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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2296
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 8:00 am: |  |
George; thanks for the link.
Werner; thanks for your post about the minister's comments. I'm trying to be careful not to get into a political debate, especially here in this particular thread. I don't know to what extent the minister's comments may have been taken out of context; this is the first I've heard of them. And I know nothing about this minister other than the comments in the link. He may indeed have been a bit callous in his comments; since I did not see the whole interview, I don't know. In my view, the people of the gulf region affected by the storm are deserving of our compassion, our attention and our help; and I encourage that all in our group who are in a position to help go to the Red Cross site and donate. Whether or not the minister's comments were callous, they are not wholly inaccurate. Many Americans, including state governors of both major political parties, support mandating emission controls. Both the current Republican administration and the preceding Democratic administration, chose not to sign the Kyoto accords. The current administration does not favor mandated controls; it is their position that such controls would slow the economy. While the current focus should be to render assistance to the people of the disaster area, one long term result will probably be a renewed focus on global warming and a commitment from the leaders of the American people to do something about it. While the minister's comments may have been callous, at least your leaders are doing something about the problem; ours are not. |
indigo
Junior
Username: indigo
Post Number: 19
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 9:49 am: | |
Michael -
I hope all is well and that you and your family recover from this. It is a HUGE disaster. New Orleans is a GREAT town in so many ways. My thoughts are definitely with you.
And not to stray to far from the reservation...just a reminder that in 1886 a record 7 hurricanes made landfall on the US...one of which was a category 4. I wonder what boogeyman they blamed then for the hurricanes?
Troy |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1028
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 10:03 am: | |
Michael:
Political debates aside, my condolences and best wishes to you and your family in your time of need. |
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 784
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 10:23 am: | |
Michael: You have my greatest sympathy for your troubles and prayers for your family.
Bill |
bigbass
Member
Username: bigbass
Post Number: 68
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 10:43 am: | |
Brother Michael:
Since the time I heard of the impending hurricane, you and your family have been on my mind. All positive feelings and healings your way, in prayer and thought. My heart goes out to you.
~David |
gare
Advanced Member
Username: gare
Post Number: 247
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 3:30 pm: | |
Michael
Hope you've had some good news since your posting Tues..
Like Dave mentioned..this is really no time for political debate.
On a brighter note, working for a larger carrier, we are starting to see some major companies donating to the relief effort, we've been busy coordinating movement of much needed supplies into that region.
G |
stoney
Senior Member
Username: stoney
Post Number: 422
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 7:38 am: | |
Michael, I've been out of town with no computer/email. Sending well wishes to you and your family.
Stoney |
davr35
Junior
Username: davr35
Post Number: 34
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 6:55 pm: | |
I'm from southwest of New Orleans we just got power back today I use to live on Magazine St in Uptown and my Mother In Law still does but everyone in my family is O K but I still don't know if my best friend is alive or dead my prayers are with you and your your Family |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2301
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 7:10 am: | |
Hi David; it's good to hear from you. The emotional impact of this tragedy on Americans all across the country has been deep, profound, and truly heartbreaking. |
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen
Post Number: 801
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 8:42 am: | |
David, it sounds like your house is still there. That's some relief. I'm glad your family is alright and hope there will be news of your friend soon. Dave in his usual eloquent way has expressed much better than I the feeling of helplessness as a bystander to this mess.
Sam |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1045
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 8:57 am: | |
Despite the embarassing response from our own Gov't. RE: this terrible catastrophie, the thoughts and prayers from working-class taxpayers like myself are with all of the people affected. Those of us affected personally by the barbarism of 9/11/01 didn't forget the help and support given by the rest of the country, and now it is our turn to give back.
The agency I work for, The Port Authority Of NY/NJ, is matching any donation by it's employees to help those affected by Katrina. That is the least we can do considering all the help we received from everyone after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 destroyed many of my fellow employees and their family's lives and affected us all deeply and profoundly. I hope my small part in this helps someone in need. |
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 469
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 7:16 pm: | |
Growing up near Houston, and having inlaws in Pensacola, I've spent a LOT of my life running Interstate 10 right thru this disaster area.
It's a wild place, in that way the odd mix of heat and humidity and mossy oaks and Cajun music and swamps and the Gulf and black coffee affects you like no where else on earth. Tabasco sauce. Syrup cake. Zydeco. French spoken here. Oysters. Wonderful, big-hearted, fun-loving, hard-playing and -working people. Mardi Gras. Clifton Chenier. The Nevilles. The Meters.
