Southern Decadence is in full swing- these queens aren't afraid of a little wind and rain! Just a little more hairspray and a little more mascara and they're good to go!
The computer models seem to be moving Gustav more toward the center of the state, which is the best possible scenario.
If you've ever driven between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, you know that there is a long causeway that spans miles and miles of swampland. That portion of the geography is the least populated portion of the Gulf Coast. Yes, poor Morgan City would bear the brunt of things, but it is less populated than New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Lafayette. It's gotta hit somewhere, so lets all pray it goes where the fewest people live. Somewhere between the red and blue path on the map would probably affect the fewest people.
NOLA remains cautiously optimistic. In the French Quarter the party continues, but there are plans to get the peeps out if things get ugly. 1st off, apparently the city has worked with the major airlines to ensure that if an evacuation is ordered, they will supply enough aircraft to get everyone with a confirmed outbound flight within the week out of the city on the day the evacuation is ordered. (You "space waitress" readers out there: correct me if I'm wrong. I know you will!) Also, they have already organized busses to move anyone who has called into the "without transportation" hotline to get them out if an evacuation is ordered. This will relieve the "Superdome Syndrome" that happened last time. And this time contraflows will be ordered on all the freeways. This is all worst case scenario, and no one hear seems panicky or paranoid. Least of all Ginger!
She spent the night partying at the 700 Club! It's owned by her dear friend Mike, who had always been her favorite bartender at the Bourbon Pub.After Katrina he found himself in Houston, kinda dazed and confused. Miss Ginger (and the ex Mr. Ginger) took her in until he got on his feet, which happened really quickly. He worked at Houston's Guava Lamp for a short time before returning to NOLA and ultimately opening his own place. What Miss G loves about the 700 Club is that everyone is having fun!! No prentention, no attitudes, no noses in the air or muscles flexing in the corner (that's happening on the bar, where it's supposed to!) Just lots of great music, dancing, and conversation that makes the party fun! Everyone needs to check it out this Decadence!
Tags: New Orleans, Gustav, Southern Decadence, 700 Club
1 comment:
Glad to hear you made it there safely, and dang, you're making me wish I were there!
And ACK! You know the Clover Grill! Are those the best burgers in New Orleans, or what?! The first time we had one, we were sitting at the counter as they plopped the hubcap over the burger. It cracked us up, but we sure couldn't argue with the results! LOL
Sounds like it's looking better for NOLA, but I wish Gustav would just blow away from everyone. :(
Beth
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