Katrina redesigned my showroom, pics

widebodynsxtt · September 15th, 2005, 10:07 PM

before
[image]http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/4291day_before_the_storm.jpg[/image]
after
[image]http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/4291after_the_storm.jpg[/image]

**packetjunkie** · September 15th, 2005, 10:10 PM

Wow, that's nuts! Did your place get looted or did you get most of your stuff out or was it washed away? Doesn't look like much is left....

**sundiego** · September 15th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Doesn't look like water damage to me, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm sorry to see that. Thank you for showing us, it makes it more real and personal.

vipergts2000 · September 15th, 2005, 10:34 PM

Are we looking at the same room in both pics? It looks like 2 different rooms...

widebodynsxtt · September 15th, 2005, 10:49 PM

I have two stores, both were flooded(one got 6 inches, the other got 9 feet). Both were looted also. The store that only got 6 inches of water got looted TWICE for good measure I have been working like crazy rebuilding and you would be amazed at what the store looks like now. I am a little worker bee for sure We are still working under a 5pm curfew and although power is restored to most places, the area where my remaining store is, was heavily damaged and isnt very secure, so I have been carrying all of my inventory in my enclosed trailer home everyday. Though my store looks like Bosnia, my business is amazingly busy! We now except cash, visa, M/C and FEMA I'll let you know how good my insurance coverage is in a few weeks.

widebodynsxtt · September 15th, 2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundiego

Doesn't look like water damage to me, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm sorry to see that. Thank you for showing us, it makes it more real and personal.

that is definetly water damage. Note the tree debri that floated in my broken windows.

**sundiego** · September 15th, 2005, 10:55 PM

I was looking at the speakers unscrewed from their housings and the banners and boards ripped off the walls., sorry.

**sundiego** · September 15th, 2005, 10:56 PM

I was looking at the speakers unscrewed from their housings and the banners and boards ripped off the walls., sorry. How's your home & family?

widebodynsxtt · September 15th, 2005, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundiego

I was looking at the speakers unscrewed from their housings and the banners and boards ripped off the walls., sorry. How's your home & family?

My home suffered some roof damage, my chimney flew off. So my walls and floor got wet and will need to be replaced, but compared to many, I did well. I presently have 10 family members, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a one and two year old living in my house. My wife is expecting our first child in about a week

It is very hectic to say the least, but we are surviving. I have also lost 11 out of 15 employees due to loss of housing. Getting through this will be a challenge, but I believe I will prosper.

BTW I live across the street from Norm, aka Super Squirrel. You might have seen his post" Super Squirrel lives"

Mark O · September 16th, 2005, 03:23 AM

WOOOOOF!!!!

NOITALL · September 16th, 2005, 08:27 AM

I got some footage off your surveillance tapes

**Confrontational** · September 16th, 2005, 08:34 AM

:atu:

Casey · September 16th, 2005, 08:48 AM

That sucks! Hope you recover it all!

Has anybody been able to catch up with The Mad Looter? I'd like to hear his side of the story. I bet he looted for health reasons and to feed his cats!

GARY J · September 16th, 2005, 08:57 AM

Sorry to hear that. Good luck getting things back together.

Anthony - 98 GTS · September 16th, 2005, 10:23 AM

Damn, what a mess. It's good to hear you and your family are safe and doing well.

bigboy77 · September 16th, 2005, 12:25 PM

Can somebody say FEMA WHEELS

Cole Trickle · September 16th, 2005, 01:16 PM

its gonna be great when people start bringing in looted shit for you to install

theman1990 · September 16th, 2005, 09:02 PM

Wahahahha...FEMA Wheels!! Someone read the story I recounted!

widebodynsxtt · September 17th, 2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig201MPH

I got some footage off your surveillance tapes

You make jokes, but the looters who broke into my store, which had no power for several hours, actually took the time to climb on something to cut the wires on the outside cameras!

I do have battery backup, but at that time it was still under water

Great pic though