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peacebuzzard

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142. take care, hope all roads are passable&you have a good stock of coffee

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #102)

Wed Sep 2, 2020, 04:25 PM

Sep 2020

what a blessing to have a generator.
Every home should have one.
coffee and communicate...essential basic stuff.

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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