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Mersky

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68. Oh gosh, y'all are really going through it

Mon Aug 31, 2020, 02:49 PM

Aug 2020

The scramble, the what’s open?, and the sweating it all out... post hurricane hell. I’ve been there, and don’t wish it on anyone.

Am reminded what wonders eating a pickle and drinking some water can do - will it be awesome? No, but can help you hydrate and cool down a little. Also, foods with potassium like fruit (citrus, kiwi), dried apricots, and pumpkin seeds taken with water over the day can help your body regulate better in the heat. Replenish those minerals (calcium, too) to reduce the possibility of muscle cramps, and flagging energy. Sorry to nag if you already know all this, figured I’d mention it just in case.

Y’all are making it work, and you can get through it. Am rooting for you, and will contribute to the Red Cross Laura response.

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Aftermath Update 2: Misery and Desperation (Updated) [View all] Solly Mack Aug 2020 OP

Sounds like dystopian trumpistan! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #1

This is Rebl2 Aug 2020 #16

Right! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #17

In the past Rebl2 Aug 2020 #20

Yup SheltieLover Aug 2020 #47

I seem to recall a storm named Katrina. Doremus Aug 2020 #57

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #62

That's what FEMA does under Democrats mercuryblues Aug 2020 #73

Months? The Mouth Aug 2020 #74

That is what Solly reported. SheltieLover Sep 2020 #88

Yes. In some parishes they were told it would be months for power and water. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #128

Whoa. Thanks The Mouth Sep 2020 #138

You're welcome. We had a September 3rd time here for power but that was pushed back the other day. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #140

+1 uponit7771 Sep 2020 #87

A lot of outside workers are pouring in but the expected time is still months for Solly Mack Sep 2020 #129

So sorry to hear, Solly! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #130

No one lost water here though there was a boil advisory. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #131

Sounds so awful! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #132

Thanks for the update Solly! spanone Aug 2020 #2

Thank you, spanone Solly Mack Sep 2020 #127

I'm really sorry, Solly Mack. Since you mention military base, I assume you are not in Lake Charles hlthe2b Aug 2020 #3

I'm above Lake Charles. When they get hit, we get hit. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #5

Thanks for the update malaise Aug 2020 #4

More Trump genocide. Zoonart Aug 2020 #6

Many people won't have water or power for months. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #126

Thank you so much, Solly Mack ! kentuck Aug 2020 #7

A tiny amount left. Shreveport is the nearest big city Solly Mack Aug 2020 #26

Kickin' Faux pas Aug 2020 #8

Thanks, Faux pas Solly Mack Sep 2020 #125

repeat of Katrina only worse... Javaman Aug 2020 #9

Agree; sociopath leader is running this and could care less. Katrina showed us you're on your own. Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #41

I think you're right. Polling places have been demolished, along with everything else in some Solly Mack Sep 2020 #124

Take care, Solly Mack. gademocrat7 Aug 2020 #10

Thanks, gademocrat7 Solly Mack Sep 2020 #123

My heart goes out to you all. sheshe2 Aug 2020 #11

Thanks, sheshe2 Solly Mack Sep 2020 #122

Truly sorry for your situation! colorado_ufo Aug 2020 #12

Thanks for this great post, you folks are true survivors appalachiablue Aug 2020 #36

Thank you! colorado_ufo Aug 2020 #51

Incredible story! Wow! Solly Mack Aug 2020 #53

Thank you so much for taking the time to read it. colorado_ufo Aug 2020 #64

Cats want their needs met but they can be resentful Solly Mack Aug 2020 #66

LOL! Did you rename her Mike Tyson? colorado_ufo Aug 2020 #77

Nah. She's still a baby. Can't help herself. :) Solly Mack Sep 2020 #121

Where is FEMA? Rebl2 Aug 2020 #13

Lake Charles and Cameron and points inbetween. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #28

Tweeto McCheeto sez VA_Jill Aug 2020 #32

I'm Sure Trump Was Thinking Of You On The Golf Course DanieRains Aug 2020 #14

You know he was. Hoping the Democratic voters suffer and die. We're not his base, you know. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #120

I'm very sorry you are going through this. LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #15

Me, too, LuckyCharms. :) Solly Mack Sep 2020 #119

I know we are a couple of hours away from you here in Beaumont, but you can get food, gas, Dustlawyer Aug 2020 #18

Thanks, Dustlawyer. We've considered a drive to Texas. We are near the border. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #118

So, so terrible cally Aug 2020 #19

Thank you, cally Solly Mack Sep 2020 #117

((((((()(Solly Mack))))))))) sending vibes for strength and endurance. Thank you for keeping us niyad Aug 2020 #21

Thank you, niyad. DUers have always been here for me over the last almost 20 years. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #116

Thanks for the information, Solly Mack. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2020 #22

Thank you, greatauntoftriplets Solly Mack Sep 2020 #115

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. Is there anything like the Red Cross in your area, that shrike3 Aug 2020 #23

Thank you, shrike3. You can donate to the Red Cross and direct your donation to a certain area. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #114

Hang in there, so sorry you must endure this suffering. Pepsidog Aug 2020 #24

Humor helps. That and coffee. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #113

Help us coming Traildogbob Aug 2020 #25

Ha! True, though. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #112

Is your parish blue? ananda Aug 2020 #27

No. Red. We are better off they said. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #30

