Volume 7 , Issue 35

Katrina & Louisiana Bayou...

I am fortunate. Katrina the monster passed far enough east of us to spare us from serious problems. We had some hurricane force winds, but not utter devastation. Our location also let us get north winds, so water in our coastal parish (county) was actually lowered by the storm's passing. As I mentioned to you previously, we are rapidly loosing our barriers, islands, marsh, and swamp. The Gulf is coming to see us, but didn't get here this time. I've always hunkered down and stayed put for storms. Years ago, the eye of Betsey went right over my head, preceded by 130 mph winds. After this event, I may consider getting outa Dodge next time. In retrospect, I don't feel too bright, particularly since I have a motor home and could fly and stop almost anywhere along the road.

I still have some Vallecito things to say and show. One of my favorite memories there is the time I took a sail plane ride and had an eagle's eye view from the south. I also once climbed up into the mountains far enough that I could see the whole lake always to the dam. Those are a couple of views of the valley only a few of us have experienced. Thanks for your concern." -- Charlie   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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