New Orleans in Danger again

[FunnyDuddies 6]

I guess everyone missed all those bus loads of people that were taken north before and after the hurricane. and all those folks that live in the other states.

Call me crazy, but I know I can walk to Georgia in a week. LOL I would have stolen a shopping cart, put the kids in there and hoofed it. but that is just me. I am a go getter.

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

you seriously think that $5 million in the 60's is worth $30 million today?

Let's see, I bought a house in 1973 for less than $39,000 and sold it in 2003 for $400,000.

Gee, that is better than 10 to one.

If I had $5,000,000 in 1973 and I had bought 125 houses, they would have been worth over $50,000,000 in 2003.

Between 2003 and 2006, the property I sold went to $500,000. It was worth only $25,000 in 1967. I checked with my neighbors after I moved in.

So from 1967 to 2006, the property appreciated 20 to one. If someone had given me $5,000,000 in 1967, I could have bought 250 houses and sold them in 2006 for $100,000,000. That would have been if I was stupid enough to have bought them for cash. Of course, I would have bought them with small down payments and rented them out. I might be worth $1,000,000,000. But my stupid father went off and got killed fighting the Germans in WWll on the day after I was born, so no $5,000,000 and no free college education.

Conclusion: Donald Trump is a much better man than I.

[PhotoNut 7]

Can we please not have more issues escalated to the point of a fight? Really, is fighting over Donald Trump and the value of the dollar what this thread was, is, or should be, about?

I think everyone is very aware of the threat of the hurricane and they are probably watching closely so they can be prepared. It was very nice of you to be concerned about folks, truly. But I really do think it's time to let this go now.

[3loves 0]

I love to talk about the weather. They just said on the weather channel that they have closed the schools in Miami starting tomorrow. They want to give people a chance to prepare I guess. I hate the destruction that comes with things like this, but I am fascinated by the power of nature. Kind of reminds me of sharks. They scare me to death, but I love to watch them on Discovery Channel.

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

Can we please not have more issues escalated to the point of a fight? Really, is fighting over Donald Trump and the value of the dollar what this thread was, is, or should be, about?

I think everyone is very aware of the threat of the hurricane and they are probably watching closely so they can be prepared. It was very nice of you to be concerned about folks, truly. But I really do think it's time to let this go now.

You are right. But I never fight. I am a lover, not a fighter.:faint:

I am glad that the people of New Orleans which is a particularly vulnerable place because of its elevation are spared. Ernesto was predicted to be a category 3 if it had spent the required time in the Gulf to reach there.

I am sorry that someone else has to suffer in their place, but we all have to share in the misfortunes of life.

Let's pray, or hope, whatever way you express yourself, that mother-nature gives us a helping hand and that all Ernesto does is Water the grass and forests that need the rain so badly.

TOM

PS: You wouldn't catch me on those corny TV reality shows even if I was as famous and handsome as the Donald.

[wavydaby 1]

Handsome?? Handsome? King of the baaad hairdo? Maybe in a geeky kinda way. But with that kind of money, I think I could let my standards drop.

Granted if I had the money I wouldnt be on reality tv either.

And the weather makes the 3rd thing you cant talk about with friends.

(no religion or politics)

[3loves 0]

I saw Jeb Bush on the Weather Channel. Is it me or has he gained weight? He looks really different. Almost puffy like someone on steroids. Anyone from FL know the poop....ooopps.....I mean scoop.

[PhotoNut 7]

PS: You wouldn't catch me on those corny TV reality shows even if I was as famous and handsome as the Donald.

Wavy! I so agree! The man is odd looking. The only thing appealing about his looks is that fat bum of his (wallet in his pocket). LOL

3Loves, I know what you mean about being fascinated by the weather shows on the Weather Channel. My faves are the ones about tornados. If I were rich like the Donald, I'd be out chasing tornados!

[dawg 0]

I live near Yellowstone. That is now considered one of the world's largest volcanos and it is potentially going to become active.

If it errupts with full force, the entire world may die.

A major earthquake could destory most west coast cities.

a Cat 5 tornado could wipe out entire towns.

A random act of terrorism could wipe out a city.

An asteroid could hit the Earth.

A new ice age could happen.

They are all likely. Some are more likely than others.

If you can avoid them. Run away.

[FunnyDuddies 6]

We're All Gonna Die!!! Dawg Has Predicted It!!!

[dawg 0]

We're All Gonna Die!!! Dawg Has Predicted It!!!

Well duh. Unless you've found the secret to eternal life, it's kind of a given.

Maybe thats the problem. Lack of confidence.

Everyone else dies, I'm bound to. AHA maybe if I can convince myself that I'm different (and boy am I different), I won't die

[Vegaswildflower 0]

" don't take life so seriously, its not likey we will get out of it alive anyway"

[3loves 0]

Vegas ~ That is excellent!! I love it!!

[FunnyDuddies 6]

You mean I am not going to live forever? Quick! Get me my car keys. I need to go out and buy gas!

[3loves 0]

Let me share a story......

We were on our way to church one Sun and the gang was waiting in the van. I was brushing my teeth and I said, "devil, short of a fire we're going to make it to church today". I know, I do talk to myself, just not out loud. The Water I was running to brush my teeth stopped. I wiped my mouth and got in the van. I told my DH what happened and we could check on it after church. We came home to a flood in our basement. Lesson learned.

Sorry for the OT, just thought it was appropriate. Now go to church people!!!