I know. I'm sorry. ananda Aug 2020 #33

Lake Charles and Cameron were more or less devastated Solly Mack Aug 2020 #55

Good to hear. ananda Aug 2020 #61

Who is running FEMA now, Scarsdale Aug 2020 #29

Thanks, Scarsdale Solly Mack Sep 2020 #111

What is the Governor doing ? steve2470 Aug 2020 #31

He's a Democratic governor of a red state. He is doing Solly Mack Aug 2020 #59

Hang in there Solly. roamer65 Aug 2020 #34

Thank you, roamer65 Solly Mack Sep 2020 #110

Misery index ... BlueWavePsych Aug 2020 #35

Great ad. Go Biden! I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2020 #78

True.True. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #109

I'm so sorry. Feeling helpless mountain grammy Aug 2020 #37

No, don't feel that way. DUers help simply by being there as a shoulder and a sounding board. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #108

Please let us know about any local groups mountain grammy Sep 2020 #135

We got a generator. Stood in line, got a winning "lottery" ticket and bought one. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #136

Gave to Red Cross and will again mountain grammy Sep 2020 #141

This message was self-deleted by its author Oppaloopa Aug 2020 #38

Thanks Solly Mack. Your report is a down to earth, eye opener. Please oasis Aug 2020 #39

Thank you, oasis Solly Mack Sep 2020 #107

Thanks for the report Solly Mack. What a nightmare you appalachiablue Aug 2020 #40

Thanks, appalachiablue Solly Mack Sep 2020 #106

Good God. That is an extensive list of hardship. Stay safe and I hope you get some services restored Evolve Dammit Aug 2020 #42

Thank you, Evolve Dammit Solly Mack Sep 2020 #105

Yeah. Have you sent this to any news editors or contacted any media outlets? It's needed. Evolve Dammit Sep 2020 #134

This IS miserable and desperate! BobTheSubgenius Aug 2020 #43

I have been thinking about Katrina each time someone says this event or that event exposes the ugly Solly Mack Sep 2020 #104

Does anyone know... OneGrassRoot Aug 2020 #44

Whenever Obama attempted to get aid ditributed through FEMA, the GOP always balked BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #48

Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2020 #52

Sorry this is happening to you. I know from experience it's ooky Aug 2020 #45

Thanks,ooky Solly Mack Sep 2020 #103

Where's the National Guard? Where's the media? Where are the feds? nolabear Aug 2020 #46

The NG there is deployed BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #49

NG are here now. We didn't get hit as hard as others so Solly Mack Aug 2020 #54

Thank goodness. Hope they help. Stay safe! nolabear Aug 2020 #56

Glad to see they deployed down your way! BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #58

Right now they're keeping order at gas stations. Solly Mack Aug 2020 #60

The gas station fiasco happens with every severe storm BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #63

I remember the oil crisis of '79 hunter Aug 2020 #69

These calamities sure can bring out the worst in people. DAYUM... calimary Aug 2020 #82

Thanks Solly for your ground zero report, service hopefully will be up peacebuzzard Aug 2020 #50

We weren't hit as hard as Lake Charles and Cameron. Both catastrophic damage. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #102

take care, hope all roads are passable&you have a good stock of coffee peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #142

Hang in there! Good vibes continue! Maeve Aug 2020 #65

Thank you, Maeve! Solly Mack Sep 2020 #101

sorry you are going through this Kali Aug 2020 #67

Thank you so very much, Kali. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #100

Oh gosh, y'all are really going through it Mersky Aug 2020 #68

We are better off than most. Still been sucky though. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #99

Trump is taking immediate action. Mr.Bill Aug 2020 #70

Oh, he sure is...by doing his usual. Making it all worse. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #98

if i recall ,, a provence called Puerto Rico after a few storms a year ago and some devistating AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #71

And California fires. Yes, I know how bad the people Solly Mack Aug 2020 #76

Yikes! JudyM Aug 2020 #72

Thanks! Had the best day on Tuesday. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #97

Sending good wishes (sounds inadequate), but truly caring Kitchari Aug 2020 #75

Never inadequate when you know the person means it. :) Solly Mack Sep 2020 #96

Glad you got a generator Kitchari Sep 2020 #133

Thanks for checking in, Solly. We're thinking of you and hoping you stay safe. Hekate Aug 2020 #79

Thanks, Hekate Solly Mack Sep 2020 #95

Stay safe! I think you may be getting cooler weather soon Greybnk48 Aug 2020 #80

You were so right! It was cooler today and with a nice breeze. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #94

Hoping for the best for you and your community MLAA Aug 2020 #81

Thank you, MLAA Solly Mack Sep 2020 #93

What an ordeal! calimary Aug 2020 #83

Thanks, calimary Solly Mack Sep 2020 #92

I am so terribly sorry to read of your personal plight! herding cats Sep 2020 #84

Thank you, herding cats! Solly Mack Sep 2020 #91

A solar charger works really well for the phone Woodwizard Sep 2020 #85

Neat! Thanks! Solly Mack Sep 2020 #90

Wow! Pacifist Patriot Sep 2020 #86

Thanks, Pacifist Patriot Solly Mack Sep 2020 #89

on-topic Twitter thread which validates everything you said and more steve2470 Sep 2020 #137

Once the storm surge wasn't as bad as some seemed to be hoping, it became a non-story. So it seems. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #139