Think About What You Complained About Today And Then Look At These Pics (19)
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montemonte: I was complaining that I have to go down the stairs to do the laundry. I looked at these pictures of what's happening in Louisiana and I was ashamed that I was complaining about such a menial thing compared to what these people are going through and what might still happen.
Louisiana was hit with Hurricaine Isaac a few days ago. Six years ago it was hit with Hurricaine Katrina and to this day parts of Louisiana are still in ruins. Billions of dollars were spent to build new levies but now it looks like one might break lose.
Louisiana was hit with Hurricaine Isaac a few days ago. Six years ago it was hit with Hurricaine Katrina and to this day parts of Louisiana are still in ruins. Billions of dollars were spent to build new levies but now it looks like one might break lose.
All we can do is count our blessings and pray that we never have to experience the devastation they are going through.
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2intrigued: All we can do is count our blessings and pray that we never have to experience the devastation they are going through.
And for many of them, this is the second time they are going through it. They are below sea level and know there's a chance it will happen again but they just don't want to leave the area.
I can't imagine what it's like to look at your house and to only see the roof because the rest of the house is under water.
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montemonte: And for many of them, this is the second time they are going through it. They are below sea level and know there's a chance it will happen again but they just don't want to leave the area.
I can't imagine what it's like to look at your house and to only see the roof because the rest of the house is under water.
I can't imagine what it's like to look at your house and to only see the roof because the rest of the house is under water.
I suppose it's difficult for most people to pick and and leave even though they know they are vulnerable to flooding.
Losing your home is one thing but some things are irreplaceable. I'm thankful that I don't live in a part of Canada that is vulnerable to storms and flooding...although back on October 15, 1954, hurricane Hazel did a number on Toronto according to my parents. 
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2intrigued: I suppose it's difficult for most people to pick and and leave even though they know they are vulnerable to flooding. Losing your home is one thing but some things are irreplaceable. I'm thankful that I don't live in a part of Canada that is vulnerable to storms and flooding...although back on October 15, 1954, hurricane Hazel did a number on Toronto according to my parents.
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2intrigued: I suppose it's difficult for most people to pick and and leave even though they know they are vulnerable to flooding. Losing your home is one thing but some things are irreplaceable. I'm thankful that I don't live in a part of Canada that is vulnerable to storms and flooding...although back on October 15, 1954, hurricane Hazel did a number on Toronto according to my parents.
Your parents are right Trig. It got to the U.S. too. Found this for you.
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A good friend of mine asked me what I thought about the hurricane, I simple told him, I love natural disasters. He was taken back, and I explained to him the reason that I love natural disaster is that in this day and age where everyone is wrapped up in me me me attitude etc, when a natural disaster strikes, everyone affected drops their petty differences and pulls together to help each other the best way possible. Ever notice that with a hurricane you have plenty of warning, but yet people wait to the last minute to leave.
Remember a natural disaster reminds us just how SMALL we really are, and that being small we will overcome big obstacles.
Remember a natural disaster reminds us just how SMALL we really are, and that being small we will overcome big obstacles.
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montemonte: Your parents are right Trig. It got to the U.S. too. Found this for you.
Thanks Monts
My folks managed alright through the storm but I don't think a single year went by after that storm, where they didn't mention it. It is very unusual for hurricanes to affect Toronto the way hurricane Hazel did.------ This thread is Archived ------
Louisiana has had a hard time since Katrina and now Isaac -
Living in Miami - I know first hand about Andrew, and we also got the bits of Katrina - Leslie and the unnamed storm - the difference - we didn't have to deal with the budget cuts and the lack of infrastructure from the Corp of Army Engineers and the inadequate job on the Levees -
and every time American's complain about high taxes - this is what is could have been used for - to strengthen the infrastructure and prepare for the "when" of the hurricanes not the "if" -
Living in Miami - I know first hand about Andrew, and we also got the bits of Katrina - Leslie and the unnamed storm - the difference - we didn't have to deal with the budget cuts and the lack of infrastructure from the Corp of Army Engineers and the inadequate job on the Levees -
and every time American's complain about high taxes - this is what is could have been used for - to strengthen the infrastructure and prepare for the "when" of the hurricanes not the "if" -
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Oregongold: A good friend of mine asked me what I thought about the hurricane, I simple told him, I love natural disasters. He was taken back, and I explained to him the reason that I love natural disaster is that in this day and age where everyone is wrapped up in me me me attitude etc, when a natural disaster strikes, everyone affected drops their petty differences and pulls together to help each other the best way possible. Ever notice that with a hurricane you have plenty of warning, but yet people wait to the last minute to leave.
Remember a natural disaster reminds us just how SMALL we really are, and that being small we will overcome big obstacles.
Remember a natural disaster reminds us just how SMALL we really are, and that being small we will overcome big obstacles.
You make a good point OG but I doubt that you love the part of what the disaster does to these people. People used to help each other without a disaster but times have changed and many are all caught up in some kind of technology. Rarely is there face to face communication anymore.
