Well it's a new day and I still have the flu. I feel worse than prior days as I am attempting to move around more, maybe I should get back into my recliner and relax. Also I found while laying back and doing nothing I figure out problems. Next time I go out taking pictures I think I can get rid of the sideview mirror appearing in my pictures. The seat is set low as I hate to be crammed under the steering wheel. Of course, I may encounter another problem if I raise the seat. It would be distracting if my head made contact with the car liner. Sorry this was bound to happen since I have been home so many days... I have absolutely nothing to talk about. The pictures below will take us to Martin Street. There is much more of Washington beyond that point and on one of my "well" days I will take pictures. Hey!! What's going on with the weather? Yesterday, all of us around the country were affected. Even more strange, to me anyway, it was forecasted that today will be a nice day around the country.

Bush Tours Gulf Coast To Reassure Katrina Victims
President Bush is back on the Gulf Coast today for an update on the region's recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Bush will make his first stop of the day in Long Beach, then head to Biloxi just before noon for an update from Mississippi leaders. WLOX News and WLOX.com will have more on President Bush's visit later today.

Down Washington to Martin

How long does the flu last? My temp is 101.2 degrees this morning. Maybe many of you are like me, I don't coddle sickness. Sure I feel bad, the flu can be a killer, I will stay home today so as to not spread the germs. Since last September I have been under treatment for an underactive thyroid and in January of this year, the readings were back in a normal range. Although I am thankful to be considred "normal" again, it didn't prevent my catching the flu but maybe it will prevent complications. That's a good thought. Yesterday I posted pictures taken on Washington Avenue and today I will continue posting them for you to see. Lots of time and energy go into what I do but I feel it is well worth it. Only time will tell if all of the homes that were reduced to slabs will be rebuilt.


There are only nine more pictures to take us to Martin Street but, being a little tired, I will post them later. We are still living with lots of uncertainty here but still the people are rebuilding. As you know, insurance is a great problem. It has always been something we counted on to be there for us if a catastrophe should befall us. I can remember many times over the years that we had claims but we didn't file as it raises your premium. We commuted to work from a rural area and we lost many windshields travelling on those back roads, mostly from rocks spun off the tires of a passing car. One of those incidents stands out in my mind ... my husband plowed through a flock of chickens and all cleared safely except one ... it shattered the windshield.

Although I made no claim after Katrina, my premium increased. I had a minor wreck in November 06 and I will know in June how much the car premium has increased. I don't even pretend that I understand how insurance works. They recoup the money they paid out by raising your premium so the loser is YOU!

See you later!

There were many reasons I shouldn't have gone out today, the biggest one is that I have the flu. It came on so suddenly while I was doing yard work yesterday. Severe pain in my legs and back quickly followed by a cough, fever, chills and an earache. When I awakened this morning, I didn't have as much pain so my intention was to make a quick "dash" to the grocery store and pick up a few things I needed. I had my camera with me and decided what the heck, I will take the long out of the way home and snap some pictures. I turned off Market Street to the left on Washington Avenue and snapped pictures on my left until I reached Martin Street. It would be so much easier if I could manage taking a video and drive at the same time but I have not mastered that at this time. Of course, you will see my "trademark" side view mirror but I wanted to get a picture of all the houses so I used all of them.













I am going to stop here for today as I still have twenty more pictures before I reach where Washington crosses over Martin Street ... that's not counting when I turn back to take the opposite side. The people are building back but the pace is still too slow. My daughter had a confrontation with the contractor that is working on her home and he admitted that he has been doing other jobs by who demands the most. So if any of you are being too nice ... toughen up!

The Sun Herald | 02/27/2007 | Bank robbery suspect taken into custody

The Sun Herald | 02/27/2007 | Bank robbery suspect taken into custody: "GULFPORT - A man suspected of robbing a downtown Gulfport bank after it opened Monday morning was in custody later in the day.

