Warren Aircraft
Registered User
Denton Tx.
We are thinking about ya'll in the south with the incoming major storm. Be safe and don't take any chances.
Mark and Scot
Mark and Scot
Incoming Storm (Katrina)
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Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I hope Cajun Joe and his SC are out of harms way.
M1
FRIEND
Vancouver BC Canada
I sure hope everyone is getting out of the way, this one looks real bad. Lots of information at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml
Ruidoso Ron
Registered User
Alto, NM
Steve Pierce said:
Got an email from him at 9:18 CDT. Said he couldn't decide whether to get the airplanes, and head West, or to stay home with a bucket. I advised that he get the airplanes, and head West!
Lance, Hope you guys are O.K. Let us know something when you have time.
Warren Aircraft
Registered User
Denton Tx.
Head West
Lance, Pat & Joe,
Go west! If you need a place for you and your planes come to Dallas. We will find places for all of you and your planes.
Scot
Lance, Pat & Joe,
Go west! If you need a place for you and your planes come to Dallas. We will find places for all of you and your planes.
Scot
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Didn't think about Lance, Pat and all the folks I met at Reklaw last year. Hope ya'll are all out of harms way. Hanger and apartment here if you come this far.
54tw
Registered User
SE Michigan - K2T7
New Orleans WWL live coverage video feed of Katrina.
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_wwltv&props=livenoad
Hopefully Joe's too busy moving out to let us know he's OK.
Normally, being North of I-10 in Louisiana is enough to ride one out in a shelter. That may not be the case this time.
The last of my family left N.O. this morning and headed to Picayune, MS as they usually do. Because of Katrina's intensity, size, and course, they boarded up the farm and are currently caravaning North. They should turn E or West in upper Mississippi to get out of it's path. Hurricane force winds are forecast to reach as far North as Memphis.
Stay safe.
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_wwltv&props=livenoad
Hopefully Joe's too busy moving out to let us know he's OK.
Normally, being North of I-10 in Louisiana is enough to ride one out in a shelter. That may not be the case this time.
The last of my family left N.O. this morning and headed to Picayune, MS as they usually do. Because of Katrina's intensity, size, and course, they boarded up the farm and are currently caravaning North. They should turn E or West in upper Mississippi to get out of it's path. Hurricane force winds are forecast to reach as far North as Memphis.
Stay safe.
Lance
Registered User
Gonzales, Louisiana
Well, we are still here. Dad and I have been working to prepare most of the day. Katrina went from 105mph last night to 160 this morning, a whole different animal.
The airplanes are in our new hangar, designed for 100+ MPH winds, but I am getting quite concerned about it now being this thing has not turned yet. Hardly anyone at our airport has flown out, hopefully we will be OK.
I have not spoke with Joe, but he may get hit worse than us. He is about 40 miles further to the east.
We are inundated with people from New Orleans, lets hope that we all should not have gone further north!
See ya'll soon, Lance
The airplanes are in our new hangar, designed for 100+ MPH winds, but I am getting quite concerned about it now being this thing has not turned yet. Hardly anyone at our airport has flown out, hopefully we will be OK.
I have not spoke with Joe, but he may get hit worse than us. He is about 40 miles further to the east.
We are inundated with people from New Orleans, lets hope that we all should not have gone further north!
See ya'll soon, Lance
CaptFox
Registered User
Justin, TX
Good luck, and best wished to all in front of Katrina. I wish you all well...
I had the Cat 1 roll through here last Thursday and even then it took out alot of trees and a few trailers and lef alot of us without power and got alot of people wet but nothing compared to what is in store next for it. I would not wish that storm on my enemy!!!
Stay as safe as you all can!!!
David.
I had the Cat 1 roll through here last Thursday and even then it took out alot of trees and a few trailers and lef alot of us without power and got alot of people wet but nothing compared to what is in store next for it. I would not wish that storm on my enemy!!!
Stay as safe as you all can!!!
David.
Gunny
Registered User
WA
I had an email from Cajun Joe yesterday afternoon. Looks like he and Sue were headed over to stay with Joey at LSU in Baton Rouge. Sounds like he had is place boarded up pretty good with a tractor in front of his hangar doors. I'm having a good thought for the safety of people and property in the path of this one - looks like its going to be a bit rough. You all stay safe and hang in there.
Carbon Cub Chick
Registered User
Little Rock
Anne's right...STAY SAFE!
The first rain bands have already rolled through Little Rock. The wind is picking up, but NOTHING compared to what those poor folks in Lousiana and Mississippi are facing.
The first rain bands have already rolled through Little Rock. The wind is picking up, but NOTHING compared to what those poor folks in Lousiana and Mississippi are facing.
Lance
Registered User
Gonzales, Louisiana
We made it OK. Lots of downed or broken trees and debris scattered everywhere. I have seen some, but minimal, damage to homes and businesses here locally. Also quite a bit of downed powers lines and broken power poles.
We did much better than people further east and south. I am just now getting to see pictures of the other areas on the TV.
Luckily we still have water but we are running on generator power.
Thanks for all the offers and concern.
Lance
We did much better than people further east and south. I am just now getting to see pictures of the other areas on the TV.
Luckily we still have water but we are running on generator power.
Thanks for all the offers and concern.
Lance
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
My Mom and Dad live in Memphis and said all the hotels/motels there are full and people have gone all the way to Little Rock for a place to stay. After looking at the pictures on the news this morning it is hard to fathom. My heart goes out to everyone effected by this storm.
