Hi Guys, I don't post here but Olwyn Mary -- who does -- asked that I post for her to let everyone know that she is SAFE and has had NO FLOODING. As some of you might know, she lives right in the heart of New Orleans (Lower Garden District off of Magazine). This part of town was built on a small ridge; add to that the fact that her home and the ones in her neighborhood are all built up off the ground a fair amount and you will understand why she has had no flooding. She did say that there is about a foot of water everywhere else so she feel quite lucky. They have had no power since about 3:00 AM Monday but they do have a battery operated radio and small telly. They have their phone land line and that is how I managed to contact her -- with absolutely NO problems which I found quite surprising! They also have their chest freezer loaded with water and a good supply of food so they are OK in that area for a bit. Of course, with no power, that will only last for so long!! She did say if is going to take too much time to get power restored, she and her DH will be leaving ASAP after the airport re-opens. I have posted to RCTN, RCTY and this group and will post to the AOL sewing group. If any of you know of a board that she posts to that I haven't mentioned, PLEASE post and let them know that she is OK. Thanks & CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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18 years ago