Welcome, Gustav Evacuees

Great thread rapunzel!

It would be truly wonderful if Rivard, Beach Rentals, et al, could let the community know of owners willing to rent longer term to anyone evacuating Gustav. I drastically discounted long term rental for 2 of my rentals during Katrina (and made them pet friendly too !)

I tell you it was heartwarming handing over a set of keys to 2 families who had only the items in their truck or automobile. The mother of one family just broke down uncontrollably in my arms.

People, there are plenty of empty houses here!!!

I just read your post on the Gustav thread and thought...
"Here come the first evacuees."
I just really hope & pray these "models" and projections are accurate. I am not up for Hurricane-type surprises this week. :shock:

Pet friendly is a big deal. Anyone who has rentals may want to post if you're willing to make an exception. It's probably about time for the end of season deep clean, anyway.

From Johnny Earles who relayed this message:

Gustav evacuees, friends, and all,
We have a few accommodations left for hurricane Gustav evacuees. Our owners are providing a 20% discount off rental rates and Criolla’s is offering the same for everyone starting Sunday, August 31st through Thursday, September 4th (Criolla’s is closed Monday, September 1st).

www.30Aresorts.com
www.Criollas.com

Watercolor has some pet friendly rentals

Watercolor has quite a few pet friendly rentals still available. All the owners were contacted and many agreed to allow pets due to the evacuation.

We have two pet friendly houses available at a discounted rate for Gustav evacuees. One (VRBO 114472) is rented beginning Sept. 12 but we could accommodate guests starting tomorrow. The other VRBO 43410 is open all month. We've already had two calls from families evacuating. Unfortunaley we were booked for the Labor Day weekend.

We have two pet friendly houses available at a discounted rate for Gustav evacuees. One (VRBO 114472) is rented beginning Sept. 12 but we could accommodate guests starting tomorrow. The other VRBO 43410 is open all month. We've already had two calls from families evacuating. Unfortunaley we were booked for the Labor Day weekend.

Thank you! I was thinking abou this very issue...we were already rented out to vacationers for the Labor Day weekend through Tuesday. I am glad to see there are still places available.

Yes, welcome. The threat of the TS Fay and Hurr. Gustav, has run our usual visitors off for two weeks now, so come on over. Fortunately for you guys, rooms/houses are readily available. Everyone I've ever met from NOLA has been super-good peeps, and we love super-good peeps, so WELCOME. There are many kind and generous people who read this message board, so let us know if and how we may help you.

I think we need a good activity idea...four boys, ages almost 2, 3, 7, and 10. I think they are bored and little stir crazy.

I could learn a lot from the ten year old. I think at my age doing the whole evacuation 3 years after Katrina, when life was finally getting normal, would be too much. He's just taking it right in stride....

We made exceptions to our no pet rules during Katrina, and are doing it this time as well. We have evacuees, and their bulldog headed to Seacrest this a.m.

If we were in this position we couldn't leave our babies behind. Families need to all be together. Especially now.

I think we need a good activity idea...four boys, ages almost 2, 3, 7, and 10. I think they are bored and little stir crazy.

Maybe take a soccer ball and some sort of visible boundary markers over to Camp WaterColor or Gulf Place, and play soccer, or better yet, KICKBALL!

We made exceptions to our no pet rules during Katrina, and are doing it this time as well. We have evacuees, and their bulldog headed to Seacrest this a.m.

If we were in this position we couldn't leave our babies behind. Families need to all be together. Especially now.

We have a fabulous 15 year old pug named Rutger here with us as well. He and Patrick the pug used to be friends when we lived in New Orleans. Not so much now. Grumpy old men, they are.

We have a fabulous 15 year old pug named Rutger here with us as well. He and Patrick the pug used to be friends when we lived in New Orleans. Not so much now. Grumpy old men, they are.

...my advice...get outside as long as you can!!!

Great thread Punzy!!

And good luck with the boys.

We have a fabulous 15 year old pug named Rutger here with us as well. He and Patrick the pug used to be friends when we lived in New Orleans. Not so much now. Grumpy old men, they are.

The pug right?

You have a pool, there's also a zoo over in PCB.

Some of my family from NO are here and staying on the beach...they got here yesterday morning.........they had delayed effect damage (black mold) after Katrina even though their home was not flooded, so I am praying for the best for them. That's got to be tough, especially with two small children!

I have a neice in Franklinton, La....who is not leaving but on high ground. She is with a friends grandmother so I hope she will be okay. Her mother is God knows where????

My neice lived with us and went to school in sowal for 6 months after Katrina...her home was in 14 feet of water (Chalmette) and lost her cat that was left behind. She texted me last night to let me know she was safe but scared. I just want to go get her!!!!

I think we need a good activity idea...four boys, ages almost 2, 3, 7, and 10. I think they are bored and little stir crazy.

I could learn a lot from the ten year old. I think at my age doing the whole evacuation 3 years after Katrina, when life was finally getting normal, would be too much. He's just taking it right in stride....

I got nothin for you on that front sweetie. I couldn't keep a 2.5 year old entertained for 5 minutes yesterday. I guess you have to ask, wwpkd? (what would princess kate do?) I love watching that one in action. That mind and imagination is always working at warp speed.

Good luck!

...my advice...get outside as long as you can!!!

I agree! How's the weather right now? Do you have a Wii? A new game would keep the kids busy for a while. Mario Super Sluggers looks like a good one!

I hear some of the local churches are also serving as points of contact to match evacuees and housing. Wonder if the damage is severe if the schools will once again take in student evacuees too?

I just returned from the video rental (have to keep the kids entertained!) and Publix and there was car after car from Louisiana on 98 and in the parking lot at Publix. The cashier there said that most of their customers this morning were evacuees. Having evacuated in the past, I really feel for them. It's a horrible feeling leaving your home behind, not knowing what your future holds.

Maybe we could put up a poster at Publix and tell them about SoWal, in case they aren't already on, to keep with the local happenings. Some may have travelled with their laptops. I know last time, I helped out an evacuee from Slidell with some extra computer cables that they had left at home or lost. They might have additional computer/internet needs this group could help with.

A load of our family left at 2am and it took them about 10 hours to get here...

What a nice thread. That is what I love about local Sowal people. Very kind and thinking of their neighbors.

Here are some ideas of things to do with the boys:

Scavenger hunt

Sock basketball: Get a couple of socks, roll them up and a laundrey basket. Boys love this!!!!

Make cookies

Coloring is always fun!

We also love to get out the buckets and paintbrushes for the driveway. Take some water, put it in a bucket, give the kids paint brushes and let them "paint" with the water.

We also play the card game Spoons.

If you have a video camera have them write a play and tape it.

You can also put music on and "Freeze" dance.


Just some ideas for you. Hope you have a great time with the kids.

What a nice thread. That is what I love about local Sowal people. Very kind and thinking of their neighbors.

Here are some ideas of things to do with the boys:

Scavenger hunt

Sock basketball: Get a couple of socks, roll them up and a laundrey basket. Boys love this!!!!

Make cookies

Coloring is always fun!

We also love to get out the buckets and paintbrushes for the driveway. Take some water, put it in a bucket, give the kids paint brushes and let them "paint" with the water.

We also play the card game Spoons.

If you have a video camera have them write a play and tape it.

You can also put music on and "Freeze" dance.


Just some ideas for you. Hope you have a great time with the kids.

What great ideas!!!! The scavenger hunt is a fave with our kids. The last two birthday parties we had we themed and prizes according to the theme were hidden outside. We gave the kids rhymed clues and watched the frenzy. Very cute and LOTS of fun!!!!