Roy Dale Wallace, 39, of Woodbury, Tenn., is accused in the holdup of The Peoples Bank at 1105 30th Avenue"

Standing Dead Tree Removal Deadline Extended to June 30

Standing Dead Tree Removal Deadline Extended to June 30: "From: FEMA Filed 2/26/07

The deadline for 90 percent federal funding of standing dead tree removal in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties has been extended to June 30. The extension by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) covers the whole of each of the coastal counties, not just areas affected by storm surge."


I have been worried about a dead pine tree in my neighbor's yard for months now as when it falls my house will most likely receive heavy damage. I have uploaded a picture showing the marked tree. My home is to the right of the tree. It is a huge pine that should have been taken down before it became a threat. Ignore the quirky things the camera injected on its own.

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: News & Video

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: News & Video: "Groups Help 100 Families Move Back Home In 100 Days
It's a huge undertaking, but five non-profit groups are working together to rebuild or remodel 100 homes in 100 days. The Red Cross, Salvation Army, Mississippi Home Again, The Jackson County Community Service Coalition and 'Hope Has a Face' announced the new initiative in Pascagoula Monday. As Patrice Clark shows us, the project targets an area that's seen little progress since Katrina."

The Sun Herald | 02/26/2007 | Tennessee man named as bank robbery suspect

The Sun Herald | 02/26/2007 | Tennessee man named as bank robbery suspect

SunHerald.com : Biloxi and Gulfport News, Casinos, Jobs, Real Estate, Sports and Cars

SunHerald.com : Biloxi and Gulfport News, Casinos, Jobs, Real Estate, Sports and Cars: "Peoples Bank robber fled in white vehicle
The man who robbed The Peoples Bank in downtown Gulfport this morning handed the teller a note and left travelling west in a white vehicle, police said."

SunHerald.com | 02/26/2007 | President Bush visits Thursday

SunHerald.com | 02/26/2007 | President Bush visits Thursday: "President Bush visits Thursday
SUN HERALD

President Bush will visit the Mississippi Coast and New Orleans on Thursday, according to a news advisory issued by the White House.

No other details of the visit were disclosed. The trip will be the president's 14th visit here since Hurricane Katrina. His last was here on Aug. 29, the one-year anniversary of Katrina."

Last evening was spent waiting on severe weather that didn't materialize. There was a 20MPH wind that came in spurts. No big deal, except for the time I wasted worrying about it. Years ago my favorite Aunt was so frightened of the weather that she had a small storm shelter built long before it became popular. I was young enough to think her fears were groundless but since Katrina, it's becoming more appealing. Plans were made for me to attend an award's ceremony tonight for my two young grandsons and teammates for the weeks they spent learning to play basketball. It was great, the crowd was sizable and all showed support for the kids. A juggler was the entertainer, he was amazing. I did get a few pictures today in Pascagoula before I went to the event.

Downtown

Downtown

Pascagoula Street

Side view before turn on Beach Blvd.

Beach Park

Once in a while I lose track of just where I was when I took a picture ... the next picture is one of those times.

Pascagoula is making progress as I had no doubt they would. The citizens have always been a hard working and determined people. I need a couple days off from taking pictures but I will be back soon!

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport: "Turkey Creek Gets Help From Up North To Restore And Preserve It's Community
The Turkey Creek community got some big help this week as it works toward restoring and preserving its historic community. A church youth group of volunteers from the Winchester Unitarian Society right outside Boston, Massachusetts came down to help. "

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Bay St. Louis

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Bay St. Louis: "Rebecca Powers Reports On Where Restaurants Are Now In Hancock County
Each year, the average American spends more money on fast food than higher education. Going out to eat, is by far one of our society's favorite past-times. Here on the coast, Katrina destroyed 350 eating establishments, leaving just 207 places to dine out. It took a lot of restaurants months to re-open, some never could, while other were forced to change locations. It's hard to know which ones are back and where they are. Rebecca Powers found out, 'where are they now?'"

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Oregon Man's Bicycle Journey Brings Him To South Mississippi

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Oregon Man's Bicycle Journey Brings Him To South Mississippi: "His name is Terry Hunter, but he says everybody calls him 'Rainbow Scooter.'

