Hurricane devastation.

ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
edited September 2017 in Off Topic Chat
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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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I posted this a day or so ago ......

    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've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    I echo those thought tp, I looked for another thread on this but couldn't find one? I've been out the loop for a couple days due to a cracked screen on my phone meaning I could only see the bottom half. As always youre too quick for me.
    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.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    edited October 2016
    Apparently the last time Miami was hit. It wasn't expected to be as bad, so this time
    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've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    I can't find where to change the thread title so I'll use this thread to discuss and offer support for Irma.
    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.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • JoshuaJoshua Posts: 1,138MI6 Agent
    This is bad. Very bad and my prayers are with this peoples. I see only yesterday on the television news that some air lines companys are still flying peoples into Florida for holidays when peoples are being warned to evacuate?
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,699MI6 Agent
    edited September 2017
    I too worry for the people who will be afected by hurricane Irma. I hope no memeber of AJB or their loved ones are in danger.
    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.
  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    It's been a rough hurricane season here in the US. The damage in Houston from Harvey will cost billions to mitigate, to say nothing of the disruption to people's lives (and some lost ones :# ). Now comes Irma. It's already thrashed through Puerto Rico, and the whole of Florida could potentially be hit. She's that big. And Jose and Katia are lurking out at sea. Crazy.

    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.
    Hilly...you old devil!
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    I heard a few minutes ago that parts of some of the islands shouldn't expect to have electricity restored for 6 months!!!!
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    I heard a few minutes ago that parts of some of the islands shouldn't expect to have electricity restored for 6 months!!!!
    Terrible, I've heard that st Martins and Barbuda essentially have no infrastructure left and are for the most part uninhabitable :# I also heard on the radio the UK foreign secretary declaring support, aid and finances are in place for those affected.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,699MI6 Agent
    I know human lives are at stake here, but as a Bond fan I wonder if Ian Fleming's Goldeneye house is in danger of getting destroyed.
  • nafets47nafets47 FloridaPosts: 939MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    I can't find where to change the thread title so I'll use this thread to discuss and offer support for Irma.
    I know we have a few Floridian members who I'm sure are battening the hatches....

    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
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    I know human lives are at stake here, but as a Bond fan I wonder if Ian Fleming's Goldeneye house is in danger of getting destroyed.
    The projected trajectory has Irma swinging north of Jamaica, they will surely have some wild weather but Goldeneye will dodge the devastating storm.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I see some frothing at the mouth ministers have once again blamed the gay community for
    the hurricanes :# science really has past them by. 8-)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,699MI6 Agent
    Yes. To some there is a clear connection between consenting adults having sex and the weather :#
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Yes. To some there is a clear connection between consenting adults having sex and the weather :#
    Obviously, the earth always moves when I make love ;%
    Seriously though, these are the same people who are supposed to be leaders in their communities!
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I think instead of finding a minority to blame, they'd
    Be better employed in helping to fundcraise or send
    Help. ...... Like they're supposed to do. 8-)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • JoshuaJoshua Posts: 1,138MI6 Agent
    I see today that there has been looting in the islands.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sadly disasters bring out both the best and worst
    Of human behavior :#
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Bond44Bond44 Vauxhall CrossPosts: 1,581MI6 Agent
    edited September 2017
    Been catching up and seen the devastation on TV, it gives you a real sense of perspective. I can only imagine what it must be like for all involved, those already dealing with the consequences and those who live in fear of what is to come.

    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)
    My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
  • I see some frothing at the mouth ministers have once again blamed the gay community for
    the hurricanes :# science really has past them by. 8-)

    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."
  • I pray God keeps everyone in Florida safe. Even the gay community.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Agreed on that. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Irma finally hits Florida, category 4 with 130 mph sustained wind speed and a for some a storm surge of 15 feet. Good luck Floridians
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  • JoshuaJoshua Posts: 1,138MI6 Agent
    I have never seen a hurricane and hope i never do. Also i think at this time many holiday makers will be trapped. I think the americans will look after them well but I prey that every body involved is safe from harm.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    The ridiculous thing is that holiday companies were still flying tourists into Florida up until late last week I heard!
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,699MI6 Agent
    I posted this fake photo in the political jokes thread a while ago. It's a ridiculous how fast it became (near) reality. :))

    mar-a-lago-flooded.jpg
  • Dirty PunkerDirty Punker ...Your Eyes Only, darling."Posts: 2,587MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    I posted this fake photo in the political jokes thread a while ago. It's a ridiculous how fast it became (near) reality. :))

    mar-a-lago-flooded.jpg
    "Out comes the underwater Atlantis"
    :)) :))
    a reasonable rate of return
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Two dead in n. Ireland last I heard, let's hope we don't get any of the idiots standing by the sea to " look at the storm"
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • JoshuaJoshua Posts: 1,138MI6 Agent
    I saw on the news only a few minutes ago somebody swimming in the sea where the storm was in Ierland! The foolishness of some people is beyond words!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    edited October 2017
    It's nature's way of thinning the herd . We get rid of
    People with the "Stupid" gene. 8-) same Ars*h0les will
    Expect to be rescued.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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