earthquake in Asia

Tragic and heartbreaking... :( :( :(

My husand's company has an office in Thailand and he travels there ALL the time:( Thank goodness he wasn't there when this unimaginable tragedy occured. But how heartbraking for all the people who were in harms way in all the areas hit, from SE Asia to India to Africa:( My husband Junji was on the phone all day yesterday, trying to reach business associates, co-workers, to no avial:(

I watched in sadness this morning on the news.
That was one BIG Earthquake and to have to have
Tsumani too.
My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

This sounds really stupid, unless you have been thru a rocker - 6.0 or better.........

One part about an earthquake is that there is no warning that it about to show up, Tornados, twisters, typhoons and hurricanes let you know they are on their way..

I always remember this saying when I hear about an earthquake.

Some one said that psychologically an earthquake is more damaging to a person because the ground, the thing you always
have your feet upon and very solid, begins to move and toss you around.....


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Very sad, and tragic. I heard an orphange full of children was swept away. The (don't recall what they call them siesmologists)? knew this was going to hit, but being a remote area, they couldn't get word to the people in time. :( :( :(

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Originally posted by RICHARD

I think I won't complain about my life for a while.

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I came to this opinion a while ago.

We live in a seismic area and the last one happened just three months ago while I was in Germany, so I didn't feel it. It's a good thing we don't have to put up with the tsunamis too.

I heard the toll is over 30000 now :(

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Originally posted by Vio&Juni
I heard the toll is over 30000 now :(

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I've shed many tears today over this devastating tragedy....and to happen right after Christmas makes it that much worse. Life is just not fair sometimes. My prayers go out to the victims and their families. As of this morning there were 11 Canadians still missing but I'll catch up on the 6pm news tonight. :( :(

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I have several friends in that area.

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Barbara, my prayers go out to your friends and may they stay safe.

I don't even know what to say. This is so unbelievable. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected. :(

Martin, the guy who is in Sri Lanka called his parents. he is ok and will try to get a flight home.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

I sent a mail to Langkawilassie, the Langkawi cat and dog shelter after I read that the waves went more than 400 ft inside on that little Malaysian island. I hope so much they are ok.

It is so very sad, but we are glad Jun ji wasn't there, and hope everyone you love is found safe. It is very, very sad, both the earthquake and the resulting tsunamis.

As of 6 am news this morning the death count is over 40,000 and counting...... there are no words that seem proper to say right now :(

It's just so hard to believe that so many people have lost their lives. I don't even know what to say:(

Sandra, I'm just glad to hear that your husband wasn't there.

Death Toll: 44,000:(

I was watching the news about all the people that were were stuck in airports across America-without their luggage- for a few days over the Xmas holiday.....

One woman was crying that her Christmas was ruined.

Her husband had to drive six hours back to their home.

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Tsunami or having to sleep in an airport terminal for a few days- then drive home?????


I just can't gather up enough sympathy for someone that loses a few days in their lives.

I did think about the lives that were lost in a few days.

How can anyone complain?



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Originally posted by RICHARD
I was watching the news about all the people that were were stuck in airports across America-without their luggage- for a few days over the Xmas holiday.....

One woman was crying that her Christmas was ruined.

Her husband had to drive six hours back to their home.

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Tsunami or having to sleep in an airport terminal for a few days- then drive home?????


I just can't gather up enough sympathy for someone that loses a few days in their lives.

I did think about the lives that were lost in a few days.

How can anyone complain?



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Easy Richard,

Either they didn't know about the Tsunami, or they're selfish, ignorant and pathatic idiots. My friend was one of those unfortunate people who got stuck in an airport and complained to me on the phone until I told her about the Tsunami, and all she could say was that her heart went out to those who lost her loved ones. She stopped complaining because at least she only lost a couple days not her life. But....she just may be one of those few who knew she was fortunate to be alive.