Katrina Took My House [Archive]

Equilibrium

09-02-05, 02:46 AM

I live in Kenner, LA which is a few minutes from downtown new orleans. I was trapped inside a hospital and they rationed WATER to us and told us if we used it all we get no more. Same with food. I was starving by day 2. They took us out by boat and we were under marshal law so we could only go where they told us. My house is ****ED UP and looks like a pile of junk. this is a two story house we are speaking of. we took all our **** and now we are driving to DC.

Schools are closed until december 1st. No power or water until Novemeber. Downtown will take longer. Real estate value is down forever in new orleans. AND new orleans...my city..my hometown will never be the same.

Strummer521

09-02-05, 02:54 AM

I'm so sorry. That's all I can think of to say.

Tacitus

09-02-05, 05:24 AM

That's awful mate. I'm thinking of you. :)

susan

09-02-05, 05:30 AM

i've seen the horrible pictures....and i'm so very sorry...

i can't believe that things like this still happen...especially in a great land that is america...

hope that you eventually get the best of everything and i wish you the best of luck....

The_Butcher

09-02-05, 06:04 AM

Man, I've been whatching this all day, since I woke up. It's anarki over there. Sorry for what happend to you man, and I hope you get things fixed up as soon as possible. Keep your chin up.

Tea Barking

09-02-05, 06:34 AM

Glad you're ok eq.

Piddzilla

09-02-05, 06:44 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your house but I'm glad you're ok, Eq. I hope things work out.

r3port3r66

09-02-05, 06:51 AM

I am sincerely sorry to hear about your house, your loss. There is nothing more I can convey...

Loner

09-02-05, 06:54 AM

Pyro Tramp

09-02-05, 07:04 AM

Devo.

Equilibrium

09-02-05, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys. I mean a house is just a house.

I really REALLY could have died along with my family. Loiterally we were running out of food and water (my bro and sis ran out first so i gave them my portions) we were told that theres enoiugh food for 50 people for 2 days (the hospital had 200 people and expected to be there for 5 days). Not to mention the RIOT that broke out and the 3 police guards getting ramapaged.

So yeah, as long as I'm alive, I'm golden. And also as long as people like you guys at mofo cared to inquire as to where i was and how i was doing really takes away alot of the pain.

BTW, new orleans is currently burning to the ground.

Sedai

09-02-05, 10:35 AM

Damn dude, terrible news. Just glad you and yours are ok!

Keep on keepin on, man....

LordSlaytan

09-02-05, 10:52 AM

Thanks guys. I mean a house is just a house.

I really REALLY could have died along with my family.It sounds like you have a handle on it...emotionally I mean.

Take care of yourself, man.

Now if only Caity would send us a message somehow.

Aniko

09-02-05, 11:07 AM

I'm terribly sorry to hear what you all went through and what you've lost. Good luck to you and your family Equilibrium and take care.

Darth Stujitzu

09-02-05, 11:46 AM

That's terrible news EQ, but you seem to have the right attitude to deal with it.
Unfortunately, its only the start of a long recovery, but things will get better.
I'm glad you and your family are ok, your health is the most important thing just now, it still must have been devastating to see your family home reduced to rubble, I'm so sorry for all the devastation and suffering you are currently going through.
Keep strong, you're in my thoughts.

The Taxi Driver

09-02-05, 12:20 PM

hey man im really sorry for what happened but its good that you have the right attitude and i think your brother and sister should be happy that have a bro as good as you

chicagofrog

09-02-05, 01:04 PM

really sorry to hear that bro. like taxi driver says, you've got the right attitude, and that's what's important now.
courage!

Blister

09-02-05, 01:41 PM

Man, that really is unfortunate. Sorry to hear that.....

darkhorse

09-02-05, 01:44 PM

Very sorry to hear about your house, man! I'm glad that you and your family are well. Wish you the very best for the future!

7thson

09-02-05, 02:03 PM

Hey EQ, glad you are safe. I used to live in Kenner, but I was very young and do not remember much other than if it rained hard at all the streets would flood. I knew the whole area was gonna be in for trouble when I saw what was comming. I wish you and your family the best and if I can do anything at all just ask.

