Tom-thanks for the update. Unfortunatly, we are often at the mercy of the media for our information, and the media sometimes has their own agenda. More often than not, I fear that they look to the 'extreme' story to generate ratings/reviews and oftenoverlook the broader picture. Granted, there is massive devistation in New Orleans, but I think that you have pointed out that it is a small part of a bigger picture.
I hope your in-laws are able to get re-established back home soon.
edit-two days off and no modeling (other than to pick up supplies). I'm getting lazy. With a little luck, should get the landing gear for the Wildcat painted today/tomorrow, along with masking the canopy (and the canopy for the Mustang).