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JeanKimberley: Louisiana has had a hard time since Katrina and now Isaac -
Living in Miami - I know first hand about Andrew, and we also got the bits of Katrina - Leslie and the unnamed storm - the difference - we didn't have to deal with the budget cuts and the lack of infrastructure from the Corp of Army Engineers and the inadequate job on the Levees -
and every time American's complain about high taxes - this is what is could have been used for - to strengthen the infrastructure and prepare for the "when" of the hurricanes not the "if" -
Living in Miami - I know first hand about Andrew, and we also got the bits of Katrina - Leslie and the unnamed storm - the difference - we didn't have to deal with the budget cuts and the lack of infrastructure from the Corp of Army Engineers and the inadequate job on the Levees -
and every time American's complain about high taxes - this is what is could have been used for - to strengthen the infrastructure and prepare for the "when" of the hurricanes not the "if" -
Well this time Jean they spent the money to build sturdy levees and dams. If they hold it will prove to government that we need to start taking care of OUR OWN infrastructure and stop sending money out of the country.
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montemonte: You make a good point OG but I doubt that you love the part of what the disaster does to these people. People used to help each other without a disaster but times have changed and many are all caught up in some kind of technology. Rarely is there face to face communication anymore.
I think there are always people who help and those that hurt both in times of crisis or in times of prosperity. This is what character is all about - looking for those that have good character and being a person of good character....
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montemonte: Well this time Jean they spent the money to build sturdy levees and dams. If they hold it will prove to government that we need to start taking care of OUR OWN infrastructure and stop sending money out of the country.
It is SO TRUE! I have always found it odd that we ship Florida oranges to California and California oranges to Florida - and there must be same type of thinking when send we send aid abroad - and no one is as sending aid to us.....
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montemonte: Your parents are right Trig. It got to the U.S. too. Found this for you.
Monte, I grew up in Falls Church, Virginia just outside of Washington D C . I remember when Hazel came through . I also have sat through a few of then down here in Puerto Rico . I don't fear them but I do have a healty respect for what thay can do .
I also have to agree with the poster who said that when tragedy strikes we tend to forget the " me " and lean more to the " we " . Well we will always have some kind of natural disaster but as long as we follow it with " we " then there is still hope for us .
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Frankinstien: Monte, I grew up in Falls Church, Virginia just outside of Washington D C . I remember when Hazel came through . I also have sat through a few of then down here in Puerto Rico . I don't fear them but I do have a healty respect for what thay can do .
I also have to agree with the poster who said that when tragedy strikes we tend to forget the " me " and lean more to the " we " . Well we will always have some kind of natural disaster but as long as we follow it with " we " then there is still hope for us .
I also have to agree with the poster who said that when tragedy strikes we tend to forget the " me " and lean more to the " we " . Well we will always have some kind of natural disaster but as long as we follow it with " we " then there is still hope for us .
Hi Frank....I lived in Virginia for about 5 years and you wouldn't think it but they get some very bad snow storms.People do come together....look at how kind people on Sept. 11th and for about three months after but as soon as life is back to normal....they all go back to the rat race. I don't expect people to pamper me. I just want to believe that they will if the need arises.
There were 125 pictures in the link that showed the buildup of how people prepared for the storm and then how they tried to survive through it. And now the mid west is feeling this storm.
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Thank you to the 107 viewers who took the time to look at the pictures of what mother nature has done to Louisiana AGAIN.
For you.........
For you.........
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Oregongold: A year before I was born, my family survived the 1964 quake in Alaska, my dad was on the fire dept.... Imagine this: Sometimes people do amazing feats that they themselfs didnt know they could do. The Human Spirit is amazing, so is the love that is shown in time of need, but why only in the time of need?
I agree OG but it's the way the world is now. When I was growing up in the 50's we didn't have all the gadgets we have now to make our lives easier, we had to depend on each other....our neighbors....even our family. You won't see that again until another major disaster hits the U.S. and you and I both know that it will happen. No matter what we need now we don't go to a neighbor, we go to Google, IPhones, SmartPhones. When was the last time you or your friends were in a library?
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Frankinstien: Monte, I grew up in Falls Church, Virginia just outside of Washington D C . I remember when Hazel came through . I also have sat through a few of then down here in Puerto Rico . I don't fear them but I do have a healty respect for what thay can do .
I also have to agree with the poster who said that when tragedy strikes we tend to forget the " me " and lean more to the " we " . Well we will always have some kind of natural disaster but as long as we follow it with " we " then there is still hope for us .
I also have to agree with the poster who said that when tragedy strikes we tend to forget the " me " and lean more to the " we " . Well we will always have some kind of natural disaster but as long as we follow it with " we " then there is still hope for us .
I remember Hazel Franky and Ive lived through several others...Hurricanes are scary and it does remind us how insignificant we are in comparison to Mother Nature...Very humbling indeed Angels watch over Louisiana
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Louisiana was hit with Hurricaine Isaac a few days ago. Six years ago it was hit with Hurricaine Katrina and to this day parts of Louisiana are still in ruins. Billions of dollars were spent to build new levies but now it looks like one might break lose.