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Rivergallery
Rivergallery

Dec-26-2004 17:22

Just wanted to put out my thoughts and prayers to family and friends of all those lost, and suffering loss of life, home and general safety due to the Earthquake and folowing tsunami and aftershocks of Sundays (Sumatra time) (8:00 p.m. EST Saturday evening).. which is about 6pm sleuth time I think.

Anyway Delvin is in Singapore and he should be safe, but usually logs on daily and I haven't heard from him, and he does know people that would have been in effected areas.

So any good thoughts you want to send him, or people there feel free to add on to my posting.

HOPE if anyone else here lives in SAsia or SW ASIA are safe and everyone they know are also.

Again Prayers and my good wishes to those in that part of our world.

Rivergallery.

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racedogg2
racedogg2

Dec-27-2004 18:12

I'm hoping that Delvin isn't logging on because of internet connections gone bad because of the earthquake. I really hope I'm right.

Dogberta
Dogberta
Nomad

Dec-27-2004 19:26

this is such a heartbreaking event... I am having trouble even comprehending the devastation - the death toll is now estimated around 23,000. If anything can unite the people on this planet, I hope we can all come together to help however we can.

MeganR6
MeganR6

Dec-27-2004 20:38

According to Delvin's detective page, his last login was Dec. 27. Unless someone has his password and used his account, he should be okay. :)

Delvin
Delvin
Well-Connected

Dec-27-2004 21:34

There is no earthquake in Singapore. But seems all surrounding area are affected by it.

Faeryshan
Faeryshan
Old Shoe

Dec-28-2004 06:08

Well, Delvin, you can see that people around here certainly like you! I'm glad to see that you're okay. I heard a report this morning that the numbers had reached in the 40,000s? Colin Powell (the US secretary of state, for all those from other countries) said that we've pledged 15 million dollars already to help, but that it is likely for that number to go into the billions. It's all unbelievable, and deeply saddening.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Dec-28-2004 10:20

15 million is that all that Bush could miss? A lot of waaaay smaller countries are already donating more.

Glad to have you back Delvin!

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Dec-28-2004 10:24

Something bugs me terribly, angers me BIG time. When I see the news, I see all the tourists en masse stepping in to choppers and planes. Getting out.

While you see the locals either walking around in shock. Or helping out.

I have made to the majority of places hit, and was actually supposed to be there on the day. And if I required not hospitalization, I would have stuck around and help. And not bring my white ass back to the comfort and safety of my own home.

I may not have a medical degree. But I can organize people and stuff, I can write newsletters to increase donations, I can clean, and I can dig holes for corpses that are now a health hazard.

How on earth, can people just turn their back, if you are actually *there.*

reda
reda
Well-Connected

Dec-28-2004 10:29

jstkdn its maybe right for most of the tourists but not all. My parents have 4 couples they know who are there on vacation. they were suppose to fly back the day after, but now they decided to stay and help. and those ppl are over 60! they survived cause they were on a boat while it happend. apperently u feel it less if u r deep into the sea.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Dec-28-2004 11:00

Sure, I can understand that. I don't mean the elderly, or people with kids, people whom are physically or mentally unable to help etc. But I see a lot of abled bodies stepping on planes, and talking to the press up on return.

LadyK
LadyK

Dec-28-2004 12:04

I'm from Thailand and our whole nation is in mourning at this moment. I was gonna travel to the South of Thailand on another coast on Sunday night. I had already say goodbye to my agency members, shortly afterwards, the news came on. I was horrified and devastated, to say the least. This is the most tragic catastrophe our country has ever experienced. My hearts go out to all the victims, locals and tourists. There are still those unaccounted for in remote islands but everyone is doing their part to help in any way possible.

Though I was not personally affected by this disaster since I live in Bangkok and no friends or family members were in the area but it is still close to home. Most of the resorts I've been to in Phi Phi Island, which took a direct hit, were completely wiped out. It was surreal watching everything washed away. Not only do the locals lose their lives and their business, with the coral reefs and surrounding environment completely gone, the number of tourists are likely to decline and there won't be much work left for them to do. Even though this is supposed to be a festive season, I don't think anyone in the right mind are in the mood to travel or can possibly enjoy themselves. To make it worse, we lost a beloved member of the Royal Family. The King's grandson is also a victim of the tragedy so the atmosphere is very depressing here.

All my prayers go out to those affected by this disaster and thank you all for your well-wishing.

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