Saturday 1:18 p.m. CDT
Nothing says Katrina like Spam. I am proud to say that I have just consumed my 10th Spam sandwich on wonder bread since the storm. That would make the 10th Spam sandwich on wonder bread I have ever had. I now find that a slathering of mustard and just a hint of Louisiana hot sauce cut the flavor that I can only faintly compare to urine. My gastro-intestinal system hates me and everything I stand for.
Just got back from a boat ride out to the beloved Ship Island. The fort still stands, though damaged. The lighthouse does not.
Bodies floating in the water as well as bags of Tyson chicken, probably blown off the port.
Pictures will follow.
Nothing says Katrina like Spam. I am proud to say that I have just consumed my 10th Spam sandwich on wonder bread since the storm. That would make the 10th Spam sandwich on wonder bread I have ever had. I now find that a slathering of mustard and just a hint of Louisiana hot sauce cut the flavor that I can only faintly compare to urine. My gastro-intestinal system hates me and everything I stand for.
Just got back from a boat ride out to the beloved Ship Island. The fort still stands, though damaged. The lighthouse does not.
Bodies floating in the water as well as bags of Tyson chicken, probably blown off the port.
Pictures will follow.
posted by MKeller at 1:16 PM
9 Comments:
Thanks for keeping this blog going. I'm sure you've heard it before, but this is a side of the story I haven't seen from the regular media. Keep up the good work...my thoughts are with you.
I can't fathom the mess there. My brother got back last Tuesday from New Orleans where he was working from day two with the Coast Guard. He's a reservist & also a current Deputy Sheriff. He hasn't wanted to talk about the experience yet.
Even though you saw bodies, I hope the count is far less then they are anticipating. My prayers are still with you all.
Hadn't thought about that.
I keep Spam on hand and often have it sliced and browned for breakfast along with the midnight snack with just a little mayo and mustard on white bread.
It is a godsend during those moments.
I salute you.
A well executed documentary with photos and moving dialogue that I alloted two hours to on Saturday afternoon. I saw it earlier, but wanted to really explore the blog.
Wanted to absorb as much as I could but there is not enough time to recognize you for all your efforts during this most major of catastrophes.
Pax Vobiscum
Hope the well-deserved days off bring some respite. Will look forward to your future posts.
you had my heart with the blog. You tore it out with the part about eating 10 Spam sandwiches. ;)
My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll, fight the good fight. We're rooting for you in Houston.
Many questions for you: How did you get to Ship Island (what form of conveyance)? You mention floating bodies: any attempt at recovery possible there? Explain the damage to Fort Massachusetts. I assume all the out building, piers, etc. are gone. Are the pilings still standing on the north side? I'm a Biloxi resident living in Houston (lost our home near White Ave.), thus I have a greater need for detailed info than the curious readers of this boartd who hail from elsewhere. Can you fashion your posts keeping the evacuated pooulation in mind please? Thanks for all your hard work to data . . .
BTW, can the rest of the disaffected posters with ill-informed political opinions please do us in the affected community a favor by keeping your petty thoughts to yourself? You truly make yourselves look like asses when you use our loss to advance your political agenda. This was/is a human tragedy that should be treated respectfully: it is not an opportunity to tale a cheap shot at certain individuals or an entire class of political adherents. Katrina did not differentiate between class, race, gender, or political affiliation; all in her path were open prey. Don't create more suffering by spewing your infective here . . .
Respected friend:
The spam sandwich is so high-fat that it is slowing your digestive system to a crawl. Get veggies, bran, oatmeal, any fiber you can find into the mix every chance you get. You _really_ don't want to think about an impaction under these conditions.
Hey i am mad...and tell you what i feel gud about it.I am 25ys old working part time earning just enough to feed myself.I have my own ancestoral house "The Saving Grace".I sleep 14-16 hours a day,work for 4 hours and the rest of the day things like Internet,eating,toilet etc .I dont have any aim in life.Just feel now that you are in this world , there is no getting out of it...I am bored with life..I have no friends(though i like it that way).I know its just a matter of time before i knock the doors of complete insanity..
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