The after-effects of a disaster - Page 3

richlevy · 09-15-2005, 12:36 AM

I have a crankable lantern and radio you can borrow. I also have a candlelier 3 candle lantern.

You're also welcome to borrow the Red Devil grill if you want. It has more cooking area than a camp stove.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-15-2005, 01:34 AM

When they pass out the MREs, grab all the brownies you can. When you open them they SPARKLE like the 7 Dwarf's diamond mine.
I swear..... it's beautiful.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-15-2005, 03:16 PM

I haven't heard one word about the Cajuns out in the swamps?

capnhowdy · 09-15-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I haven't heard one word about the Cajuns out in the swamps?

A coonass can survive nearly anything. I dated one for a while. They're prolly making a party out of it. Very high spirited and positive folks. And the women are usually VERY SEXY. Whew... I better not go there.....

Troubleshooter · 09-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Amtrak is running through Hammond now, and had you thought about having plthijinx pick you up and I'll meet you at HDC?

wolf · 09-16-2005, 01:20 PM

We've worked through a bunch of permutations ... and came up with driving as the best option (I did see that AMTRAK was now running into Hammond, but that leaves us still needing a vehicle there). Also to get to Hammond means Phila-NY-Chicago-Hammond, and the ability to carry less gear.

Elspode · 09-16-2005, 02:50 PM

Please be careful down there...and say hi to Dubya for me.

wolf · 09-17-2005, 12:31 AM

We are go for the deployment ... which now may be three days, or five days. I don't know if I'll have any kind of internet access down there, but intend to keep a journal and to take as many pictures as possible. I'm trying to decide whether to take the digital camera, which needs some level of babysitting, or just get a bunch of disposable cameras and get photoCDs from the developer. I have a wee bit of time to get that figured out before we leave (probably on Thursday).

Our accomodations are rumored to be some kind of "air conditioned tent city" and since we'll be working with emergency services folks coming off the disaster areas, won't be anyplace involving mud, muck, or water. Well, there might be some water involvement ... some of the housing is supposed to be on a cruise ship. We'll be working under FEMA's auspices.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-17-2005, 06:12 PM

So you'll be checking the emergency services folks to make sure their heads are still screwed on tight?

wolf · 09-18-2005, 11:05 PM

Yep. And loosening them if they're on too tight.

I've already re-packed twice, and I'm not supposed to be leaving until Thursday ... I'm good at being prepared for all eventualities, but not very good at being prepared for all eventualities that can fit in one moderately sized duffle bag (I haven't actually been limited on the amount of stuff I can bring, but I'm trying to deal with my natural tendency to overpack).

And after all of this, you know I'll forget my toothbrush ...

zippyt · 09-18-2005, 11:45 PM

Take LOTS of Bug dope , oh and those bdu's that you are buying , make them blue or black or sum such , NOT camo , if it is even REMOTLY a Millatary camp you CAN'T wear camo unless you are millatary !!!!!!!
Oh and if it IS a millatary operation DON'T think you have the RIGHT to do and go where you want , they AIN'T used to that !!!

Good luck , god(s) speed , and stay SANE for your and ALL of our sakes !!!

richlevy · 09-18-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Yep. And loosening them if they're on too tight.

I've already re-packed twice, and I'm not supposed to be leaving until Thursday ... I'm good at being prepared for all eventualities, but not very good at being prepared for all eventualities that can fit in one moderately sized duffle bag (I haven't actually been limited on the amount of stuff I can bring, but I'm trying to deal with my natural tendency to overpack).

And after all of this, you know I'll forget my toothbrush ...

Any idea how long you will be down there? If you have a postal address down there, let us know it.

wolf · 09-19-2005, 10:19 AM

Somewhere between zero, three, and five days.

I have been told all three in the last week.

(I didn't buy any camo BDUs, stuck with the solids for this trip. Woodland makes my ass look bigger.)

Troubleshooter · 09-19-2005, 02:23 PM

PM me if you want my cell number in case you need anything.

wolf · 09-20-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Somewhere between zero, three, and five days.

