Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 We survived the "Great Flood of 2016"! We are part of 15% of Livingston Parish that did not flood - yes the other 85% of this parish (county) flooded. We tried to leave Saturday and head east to Walker, LA and LA 1024 was flooded over at 2pm Saturday. Our Wal-Mart in Watson, LA which is between the Amite River and LA 16 had the parking lot flooded and no one could get to the store - though the store did not flood. Less than 2 blocks south of Wal-Mart on LA 16, the road was completely under water and closed. And before we tried to leave Saturday we saw this video on YT of my girl's high school which is 2 miles North of us on LA 16: Before we went thru the whole ordeal of putting everything we had higher up in case it did flood and packed clothes in suitcases. Just to turn around and come back home. We had power the whole time but once we returned back at 3-4pm, the cable and internet were both out. We've spent the last 7 days watching VHS tapes and DVD's and a small portable HDTV that can get only 3 Baton Rouge channels (WBRZ - ABC, WBRZ news, WBRZ weather) in 5-10 minute increments only - then I would lose the signal. Internet and TV just restored today (7 days later). I found these video clips on YT, that will give you an idea of whats going on: 3:14 mark is Florida Blvd/US 190 thru Denham Springs, LA 5:10 mark you see a dollar tree sign in the air, that street is LA 16 about 6-7 miles south of me 5:57 is our Bass Pro Shops under water 8:08 - 8:34 is I-12 where the interstate crosses over the Amite river between Denham Springs and Baton Rouge 8:58 is Team Toyota (Baton Rouge, LA) underwater 11:45 is Florida Blvd - Baton Rouge side of Amite river 12:03 railroad tracks underwater - I used to live in that subdivision (1996-2005) to the left of the tracks before moving to Denham Springs/Watson THIS IS NOT EVEN 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF Wal-Mart on LA 16 FROM WHERE I LIVE! I travel this road everyday! rescues at the Walker,LA La Quinta hotel the next day - water recedes Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Once again im glad you are safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/lesley.howitz/posts/698316911268 or https://www.facebook.com/brian.matherne.5/posts/1259961100695055?pnref=story Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome home Arenafoot! We're glad you're alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Trump/Pence came to town: https://www.facebook.com/livingstonparishsheriffsoffice/posts/10154380892242856 An album of Watson, LA pictures i created: https://www.facebook.com/brian.matherne.5/media_set?set=a.1259972410693924.1073741843.100000435325292&type=3 Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/TheWeatherChannel/videos/10154523949360921/?hc_ref=SEARCH http://www.wbrz.com/news/slideshow-devastation-in-denham-springs?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WBRZ_Channel_2 https://www.facebook.com/antiquevillage/videos/10154445915748188/ https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/10154470076154874/ https://www.facebook.com/USGeologicalSurvey/videos/1134708456575136/ http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/multimedia/photos/collection_75d2e660-6186-11e6-abeb-ffe940937355.html#5 https://www.facebook.com/188599314491282/videos/1331826890168513/ Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome back Arenafoot! So happy to see that you are safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolinden Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Very glad you are safe Retro obsessed dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hey AF, glad to see you made it through okay. Hopefully the community can rebuild & rebound quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome back! Does this mean your internet is working again or did you figure out how to post here from work? "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome back bro. A gentle reminder to us all. For all the collecting we do, there is nothing more valuable than our health and our lives, and those of our fellow people. Things can be replaced. People cannot. You are a lucky man AF to be in that 15%. Buy a lottery ticket if you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Glad to hear you're safe Arena!! Can't even imagine what folks are going through. "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballblaɀer Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Glad you're alright, AF! Hope you're able to watch ArenaBowl next weekend. (Go Soul!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I just made a donation to the Red Cross, who have a Louisiana Flood Relief fund. I would encourage everyone here who can help out to do the same. Give up buying one item this month and help out our friends in LA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video 61 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 welcome back arena foot its good to see that your ok I just made a donation to the Red Cross, who have a Louisiana Flood Relief fund. I would encourage everyone here who can help out to do the same. Give up buying one item this month and help out our friends in LA! thats really kind & generous of you rick VIDEO 61 & ATARI SALESwww.atarisales.com22735 Congo St. NE, Stacy, MN 55079 651-462-2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome back! Does this mean your internet is working again or did you figure out how to post here from work? Yep the internet at home has been restored as of Saturday night. Work internet is restricted to only certain sites. Thanks! Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Welcome back bro. A gentle reminder to us all. For all the collecting we do, there is nothing more valuable than our health and our lives, and those of our fellow people. Things can be replaced. People cannot. You are a lucky man AF to be in that 15%. Buy a lottery ticket if you can! Yes and amen! And now its 10% from the latest I've heard - so 90% of Livingston Parish has flooded. Lotto tix might be a good idea. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Glad you're alright, AF! Hope you're able to watch ArenaBowl next weekend. (Go Soul!) Cool......I forgot all about that! I need to see what day, time, and channel is on. Did watch part of the Saints game last night after work. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I just made a donation to the Red Cross, who have a Louisiana Flood Relief fund. I would encourage everyone here who can help out to do the same. Give up buying one item this month and help out our friends in LA! Thank you Thank you Thank you! That means so much to me! Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 This is how my small city (un-incorporated city) in Louisiana gets into the National news/press........ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/08/19/no-name-storm-dumped-three-times-as-much-rain-in-louisiana-as-hurricane-katrina/ Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 This gives you a good idea of how much of Livingston parish went under...... I'm north of Denham Springs (far left in pic) off of this map and the Amite river divides Denham and Baton Rouge. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hey Arenafoot I'm glad you got through that flood like a champ. It's cool to have you still around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks to ESPN College GameDay and Tom Rinaldi for continuing to tell the story of historic flooding and LSU's role in recovery efforts in south Louisiana. https://www.facebook.com/lsufootball/videos/1370344416326247/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 A 2 hour concert will air nationally tonight from 7-9pm CT to benefit the Louisiana Flood victims called "Louisiana Rising". Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Jr will co-host the show that will benefit victims of recent South Louisiana floods. Both stars are also Louisiana natives. Throughout the broadcast, Matthew McConaughey, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., John Goodman, Britney Spears, James Taylor, Trace Adkins, Governor John Bel Edwards, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Scott Bakula, Vanessa Ferlito, Les Miles and Tim McGraw will be lending messages of support. http://www.wafb.com/story/32844028/raycom-medias-louisiana-flood-relief-telethon-concert-will-air-live-nationwide?clienttype=generic&sf35165561=1 Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 ESPN Sportscenter spent the day today down the street from here at Denham Springs High School. Its their first football game since the flood. They will be doing remotes tomorrow morning on Sportscenter too. Here's video links from ESPN and WWL (New Orleans): http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/denham-springs-has-first-high-school-football-game-since-flooding/316360977 http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=17454764 Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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