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dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 540 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:13 am: | |
I am sure that you have heard the news about Hurricane Katrina. Being that my family is from New Orleans, we had to get out. Most of my family are safe. I am in Memphis, Tn. The rest of my family are scattered throughout the south. But I have heard that my brother is in the attic of his home awaiting rescue and my mother is missing. I don't know why I am posting this, but I am hoping it will make me feel beter. Pray for the victims. Yes, my Alembics are in about 15 feet of water as I am typing this. Michael (Message edited by dela217 on August 30, 2005) |
keith_h
Intermediate Member Username: keith_h
Post Number: 169 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:20 am: | |
I hope things work out for your family and that your mothers disappearance is just the result of the aftermath confusion. I have been through a couple of hurricanes myself and know how upsetting the can be. Your in our thoughts. Keith |
kenbass4
Intermediate Member Username: kenbass4
Post Number: 182 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:53 am: | |
Michael, I was worried about you with the advance of Katrina, and my son, who is in the Airforce studying meterology...at Keesler AFB in Biloxi. We got word from him this morning that he's OK, but I know there are many that are not as fortunate. Our prayers are with you and yours for a safe return. Ken (TEO) |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 450 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 10:34 am: | |
Michael, My prayers are with you and your family also. I hope your news improves in all things that matter. Mike |
bob
Senior Member Username: bob
Post Number: 502 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 10:55 am: | |
Thanks for posting, Michael, I started worrying for you over the weekend. We'll be looking forward to better news. -Bob |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 618 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:19 am: | |
Michael: Here's some good vibes from the left coast. Judging from the title you picked for this thread, you haven't lost your sense of humor. I hope you haven't lost anything else, either. Now go out and buy a gallon of lemon oil for when you get those Alembics back. Bill, tgo |
palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic
Post Number: 2072 Registered: 9-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:39 am: | |
Also thoughts of support from this side of the pond. To you BroMichael and all those people living in the area. Paul TOBO |
staemius
Junior Username: staemius
Post Number: 46 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 11:52 am: | |
Ugh - best wishes! Keep us posted. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 2630 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 12:45 pm: | |
Michael, Thanks for checking in with us. We're relieved to hear you are personally safe and sound, and hope all goes as well with the most important thing, your family. Float? Not sure, but we did have a Series I travel down the Hudson River for three days in its case after a flood. The electronics still worked when we plugged it in! But the fingerboard had to be replaced, the bass had to dry out for a month and we did have to chuck the very smelly case. |
hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis
Post Number: 645 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 12:56 pm: | |
Here's some more thoughts of safety for you and your family. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2289 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 1:29 pm: | |
Hi Michael; I'm glad to hear from you. I knew there was no way all the instruments were going in the car with you, and I figured they were under water when I saw the news on the internet this morning. I hope you hear from your mother soon; and I hope your brother is ok. Take care. |
groovelines
Advanced Member Username: groovelines
Post Number: 251 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 2:25 pm: | |
Michael, Best wishes and prayers for you and your family. I hope you hear some good news soon, please let us know. Mike |
j_gary
Member Username: j_gary
Post Number: 83 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 3:42 pm: | |
Hi Michael, When I saw the title of your thread I thought OH NO! Once you mentioned your families struggle, a floating Alembic is no big deal. Best wishes to you and your kin folk. |
kilowatt
Junior Username: kilowatt
Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 4:37 pm: | |
Michael, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.Please keep your spirits up and try to keep us posted whenever possible. Pete |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 459 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 5:48 pm: | |
Michael, Ditto what everyone else has said. When I saw it on the news this morning, you were actually the first person I thought of and I'm glad you're on dry land. I hope you ALL are back together safe, warm and dry very soon. Let the Elves worry about the basses later. John |
richbass939
Advanced Member Username: richbass939
Post Number: 379 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 6:06 pm: | |
Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you for the safety of you and your family. I also wonder about Gary (dumfuxx) who lives in Louisiana and, as far as I know, works on an offshore rig. I hope for the best possible outcome for all of you who have been affected by the hurricane. Rich |
malthumb
Advanced Member Username: malthumb
Post Number: 347 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:19 pm: | |
Michael, Glad to hear you got out. I've been thinking about you and a few 'net friends I have in the Milton Florida area. I'll send up a prayer for your brother and your mother. Peace & Hope! James |
kungfusheriff
Advanced Member Username: kungfusheriff
Post Number: 374 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:34 pm: | |
Michael, I popped into the "Misc" forum to ask if anybody had heard from you; glad to hear you're OK and far away and my fingers are crossed for your mother and brother. Things have devolved to Stone Age levels in your neighborhood, and I'm sure that's why you haven't heard anything yet. This run of weather is only slightly more humid than normal for NOLA, so just be glad you aren't that poor schmoe whose bass traveled down the Hudson. A whole city's sewage is nothing compared to that slime-basin, believe me. |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 600 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 1:06 am: | |
Michael, Thinking good thoughts for all of you! Adriaan |
gare
Advanced Member Username: gare
Post Number: 246 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 6:33 am: | |
Michael More good thoughts and hopes for you and your family,and the many others in this situation. I've followed the storm and news reports..amazing the awesome power of mother nature. Gary |
57basstra
Intermediate Member Username: 57basstra
Post Number: 103 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 6:53 am: | |
Michael...Our prayers are with you and your family and all of the storm victims. God be with you. |
ctjim
Junior Username: ctjim
Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:23 am: | |
Michael, Hope you and your family are all well and soon reunited. ctjim |
tom_z
Intermediate Member Username: tom_z
Post Number: 172 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:51 am: | |
Michael, Our hopes and good thoughts are with you, your family and your community. Tom |
pace
Intermediate Member Username: pace
Post Number: 170 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 10:06 am: | |
Michael, Im at a loss for words, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. We're all "here" for you~ thick & thin please keep us posted.... -Mike |
the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule
Post Number: 547 Registered: 1-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 10:55 am: | |
May your family and your Alembics come out of this disaster in good health. I can't imagine how you feel right now, I'll send all the good mojo and positive vibes I can spare your way... Take care, Wilfred |
thebass
Intermediate Member Username: thebass
Post Number: 192 Registered: 3-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:07 pm: | |
As a german I feel deeply ashamed by the disgusting comments that the german environmental minister Mr.Trittin has made to this catastrophy, completely ignoring the feelings and suffering of all victims and their families. All I can say here is that I feel sorry for this idiot accidentially being a minister in our government. The vast majority of the germans do feel with with the victims and their families and pray for them. Mr.Trittin will get the bill with our next election by Sept-18. |
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member Username: oggydoggy
Post Number: 133 Registered: 3-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:36 pm: | |
My wife and I wish you and yours the best. We hope the Sun will shine bright with good news as soon as possible for you and all involved. Best Wishes, -Ed P.S. if any bass can survive a flood we all know an Alembic can!!! |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 234 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 4:48 pm: | |
Mike, I'm devestated by what I have been seeing on my TV and I'm just heartsick for you and others on the Gulf coast.All of you are in my prayers and I hope help arrives soon.Hang tough and be safe. Smokin' Dave |
george_wright
Junior Username: george_wright
Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 5:26 pm: | |
Werner is referring to this statement by Minister Trittin. |
grateful
Member Username: grateful
Post Number: 94 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 3:24 am: | |
What a disaster: my thoughts are with everyone affected, and I pray the rescue efforts can minimise any further loss of life. Nature certainly can be viscious. Mark |