We didn't see much destruction when we got back to New Orleans, but this was a clear sign on Gustav rolling through.
This is the aparment we stayed at, on the second floor. A lot of trees went down and we lost power pretty quickly in our stay.
Here's one of the many trees down in Baton Rouge, which was hit much worse than New Orleans. Especially since no one there was ready for the storm and no one stocked up on supplies.
Here we are sitting in the dark eating crawfish pie! It was actually really good.
When we got back, the cable line was across the road and taped off. The mayhem!
Some of the National Guard troops stationed around New Orleans, helping to keep the looters at bay.
This is right near our house, they were there when we went grocery shopping the other day.
Lindsey wanted a picture of the stop sign down...seems like Gustav didn't listen...har har har.
Traffic! It took us about three hours to make it out of town when we left New Orleans, it should usually take about 1.
At least we were going the right way.
The only thing to do when the power is out...conquer the world...at which I failed.
In retrospect, I shouldn't have gone with the standard 'thumbs up'.
Line outside of Walgreens in Baton Rouge.
We didn't see much destruction when we got back to New Orleans, but this was a clear sign on Gustav rolling through.
This is the aparment we stayed at, on the second floor. A lot of trees went down and we lost power pretty quickly in our stay.
Here's one of the many trees down in Baton Rouge, which was hit much worse than New Orleans. Especially since no one there was ready for the storm and no one stocked up on supplies. 
Here we are sitting in the dark eating crawfish pie! It was actually really good.
When we got back, the cable line was across the road and taped off. The mayhem!
Some of the National Guard troops stationed around New Orleans, helping to keep the looters at bay.
This is right near our house, they were there when we went grocery shopping the other day.
Lindsey wanted a picture of the stop sign down...seems like Gustav didn't listen...har har har.
Traffic! It took us about three hours to make it out of town when we left New Orleans, it should usually take about 1. 
At least we were going the right way.
The only thing to do when the power is out...conquer the world...at which I failed.
In retrospect, I shouldn't have gone with the standard 'thumbs up'.
Line outside of Walgreens in Baton Rouge.
8 comments:
Glad you survived! Now you can cross one more thing off your list of things to do! :) Take care and we hope you FINALLY get to settle in to your new home.
Keep us posted -
M4
Glad all is well....for now! We're keepin' an eye on Ike! Have you moved into your new digs yet, or is that on hold for now? Stay dry down there.....GAS
Brian,brian brian, you are too funny!
what an adventure! you guys really should write a book, a novel, a series....made for tv movie??
good luck at school tomorrow. can't wait to hear about it.
Joey can say "no, ow, poop, pee pee, meow, puppy, "bilp" for milk, go, daddy, mommy, drew and papa" We're still working on auntie, uncle, grandma, grandpa and hurricane!
Cool pictures and great sense of humor! Very grateful for the National Gaurd, knowing our kids are safe in NO. Watch out for Ike! Love Mom
So glad your back from your latest adventure. Love the head lamp, ya got that goin for ya! Now we all know what to get you guys for Christmas, a nice selection of board games! Ok now for Ike, (don't you think they should have named it Yike??) Hmmm anyway...now get yourselves some schoolin! I'm not sure why I am writing with an 'accent' but I is.. OK love you guys, be good, be safe, oh, and cell phones are on the way!! Mom
I think Oregon was a much better choice. Ya they have goofy people there but no hurricanes. When do you think you'll be safe from those ugly things. So glad you are safe.
GAK
Like your Dad said, why couldn't they just do something boring like get a job and move to Effie? Love Mom
This is great info to know.
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