Charge them to the business.

Risking your life for the corporation is how you demonstrate loyalty.

This week is also the anniversary of Katrina...

Mother Nature is a capricious old girl. And people probably have the heebie-jeebies over the anniversary. Go later when it's settled down.

And they should understand.

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Original subject line: "Go ahead and go. Just stay in the French Quarter, upper floor. I liked the Royal Sonesta."




Went there twice last year, stayed the first time at the Royal Sonesta.

The second time stayed at an Embassy Suites on Julia, there's an Emeril a block away, yum!

You can tell how high the water got with Katrina.

You'll be fine.

On the roof, or in the lounge!

Either way, don't go it alone!

I wouldn't encourage her to go.

Folks down there take this shit seriously, and as a part of life. People are going to be home, boarding up and stocking up on beer and liquor. Ask the hotel too. They can keep you informed.

Personally, I'd postpone.

Keep us posted if you do go, and if you have electricity.

I think you did the right thing.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/08/new_orleans_mayor_mitch_landri.html



With Tropical Storm Isaac expected to strengthen, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to begin preparing their homes as shelters through the storm. Landrieu said the storm is moving along at about 16 miles an hour, and if it stays at that pace, it could reach the city in the next 34 hours, putting it ashore late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Landrieu emphasized that there will be no shelters of last resort, so people need to be prepared to evacuate, should it come to that.

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The airport will likely shut down when winds hit around 40 miles an hour, but Landrieu said that will be the airlines' call.

Landrieu pressed residents to prepare to live, possibly for days, without water or power. If an evacuation is called, he said staying is a bad decision.

"You're making a mistake," he said. If you're called upon to leave, then leave.

but I acknowledge I am a little different.

that lost their lives, homes and livelihoods, I find this not humorous at all.

thankfully the member wrote that they've cancelled.

That's a good thing.

Hope that the city and all her guests fare well.

significant difficulty, my friend.

I probably need to get away from anything that might make light of it.

to drive by houses in the ninth that still have the spray painted cross marks for having been search, the indicators for Date, Guard Unit, any hazards, and number of victims found if any.

I won't post a pic, I'm sure you know what I mean.

On the bright side, residents are the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

I can't believe this is happening on the anniversary. The anniversary is always hard enough.

While I don't wish a hurricane on anyone, I can't help this pleading in my heart that it veers away.

I was just corresponding with someone from Florida and I gave a generic "stay safe" sign off to my email. They replied "I am hoping the storm comes right to me. Hopefully, the eyewall will pass over so I can get some nice photos/video. Us Florida boys love them; hurricanes (if not to strong) are a blast! It's like camping for a week! Ok, take care."

Intense storms are fascinating for a lot of people. That does not mean anybody wishes harm to anyone or to offend anyone who has been harmed or traumatized by them. Nature is not all fluffy and gentle, the dangerous parts are as interesting to me as the benign parts.

I'm spooked too but I think it'll be okay.

to distract myself by avoiding any news of if completely, or stay on top of it.

Thanks for the hug, nolabear. You know this happens all the time and nothing usually goes down at all.

She says things are pretty much okay, a lot of waiting and the usual prep. I'm worried for the coast. That surge can carry across 90 and put shit in your yard that you wouldn't believe. But you know that.

Btw are you in the city? Or are you watching from afar like I am? It's no fun either.

Left shortly after Katrina and never returned. My sister and both of my sons are there right now and haven't heard from them yet.

And, yes, the yearly scares made many complacent. This will most likely be nothing, as it generally is.

be most surprised if your employer expected you to go.

you did the right thing by cancelling.

You are a very sensible person.

but I'm sorry because I Love NOLA and I'm sure you would too...