Hurricane devastation.
Chriscoop
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As Mathew reaches the US after wreaking havoc across some vulnerable and beautiful countries including some brilliantly used as bond locations, I'd just like to offer my best wishes for those affected by the destruction and turmoil. I'd like to offer my support to ajb members battening down to ride the storm out, hope you all keep safe and well.
It was either that.....or the priesthood
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Sickening to see the storm hitting Haiti almost seven years after the terrible earthquake. People STILL
Living in tents and makeshift houses makes you wonder just where all those millions of pounds
raised to help, actually ended up
There was an interview with a 15 year old girl on bbc radio 4 this morning. Since the earthquake
she and her family have been homeless, ( in Haiti ) living in a local church, which had been destroyed
by Matthew, so is once again homeless. Yet she was singing ( lovely voice ) and was still optimistic
for the future. The human spirit, is a truly amazing thing.
I heard this morning the storm has been downgraded to a 3, too late for the people of Haiti and Nassau but hopefully loss of life will be limited anywhere else in its path.
The people of Haiti show us how to thankful for very very little, puts a lot of what some westerners complain about into perspective.
they are really taking it seriously. The announcements from the authorities are very
plain. Matthew is a Killer.
On a lighter note ......
Why are reporters made to stand outside in high winds or flooding ? I wouldn't expect
Them to stand inside a burning building, to tells us how hot it was.
I know we have a few Floridian members who I'm sure are battening the hatches or considering evacuation, I wish you all well, Irma has already decimated some islands rendering some uninhabitable. Let's hope aid arrives quickly, I'm sure our own royal navy will be in attendance.
Sadly we will see more and worse hurricanes in the future. It's impossible to say if any one hurricane is caused by climate change, but hurricanes form over warm water (26 degrees celsius?), so a warmer climate will lead to more hurricanes.
But forgetting the US, my heart goes out to the people of Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Martin, etc. Those islands have far fewer resources and infrastructure than we do in the US.
I manage many properties in Florida and had to workout getting them all protected, from Clearwater, Tampa, St. Pete, and even Plant City. Been a "fun" couple of days.
Some people were at Home Depot since 6am waiting for plywood to be delivered and that was at 3pm.
I hope that everyone fares well that is in Florida or on the East Coast and if you have any questions for preps you can shoot me a PM. -{
Best,
Stefan
the hurricanes
Seriously though, these are the same people who are supposed to be leaders in their communities!
Be better employed in helping to fundcraise or send
Help. ...... Like they're supposed to do. 8-)
Of human behavior
I wish all (including those in the AJB fraternity) good luck over the coming days/ weeks - stay safe!
Humans are robust and whatever happens will bounce back - it's what we do despite the heart break. Life is precious things can always be replaced. Now is the time for everyone else to dig deep and support the those affected (I see the Red Cross has started an appeal). The UK government has finally mobilised but it will be a drop in the ocean, but something is better than nothing.
Good luck all
Cheers :007)
Jennifer Lawrence has also blamed these states for voting for Trump, calling it an act of God's judgement. You gotta learn to tune out the speech and speculation of fools.
I remember a verse in the New Testament, when there had been an incident where a structure collapsed and crushed and killed a handful of people, and the people at that time said: "It was God's judgement, these men
died because they were sinners." Jesus responded to this and said: "Do you really think that these men were more wicked than you are? I tell you the truth, unless you repent, you too will perish."
People with the "Stupid" gene. 8-) same Ars*h0les will
Expect to be rescued.