In Waveland

[newman]

Quick update. We're at the New Waveland Cafe. They were delighted to receive our supplies -- but surprised, despite a couple of phone calls and an email to let them know we were en route.

The devastation is biblical. It's hard to describe, and I definitely don't have the mental resources to do it today. I've been volunteering since about 6 a.m.; made 50 pounds of fruit salad, washed a platoons worth of dishes with Pax, and served up eggs to the good people of Waveland with The Ax.

The politics and organization (or lack thereof) of this place are worth a post and a half on their own. Since I'm sitting at a computer terminal (one of three public ones), you can see things aren't too primative -- except where they are by choice, lack of experience, hubris, or incompetence. Or lack of manpower or resources. I'm rambling.

Got my shots -- Hep A and tetanus. No worries, babies.

This is going to be our first day in Waveland. Everyone has said hit the beach and see the devastation. So we go.

I'm taking pictures. More later.

I love you, Babies.

Comments

[nisaa.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to say thank you for doing this. marrus and techgnostic are family to me. The fact that you are helping them and their neighbors is a wonderful thing. Good luck.

[new-man.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what to say... "You're welcome" and "Thank You" both sound wrong. Marrus is one of my favortie people, but even she just helped me put a face on this terrible disaster. Despite the ocassional comment by my detractors, I'm a hero. This is what heroes do.

[vettecat.livejournal.com]

Where are you, exactly?

[new-man.livejournal.com]

I'm in a tent "city" attached to a public kitchen in Waveland, MS. I'm about 50 miles from New Orleans.

[vettecat.livejournal.com]

I thought it was something like that but I wasn't sure. It's very noble of you to go down. How long do you plan to stay?