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Permalink Reply by Etola on September 5, 2010 at 11:13

I know FEMA controls much more that people realize and that is the problem. Thank goodness I was able to get flood insurance on my property and handle my house without any government intervention. I think part of the reason that NewOrleans' residents have not be allowed back is the fact that it will flood again if they rebuild and FEMA just doesn't have the money. They have done what others said earlier and totally mismanaged what money they had and the public in general doesn't trust them. Since FEMA funds the flood insurance policies, even if they rebuild they would not be able to get insurance. I had to sneak into Galveston by the way. I have a friend who owns a construction business and I borrowed a door magnet, dressed up like a man (HA) and worked all day in the heat to salvage everything I could haul back in a trailer. It was a hard time. I threw away some furniture that had belonged to my mother and I had to throw away my daughter's softball bag which she had used since 6th grade. That really made me cry, but it wasn't my home that was flooded so I really can't imagine how NO folks feel and I guess I would want to go back even if I knew it could flood again. As far as I am concerned now since IKE, I will never own anything in a flood zone again. I am staying clear of the coast. It's too risky for me and I was constantly watching the weather during hurricane season. I'll just vacation in a rent house from now on!!! And I do hope that New Orleans gets the help they need soon.

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Permalink Reply by young land owner on August 29, 2010 at 13:13

Joe
the storm made original landfall in BURAS

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on August 29, 2010 at 13:48

The storm veered east of New Orleans. As a matter of fact, in the immediate aftermath the entire city was exalted that it had. The levees breaking and subsequent flooding did NO in. The storm' biggest force was felt in Waveland and due east. By the way, I was young but did live through Betsy. I was living in Buras. My family had sense enough to board up and leave long before the damage was done. If it made landfall in Buras first, okay. The brunt of the storm was east. I guess it is only fair for Louisiana to be first in something.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on August 31, 2010 at 8:29

Joe and Jay, C. E. Byrd was and remains a good school even if they did let me slip through in 1970. It did have some rough years but with quality leadership, neighborhood support and an amazing alumni association it regained it's level of excellence. I am proud to be a Yellow Jacket from the City of Byrd.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on August 31, 2010 at 10:07

They should be proud of you, Skip.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on August 31, 2010 at 10:23

Thanks, Joe. I recall that Istrouma was a power-house on the field and off. And the rivalries between the High School regional sports powers were intense. I remember playoff games involving not only Byrd and Istrouma but Woodlawn and Sulphur, Fair Park and Baton Rouge High. Not just football but great basketball games. The increase in high schools built in the late 60's and thorough out the 70's and into the 80's diluted that talent and those rivalries but the memories are still fresh for some of us.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on August 31, 2010 at 10:38

I remember in 60 (I think) one of the greatest rivalries on the gridiron was the HS championship game between Istrouma and Byrd. I think Istrouma won 6-0. It was a hard fought game and I remember the adults yammering about it in the barbershop (Port Sulphur) for weeks on end. The idea of hs football having that type of appeal in Louisiana is hard to imagine now.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on August 31, 2010 at 10:50

I don't think that appeal exists now, except in the memories of those who experienced it. Those are good memories that deserved to be dragged out, dusted off and relived from time to time. It was, in some ways, a better educational system and a more compelling state-wide sports rivalry atmosphere that no longer feels quite the same. But then I'm a sentimental old sports fan. And the younger generations hopefully get some of the same excitement and satisfaction out of more current rivalries. High school memories should be special. And last a life time.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on August 31, 2010 at 11:05

I know as a kid I onced lived for Saturday night and LSU football with John Hill and Walter Ferguson. There was nothing like it. If I could have bottled the enjoyment of those moments at that age, it would be worth a good lease bonus.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on August 31, 2010 at 11:41

That is Walter Hill and John Ferguson. That is how long it has been and how old I am!

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Permalink Reply by Joe Creel on September 6, 2010 at 5:57

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13917821.html You and your type of happy horse love to trot figures by government and or special interest groups that mouth the hoopla. Same with every key issue having an obvious impact. Cesspool, I lived and worked among the evacuees. It was not pleasureable but getting your witchy goat is fun. How long are you going to whine and scream, another week?

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Permalink Reply by sesport on September 6, 2010 at 12:44

Joe - Are you addressing someone in particular? Difficult to tell who since you didn't hit anyone's reply button when you posted. Don't know on GHS by the screen name "Cesspool," either. Love the song "Witchy Woman," but I'm only aware of a few folks around here that may have goats.

LOL!! 80)

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