Isaac is just sitting there terrorizing folks

[malaise]

in Louisiana, Mississippi and to a lesser extent Alabama. He's moving at 5mph.

[FSogol]

1. That bastard. Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.

[nolabear]

3. LOL! Thanks for the laugh in the midst of my freakout.

Water's up over Highway 90 now. My friends are w/o power and have a ton of water in their yards. It's going to be a long night.

[Voice for Peace]

5. keep us updated and be safe!!!!!!!

[malaise]

7. Stay safe you hear

Just heard of a tornado in Miss

The worst part is that Isaac has decided to stay for a while.

[oneshooter]

55. Well, if Isaac is staying with you

The least he can do is mix you a Hurricane or two.

[malaise]

66. Hahahahahah

Haven't seen him in years

[FSogol]

9. Stay safe. n/t

[LisaL]

13. I don't think it's a joke.

Why can't they figure out how to stop these hurricanes from developing?

[Yavin4]

15. Cut taxes on the rich, and they will stop the hurricanes

The job creators are like super heroes, and taxes are their kryptonite. If they paid less in taxes, they would stop the hurricanes.

[malaise]

18. FEMA Press conference

http://www.wwltv.com/live-stream/exempt

[tama]

50. A saying:

If you try to throw nature out of the window, it comes back by kicking the door in.

[2on2u]

52. Cloud reflectivity (Science Daily)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120823090914.htm

ScienceDaily (Aug. 23, 2012) — They are one of the most destructive forces of nature on Earth, but now environmental scientists are working to tame the hurricane. In a paper, published in Atmospheric Science Letters, the authors propose using cloud seeding to decrease sea surface temperatures where hurricanes form. Theoretically, the team claims the technique could reduce hurricane intensity by a category.

[AsahinaKimi]

27. stay Safe Nolabear!!

Ki o tsukete kudasai!!!!!!!

[nolabear]

28. I must note that I'm not there. But many friends and family are.

It's wretched but most everyone is doing okay. Watching the water rise and hoping it doesn't get in. Got a friend whose father is on Lakeshore Drive and The Weather Channel was just showing it under water from Lake Ponchartrain, but the houses seem mostly okay.

Thanks for the good thoughts.

[GreenPartyVoter]

74. Stay safe!! *hugs*

[malaise]

4. Water is rising everywhere

http://www.wwltv.com/live-stream/exempt

Looting has begun in Orleans according to this link

[nolabear]

29. Only a couple of instances. Almost completely calm and deserted.

Just so people don't get the wrong idea.

[malaise]

37. Glad to hear that

[lpbk2713]

2. Isaac just came from the Tampa area.

He learned how to terrorize unsuspecting people from the goppers he met there.

[malaise]

6. LOL

Hundreds of thousands of folks have no power. At least they can't hear the ReTHUGs

[Grateful for Hope]

35. If there is a positive aspect to this horror, this is it.

[malaise]

45. Actually the major positive is that Isaac will end the drought

and another positive is that people will take all storms seriously -A huge system in size that's moving slowly can create more rain and flood damage than a fast moving stronger storm.

[a la izquierda]

60. We're hoping he makes his appearance in Ohio...

dry as a bone up here. Isaac can chill a little before he gets here, though.

[malaise]

68. You should get some

[El Supremo]

8. I see what you mean. It just sat on the delta before coming inland. >>

[randome]

10. Then it's a Republican 'cane. It's important to know this.

[malaise]

11. More mandatory evacuations in Plaquemines Parish

fears of more flooding on the West side. Levee crisis - expecting the Western levees to overflow.
This is going to be one mess.

[randome]

20. With climate change accelerating, do you think we'll lose New Orleans at some point?

[malaise]

23. Yes indeed

and there are several other places in our hemisphere which will disappear.

[revolution breeze]

25. Not just climate change

As we build levees, we are re-routing the natural drain fields for a very marshy southern part of the state. This is causing places that have not flooded before to flood and destroying delicate wetlands.

[malaise]

64. How's the flooding?

Just heard a report that there's flooding in your area

[revolution breeze]

72. Three feet downtown

Two feet in homes about a half mile from me, and I am afraid more to come as the rivers and creeks continue to rise. Flash flooding last night and high tide this afternoon.

[malaise]

73. Stay safe

I'm guessing you still have power

[pscot]

41. Plaquemines seems to average about 1 foot above sea level

It'll be under water by mid-century.

[intheflow]

65. I was in Plaquemines Parish a few months after Katrina.

It was bad. I hope not too many people rebuilt, or that if they did, they had the means to evacuate.

