Midnight Update
Since it's war out there, I figure it's time to go back to my military ways.

Camp Crystal is locked down for the night. Team SOTI (that's the crew up here) has broken up into 3 squads. Squad 1 is on diesel detail. Squad 2 is on patrol. Squad 3 is on service and support.

The Final Protective Line is Poydras Avenue. All avenues of approach are secure. Stand to is at 0600.

The cops were out in force on Poydras until just a few moments ago. Not sure what they were upto.

These diesel fumes are a pain in the ass. I bet I've killed 10,000 braincells today, and if you know me, you know I don't have any to spare.

Right now, I want to plug my beautiful fiancee, Crystal. She's been nothing but a trooper up here through this hell. She's originally a Cali girl, but I transplanted her less than one month after we met. It was love at first sight and that was almost 2 years ago. She's been doing the cooking and most of the cleaning and moving stuff around and getting things ready and situated and basically anything she can do. I'm going to plug her modeling page now, in case anyone wants to work with her. Her rates are not cheap, but she's amazing. Http://onemodelplace.com then type in her model ID: 85637. She won't be available to work for some time, but maybe in a month or so.

She's an inspiration, and although part of me wishes she were anywhere but here, I'm glad she's with me.

Maybe I should go ahead and get us registered for the wedding some place in case anyone reading felt inclined to buy us something. ;)

Until later....

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	boffo 2005-08-31 05:30 am UTC (link)
	Right now, I want to plug my beautiful fiancee Being one of your regular readers and not someone who just found the blog through hurricane coverage, I interpreted that sentence in an entirely different way. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cluebyfour 2005-08-31 05:46 am UTC (link)
	Heh, so did I. (Reply to this) (Parent)

(no subject) - whip_lash, 2005-08-31 01:21 pm UTC

(no subject) - enickmatic, 2005-08-31 11:24 pm UTC

(no subject) - just_shoe_me, 2005-09-01 07:22 pm UTC

	Sorry, I have to break my promise... malathion 2005-08-31 05:42 am UTC (link)
	...but I thought that looters were the only people looking to profit from the hurricane. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Sorry, I have to break my promise... altamira16 2005-08-31 10:54 am UTC (link)
	Did you promise not to snark under wide coverage? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - malathion, 2005-08-31 04:48 pm UTC

(no subject) - altamira16, 2005-09-01 04:19 am UTC

	hollsterhambone 2005-08-31 05:54 am UTC (link)
	Hi there. I just added you because I want to hear your story. Thanks for narrating and stay safe. (Reply to this)

	badgerbag 2005-08-31 05:55 am UTC (link)
	Dude... I like how you have named squads now in your cube farm... I'm gonna start calling you "General Dilbert"! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	malathion 2005-08-31 06:07 am UTC (link)
	hahaha! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	andrewhime 2005-08-31 06:00 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, something's turned and I don't necessarily think it's a good thing now. (Reply to this)

	Great blog nolanow 2005-08-31 06:01 am UTC (link)
	I have one at http:neworleans.mindsay.com If you're interested in condensed, quick news I'm trying to keep up with what's happening. I think I'll add your blog tomorrow to the permanent links. Good stuff you're doing. (Reply to this)

	spherissa 2005-08-31 06:10 am UTC (link)
	... why do i think you're a dominant? good luck to you and yours in this time rissa (Reply to this)

	malathion 2005-08-31 06:45 am UTC (link)
	I think I just spotted the first evidence of someone blaming Bush for the hurricane damage: http://www.livejournal.com/users/forioscribe/268812.html (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bdu 2005-08-31 06:55 am UTC (link)
	Not quite, just saying that his buddies will use it as another profiteering excercise. But if you really want to find someone saying that, here you go. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

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Re: Sorry, I have to break my promise... - shazamaramack, 2005-09-01 03:33 pm UTC

(no subject) - helenangel, 2005-08-31 06:25 pm UTC

	octal 2005-08-31 07:25 am UTC (link)
	This whole situation is a pretty good argument for the moral responsibility for everyone to have some kind of military or other field experience early in life. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	malathion 2005-08-31 08:42 am UTC (link)
	LOL that's absurd (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - ellyssian, 2005-08-31 01:16 pm UTC