Revenant

09-02-05, 02:58 PM

Glad your O.K Equilibrium. It's terrible to hear what you've been through but good to know your alright.

samq79

09-02-05, 03:06 PM

I'm new here, but I'm glad to hear you're safe and sound...you have a good attitude, and you're alive, so that's what counts

gummo

09-02-05, 03:15 PM

wishing you and your family well. Stay safe.

SamsoniteDelilah

09-02-05, 04:06 PM

I'm so VERY GLAD to hear you're ok. Hearing about all the insanity has been horrifying, can't even imagine being there. It's great that you and yours are all ok and have a place to go. Awful about your house and everything - it's wrenching to lose all your photos and posessions and such, and I'm sorry for your loss, there. Very glad it wasn't worse, though. *hugs*

jrs

09-02-05, 06:28 PM

This whole deal is so f**kn' scary. No real words that can explain how terrible I feel, for what you have been going through. I can just say my heart goes out to you and your family, and I am glad like others have said that you are ok. May God bless and you will be in my prayers.

BTW, I'm with Loner on this... if you really do need anything you know where to look.

Sexy Celebrity

09-02-05, 07:27 PM

I can't believe that New Orleans is like... GONE. I never even went to Mardi Gras! And I had this costume already picked out for when I would have gone:

http://www.jazzystuff.com/dmqulg.jpg

OK, that was just to make ya laugh because everything is so horrific and unbelieveable. I'm so sorry that you lost your house, Equilibrium. It's something that I wish hadn't happened, to anyone.

Here's hoping that we get a response from Caity soon.

criss

09-02-05, 07:32 PM

feeling sorry...:(

Equilibrium

09-07-05, 09:43 PM

good news is that my house actually didnt flood it just got alot of wind damage

here read this article about me....it explains my situation
http://www.dailycolonial.com/go.dc?p=3&s=1016

SamsoniteDelilah

09-12-05, 07:14 PM

Nice article! Make sure to update us on how things are in DC.
Good luck to your dad, that's very cool of him to go do that.

nebbit

09-12-05, 08:09 PM

Sorry to hear what you have been through :bawling: take care of yourself and :love: to your family :kiss:

blibblobblib

09-14-05, 05:58 PM

Just read this. Glad your ok Eq, thats the most important thing, all the rest will slowly follow. If ya wanna get far away, come to England for a holiday and stay in House of Blib. Lots of fish and chips and beer and pies!

Caitlyn

09-16-05, 11:00 PM

Glad you made it out EQ... :)

nebbit

09-17-05, 12:16 AM

Glad you made it out EQ... :)

How are you Caity? :love:

Caitlyn

09-17-05, 03:16 PM

How are you Caity? :love:

I'm a survivor… so, I'm hanging in there…

thanks… :kiss:

Equilibrium

09-17-05, 08:53 PM

I'm a survivor… so, I'm hanging in there…

thanks… :kiss:

cait, great to hear from you. i don't know about your area but im hearing that 90% of kenner has power now. so my parents are going back. I'm finishing out the semester here in Ashland, VA at Randolph Macon College.

Where are you right now? update plz...

chicagofrog

09-17-05, 09:44 PM

i had no idea it touched so many people. praying for you guys!

Caitlyn

09-18-05, 12:36 AM

cait, great to hear from you. i don't know about your area but im hearing that 90% of kenner has power now. so my parents are going back. I'm finishing out the semester here in Ashland, VA at Randolph Macon College.

Where are you right now? update plz...

I'm still working… and trying to decide what I am going to do next… the place I rented prior to Katrina is gone… along with a lot of my stuff… so, I'll have to find another place sometime in the near future... if I decide to stay...

jrs

09-18-05, 01:23 AM

Google Map of Katrina (http://flhurricane.com/googlemap.php?2005s12)

Piddzilla

09-18-05, 08:33 AM

I'm still working… and trying to decide what I am going to do next… the place I rented prior to Katrina is gone… along with a lot of my stuff… so, I'll have to find another place sometime in the near future... if I decide to stay...

It is so nice to hear from you, Cait, but at the same time, it's sad about your place. I hope things work out for you whatever you choose to do in the future.