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[tink38]

Hello, all! I am a Metairie, LA Expatriote. Well, not voluntarily, actually. We evacuated for hurricane Katrina at my DH's work's request. We had to get the backup tapes out of state to keep them safe. We have since relocated here permanently (or at least for a few years) because his job was not working out due to the damage caused by the hurricane. He is in the IT industry. My employer was able to relocate me here at the same pay and working in a similar position. SWEET. We stayed with DH's cousins for FOUR months (living in 2 rooms) before we were able to rent one of their houses and be on our own. We still have clothes in garbage bags in the closet. It's amazing how quickly you get used to the evacuee lifestyle! Somehow I cannot make myself unpack. We are trying to sell our house in Metairie and after the 3rd time, I think it's going to go through. My DH has since found a good paying job and we have enrolled our son in school here. My son says he does not want to return to New Orleans (Metairie). There are 2 problems here. First, we have limited family, but they are saints on earth. They housed 17 people for over a month and there were NO fights. My parents moved to Houston and my DS and DB(sometimes) stayed in LA. I miss them terribly. The second problem is that we really have no friends here, being that we are new to the area. My neighbor is 92 (she tells me every time I see her) so she is not much help. I am hoping one (some?) of you live in this area and we can maybe get together for a meet or dinner. I have been told that I am a good cook, if that helps. If you need more info please let me know. We are just trying to fit in here.

Thanks!

 

[tink38]

bump!

 

[nursetink]

Tink38

I am from the Little Rock area , not too far away. I was going to recommend that you post this on the Community Board also. I think you might get better responses there.

 

[allboyz]

Sorry we are originally from Memphis area (Millington to be specific) but are stationed in Virginia. Glad you are starting to get settled. I'm sure you will meet some people really soon. Take care!

 

[tink38]

Thanks for the advice. I will post this on that board as well!

 

[mel]

We are in Northeast Ar., about 1 hour from Memphis. It sounds as though you are in a pretty good area and I don't know about you, but where my DH and DD's are, that's where I want to be. I would be sad w/out my parents/his parents, but my heart and soul are my DH and DD's! God bless and hopefully you will hear from someone on these boards that live near!