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	altamira16 2005-08-31 11:37 am UTC (link)
	I IMed with Crys earlier while you were away from the computer. I am really impressed with how well she seems to be holding up too. She inspired me. (Reply to this)

	a_motley_fool 2005-08-31 12:54 pm UTC (link)
	When you do register, register at Bed Bath and Beyond. ANything you get and you don't like you can return for cash. (Reply to this)

jenniekiger 2005-08-31 02:57 pm UTC (link)

Totally off the main subject, especially since you don't know me from Adam, but I had to say that your comments about your fiancee really made me smile, because I know how that feels. My BF was ready to transplant across the country to be with me after about two weeks of knowing each other (it just had to wait a few months after that thanks to monetary restraints.) Keep well, keep safe, and thanks for bringing us this inside view! And I had 'dirty thoughts' about what you meant too... and I don't even know you! lol Of course, I have a dirty mind. ::lecherous grin:: (Reply to this)

	helenangel 2005-08-31 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	Your fiancée sounds like a total gem. Best of luck to you guys! =) You should definitely post the registry information- goodness knows you'll need stuff. Also, I don't know if she'd be interested but there's a group of us here on LJ who are willing to donate wedding dresses & other wedding supplies to brides & grooms affected by Hurricane Katrina: gulfcoastgowns. (Reply to this)

	kalki 2005-09-01 02:58 am UTC (link)
	thank you for keeping us updated. (Reply to this)

	Crystal (Anonymous) 2005-09-01 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Can't see her pics on the onemodelplace have her send me her pics...the job doesn't pay but one of the girls made it into fhm because of the promotion http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=5219 www.autospies.com (Reply to this)

	Stay strong Buff! (Anonymous) 2005-09-01 05:45 am UTC (link)
	Give my best to everyone Bro! Drinks on me when we see each other again. Be safe! Anthony (Reply to this)

	ha! cashing in (Anonymous) 2005-09-01 07:12 am UTC (link)
	you may cash in on this crisis..... praying for all of you! (Reply to this)

	synnoveaevael 2005-09-01 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	found this through throwingstardna and gonna add you to keep updated. crystal is beautiful. this is just amazing to read. (Reply to this)

	Well now... leenoox 2005-09-01 06:09 pm UTC (link)
	That's certainly inspiration to keep plugging, isn't it? Congrats. And, while there isn't much service backup I can offer with my pitiful little servers, if there is anything I can do, add me to the list. Y'all got an IP address we can keep a ping on for EW purposes? (Reply to this)

42itous 2005-09-01 07:28 pm UTC (link)

This is off topic, but it's something to look forward to: Instead of registering at a specific store or two, you should build (or have someone build for you) your own wedding registry. It would be an independent page on which you can post pictures of what you want and list places where your guests can buy said items (multiple choices: local store, chain store, online store)... that way people can comparison-shop, and you're not confined to two stores with which to register. My fiance wrote a registry in Perl and so far it's worked pretty well. (Reply to this)

	Make sure you get a prenuptual (Anonymous) 2005-09-02 04:12 am UTC (link)
	She's hot dude, congrats on the upcoming wedding. but make sure you secure your future and dont let some babe run off with half your stuff, believe me, it happens... especially with trophy wives. (Reply to this)

	crystal (Anonymous) 2005-09-02 08:30 pm UTC (link)
	She is indeed a very lovely girl. I hope you guys get some relief soon. (Reply to this)

	Crystal (Anonymous) 2005-09-02 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	Man, your fiancee is gorgeous! Congrats man! http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=85637 (Reply to this)

	happydravya 2005-09-04 04:32 am UTC (link)
	wow, beautiful girl! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	wow (Anonymous) 2005-09-05 01:29 am UTC (link)
	so are you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Holy...shizzle... tresunkee 2005-09-05 04:28 am UTC (link)
	Stay safe. Stay alive. Get out of this. Marry that beautiful woman. Live a wonderful life. DjB (Reply to this)

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