pictorial New Orleans appreciation thread

GateandGarden · #1 08-28-2005, 09:56 PM

I don't want to lose hope; I don't want to believe that it's all going to be gone, but at the same time, I feel like posting some pics of NO that I've found online.

Here's one of the cathedral in Jackson Square-

Here's part of the inside of the Virgin Records store in the French Quarter. I've spent many hours wandering around in there.

GateandGarden · #2 08-28-2005, 10:08 PM

My camera is crappy, but here are some pics I took when I went to the Aquarium of the Americas in July.

DavidMn · #3 08-29-2005, 02:10 PM

I visited New Orleans in 1987 at the age of 16. I have fond memories of the city, but especially gobbling those delicious 2 dozen Oysters.

WelshWitchPMD · #4 08-29-2005, 04:19 PM

I took a few photos when I was there for a very short time 2 years ago. I can't seem to find the CD that they are stored on, however.

If I find them I will post them.

DavidMn · #5 08-29-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I took a few photos when I was there for a very short time 2 years ago. I can't seem to find the CD that they are stored on, however.

If I find them I will post them.

cool. i wouldnt mind seeing them

golddustwoman77 · #6 08-29-2005, 08:01 PM

My husband, my parents, and I just went to New Orleans this summer. I just loved it, and it is my parents' favorite place. My husband and I had planned on going back the weekend that University of Tennessee plays LSU, but I bet they won't have it cleaned up by then.

strandinthewind · #7 08-29-2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by golddustwoman77

My husband, my parents, and I just went to New Orleans this summer. I just loved it, and it is my parents' favorite place. My husband and I had planned on going back the weekend that University of Tennessee plays LSU, but I bet they won't have it cleaned up by then.

I predict most of the city will be up and running within two weeks. The individual, private damage will take longer though. For example, it is highly likely my brother's house is under ten feet of water and he will not know it for a few days as they evacuated to my parents' house 100 miles away to the west in Lafayette. So, they will have to deal with that. But, they have their lives and insurance.

GateandGarden · #8 08-29-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I predict most of the city will be up and running within two weeks. The individual, private damage will take longer though. For example, it is highly likely my brother's house is under ten feet of water and he will not know it for a few days as they evacuated to my parents' house 100 miles away to the west in Lafayette. So, they will have to deal with that. But, they have their lives and insurance.

I hope you're right about the city bouncing back so quickly. But I'm really sorry for what your brother may have to go through.

Thanks to all for commenting on this thread and if anyone has pictures of New Orleans to share, I would love to see them!

strandinthewind · #9 08-29-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I hope you're right about the city bouncing back so quickly. But I'm really sorry for what your brother may have to go through.

Thanks to all for commenting on this thread and if anyone has pictures of New Orleans to share, I would love to see them!

You are welcome and I am glad you are safe!!!!!!!!

The good thing is the insurance companies are very, very organized in this type of situation and can get people checks to begin the repairs the same day as the inspection. Many times, the ins. adjusters have already been by the house prior to the calls. The problem is getting a contractor there in a reasonable amount of time. But, it usually is a relatively smooth process.

GODDESS6 · #10 08-30-2005, 06:16 AM

wow, neat pics, thanx for sharing, i have always wanted to go there~

Mari · #11 08-30-2005, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I predict most of the city will be up and running within two weeks. The individual, private damage will take longer though. For example, it is highly likely my brother's house is under ten feet of water and he will not know it for a few days as they evacuated to my parents' house 100 miles away to the west in Lafayette. So, they will have to deal with that. But, they have their lives and insurance.

Does insurance cover this kind of damage? Over here if your house was damaged by natural disasters it's usually not covered by insurances :S

irishgrl · #12 08-30-2005, 07:44 AM

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A bheil thu ga mo thuigsinn?
Can sin anns a' Bheurla?

A bheil thu ga mo thuigsinn "Can you understand me?"
Can sin anns a' Bheurla "Say that in English"

interesting

estranged4life · #13 08-30-2005, 09:28 AM

that is being shown of New Orleans from helicopter is truly shocking, 80% of the city is flooded. Houses are burning and there is no way for the fire dept's to reach em....Now Martial Law has been just declared in N'Orleans.

Sad...Truly sad.

Mari · #14 08-30-2005, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

A bheil thu ga mo thuigsinn "Can you understand me?"
Can sin anns a' Bheurla "Say that in English"

interesting

I wonder what Google is in Gaelic

Just came back from my holiday in Scotland, where the Gaelic namesigns are twice as long as the English ones. And so funny to hear bbc gaelic radio.. totally incomprehensible (since it's clearly not related to anglo saxon languages) but then familiar words pop up like "Elton John" etc...

GypsySorcerer · #15 08-30-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Does insurance cover this kind of damage? Over here if your house was damaged by natural disasters it's usually not covered by insurances :S

Natural causes are covered to a point. If a tree or power line falls on your house, you're covered. But in general, you have to have flood insurance on top of your homeowner's to be covered.