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Spirits of NOLA

By Wynne Achatz

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Real Estate One Westrick 6501153558

November 12, 2006 02:22 PM

WOW!!! Anyone that knows me knows that I believe in Divine Intervention. That is very different from seeing spirits. But what do I make of this...This photo was taken Thursday Night as I was just enjoying the JAZZ on the streets before I went up to my room to prepare for Friday's meeting. Was thinking of the last time I was in New Orleans the last time NAR meetings were held there. When Julie Ryan, Ken and Mary Deshaies, Roger Lautt and I walked through the French Quarter to see the sites..to unwind from the intense meetings and "brain overload".

Trying to sympathize emotionally with those that were lost - taken in a flash from this world to the next. Trying to feel the somber mood and despair these poor people felt on August 29, 2005. Something possessed me to take some pictures of nothing. It was an overwhelming me. It became very emotional to continue standing out there alone. My roommates were out to dinner, for a moment I felt so alone. I shook myself off, said a prayer and went up to the room. Next time I am in New Orleans I think I will take the haunted streets tour. http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/Haunted.htm

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Is that a face to the left of the photo? What are all the "pink blobs". Are the spirits of New Orleans happy we came to support their rebuilding efforts. Did thery come out to celebrate with us? Are these some of the "Lost" that had some unfinished business? It is very eerie. This photo created a lot of thoughts running through my mind. Just look at the picture and let me know what you think?

New Orleans is coming together again - trying to get its life back together and businesses ample enough to feed the employees that are here and to bring back those that have been misplaced.

August 29 marked a one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina There was a great article in USA Today about a JAZZ Funeral at the Morial Convention CENTER. This celebration was like the begining or rebirth of New Orleans. Then article is very interesting.

http://www.neworleansgetaways.com/hauntedhotels.htm This is a list of documented Haunted Hotels in New Orleans...

Have you experienced the spirits of New Orleans? Sound Off here.

Wynne From Michigan http://www.wynnea.com/

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Tricia Jumonville

Bradfield Properties - Georgetown, TX

Texas REALTOR , Agent With Horse Sense

New Orleans is full of spirits - and spirit - and power - and was long before Katrina. You just have to be in the mood to pay attention! And clearly you were at that time.

Nov 12, 2006 02:41 PM

Wynne Achatz

Real Estate One Westrick - Marine City, MI

Michigan Realtor and Notary Trust,Care, Experience

I was - And you are right it is al about paying attention, Tricia. How long have you live in New Orleans...Wynne From Michigan www.wynnea.com

Nov 12, 2006 02:46 PM

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Ira Serkes

Definitely spirits.

Not sure which proof, though - perhaps beer, maybe a hurricane (or two)

Nov 12, 2006 02:48 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

What an intrigueing picture. I can see the face, actually two. Very interesting.

www.homerome.com

Nov 12, 2006 02:49 PM

It is errie, isn't it? I can't wait ton go back and do some more investigating and maybe stay at one of the haunted hotels. Anyone game?

Nov 12, 2006 02:52 PM

I don't live in New Orleans (though my husband's ancestors did and we've visited the Jumonville tomb). I've visited often over the years, and from the very first time, when I arrive it's like coming home. And the spirits (both kinds, Ira!) are as evident, and welcoming, as the food and the people you CAN see with your eyes. New Orleans is a place that's been lived in for a very, very long time that has developed a remarkable, and unique, spirit of its own.

Nov 12, 2006 02:55 PM

Teri Isner

Keller Williams Realty at the Lakes - Orlando, FL

GRI, CRS, CIPS

Wynne spoooooky and wonder what anyone else saw there but one thing for sure it is there is so much more out there than we will ever know.

Nov 12, 2006 10:11 PM

Yes Teri, there is for sure. I believe in the supernatural, in a Higher Power and I do believe that the souls of many deceaed "hang around"until their job is done. This is especially true iftheybhad unfinisednwork and they went before their time. Wynne From Michigan

Nov 13, 2006 04:50 AM

I'm of the firm opinion that the "supernatural" is simply an aspect of the "natural" that we haven't figured out how to explain yet.

Nov 13, 2006 05:00 AM

Wynne

You have it said it Tricia, what a great explaination. May I use it?

Wynne from Michigan

Nov 13, 2006 11:24 AM

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Absolutely, feel free. It's a concept I think should get out more.

Nov 13, 2006 01:45 PM

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