I just checked all the news sites and it looks like there are three levee breaches in New Orleans. Gads!

I got an email earlier this week from my host at Harrah's in New Orleans; she wanted to let me know that she had transferred to the Rio in Vegas. I was so glad to hear from her because I was worried. I did ask her about the New Orleans casino and the new hotel they are building, and she said neither got structural damage. She didn't say if she plans to transfer back in the future. I'm pretty sure she isn't a New Orleans native, so she may very well stay in Vegas.

Betty and Nancy, hang on! My other friend made it 60 miles in 20 hours and stopped at a friend's. She and her family are back on the road to Dallas now. This is all so tragic.