Greetings from (what's left of) Baton Rouge - Second Update

by **AlteredDNA** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:27 am

Hey Gang

We're fine...still no power, but we have a generator...I'm at my brother's office right now in order to get online...

Roughly 90% of Baton Rouge is still without power...no real clear timeframe as to when it will be restored...

There is an 8:00pm - 6:00am curfew in place...Zero tolerance - you will go straight to jail...

Not sure how much I'll be online until power and cable are restored...Family is safe, and no real damage to our property to speak of.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It really does mean a lot and helps a great deal...

Many stories to tell later, but for now, just wanted to check in for those concerned...

Thanks again
Todd (AlteredDNA)

by **conversationpc** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:29 am

Glad to hear you're OK.

by **Saint John** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:32 am

Glad you're safe. No way I'd abide by that curfew, though. Don't be a pussy. See if they're serious and get back to us. :lol:

by **AlteredDNA** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:34 am

Saint John wrote:Glad you're safe. No way I'd abide by that curfew, though. Don't be a pussy. See if they're serious and get back to us.

If I did that, I wouldn't be able to get back to you...

Over 50 arrests since the storm for curfew violation alone...

by **Rhiannon** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:35 am

Thanks for checking in Todd! Glad you are safe and didn't suffer much damage. We're having your Gustav leftovers up here today. Take care and hope you're up and running soon!

by **Don** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:42 am

If you do have to go out after curfew, just be sure to carry some emergency supplies, like soap on a rope. That's just in case you get tossed in the Pokey.

by **Tito** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:44 am

Glad you're safe....ummm....do you have the Revelation sale numbers for this week? j/k :lol:

by **Michigan Girl** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:45 am

Tito wrote:Glad you're safe....ummm....do you have the Revelation sale numbers for this week? j/k

Now this is FUNNY!!!!!

by **PowerChords** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:47 am

Gunbot wrote:If you do have to go out after curfew, just be sure to carry some emergency supplies, like soap on a rope. That's just in case you get tossed in the Pokey.

You lived it GB? :lol:

Todd, hang in there. My thoughts and prayers to all affected by Gustav.

by **SusieP** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:51 am

Glad you are safe, mate.
Hope normality is restored very soon for you all.
xxx

by **epresley** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:53 am

Hey DNA, glad you're AOK!!!!!!!!!!!

by **AlteredDNA** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:02 am

Tito wrote:Glad you're safe....ummm....do you have the Revelation sale numbers for this week? j/k

I did...but seem to have misplaced them...IN THE HURRICANE!!!

by **Michigan Girl** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:03 am

AlteredDNA wrote:
Tito wrote:Glad you're safe....ummm....do you have the Revelation sale numbers for this week? j/k

I did...but seem to have misplaced them...IN THE HURRICANE!!!

This is FUNNIER!!!!! :wink:

by **Don** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:05 am

PowerChords wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If you do have to go out after curfew, just be sure to carry some emergency supplies, like soap on a rope. That's just in case you get tossed in the Pokey.

You lived it GB?

Todd, hang in there. My thoughts and prayers to all affected by Gustav.

No. I actually went through the eruption of Mt . Pinatubo. We were in Zimbales and a Typhoon hit right when the mountain blew so the ash came down heavy like wet cement. One thing I did learn is that beer is not a good substitute for water.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:09 am

Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.

Much better than your asain hookers.

by **Don** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:10 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.
Much better than your asain hookers.

Probably cleaner too.

by **SusieP** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:17 am

Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.
Much better than your asain hookers.

Probably cleaner too.

Well the last one looked quite hygiene conscious. She had on latex gloves.

by **Don** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:20 am

SusieP wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.
Much better than your asain hookers.

Probably cleaner too.

Well the last one looked quite hygiene conscious. She had on latex gloves.

That was Iphone Girl. Steve Jobs would have fired her if she came to work skanky.

by **PowerChords** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:34 am

Gunbot wrote:If you do have to go out after curfew, just be sure to carry some emergency supplies, like soap on a rope. That's just in case you get tossed in the Pokey.

No. I actually went through the eruption of Mt . Pinatubo. We were in Zimbales and a Typhoon hit right when the mountain blew so the ash came down heavy like wet cement. One thing I did learn is that beer is not a good substitute for water.

No kidding? I left the island long before Pinatubo erupted. Must be nasty bro...

by **Since 78** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:37 am

Glad You Guys are OK DNA!!

by **SusieP** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:41 am

Gunbot wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.
Much better than your asain hookers.

Probably cleaner too.

Well the last one looked quite hygiene conscious. She had on latex gloves.

That was Iphone Girl. Steve Jobs would have fired her if she came to work skanky.

Steve Jobs? Is that stevew2's real name?

by **Sarah** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:08 pm

And here you were telling me earthquakes are bad :p

Glad you're okay.

by **stevew2** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:16 pm

SusieP wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
SusieP wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:Good to hear you and the family are safe. That's the main thing.
Hope the troubles clear up sson for you.

Gunby, that's a good avatar to stick with. BJG seal of approval.
Much better than your asain hookers.

Probably cleaner too.

Well the last one looked quite hygiene conscious. She had on latex gloves.

That was Iphone Girl. Steve Jobs would have fired her if she came to work skanky.

Steve Jobs? Is that stevew2's real name?

Lol . DNA I would move if i were you, glad you are okay. move up to the the east coast . At least your above sea level.We could get drunk together,and not have to swim out {if ya know what i mean}

by **SusieP** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:56 pm

Hope your power is back on now.
And I hope there is no filthy flood water to pump out and that your home is as you left it. My heart goes out to you and everyone who has been in the path of anything like Gustav and all the others.
Check in soon DNA and let us know how it is going.

by **AlteredDNA** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:06 am

Latest Update:

Still no power - hearing rumours possibly Monday...Roughly 75% of Baton Rouge is still without power...

I'm back at my brother's office this morning for a bit, then going out to look for a air conditioning window unit...I will be armed...

I'll probably lock myself in here tonight (curfew) to get some work done as well..

This storm is the worst that Louisiana as a whole has ever faced...Major challenges in virtually every city...When things are back to "normal", I'll have pictures and stories to share (for those who are interested).

To anyone that's in the line of fire of Hanna, please take precautions and be safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

And of course, this SOB is looming:

Lastly, again thanks to all for the thoughts, prayers, and kind words. It continues to be a help...

by **Ratgirl** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:11 am

Thanks for checking in DNA.. hope your conditions improve. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Looks like the SOB looming may take aim for Miami. That sucks, my grandparents live there and they are too old to be dealing
with another storm.

by **Tito** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:28 am

Still have found those Revelation numbers huh? :lol:

by **Babyblue** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:43 am

Thank Heavens you & family are safe.

by **DSHinMICH** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:54 am

Glad to hear your ok! Take care!

by **SusieP** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:59 am

Hanna?

OMG you mean there's ANOTHER ONE????

OMG how you all cope with this stuff, I'll never know.
My heart goes out to all who are affected by whichever letter of the alphabet strikes.

MR

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