The Story of Isaac as Told By James Ott of Watson, Louisiana

What an outstanding effort by James Ott of Watson, Louisiana in reporting on the progress of Hurricane Isaac as it passed over James' home in Watson! It was a riveting series of posts that had us all experiencing the hurricane right through our computer monitors - so lifelike and detailed.

I have known James Ott for over 40 years and I had a brilliant idea in asking him to journal the before, during and after in the life of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac. I knew people would be interested in such an online diary but I underestimated the sheer volume of that interest. James did not disappoint us with his concise reports and the way Isaac was affecting him, his family and his friends and neighbors. He did so with over a dozen quality "on the scene" reports that kept you on the edge of your seat anticipating the next one with little sleep for over two solid, harrowing days.

I can not begin to thank James enough for the yeoman's job he did in keeping us informed. He did these reports out of the kindness of his heart for an old friend while making sure at the same time that his family and property were as safe as could be. I hope that some day I'll be able to repay James for such kindness towards me and my blog readers.

James Ott, I am proud and honored to call you "Friend".

Thank you.

James' Journey with Isaac

In case you missed any of the action, I have listed all of James' reports in chronological order below, so you, too, can be part of the story James so graciously and brilliantly told us.

Intro

• Waiting for Isaac
• Outter Bands Nearing the Big Easy
• A.M. Update 8/28
• The Rain Comes
• Isaac Grows Into a Hurricane 
• Tic Toc
• Hurricane Update #6
• Update #7 - The Rain & Wind
• Update #8 - Steady Rains
• Update #9 - The Mayor Speaks
• Update #10 - Constant Rain
• Update #11 - Tropical Storm Isaac Again
• Update #12 - The Eye of the Tropical Storm
• Update #13 - The End