Water, Water, Everywhere

And Not A Drop To Drink...

The lovely Bloggess over at Capital Freedom pointed out this this cool map of New Orleans that allows you to click on a spot in the city and see the past and present water depths.

Check it out, if you will, and notice that the French Quarter is still high and dry.

On a personal note, I heard on FOX News tonight that the owner of the Old 'Nawlins Cookery had died and his body was still in the restaurant on Conti Street awaiting removal by "authorities." I regret that I do not recall the gentleman's name, although I distinctly remember his jolly demeanor and the quality of his food.

I first discovered Old 'Nawlins Cookery when I was visiting the city on business back in 1987 and always made a point of having an Oyster Po Boy and some gumbo every time I returned, the last time being a trip to Mardi Gras in 1997--probably my last such adventure.

The Big Easy can rebuild and repaint, but you can't replace great cooks like this fellow.

My stomach and taste buds are in mourning.