You may have seen 'Rainbow' and his traveling companion, his dog Rita, here on the Coast in the last day or two. They are bicycling around the country. Rainbow started out in Oregon in October 2005."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pass Christian

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pass Christian: "
FL Teens Say They Understand Katrina's Effect On MS
Some Florida teens say the help they received after Hurricane Ivan inspired them to pay it forward here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Dozens of Pensacola High School students spent Friday landscaping the combined campus of Delisle and Pass Christian Elementary Schools."

I was out again today and, of course, I had my camera. As I drove around, I saw there has been some street resurfacing so I decided I would show you. Just repaving makes a huge difference. The area is in the vicinity of downtown Pascagoula.


I only have one picture of new construction but rebuilding is happening albeit SLOW. Washington Avenue has many houses under construction and some are nearly complete. I am looking forward to the day I can take pictures of the completed houses as I have watched their construction for many months.


Just thinking ... I wonder if people know that my pictures are protected by copyright? If any of them are used, please link to me. Actually, I can identify my work because somehow the sideview mirror is in most of them.

How long has it been now? Let's see, August 29, 2005 and this is February 2007. Eighteen months isn't really a long time if you have been having fun but that has not always been the case. Sure I laugh more than I cry but there are still many, many people who have absolutely nothing to laugh about. There is currently a study being done on how we are coping with this disaster. Personally, I have developed a few phobias that I didn't have. One of them could be normal I suppose but I become a "basketcase" if it rains. We will begin hurricane season in June and I know that I will be uptight until it is over. I went through Camille and wasn't affected the way that I am now. I won't mention my other phobias but they can be summed up in only two words, "I'm scared"!

We have been having springtime weather for the past several days so I ended my day by cleaning leaves out of the raingutters.

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Husband & Wife Found Dead In Bay St. Louis

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Husband & Wife Found Dead In Bay St. Louis: "A murder/suicide in Old Town Bay St. Louis has stunned the Hancock County community. Police say prominent Bay St. Louis businessman Carl Heitzmann shot his wife, Mimi to death then turned the gun on himself.

The incident happened at the couple's townhouse apartment at 105 DeMontluzin Street sometime Thursday night. The couple's bodies were discovered Friday morning. "

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport: "Rep. Billy Broomfield Talks About Concerns Over Port of Gulfport's Recovery
Lawmakers on the House Port's Committee grilled Gulfport Port Director Don Allee Thursday wanting to know why recovery efforts are taking so long. State Representative Billy Broomfield chairs that committee and was one of the more vocal speakers. He spoke about his concerns on WLOX News at 5pm."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: New Jersey Volunteers Build Habitat Home In Waveland

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: New Jersey Volunteers Build Habitat Home In Waveland

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: First Lady Visits "Katrina Cottages" In Ocean Springs

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: First Lady Visits "Katrina Cottages" In Ocean Springs: "First lady Laura Bush toured 'Katrina Cottages' here Thursday as part of a one-day visit to the hurricane-ravaged Mississippi Gulf Coast. The relatively inexpensive homes are designed to give thousands of Gulf Coast families still living in government-issued trailers in Mississippi and Louisiana a more homelike atmosphere.

Later Thursday, Bush was to visit an elementary school in D'Iberville."

Plans In Place To Restore Old Pascagoula High School
It was a place for learning and memories for many in Pascagoula. A building once on its way to being torn down is now poised for a comeback. Krystal Allan tell us how plans for a historic Pascagoula landmark are shaping up.

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Gulfport: "
Slum Designation Will Help Gulfport Recover
The words 'slum' and 'blighted' are being used to describe downtown Gulfport. And they're coming from the Gulfport City Council. Council members approved those rather unflattering words Wednesday to improve the city's chances of getting additional grant money. Brad Kessie has the story."

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula

WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Pascagoula: "City of Pascagoula Presents Post Katrina Plans
Pascagoula's mayor says his city has big plans for the post-Katrina future. Making those plans a reality will take help from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors. Patrice Clark was there as the mayor shared Pascagoula's vision with supervisors."