtonEsque", tree parts rise out of the water.
Hermit crabs have taken up residence on the trees and other debris.
I found several pieces of an iron lawn set in the Gulf.
The list of marine debris gets longer and weirder. I have heard about 2 houses found in the Gulf. One brick house was found in a shipping channel at the end of Hopkins Blvd. in Biloxi. It was moved out of the channel, but is still under water. A shrimp boat ran into a house still attached to the slab. Autos, refrigerators, and furniture are among many items found on the barrier islands.
Hermit crabs have taken up residence on the trees and other debris.
I found several pieces of an iron lawn set in the Gulf.
The list of marine debris gets longer and weirder. I have heard about 2 houses found in the Gulf. One brick house was found in a shipping channel at the end of Hopkins Blvd. in Biloxi. It was moved out of the channel, but is still under water. A shrimp boat ran into a house still attached to the slab. Autos, refrigerators, and furniture are among many items found on the barrier islands.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Marine Life - MS Gulf Coast
Early reports were that the seafood industry would be gone for 3 years. Well, I'm here to tell ya...that ain't true!
Blasts from the Past!
It's true...Eli "Baboon" O'Neal and Dino Kruse are still amongst the living. Of course, it took a funeral (Scott Thomas) for us to catch up with each other.
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