Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The Levee Done Sprung a Leak!
On our way to the dog park, a section of the levee on the Mighty Mississippi where the dogs can run free with no leashes and swim in the river, Elaine & I came upon what appeared to be a geyser. It appeared that the levee had sprung a leak.
This dog kept body slammin' the geyser.
The Corps of Engineers is in the background.
The Levee Police called the Sewerage and Water Board and were told that they were already out there, dealing with the problem. As you can see, this was not the case.
Our wonderful Levee Police, posing for the camera.
This shot will give you an idea of high the geyser was pumping.
Check out the Leak!!!
Alas, the Sewerage and Water Board comes to the rescue.
Mystery? Sign from God? Failure of the Corps of Engineers? Nope, quite simple...the guy cutting grass ran over an exposed water main and ruptured it. Sorry, just another "normal" day in the Crescent City?
The Sewerage & Water Board's hi-tech fix of the pipe!
This dog kept body slammin' the geyser.
The Corps of Engineers is in the background.
The Levee Police called the Sewerage and Water Board and were told that they were already out there, dealing with the problem. As you can see, this was not the case.
Our wonderful Levee Police, posing for the camera.
This shot will give you an idea of high the geyser was pumping.
Check out the Leak!!!
Alas, the Sewerage and Water Board comes to the rescue.
Mystery? Sign from God? Failure of the Corps of Engineers? Nope, quite simple...the guy cutting grass ran over an exposed water main and ruptured it. Sorry, just another "normal" day in the Crescent City?
The Sewerage & Water Board's hi-tech fix of the pipe!
MS Gulf Coast, Before & After
Katrina making landfall, August 29, 2005
Beauvoir, the last home of Jefferson Davis, before Katrina
Beauvoir after Katrina
There are many huge trees uprooted...
Dantzler House, Biloxi, before Katrina
Dantzler house, Biloxi, after Katrina
Mike Sekul's "house", Biloxi Point Cadet
Biloxi Lighthouse made it through yet another storm...
Before & After - Waveland
Thursday, August 17, 2006
"When the Levees Broke" - A Must See
Spike Lee's documentary "When the Levees Broke" is a must see film. Catch it on HBO this month. I am anxious to get everyone's reviews. Watch the credits...they go quick, but look for PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ROBIN CHAMBLESS.
Spike Lee speaking to audience at the "When the Levees Broke" premiere
Spike interviewing Setliffe of the Corps of Engineers at the 17th Street Canal Breach
Spike Lee speaking to audience at the "When the Levees Broke" premiere
Spike interviewing Setliffe of the Corps of Engineers at the 17th Street Canal Breach
Let's not forget Camille! August 17, 1969
During this time of everything Katrina, we must not forget Miss Camille. She roared into shore on this date in 1969. She was pretty vicious, but she was nice enough to let us come home shortly after. Below are some photos of the aftermath.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
More Beach Furniture
What shall we call it? Art? Lawn Furniture Gone Bad? Water Furniture?
I thought this chair was the same one I took pictures of last month. I thought it had been washed closer to shore, but upon inspection, realized that it was a different one. It was in a great spot at low tide this evening...sitting on a sandbar...perfect position to watch the sunset.
I thought this chair was the same one I took pictures of last month. I thought it had been washed closer to shore, but upon inspection, realized that it was a different one. It was in a great spot at low tide this evening...sitting on a sandbar...perfect position to watch the sunset.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Spike Says
Spike says...
"What I was really amazed by was the spirit of the people of New Orleans," he said, during a recent meeting with TV critics in Los Angeles. "We know that there are people that aren't coming back, but the majority of them are going to stick it out. And we interviewed so many people who said, 'I was born here. I'm going to die here.' And they mean that.
"Another thing I found amazing was the humor. Even though all the stuff they'd gone through, there were still many times where the stuff they were saying had the crew dying laughing. I know it might seem like it's gallows humor, but just the spirit of the people -- I think that's what makes New Orleans the most unique city in America.
"And that's tough for me to say, being from New York. But I got to give it up. New Orleans does hold that distinction. And you see it in the people."
Spike also said to NPR concerning the documentary "When the Levees Broke"...
Expect a piercing look at response to the floods, which he feels presented "one of the most important moments in American history." Clearly, he feels the government was found wanting.
"What's happened down there is unprecedented," he says. "This country has forever been going to the far corners of the earth to help other people in need... When this occurred here on U.S. soil, this government turned its back on its own citizens."
"What I was really amazed by was the spirit of the people of New Orleans," he said, during a recent meeting with TV critics in Los Angeles. "We know that there are people that aren't coming back, but the majority of them are going to stick it out. And we interviewed so many people who said, 'I was born here. I'm going to die here.' And they mean that.
"Another thing I found amazing was the humor. Even though all the stuff they'd gone through, there were still many times where the stuff they were saying had the crew dying laughing. I know it might seem like it's gallows humor, but just the spirit of the people -- I think that's what makes New Orleans the most unique city in America.
"And that's tough for me to say, being from New York. But I got to give it up. New Orleans does hold that distinction. And you see it in the people."
Spike also said to NPR concerning the documentary "When the Levees Broke"...
Expect a piercing look at response to the floods, which he feels presented "one of the most important moments in American history." Clearly, he feels the government was found wanting.
"What's happened down there is unprecedented," he says. "This country has forever been going to the far corners of the earth to help other people in need... When this occurred here on U.S. soil, this government turned its back on its own citizens."
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Lakeside Mall Holiday Train
Christmas 2005 was a little odd for most of us, to say the least. The designer of the holiday train in Lakeside Mall decided to put a new twist to the display. His design reflected what New Orleans looked like during the holidays (except for the snow, of course). Some people complained about the display and he took it down...only to the dismay of many others, who spoke up...he put the display back up.
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