Move further East to Waveland, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi, Mobile. Less Creole, more Old South, but still the Gulf influence.
In so many ways, these places were stations in my mind, where I learned so much in the fun times, the music, the food, the places. And now they shall become stations in my mind where I will learn patience, endurance, resilience, and perserverance. I only hope they know how many of us are pulling for them, and my deepest prayers are with those of you who are still awaiting word.
J o e y |
jorge_s
Member
Username: jorge_s
Post Number: 58
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 8:34 pm: | |
Michael, my fellow New Orlenian I am praying for you and your family. I too had to leave my Alembics behind. When we make it through this nightmare we'll have to go get a beer. If my Alembics survive, you are welcome to them any time. I know God will be with you and yours. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2313
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 5:10 am: | |
Jorge; I hope you are doing ok relative to what this disaster has done to all the residents of the area. |
smichaels
Junior
Username: smichaels
Post Number: 43
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 6:04 pm: | |
anyone hear anything from Michael? I am concerned for his family as well as many others I know in the area.
Sean |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 472
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 6:50 pm: | |
I got a short note from him this morning. He's in Baton Rouge and trying to piece things together again. I didn't ask for any details, but I'm hoping that since it didn't come up, his family's okay. He's trying to get his son into a school, and working with FEMA, etcetera. I thought he'd post to this thread, so that's why I didn't post anything already. I should have realized he's got his hands completely full. I'll let you guys know if/when I hear from him again.
John |
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217
Post Number: 541
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 4:58 am: | |
John's right! I do have my hands full. My family is fine, everyone made it out. They were either able to get out in time, and the others were rescued by airboat. It's been crazy! I'm living at a friends house, sleeping on the floor. There are lots of horror stories. Believe me the news has been kind. Everything is fine, and I am trying to get a routine for my child. It is tough getting him back in school here, because they are so full. I guess we were just too late getting here. We started out by heading to Memphis, Tn. then headed to Sandersville, MS to look for other family members there who we could not get in contact with. We hooked up with a friend of mine in Baton Rouge, because we are trying to get as close to home as possible. Fortunately Baton Rouge is only about 80 or so miles from home. Recently the authorities let us go back to our neighborhood since the water went down. Of course we could not stay because there is no power, water, etc... We just went back to take pictures and to assess the damage. Damage it is! My whole house needs to be gutted. All the furniture is ruined. We lost everything. I think the Alembics are not salvageable. They are completely covered with mold and the laminations are separating, and some of the basses have developed nasty cracks. Oh well. Some were not as fortunate with their posessions. Some neighborhoods are still under 12 to 15 feet of water! At least, I was able to get 2 basses out with me when I left! The only thing I can think of is that I want to get my family all back in one room. Right now my family is spread out across 5 states. We are all fine and grateful for what we have. Pray for the others.
Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!
Michael |
jacko
Advanced Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 315
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 5:03 am: | |
Hey Micheal, it's good to hear your family are ok, All our thoughts and prayers have been with you over the past week or so and of course with everyone else affected by this tragedy.
It's a shame your basses are ruined but it's just stuff - hopefully replaceable.
Graeme |
richbass939
Advanced Member
Username: richbass939
Post Number: 387
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 5:17 am: | |
Michael, my heart jumped when I saw that you had posted here. I'm very happy for you that your family members are okay.
I hope that we hear from Gary (dumfuxx) soon. I think he must have been in the middle of the mess too.
Rich |
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen
Post Number: 811
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 6:35 am: | |
Michael, that's great news about your family being ok. I've been thinking of you daily. Debi and I will continue to pray for you and the others.
Looking at Gary's profile it seems as if he is well to the east of New Orleans. This may be a misperception but hopefully he'll check in soon.
Sam |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2324
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 6:38 am: | |
Good to hear from you Michael!! |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 643
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:38 am: | |
Michael:
Glad to hear you and yours are o.k.. Having lived through a fire, a mudslide, and the '89 quake (not that these disasters even begin to approach the level of devastation wrought by Katrina), I know how times like this tends to put things in perspective. Couches, TV's, yes, even Alembics can become VERY unimportant VERY quickly when family is threatened. I am happy and relieved to hear that you all got out safely. A good friend of mine lost his home and his law practice. His family made it to Tucson and he says they tell him it will be 4-5 months before he can go back!
