do what ya gotta do keep on keeping on

I think Katrina t-shirts are in poor taste and another example of someone making money off of misery.

I would love one of his Grinch shirts! How do you get in touch with him? I am a Mississippian and would love to one.

When it comes to housing along the beachfront in Waveland, FEMA is "throwing the baby out with the bath." These homes never flooded, and no elevation could have saved them. Even the houses of the smart little piggies who used brick fell before the wall of pressurized water now estimated to have been between 35 and 40 ft. As far as new elevations on the beachfront are concerned, FEMA is just simply being irrelevant. What a shock!

Mr. Shippey should consider setting up a consulting business for other small business affected by Katrina! He is a very smart and creative person. He was able to use his brain and what resources he had available to him to rebuild his business. Good Luck Mr. Shippey!

Great idea where can I purchase one.

Very creative. S with all the money he is making by humorous teeshirts is he donating any money to the actual victims or is he just going to poke fun at a serious situation?

Very creative. S with all the money he is making by humorous teeshirts is he donating any money to the actual victims or is he just going to poke fun at a serious situation?

Poor taste????? How else can you look at a devastating situation other than to smile with a grimace and try to find the humor in the situation. Without humor, we'd all die. Or go insane. He's not exploiting the tragedy, especially with people buying his items. And if it helps someone out....its an outlet for stress. Don't be so harsh on them.

Mr. Shippey is a victim of Hurricane Katrina. He and his wife have lost their home and their business.

Sound like this gentleman is doing the best he can under present circumstances. I noticed he has lived in the same area for years and would imaging he is one of Wavelands many unsung hero's, Good on ya!

JKL

If you noticed Nicole, he owns a business and lived/worked in the area. Get off your high horse liberal. And yeah, I know, it was George's fault the hurricans hit the South so hard.

Who gives a crap?!?!?

I applaud "shipp", let me see, he's a victim and he's not asking the government for jack and he's found a way to pay his car note and help support his family, we have some survivors here in Michigan and they are doing what they have to do too - KUDOS

David I only agree with the you on the Fact that S is a victim himself and he can make money if he needs to... but David, attacking someone because you think they a 'Liberal" please stop!!We all need to work together and not forget these people who lost everythink.

Hi jim from mike bush ...were you in the boys scouts back in the 60's when Betsy and cameale came through if so glad to see you again. I still remember our rowing trip up the jordan river. Tell Tommy hello I feel he has a tought job ahead of him. Most people don't remember those storms and there was no help and no FEMA back then. good luck on your T shirt sales.

I WANT ONE!!! Where can I get one of those shirts? Please e-mail me, one of the Grinch ones. Though I do not live there, my grandma Kitty did many years ago, as well as many of her family and friends; and so for her I want one! e-mail me at PTKMomma@gmail.com

Good for you for using your creative abilities and doing what you can to make ends meet (hope you are) and not sitting back and griping about not having the Government take care of all your needs...you are an inspiration for sure! YOU GO MAN!!!

Prayers to you for best in all of your future endeavors!

I'm from Lakeshore,MS and cannot imagine purchasing or wearing one of these shirts. Someone from my work designed a "Survivor" T-shirt and took orders. I just can't justify wearing one that could be seen by someone who had close friends or relatives that died in the storm or its aftermath. I know we are proud of our survival spirit, but this just doesn't seem right.

As a survivor myself, I applaud those who are using their creative initiative in order to support them and their families. And as far as the person that asked if he was giving back, well if he buys his food from our stores, pays his taxes in our county, and gives joy to those who come in contact with him and his shirts then I would say YES, he is giving LOTS back to the community of which he has belonged for so many years.

If you would like to hear from some of the victims from the Greater New Orleans area, please let me know. My mom's house got flooded, and is residing with me in Covington, LA. The house next door to me just SOLD to a couple from St. Bernard Parish, who LOST everything. St. Tammany Parish, where I live, is SO crowded. I feel for my new Walgreen's Manager, Mr. Schwartz from Waveland, Ms. who lost everything. I do know that the Southern Baptist Relief Disaster Teams have been down here working and churches of all denominations are helping in every way they can. Please e-mail me at rmmcdonald@mindspring.com Gulf Coast Bank here is opening a new bank here and everyone working there, resided in St. Bernard Parish, and LOST everything.
Thank you and May God Bless!
God Bless America!!!
Rita

Way to go Jim. America & free enterprise & freedom of speech is what this country is suppose to be about. Good for you for being motivated at age 64 to make survival $$ instead of expecting a hand out. Hope you make a bunch.

Shelia

I've read several of these different 'blogs' about Hurricane Katrina & it shocks me how many people are judging others for trying to make a living! When it all comes down to it, it's about you & your family first. I also hope Jim makes a ton of money on his TShirts that so many people will find amusing. Those of you criticizing him should judge yourself, not others. And if you don't like his TShirts, don't buy one.