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Post by dvdavenport on Sept 4, 2005 14:44:44 GMT
I'm leaving today to help out our offices in Gulfport, MS and Mobile, AL. I'll be gone for two weeks, and I likely will not have access to e-mail or internet services. So, I will see you all in two weeks.
Take care
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 4, 2005 15:57:40 GMT
A tragic situation all around. Best of luck on your trip.  Take care, Rich. See you when you get back. |
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Post by Terrordar on Sept 4, 2005 16:02:34 GMT
Best of luck.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Sept 4, 2005 16:08:07 GMT
Best of luck down there, DVD. We'll miss you while you're gone.
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Post by janggut on Sept 5, 2005 5:50:51 GMT
u take care over there, dvd. hope to see u back here. |
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Post by philster on Sept 5, 2005 10:59:30 GMT
If you're missing any employees, it might help to make shirts with a phone number for your company where they could get help and have people wear that. I saw on the news some people doing that to find people for their company and I thought it was a brilliant idea.
In any case have a good trip and hope things go smoothly.
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Post by philster on Sept 5, 2005 11:08:21 GMT
Though I guess that would apply more to New Orleans refugees.
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Post by Shan on Sept 6, 2005 16:56:12 GMT
Take care, DV. Hope things go well and that you will be able to lend help and support that is desperately needed in these tragic times. May God go with you and keep you safe. Shan |
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Post by ss on Sept 6, 2005 17:36:32 GMT
DVD, my puter has been belly up for the last three days, but good luck and take care of yourself and be safe down there... |
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Post by janggut on Sept 7, 2005 5:03:47 GMT
oh man, sad to hear about the state of your 'puter, ss. had it fixed already or have u taken over psteel's 'puter? ;D
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Post by dominiccarr on Sept 7, 2005 22:27:35 GMT
See ya Round DVD!
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Post by TheScreamMan on Sept 12, 2005 9:11:10 GMT
stay safe Rich.
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Post by dvdavenport on Sept 14, 2005 20:04:07 GMT
hey, guys. checking in from the front. all is well. It's seriously like a war zone down here, with all the destruction plus the military presence. It's a two and a half hour drive to and from Gulfport MS from Mobile, AL because I-10 (pretty much the only road in and out) is down to one lane due to a five mile stretch of bridge that needs repair. Most of our adjusters are staying in Mobile, so we're only working 10am to 5pm right now.
The people here are great, and we're doing good work, but it looks like it's going to be going on for a long, long time.
The work is coming along steadily; we're seeing more than 40 vehicles a day, including walk-ups. Things are gradually coming on line here in Gulfport. The K-Mart is open, and more and more convenience stores are opening each day. The power's back up, which helps with the traffic, but the curfew is still in effect. 8pm until 6am.
The more rooms open up here in Gulfport, the more adjusters we'll have in town, and the earlier we can open up.
There's no washing machine or dryer in my hotel. That's right, I'm washing my clothes in the bathroom sink with Woolite. You also can't drink the water.
That being said, I've "re-upped" and am staying down here another two weeks. That's 4 weeks total, no breaks, no off days. But it feels like I'm doing the right thing.
Hope you're all well, and I'll check in again, when I can. See you all soon.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Sept 14, 2005 21:05:40 GMT
Great to hear everything is going well for you, DVD Hope it gets steadily better, and also that you get to talk to us again soon |
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 14, 2005 21:21:08 GMT
Good to know you're doing okay, Rich. |
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Post by Terrordar on Sept 14, 2005 21:27:22 GMT
Good to hear from you.
Best of luck, keep up the good work.
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Post by philster on Sept 15, 2005 0:38:39 GMT
Thanks for letting us know what's going on. Sounds like a bizarre adventure.
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Post by janggut on Sept 15, 2005 2:11:02 GMT
hey, DVD, so long as u feel it's the right thing to do, go ahead & give it your all. glad to know u're doing ok there. u take care, & keep in touch as well. GOD BLESS! |
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Post by Tsel on Sept 15, 2005 20:38:38 GMT
Good luck DVD. Maybe you’ll get to work with the Seabee’s while in Gulfport. Tsel  |
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Post by Shan on Sept 16, 2005 15:56:06 GMT
Great hearing from you DV. Thank you for letting us know how it is going. Glad you are doing OK. Sounds like washing is a pain, but if you can help make a difference it is worth it. Take care and may God be with you. Shan |
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