Another friend, who is a big fan of NOLA music, found this worthy organization that is seeking donations to help out musician victims. Here's the info:
The Preservation Hall (the organization that best knows every 80-year old jazz and bluesman in the city) has started a fund to help support the New Orleans musicians and entertainers.
http://www.preservationhall.com/2.0/donate.php
Bill, tgo
(Message edited by lbpesq on September 09, 2005) |
kungfusheriff
Advanced Member
Username: kungfusheriff
Post Number: 387
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 8:13 am: | |
Good news at last! |
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217
Post Number: 542
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 5:16 pm: | |
Thanks everyone. I know, it is just stuff. None of it matters. What is important is that we are all OK. There was a scare at first with my family because not everyone was accounted for, but after the days had passed, we found everyone. Thanks to the Red Cross it made the effort of finding relatives easier.
I think of all the gear I lost, I will miss the Alembic rack stuff most. I was involved in a recording session and my rack was at the studio. I lost my IN-2 power supply and my F2 preamp. I was working on a funk CD with some other New Orleans musicians. From what I hear that studio is still under water. I know, it's just stuff.
Michael |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 473
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:04 pm: | |
Michael,
I am glad you're all OK. I hope all the other Alembicians on the Gulf Coast are safe and check in soon as well. Words can't express...
I don't doubt you will be able to get the rack stuff rebuilt for less than you'd imagine. And as for the basses, once they dry out I'm confident the Elves can probably refurbish at least some of them. It can be surprising what is salvageable if you have the right people involved in doing the salvaging. And if things aren't salvageable, then so be it. Your relationship with the Elves is such that I'm certain they'll be able to whip up some seriously kick-a55 long-necked small-bodied Alembic lovin' that will suit you perfectly. Your Kharma with this group is pretty good. 
And forgive me for this, but I imagine those tracks are *extremely* funky by now...
John |
indigo
Junior
Username: indigo
Post Number: 23
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 10:48 pm: | |
Michael,
That is indeed good news about your family. Gear can always be replaced but loved ones can't.
Our thoughts will continue to be with you and the others affected by Katrina.
Troy |
keith_h
Intermediate Member
Username: keith_h
Post Number: 180
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 6:51 am: | |
Glad to hear your family were all found and hope all are now safe and sound.
Keith |
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 239
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 7:31 am: | |
Michael
It is indeed good to hear that you and your family survived Katrina. It also seems you have put the important things first to keep this terrible act of nature in perspective. I happen to fly into New Orleans the saturday before Katrina hit and was barely able to get a rent-a-car to get out. I finally drove up I-10 to Hattiesburg, MS to visit family and I got to tell you it was pretty bad. One hundred foot pine trees where falling everywhere. In fact one fell through my mothers home as well as another falling on my rent-a-car smashing it like a sardine can. Watching nature do her thing was very awe inspiring. To make matters worse my Step-dad is in the hospital with a tumor on his brain the size of a grapeffruit. Because there was no electricty or water at the hospital it was almost impossible to visit because of the incredible stinch but if he could take it so could I. I also have friends and relatives in New Orleans, Biloxi, and Gulf Port all alive but homes destroyed.I am relating this to you because I was there to witness not only the storm but the incredible will of the people to survive and help one another. While Hattiesburg didn't take the hit New Orleans and the other Gulf region took it was pretty devastating still the same. I wish you luck and my thoughts are with you during this trying time.
Rory
 |
richbass939
Advanced Member
Username: richbass939
Post Number: 389
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 9:15 am: | |
Rory,
I'm glad you and yours all made it through relatively okay. Also, my best wishes for your stepdad.
Rich |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 648
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 10:05 am: | |
Rory:
It's good to hear you and yours are o.k. Sort of makes our earthquakes look like little pikers.
Bill, tgo |
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 241
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:19 am: | |
Rich and Bill
Thanks for the kind thoughts and wishes. I am a very lucky man!
Rory |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2329
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 12:29 pm: | |
Hi Rory; the breadth of the devastation is staggering. Your pictures tell a lot. |
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic
Post Number: 2074
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 12:03 am: | |
Michael and Rory and all people suffering out there ...my playing and thoughts went out to you all last weeks.
Keep up!
Paul TOBO |
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 243
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 6:03 pm: | |
Paul and Dave
Thanks for saying hello and it is very good to be alive and kicking!
Rory |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2398
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 4:13 am: | |
To answer a previous post, I heard from Gary (dumfuxx). He says he "fared fine" and was "just far enough west to miss the brunt of Katrina, and just far enough east to miss Rita". |
jacko
Advanced Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 346
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 4:15 am: | |
One small ray of sunshine. Thanks for letting us know dave.
graeme |
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