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Going to New Orleans

Landlocked avatar
LandlockedBeach Fanatic
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Can anyone tell me how I-10 is between Mobile and New Orleans? Are there any detours or delays? I'm headed down this weekend.

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John R avatar
John Rneeds to get out more
#77
LL...those photos were stunning and sobering. I think they belong in the magazine along side the article with your bro. It really shows how the storm really damaged Mississippi more than NOLA and we hardly hear about those folks. Did you feel any progress was being made? I can't imagine seeing that and NOT being changed in some way. Glad you are home safely.


what's worse is we hardly hear about the folks in our own state who are still reeling from Ivan. there are many who are still not in their homes and fighting with fema and insurance providers. it's so sad.


jr
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#78
Okay folks here are my pictures. I just got back last night. It is a very sad place.

I have some from the 9th Ward in New Orleans and I stopped in Gulfport to take some pictures on the way home.

Landlocked's Pictures

It's still shocking to see photos like these...thanks for sharing.
TooFarTampa avatar
TooFarTampaSoWal Insider
#79
Wow -- stunning. Thank you for sharing those very well-composed photos LL. They really tell a sad story.

I don't know about what they should do about the low-lying areas, esp. in NO. It's obvious the water caused the damage in every place. Look at those beautiful trees in Gulfport -- if winds were the culprit they would not even be there.

P.S. BLated congrats to Bsmart :clap_1:
DD avatar
DDSoWal Expert
#80
LL...those photos were stunning and sobering. I think they belong in the magazine along side the article with your bro. It really shows how the storm really damaged Mississippi more than NOLA and we hardly hear about those folks. Did you feel any progress was being made? I can't imagine seeing that and NOT being changed in some way. Glad you are home safely.

What she said. :(
ktschris avatar
ktschrisBeach Fanatic
#81
Welcome back LL and thanks for the photos. They are amazing. How long is your brother going to be down there?
Franny avatar
FrannyBeach Fanatic
#82
Where did you guys stay in NO? We need to make a quick trip but have no idea about available accomadations.
Mermaidpicky
#83
Where did you guys stay in NO? We need to make a quick trip but have no idea about available accomadations.

Franny, take a look at Ashton's Bed and Breakfast, which is less than 10 blocks from the French Quarter. My sister-in-law's brother owns it and it's very well regarded if you check reviews in Travel Advisor and other travel sites. (And I can tell you from personal experience!) Their website is www.ashtonsbb.com. I know they had damage from Katrina but I'm thinking that they're up and running now.

LL, those photographs you took make me so sad. I can see why people want to stay there, though. Even with all the devestation, you can see it's a beautiful and special place--all those magnificent oaks take your breath away.
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lindatatquirty
#84
Couldn't resist sharing this political cartoon:
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#85
Couldn't resist sharing this political cartoon:


:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: very funny!
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#86
Couldn't resist sharing this political cartoon:

Now that is funny....:funn:
Franny avatar
FrannyBeach Fanatic
#87
Franny, take a look at Ashton's Bed and Breakfast, which is less than 10 blocks from the French Quarter. My sister-in-law's brother owns it and it's very well regarded if you check reviews in Travel Advisor and other travel sites. (And I can tell you from personal experience!) Their website is www.ashtonsbb.com. I know they had damage from Katrina but I'm thinking that they're up and running now.

LL, those photographs you took make me so sad. I can see why people want to stay there, though. Even with all the devestation, you can see it's a beautiful and special place--all those magnificent oaks take your breath away.
Thanks so much mermaid. The place looks wonderful!
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#88
We bought the first King cake of the season today. Kate loves the baby- unfortunately Will got the baby piece tonight, but gave it to his sister before a brawl broke out.


Fortunately I am not tempted to eat the King Cake- ick. Bland dough with sugar everywhere- a waste of calories IMO!! But they are funn!
audie avatar
audiefartblossom
#89
We bought the first King cake of the season today. Kate loves the baby- unfortunately Will got the baby piece tonight, but gave it to his sister before a brawl broke out.


Fortunately I am not tempted to eat the King Cake- ick. Bland dough with sugar everywhere- a waste of calories IMO!! But they are funn!

whatever in the world is a king cake ?
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#90
whatever in the world is a king cake ?






www.mardigrasunmasked.com

skip the movie- click on Welcome and there is a bit about traditions- King Cake is one of them!

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