[bluedigger]

12. A friend just reposted this photo on FB.

This is I-10 heading into LaPlace, which is just west of New Orleans/Lake Pontchartrain. The interstate is elevated a little over the surrounding landscape, of course.

[malaise]

16. Heard that they shut down !-90 in Mississippi

Under water just like this one

[nolabear]

30. Yep, 90 is under water. No casino parking to be had...LOL!

I wouldn't laugh but the casinos are posting photos of their parking lots. They're all on the seaside of the highway. They'll be fine. I appreciate them posting the shots.

[malaise]

34. Hehehehe

at no casino parking

[HipChick]

39. I'm not being funny...but do you think this will affect the crop of LA oysters?

I just got used to eating them...those things are huge

[nolabear]

43. Oh it's a legit question. And, probably. But only for a while.

The biggest problem is if crap like oil and silt and things wahing back out from land get stirred up and recirculated, and the oysters feed on water saturated with it. But if they weren't wiped out before they won't be now. Maybe trouble for a while though.

[revolution breeze]

48. It is very late in the spawning season (months with no R)

The influx of fresh water may slow production down a little but it should be a good year (my uncle is an oysterman).

[tblue37]

14. Who knew a hurricane could be a Republican? nt

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[malaise]

17. Is it?

This storm just isn't moving so there will be serious flooding and associated damage.
Expect more trees to fall.

I fear some serious tornadoes up the line


The drought is over - that's the good news

[revolution breeze]

19. We had 10 inches of rain overnight

They eye is still to the southwest of us. The crepe myrtle outside my office, which was in full bloom yesterday, is almost completely stripped of leaves, as are my maple and mock pear trees. We have a limb down in our pool, bneighbor's shed knocked down part of our fence, and winds are still gusting. Luckily we still have power but did lose it for a few hours last night. Many other areas in our parish have been without electricity since last night. Flooding less than a mile away and it continues to get worse. Going to be a long rest of the week....

[malaise]

21. Where are you?

This is serious - please stay safe.

The really good news - Isaac will end the drought.

[revolution breeze]

22. Slidell, LA.

Find Lake Ponchartrain on the map, go to the far east shore and go up 1/2 mile. That my house.....

Unfortunately, we were not in a drought here. Our ground was saturated BEFORE the storm arrived.

[malaise]

24. Pay attention and move if you have to

Stay safe.

Teenagers trapped in an attic in what looks like a safe house.
Down comes the trees after all this rain following drought - lose soil.

FEMA - let's go.
Eighteen wheelers under water.

[revolution breeze]

26. Thanks.

I will try to post some pics a friend took of our area (Parish official, not someone out site-seeing).

[nolabear]

32. Take care, Slidell. I got folks all over Covington and the city.

You might change that screen name to revolution headwind!

[malaise]

58. I don't think we'll have a good idea how bad this is before late tomorrow

or Friday. Water and electricity will be the big problems and I hope bottled water will reach people quickly.

[kestrel91316]

63. My college BF's parents were in Slidell for many years.

They apparently retired and moved west before Katrina, so they didn't have to go through that.

[malaise]

69. Just heard that there's another levee breach

and that water is rising in Slidell. Stay safe

[revolution breeze]

70. We lost power yesterday evening

And Olde Towne, the lakefront and the eastern side of town are flooded. Rivers and creeks have not reached their full height yet, but it is coming and it could get worse before it gets better. I am dry, but there is water 1/2 mile away in homes. Trees are still falling over from ground saturation.

[malaise]

75. Shucks - just saw this

Hope you have a car charger

[revolution breeze]

76. Even worrs, my cell phone went out.

No service from Verizon and no 4G. Luckily my old dial phone in the house (bought on a whim at an antique store), kept me in contact with the outside world.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

33. Stay safe!

Flooding is going to become a major issue. More than it is already.

After it's over be extra vigilant to avoid mosquitoes as much as possible. West Nile is freaking bad this year, and you're about to get a bumper crop of mosquitoes.

[revolution breeze]

51. Funny you mention this.

Hubby thought he had the flu two weeks ago, body aches, fever. He was on the mend, so he donated blood at the blood drive for the officers wounded in St. John. The next day the Blood Center called and told him he tested positive for West Nile. He went to our doctor who said he probably had a very minor case when he thought he had the flu.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

54. He's lucky it was minor.

That stuff can hang around for years causing problems. While it usually doesn't kill people in their prime of life, it can, occasionally, completely change your quality of life.

I'm glad he's fine.

[revolution breeze]

56. My "almost daughter" (oldest daughter's best friend)

died last year from encephalitis of undetermined origin. It was not pretty. I am always walking our property dumping any standing water. But, this is a swamp, and I can't get them all.

