While I've been kind of focused on getting Slidell info, I have taken note of the fact that Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Long Beach etc. have been completely silent.
NOLA will survive. She may be changed quite a bit, but she will be back. I have some other thoughts on that topic, but I'll save them for a time when they are more appropriate. Suffice it to say that what makes that city a special place is not limited to the physical environment.
"Just checking in. Slept late. Have we heard anything encouraging -- anything -- about the stretch from Slidell to Biloxi?"
Can't tell you much about the stretch from Slidell to Biloxi, but can tell you that, as far as I know, not a word has come from Slidell. They're calling it a black hole right now. Glad you checked in.