050901 - KATRINA THOUGHTS
KATRINA THOUGHTS
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Today, as days go, was a good day.
Yesterday, Sprint sent me a new modem (not for free), and after only 3 representatives and one troubleshooting wireless technician, I was able to get it activated and. running.
I had been watching some of the news about Hurricane Katrina on the TV in the lounge, but decided to spring for the $2 a day to have it hooked up in the Beast so I could follow it more closely.
As most of you know, I recently returned from an 11 day rally in New Orleans at Mardi Gras and although the weather was cold and rainy for part of the time, it was tolerable. Besides that visit, I also spent a few days at Gulf Port (Biloxi ) Mississippi a couple of years ago on our first trip around the USA. We had stayed at a RV Park along the beach, near some of the casinos. It was really a beautiful area and we roamed the beach front with Batmobile One.
After watching the news coverage and super-imposing my memory over the current destruction, I tried to imagine what it must have been like when Katrina hit. I’m sure the few RV Parks along the beach and their remaining (if any) occupants and vehicles must have been blown around like toys. It may be an area I may never be able to return to for a long time – perhaps never.
We are currently in Moses Lake, Washington, and while we originally were worried that the Labor Day Weekend would find us without a place to stay, we smooth-talked our way through it. The park is about half full now, but I’m sure that will change in a day or 2.
The weather has been very warm and sunny, not a problem. Peter likes our long walks (with the Batmobile) and it seems like the exercise is helping to keep him trim and strong.
Our new current plans seem like we will head south to Oregon, thru Idaho, Utah to New Mexico. We just found out there is a rodeo in Pendleton, Oregon.
Till next time,
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Today, as days go, was a good day.
Yesterday, Sprint sent me a new modem (not for free), and after only 3 representatives and one troubleshooting wireless technician, I was able to get it activated and. running.
I had been watching some of the news about Hurricane Katrina on the TV in the lounge, but decided to spring for the $2 a day to have it hooked up in the Beast so I could follow it more closely.
As most of you know, I recently returned from an 11 day rally in New Orleans at Mardi Gras and although the weather was cold and rainy for part of the time, it was tolerable. Besides that visit, I also spent a few days at Gulf Port (Biloxi ) Mississippi a couple of years ago on our first trip around the USA. We had stayed at a RV Park along the beach, near some of the casinos. It was really a beautiful area and we roamed the beach front with Batmobile One.
After watching the news coverage and super-imposing my memory over the current destruction, I tried to imagine what it must have been like when Katrina hit. I’m sure the few RV Parks along the beach and their remaining (if any) occupants and vehicles must have been blown around like toys. It may be an area I may never be able to return to for a long time – perhaps never.
We are currently in Moses Lake, Washington, and while we originally were worried that the Labor Day Weekend would find us without a place to stay, we smooth-talked our way through it. The park is about half full now, but I’m sure that will change in a day or 2.
The weather has been very warm and sunny, not a problem. Peter likes our long walks (with the Batmobile) and it seems like the exercise is helping to keep him trim and strong.
Our new current plans seem like we will head south to Oregon, thru Idaho, Utah to New Mexico. We just found out there is a rodeo in Pendleton, Oregon.
Till next time,
posted by The Highway Guys @ 5:27 PM
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