[malaise]

57. The oldest sister of a close friend died of encephalitis

four days after it was diagnosed. There were some virtually neglected horses in a field near her home. That was a decade ago and was my first encounter with a death from that disease.

[susanna]

67. I had encephalitis when I was 15.

It's a horrific illness, acute and fast once it sets in, and you either live or die once it goes acute. I was very lucky, but recovery was slow. I take mosquitoes very, very seriously now!

[revolution breeze]

71. Her friend was fine on Sunday,

headache on Monday, we thought from dehydration. The doctor hospitalized her and started running tests. She seized Tuesday at noon and never regained consciousness.

[susanna]

77. I happens so fast, as you point out.

I was fine on Friday evening, when I cheered at my first high school football game. By Friday around midnight, my neck stiffened up, migraine x1000 level headaches began, and nausea - to everything - set in. I couldn't even hold down water. By Saturday night I was in the ER being given intravenous fluids. Back then (it was in the 80s) they sent me home with a fluid IV. My parents got a home nurse to come by a few times a day. This was because the doctor said to my parents "Being in the hospital won't really help, and she'll be more comfortable at home. She'll either fight it off or she won't. Pray for the best, but you might consider preparing for the worst." There were several cases that year. I was just one of them.

For 1-1/2 weeks, I held on but was mostly delirious; only the IV fluids kept me going as I ate no food nor took any water by mouth. I would just throw it up again. I do dimly remember being moved to my parents' bedroom, as they had blackout curtains and light - any light - sent me into excruciating pain. Just after the 1-1/2 week point, I woke up, pain free, and managed to get to my feet. Still don't know how. With my IV in tow (roller thing), I went to the kitchen and asked my Mom if she could make me a cheeseburger. I was starving. I can still picture that moment to this day (and I'm 45 now). My mom was in the kitchen washing dishes, turned to me and grabbed the counter. Her knees buckled and she began crying. I know now that it was out of relief, but back then I was confused - I had no idea how long I'd been ill or how serious it had been.

All in all, I missed the first two weeks of my sophomore year, and had gone from a very fit, muscular 112lbs (I had been a gymnast) to 91lbs. I wouldn't wish that illness on anyone. I am terrified of mosquitoes to this day as well.

I'm so very sorry about your daughter's friend.

[LynneSin]

31. I know lil old grannies with walkers that move faster than this hurricane

it's scary!

[malaise]

36. Gustav did that to us four years ago

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was supposed to pass between Haiti and Cuba overnight but turned and went from Morant Point to Negril at a snail's pace. It rained for four fugging days. Homes went down the gully and at least two stores in a plaza not far from us crashed into said gully. Other homes on the hillsides were destroyed. That was scary.

[LynneSin]

38. Agnes was alot like that back in 1972

which makes me an extremely old fart



Actually Agnes had headed out to the Atlantic and then decided she wanted one last trip over the US. She stopped by somewhere between NE Pennsylvania and Southern NY and just camped there a few days. Thing was the Susquehanna river was right underneath her and flooded all the way down thru Pennsylvania thru Maryland.

[malaise]

47. I'm so old I gave you the wrong name and year

It was Gustav
ttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Gustav_2008_track.png/739px-Gustav_2008_track.png

[nadinbrzezinski]

40. 5 KpH, that could be really bad folks

it is pouring water all over.

[slackmaster]

42. I keep wanting to refer to the storm as "Ivan." Surely a result of growing up in the 1960s and 70s.

[dipsydoodle]

46. We'll you'd have had fun with the next one up

which is named Kirk. :Kirk is travelling NW so shouldn't be an issue. The behind that however , yet to be named, is travelling due west.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Maybe they'll name one one Lionel.

[dipsydoodle]

44. Isaac steers clear of direct blow on New Orleans

Aug 29, 6:09 PM EDT.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and heavy rain into a cluster of rural fishing villages that had few defenses against the slow-moving storm that could bring days of unending rain.

>

The city's biggest problems seemed to be downed power lines, scattered tree limbs and minor flooding. Just one person was reported killed, compared with 1,800 deaths from Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi. And police reported few problems with looting. Mayor Mitch Landrieu ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew just to be sure.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/ISAAC?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-08-29-18-09-06

[malaise]

59. Do you remember Katrina

Everyone thought the worst had passed and then...total disaster

[dipsydoodle]

62. Not in sufficient detail.

Was that when the levees were overcome as opposed to wind damage ?

[Robb]

49. All right. Let's invade that fucker.

...You just KNOW there's oil under it.

[malaise]

61. Drones won't work on this one

[aquart]

53. The Midwest wants you, Isaac! Go find love.