Gabriel E. Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 A guy I know went into New Orleans the other day and took this picture at the bayou where I used to walk my dogs. I think it speaks for itself. http://www.corknola.com/chopper.jpg "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Jaysus... uhmmm... what's the RED thing? Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 You're joking right!? I wonder if anyone was in that helicopter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Apparently no one was hurt when it crashed. It was a commercial chopper being used in the search & rescue effort. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Sorry, I thought it was a truck or something like that. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 looks like Somalia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 HO-LY-$4!+! Damn. I'm sure glad that you decided to take to 'higher ground' with your family and all. As trivial as it may seem in light of the true scope of all this, I do hope that your guitars are safe, sound, and still there, Gabriel, not to mention your home in general. You know how relieved you'll feel if they are! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 yikes Gabriel. i have wondered how your guitars have fared in the aftermath. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Any idea as to when you will be allowed back in to have a look at the condition of your stuff? Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBlues Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thank God you and family are alive and well, and I sure hope you can go home (to what?) before too long. I've been thinking of diverting my IRA deposits to the Red Cross for a while. Seems kind of greedy to save for my retirement when there's tons of people with nothing but their clothes, living in a stadium no less. Wishing you and yours the best, or something reasonably close to best anyway. L.B. I was born at night but I wasn't born last night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 A lot of folks have been evacuated to the Carolinas. I think there's a lot of refugees at the Independence Arena and the Charlotte Coloseum. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Originally posted by A String: Any idea as to when you will be allowed back in to have a look at the condition of your stuff? The mayor may start letting people back to non-flooded areas as early as next week. It will be done by zip code. My zip (70119) contains areas that are still underwater. So it could be a few weeks to a month before I can go back. The plan is to go to Houston, rent a truck and drive into NO. I'll pack everything up and drive North again. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hey, Gabriel, Maybe you've already thought of this, but I'd make a truck reservation way in advance, if possible. There will likely by far more people with the same idea who will be vying for available trucks in every urban area that's relatively close. And I would caution against U-Haul. I've used them. I might even use them again. But the fact is they have a terrible record for keeping trucks on the road long after they have ceased to be reliable. Given the situation, the last thing you need is to wait for a U-Haul repair or replacement in the middle of the push to remove belongings. It's not like their offices in N.O. will be active. Good luck! Hopefully you'll gain access sooner than later. Penske and others It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 I've already thought of that. Probably going with Hertz/Penske or Enterprise. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Jim Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2005/08/19/PH2005081901063.jpga scene from outside work. no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Whoa. O.K., that was some wind... Say, Gabriel, do you think that you'll be swinging by? I was hoping to see you, that you'd take me up on that... Feel free to bring along any other GP Forummites that you can scare up for the road-trip! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Wow, that CH-47 has seen better days. Those things can float. Looks like there's not too much damage to it so the crew/passengers hopefully got out. @Gabriel, hopefully your place wasn't trashed too badly. The main thing is that you and your family are safe. Have you thought about relocating or are you going to return to live in New Orleans once you can? Born on the Bayou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Caevan, I would still like to get over there to see you. A lot going on right now. I'll PM you when I know my schedule. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Cool! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanda-panda Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 how the hell did it crash?!? and was i dreaming (i'm certain i wasn't) or did i hear that people were shooting at helicopters and there were snipers around. i mean, seriously, what's wrong with people there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 That helicopter crashed with rescue workers in it. CNN didn't give an explanation of how it crashed. The passengers were safely evacuated by another chopper. "A cheerful heart is good medicine." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 It's possible they hit powerlines, a tree or a utility pole with the main rotor or the tail rotor. Pilots not used to flying at low altitude (almost certain during rescue attempts) in unfamiliar areas can often get into trouble that way. It doesn't look like it fell very far. The rotor probably destroyed itself as the helo rolled onto its side. Glad to hear the occupants got out alright. Born on the Bayou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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