54tw
Registered User
SE Michigan - K2T7
My family spent the last couple of days outmaneuvering the storm and are now near Lafayette, LA attempting to reach the farm at Picayune, MS. They may get blocked at St. Tammany Parish which I believe begins near Joe's home in Hammond and the Parish was closed last night. Anyone know if I-10/12 is open Eastbound?
Most of the affected parishes and counties are closed to residents.
The New Orleans based part of this caravan doesn't expect to return home for some time. All are healthy, in good spirits, and having quite the adventure. As mentioned earlier, material things can be replaced.
Most of the affected parishes and counties are closed to residents.
The New Orleans based part of this caravan doesn't expect to return home for some time. All are healthy, in good spirits, and having quite the adventure. As mentioned earlier, material things can be replaced.
Ruidoso Ron
Registered User
Alto, NM
Anne,
I have been trying Joe's cell, but all circuits are down. Sent an email to his son Joey's dorm, but no response yet. Bet they are real busy. Will advise everybody if I hear anything.
I have been trying Joe's cell, but all circuits are down. Sent an email to his son Joey's dorm, but no response yet. Bet they are real busy. Will advise everybody if I hear anything.
54tw
Registered User
SE Michigan - K2T7
Cell service may be spotty in the Baton Rouge area. Still in contact w/family at Duson. Expect to lose them sometime after Baton Rouge. Have been unable to make hard line contact with Slidell & Bogalusa. "Circuits Busy" msg.
It's not unusual for hard line capacity to be swamped during "events". Cell coverage is usually the first to go either due to capacity overload or power outage.
Found a decent site for road status: http://www.lsp.org/emergency.html
Local New Orleans info site w/message forum and photo gallery: http://www.nola.com/
N.O. TV site http://www.wwltv.com/
It's not unusual for hard line capacity to be swamped during "events". Cell coverage is usually the first to go either due to capacity overload or power outage.
Found a decent site for road status: http://www.lsp.org/emergency.html
Local New Orleans info site w/message forum and photo gallery: http://www.nola.com/
N.O. TV site http://www.wwltv.com/
Lance
Registered User
Gonzales, Louisiana
Cell service in the area is currently bad. Every once in a while you can get a call thru.
Land lines are in the same condition, we can currently receive calls but can not place any here at the house.
I am sure Joe is fine. Many people in the area are without power. LSU may also currently be off-line.
Ron, PM me Joe's cell number so I can see if he will need some help when he gets home.
AJ, I-12 east, as of mid day today, was closed. Trying to get to Picayune will be hard. The Slidell area was hammered. They may need to go north on I-55 and cut across and back south to Picayune.
Say a prayer for all those affected, there has been some major loss!
Lance
P.S. No damage at the airport.
Land lines are in the same condition, we can currently receive calls but can not place any here at the house.
I am sure Joe is fine. Many people in the area are without power. LSU may also currently be off-line.
Ron, PM me Joe's cell number so I can see if he will need some help when he gets home.
AJ, I-12 east, as of mid day today, was closed. Trying to get to Picayune will be hard. The Slidell area was hammered. They may need to go north on I-55 and cut across and back south to Picayune.
Say a prayer for all those affected, there has been some major loss!
Lance
P.S. No damage at the airport.
Carbon Cub Chick
Registered User
Little Rock
Lance, your neighbors to the north are HERE! There are Louisiana license plates in every parking lot of every hotel here in Little Rock.
Any family members, and I mean that, that need housing, please give us a ring.
Please post when Cajun Joe gives contact!
Any family members, and I mean that, that need housing, please give us a ring.
Please post when Cajun Joe gives contact!
54tw
Registered User
SE Michigan - K2T7
Thanks Lance. Helo pilot/cousin honchoing the caravan is breaking off tonight to search for his daughters who've been out of contact. Passed your I-12 info with suggestion of Pearl River crossing at Bogalusa, then 43 South.
Law enforcement is getting quite nervous. Night travel highly discouraged & illegal in martial law areas. St. Tammany/I-12/10 is closed.
In my cousin's shoes, I'd do the same thing.
Law enforcement is getting quite nervous. Night travel highly discouraged & illegal in martial law areas. St. Tammany/I-12/10 is closed.
In my cousin's shoes, I'd do the same thing.
Ruidoso Ron
Registered User
Alto, NM
AJ,
When I try to call, I get a recorded message that says that, because of the hurricane, all service is out. Don't think I can even get a text message out. I'll keep trying. Thanks!
When I try to call, I get a recorded message that says that, because of the hurricane, all service is out. Don't think I can even get a text message out. I'll keep trying. Thanks!
54tw
Registered User
SE Michigan - K2T7
Just confirmed SMS Text Messaging is getting through to Duson, LA just W of Lafayette even though I cannot place a voice call in.
Voice was available thru last night, but now I've been getting a "Due to the hurricane.... try again later." msg or simply a busy signal.
Lost all contact with my cousin who's continuing his little adventure by leading an urban assault chainsaw gang into the disaster area via back roads. Some folks have all the fun.
Voice was available thru last night, but now I've been getting a "Due to the hurricane.... try again later." msg or simply a busy signal.
Lost all contact with my cousin who's continuing his little adventure by leading an urban assault chainsaw gang into the disaster area via back roads. Some folks have all the fun.
