I have a friend, LeRoy Hartley, who is an attorney in New Orleans. We met about 16 years ago, when I working on a schooner in Bar Harbor, Maine. Several phone calls and emails have gone unanswered. Considering the chaos of Hurricane Katrina and lack of utilities in the area, I hope that yourself, your family, and loved ones are well, and simply unable to return the messages.

If anyone does happen to know LeRoy, and if he is well, please post a comment or send me and email. LeRoy lives at 1805 Esplanade Avenue.

Our thoughts are with you, and all of those affected by Katrina.

Update: I found from a tab added on scipionus.com that there is 3 feet of water at 1824 Esplanade. Google maps added a Katrina satellite link with updated photos, including the flood water.

Update 2: LeRoy seems to be well and has stayed at his home throughout this ordeal. Thanks for the update, Jim!

Warm Regards,
Michael

Thanks for coming and staying for a week, Mom! It was really nice to share a good amount of our normal daily life with you. Roxane has asked about whether you would “be back today” quite a few times in the last few days – she had a great time, and I know she enjoyed your stay, too.

Michael

Hurricane “Jeanne” is about to hit Florida – this is number 3 this season – “Frances”, “Ivan”, and now “Jeanne”. Hope you are all right, Mom and Dad.