So any details? Hurricane Katrina

Hey VOLT...

Hi VOLT,

It took a while for me to find your website. I am SO glad you posted a message on the main page. I know you're alive.

I'm Lady Fiddler (Chris) from the WD1 Yahoo chat room.

How's your son? Where in Loiusiana do you live? I've sure been thinking about you two!

Listen, if you need a place to relocate we have PLENTY of room.  You'd like it here. I'd even get some chickory for your coffee!  We're in a small mountain town called Grass Valley, CA.  Maybe you could teach me to make gumbo!

Oh, VOLT... times like these make us appreciate those that we love, and without a doubt, I love you and your son!

Reply back when you can.  ( cdabis@chrisdabis.com)

Chris & Paul

Hi VOLT,

Ok, I've told the WD1 folks that you're safe.  Not many of the originals are left though. 

Now, what do you need?  What do your neighbors need? 

Chris

Great to hear from you! I missed everyone. 

Hi Chris, right now we're able to get the essentials we need, though we look forward to hot showers and air conditioning. The majority is still without power and running water. Phone lines are still sporadic and cellular service is random. Insurance and FEMA should cover most of the damage, if not all, though many of my neighbors are unsure of lost income and future employment. Most of us work on the south shore in New Orleans and the immediate surrounding areas, so for them cash is what they need most. Fortunately for me, I'm still receiving a paycheck and can help out, including providing a place to stay for some of our friends and their pets. I'm optimistic that we will fair out okay, but if there is something we need and can't get here, I'll let you know.

Thanks Chris and please stay in touch. 

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Hi Volt,

In a way, Volt, I'm glad the hurricane happened.  Chances are we would have lost touch and now that's not possible.  I've added your e-mail address to my address book.  I tried to send one but it was FORCEFULLY rejected by your mail server.  I suspect your mail server isn't up and running yet.  Do you have a back-up addy such as hotmail or yahoo? 

We've got ladies making quilts here for the victims.  Does anyone in your area need one?

I laughed when I played Jambalaya with the band the other day.  Everytime I play that I remember your comments after you heard our recording.... "It needs a little more coon ass!"   It still does!

Chris (Lady Fiddler)

Hi CutDog504, I'm sorry to hear about your losses, but happy to hear you're safe. What are your immediate plans? Do you need a job in Shreveport or elsewhere? Do you need me to contact anyone down here for you or your family? If I can help in any way, please let me know.

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