The I-10 bridge has been repaired on one side and is open to two way traffic - one lane each direction. I don't think it has helped relieve the traffic though.
The Red Cross station that was handing out money to people here in Slidell has closed and probably is helping serve the people over in New Orleans right now. They are still operating some shelters here though. I just want to add that a LOT of people got money from the Red Cross here in Slidell. They gave out debit cards to families or gave them a check or a direct deposit into their bank account. It was reassuring to me to know that a lot of the money donated by people from all over the country REALLY DOES go right into the hands of the people who need it. Not only that, but with the debit cards, the users do not even have to pay sales tax, so they are able to buy even more for the money.
I was sorry to hear that my next door neighbor's 1st cousin was one of the elderly women who drowned in a nursing home in New Orleans during the flood. Also, the mother of one of my son's gym teammates had an uncle who was picked out of the floodwaters and taken to the Superdome during the flood. An older man who was with him had broken his leg and was taken there with him. While they were there, they had no food or medical help for 3 days. There was food there at first, but racial issues caused others not to share what they had with them, even with an injured old man. The older man died at the Superdome as a result. Very very sad indeed.
We're still waiting to hear if our mortgage company will make an exception in our case and release our insurance check to us immediately instead of holding it hostage. I am not holding my breath, but it's nice to know it's being considered.
The roofers came out this morning to fix one of the pipe caps that was not installed correctly. I was glad they made good on their promise to fix it, especially considering I had already paid them. Paid them a lot!
My friend Jeannie and her family are coming to town on Monday to assess their house and see what they can do. They will most likely be staying here with us for a week or two. They will be here for our Halloween party!
The trash haulers didn't get all the trash, and have not come back for the huge pile across the street as they promised. I hope they are really going to come back! Our regular garbage collection has cut its pickups in half starting last week.
Our local news channels are really focusing on the current storm in the gulf, even though it probably won't come anywhere near us. I think they are just really feeling emotionally tied to the poor Florida folks in it's path. I hope everyone there remembers to empty thier freezer and take it all with them in a big cooler when they evacuate! And don't forget your gas cans!!
Theoretically, Tulane is going to allow the research professors back to work on November 1st. This includes Hubby, although that may be difficult for him considering his building is one of the only ones left with no power. The sub-basement where the electrical stuff is located was flooded. They can't work in the building without power, so we are still waiting to see what will happen with that.
And that's it for today folks!
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