Make that zero ...

We heard today (Monday) around 4PM that our deployment to Louisiana is cancelled.

On the one hand, I was very prepared, both mentally and in terms of having my packing done, to go. (I actually accept responsibility for the Stand Down Order, on the logic that like only getting a snowday from school if you've studied for the test, we don't get to go because I, the mistress procrastinator, was ready to be out the door at a moment's notice!!)

On the other hand, Louisiana may have a visit from Hurricane Rita, so it's likely for the best.

The Louisiana State CISM coordinator was very impressed with my team's willingess to come down to help out, so in the sense of our reputation, a lot of good was accomplished, and the option is open for them to request us later on down the line, should a need arise.

Thanks everyone, for your thoughts, prayers, well-wishes, and offers of support!!

09-15-2005, 12:36 AM	#31
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	I have a crankable lantern and radio you can borrow. I also have a candlelier 3 candle lantern. You're also welcome to borrow the Red Devil grill if you want. It has more cooking area than a camp stove. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

09-15-2005, 01:34 AM	#32
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	When they pass out the MREs, grab all the brownies you can. When you open them they SPARKLE like the 7 Dwarf's diamond mine. I swear..... it's beautiful. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-15-2005, 03:16 PM	#33
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I haven't heard one word about the Cajuns out in the swamps? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-16-2005, 08:45 AM	#35
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Amtrak is running through Hammond now, and had you thought about having plthijinx pick you up and I'll meet you at HDC? __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

09-16-2005, 01:20 PM	#36
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	We've worked through a bunch of permutations ... and came up with driving as the best option (I did see that AMTRAK was now running into Hammond, but that leaves us still needing a vehicle there). Also to get to Hammond means Phila-NY-Chicago-Hammond, and the ability to carry less gear. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-16-2005, 02:50 PM	#37
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Please be careful down there...and say hi to Dubya for me. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-17-2005, 12:31 AM	#38
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	We are go for the deployment ... which now may be three days, or five days. I don't know if I'll have any kind of internet access down there, but intend to keep a journal and to take as many pictures as possible. I'm trying to decide whether to take the digital camera, which needs some level of babysitting, or just get a bunch of disposable cameras and get photoCDs from the developer. I have a wee bit of time to get that figured out before we leave (probably on Thursday). Our accomodations are rumored to be some kind of "air conditioned tent city" and since we'll be working with emergency services folks coming off the disaster areas, won't be anyplace involving mud, muck, or water. Well, there might be some water involvement ... some of the housing is supposed to be on a cruise ship. We'll be working under FEMA's auspices. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-17-2005, 06:12 PM	#39
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	So you'll be checking the emergency services folks to make sure their heads are still screwed on tight? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-18-2005, 11:05 PM	#40
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Yep. And loosening them if they're on too tight. I've already re-packed twice, and I'm not supposed to be leaving until Thursday ... I'm good at being prepared for all eventualities, but not very good at being prepared for all eventualities that can fit in one moderately sized duffle bag (I haven't actually been limited on the amount of stuff I can bring, but I'm trying to deal with my natural tendency to overpack). And after all of this, you know I'll forget my toothbrush ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-18-2005, 11:45 PM	#41
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Take LOTS of Bug dope , oh and those bdu's that you are buying , make them blue or black or sum such , NOT camo , if it is even REMOTLY a Millatary camp you CAN'T wear camo unless you are millatary !!!!!!! Oh and if it IS a millatary operation DON'T think you have the RIGHT to do and go where you want , they AIN'T used to that !!! Good luck , god(s) speed , and stay SANE for your and ALL of our sakes !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

09-19-2005, 10:19 AM	#43
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Somewhere between zero, three, and five days. I have been told all three in the last week. (I didn't buy any camo BDUs, stuck with the solids for this trip. Woodland makes my ass look bigger.) __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-19-2005, 02:23 PM	#44
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	PM me if you want my cell number in case you need anything. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

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