George wrote: "In spite of it all you sound lucky compared to some people.
Besides the trees was there any real damage to the house? The lack of food
and A/C would bother me the most.

I am an assistant scoutmaster here and I was wondering if the scouts are
helping in your area.

Fuel is a big problem every where. I just got to where I can afford a new
truck and after the sticker shock for the truck I have to deal with the
sticker shock for the fuel."

No damage other then some skirting around my residence. My brother in
Slidell had 5 foot of water in his home and he lost everything. His wife
and kids along with his mother-in-law moved in with my sister for right now.
Once power is restored in Pearl River, they will move in with his
Mother-in-law, since she has no damage to her home. He has not been able to
do much with his damaged home since he was required to report to duty for
the Coast Guard. He ha snot been able to contact his insurance or FEMA for
aid.

I gave my wife 300 dollars to go and buy the kids some clothes, toys and
food for my sisters home. My mother and father put up 300 to get my brother
and sister-in-law some clothes.

He is so frustrated. The only good news he had was his boat was in the
garage and it floated up to the ceiling and put a hole in the ceiling. The
boat did not get damaged. The bad news is he may have to sell it to help
repair his home since FEMA , flood insurance and home owners insurance don't
pay for everything.

Sarge