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dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 540
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 9:13 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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

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