Brian and his wife Lisa are fine. Their house is gone. Their home -- their family and many friends -- is alive, well and in full support mode.
The irrepressible Brian -- the model for the Energizer Bunny -- is doing all he can to put a new personal infrastructure in place. I am privileged to have been able to offer my home in Atlanta as an 'eye' in his personal storm from which to conduct his operations. As usual, he has been impressive to watch.
I've reprinted below the post on my site written Sunday evening as the storm approached. Stay tuned for a post from The Italian Stallion himself.
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"We want our many friends in the path of Hurricane Katrina to know that our hearts and prayers are with them in this perilous time.
The direct hit expected at New Orleans will likely claim the home of Brian and Lisa Manzella, which is located approximately 700 yards from the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain and its expected 28-foot storm surge. The good news here is that Lisa is now safely north in Baton Rouge, and with our Three G.O.L.F. Guys And You workshop concluded today, Brian is here in Atlanta with us.
I've not been able to contact Rob Noel, Tom Danos, Chris Wertz and Buzzy Brown at the Rob Noel Golf Academy in Abita Springs, located approximately forty miles north of New Orleans, and David Laville in the city. Also, James Leitz in Slidell, literally in the direct path of the storm. Though I'm sure each has heeded the warnings, the personal and economic impact of this coming storm will no doubt be felt for months, if not years.
Hang in there, guys. If there's anything we can do to help, let us know and we will. -- Yoda"
