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  • #201
    I think looters should be shot on sight.

    Period.
    [i]\"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be wo

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    • #202
      For those of you who do not have to deal with hurricanes lotters are a PITA that is why we have often stayed for some of the storms. In our last big storm they did have mandatory curfews for about a week. No one could be out after dark and the police ment it!!! I know because we did not know about it and tried to go back to check on our house after we weathered the storm in our barn. They sent us back and we were stopped two other times on the way back.
      The biggest part for theses poor folks is dealing with the loss and cleanup. Finding gas is a huge PITA, no power, no pumps. You would also be be amazed what people will do for ice and what they charge you for it. I real feel for all these folks the cleanup can take and rebuiding can go on for a whole year after these storms. We are still praying for all of those who have been hit by Katrina!!

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      • #203
        JulieMontgomery...I just logged onto COTH and this was the first thread I opened to see if there was news from those in the storm's path. I have the news on as I type about the storm and have just listened to reports of looters and said to my husband the exact same thing you just posted. I agree whole heartedly. Such a cowardly and anti-social, sub-par thing to do during a tragic weather crises like this.
        Bopper and others...soooo glad to hear everyone's okay so far. The news photos have been terrible with the flooding photos.
        Just saw on the weather channel that Kat is down to a tropical storm with less than 65 mph winds...but those winds extend a whole far way out from her center. She's losing steam but is still packing quite a punch in rain volume and winds...so those still in the path please stay safe and be prepared.
        You jump in the saddle,
        Hold onto the bridle!
        Jump in the line!
        ...Belefonte

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        • #204
          Just saw some video on MSNBC that showed a parish outside of New Orleans completely flooded, and there were about 8 horses standing on a thin strip of dry ground ( looked like it was about 8 feet wide by 60 feet long).

          I hope Old lady on a TB and RHFrsi and their animals are OK.

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          • #205
            I'm watching CNN (Newsnight with Aaron Brown) and he just had a segment talking with a reporter (Jeanne?) on the phone... the reporter was on the verge of tears describing all of the people (and animals) who were trapped on roofs or in attics, and how the rescuers just simply aren't able to get to them because it's too dangerous, and of course it's gotten dark.

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            • #206
              Just heard that there has been a breach in the levee and that new water is pouring into New Orleans. Whjat a fear to have to live with, not knowing right away how much the system has been weakened by the storm, and what further breaches could occur.
              If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
              Desmond Tutu

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                #207
                They showed the unedited video of New Orleans on local television stations yesterday. City Park (there is a stable there) was under water - at least the golf course. THe Fairgrounds racetrack had water all around the barns but at least they looked in okay shape - still standing with roofs. The clubhouse is in bad shape. They did not show St. Rose or any other barns. I hope they were able to get the horses out.

                Most state agencies are closed today but I was asked to go in. I work for the Dept. of Agric. so today will be about getting food out of our warehouses to victims (We store federal school food) and making plans for livestock problems associated with the flooding.

                Has anyone heard from OldLadyonaTB? She is in Gonzales - a little closer to the storm and may just not have power.

                Or what about HunterHolly - she boards at city park but hopefully moved her horses to Lafayette.

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                • #208
                  Glad you're OK Bopper. I was thinking about you too yesterday. What awful pictures we're seeing this morning on the news. I sincerely hope those who need help are able to get it.
                  *Faune D'Helby*

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                  • #209
                    Is there any news on the zoo? Is it flooded and how many animals where they able to get out?

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                    • #210
                      The Humane Society and the Red Cross now have links for donations for disaster relief:

                      http://www.hsus.org/

                      http://www.redcross.org/

                      Also as someone posted earlier, there's Noah's Wish:

                      http://www.noahswish.org/

                      Seems like there's got to be more we could do, though. Would welcome suggestions!!
                      "The standard you walk by is the standard you accept."--Lt. Gen. David Morrison, Austalian Army Chief

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                      • #211
                        Just heard on satellite radio that an apartment complex was destroyed by the storm in Biloxi Miss and there are as many as 50 dead. they just got to the building this morning and are still looking for survivors.

                        The apartment building was on the beach.... why would they even stay there in the face of a storm like this one?

                        Don
                        *Charter Member-Blue Tarp State Driving Clique*
                        "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you just might find you get what you need" Mick Jagger

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                        • #212
                          Bopper so glad to hear that you are safe and sound. What can we do to help? You are in the Dept of Ag, do you need people with trailers? foster/temp homes for animals? a spare set of capable hands with experience and common sense? I live in KY and can offer all of the above. We want to help in any way possible.

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                          • #213
                            I'm available too. I think this is the kind of thing that I can take time off from work for I'm in the south, I have a trailer. I actually have a pasture to spare too.

                            I'm going to start making some calls to see what agencies take my kind of help.....
                            Y'all ain't right!

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                            • #214
                              Beastie... you know how to get in touch with me if you need me. My big trailer will haul 5 and we could load the trailers with hay and bags of grain to take out there when we go. I can also free up 4 stalls.

                              Don
                              *Charter Member-Blue Tarp State Driving Clique*
                              "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you just might find you get what you need" Mick Jagger

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                              • #215
                                Just heard on satellite that there are now Leevees broken on both the east and west side of New Orleans. More than half of the city is underwater and in some places it is 20 feet deep.

                                Don
                                *Charter Member-Blue Tarp State Driving Clique*
                                "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you just might find you get what you need" Mick Jagger

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                                • #216
                                  Yes, we need to get organized. I can see a "Blue Tarp State" convoy! I'll let you know what I find out.

                                  And if anyone is already plugged in to a rescue group and wants help, let me know. There is no need in redundancy here.
                                  Y'all ain't right!

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                                  • #217
                                    Beastie I'm sure we don't need to go all the way to New Orleans... parts of Miss and Alabama are devastated and we can get the help in there pretty quickly. It may be a long time before civilians can even get out to NO when and if the roads are opened.

                                    Don
                                    *Charter Member-Blue Tarp State Driving Clique*
                                    "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you just might find you get what you need" Mick Jagger

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                                    • #218
                                      Oh boy... I have just been on the phone with the GA Dept. of AG. They are starting a list (with me at the top) of folks who will be able to travel to help out. They are coordinating with FEMA. Apparently there are plenty of folks who have volunteered space for beasties that come to GA, but noone else has volunteered to go.

                                      I think the idea was a bit novel at first, but they have warmed to it and called me back within minutes. They asked if I knew of anyone in need of assistance and how many folks I could mobilize...
                                      Y'all ain't right!

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                                      • #219
                                        For those that are already thinking and planning of helping...thank you! It will be needed and greatly appreciated.

                                        I have family there - still have one cousin, an aunt and a 98 year old grandfather we have not heard from. My other aunt said you cannot imagine how bad it is. She is 70 and has lived through many storms - and she said she has never seen the likes of this destruction.

                                        My sister works with an animal rescue there (has for years) she said once she gets back in town, she will let me know if there is anything we can do for them.

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                                        • #220
                                          Bopper glad tosee you are ok.I would be glad to contribute a few $$ for the cause and will bring it up at our 4-H meeting Friday night .If there is a place the funds are best spent please post it here so we know where to send it. Good luck and Godspeed
                                          The Winds Of Heaven Are of That Of Which Blows Through A Horses Ears

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