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OT Evacuated again.
Here we go again. Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf
Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place to stay. Olwyn Mary NOT in New Orleans. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Aug 30, 5:20*am, Olwyn Mary wrote:
Here we go again. *Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. *After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. *At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. *We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. *However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. *It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place *to stay. Olwyn Mary NOT in New Orleans. ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** Olwyn Mary I wish you Safety . luck and that nothing will get ruined !!!!!! mirjam mirjam |
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On Aug 29, 9:20*pm, Olwyn Mary wrote:
Here we go again. *Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. *After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. *At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. *We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. *However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. *It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place *to stay. Olwyn Mary NOT in New Orleans. ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** I will keep you in my thoughts. Things are crazy in my town with gas, supplies and hotels, but it looks like MS will dodge the bullet. I will hope for the best for LA and TX, and anyone else affected by Gustav. |
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On Aug 29, 10:20*pm, Olwyn Mary wrote:
Here we go again. *Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. *After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. *At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. *We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. *However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. *It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place *to stay. Oh, dear, Olwyn Mary, I hope that there will be no devastation as there was last time. Higs, Katherine |
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On Aug 29, 10:20*pm, Olwyn Mary wrote:
Here we go again. *Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. *After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. *At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. *We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. *However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. *It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place *to stay. Olwyn Mary, since my last post, I have done a bit of checking. It looks as though your fears are justified. You and your city will certainly be in my prayers. Higs, Katherine |
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Olwyn Mary wrote:
Here we go again. Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place to stay. Olwyn Mary NOT in New Orleans. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Hello Mary, I have relatives in La Place, LA, on the north side of the big lake. They have left early also. You are all in our prayers. Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail |
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OT Evacuated again.
We have our reporters over there Olwyn, so we are watching it all..you are
in my thoughts as this rages through... Special sentiments to you and your country folk. Higz Cher "Olwyn Mary" wrote in message ... Here we go again. Three years ago today, Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, and now Gustav is swirling towards us. This time, we decided to get out early, being as dh is retired and we can do so. After much organising, telephoning etc., we are in a motel in Hammond, LA, about an hour north of New Orleans, right on I-55 if we should have to go further north and at the junction of I-12 if we have to go east or west. At first, there were "no vacancies", but I finally found one which would take us for two nights. We stayed there last night, but the whole place has been reserved for emergency workers as of Monday a.m. However, I thought that being on the spot might help, so this morning I made a list of every hotel in town, going from best downwards according to reviews on TripAdvisor, and we started driving around. We came to this one, which is not taking any advance reservations, but when I said I could check in immediately and pay in advance if they would guarantee me that I could stay until at least Wednesday a.m., they gave us a room. It is very nice, a former Holiday Inn but renovated, nice rooms., beautiful pool, rec. area (they also have an RV park behind the hotel). Of course, we were late checking out of the other place, so had to pay for a second night, but I thought that a small price to pay in order to have a guaranteed place to stay. Olwyn Mary NOT in New Orleans. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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