Do I really have to repeat myself??
PLEASE stop arguing about this! Don't make me lock this thread.
Lori ......................heated exchanges yes. But it's not got that bad has it?
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Lori ......................heated exchanges yes. But it's not got that bad has it?
The problem is, Soozy, that people are grieving in this thread. People who have contacts in Japan. It's really bad form for the bickering to go on in this case, at least in my opinion. And, since this thread has been reported about a half-million times this afternoon, I don't think I'm alone. 
Just a note to remind you all: if you see something you think is really inappropriate, DON'T QUOTE IT--just report it. If you want me to clean it up, I can't do that once it's been quoted.
Originally Posted by Lori:
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Lori ......................heated exchanges yes. But it's not got that bad has it?
The problem is, Soozy, that people are grieving in this thread. People who have contacts in Japan. It's really bad form for the bickering to go on in this case, at least in my opinion. And, since this thread has been reported about a half-million times this afternoon, I don't think I'm alone. Just a note to remind you all: if you see something you think is really inappropriate, DON'T QUOTE IT--just report it. If you want me to clean it up, I can't do that once it's been quoted.
Just read back.
My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
Originally Posted by sproooot:
Originally Posted by Lori:
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Lori ......................heated exchanges yes. But it's not got that bad has it?
The problem is, Soozy, that people are grieving in this thread. People who have contacts in Japan. It's really bad form for the bickering to go on in this case, at least in my opinion. And, since this thread has been reported about a half-million times this afternoon, I don't think I'm alone. Just a note to remind you all: if you see something you think is really inappropriate, DON'T QUOTE IT--just report it. If you want me to clean it up, I can't do that once it's been quoted.
Pity the Advice of Lori is not taking heed.
Originally Posted by Lori:
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Lori ......................heated exchanges yes. But it's not got that bad has it?
The problem is, Soozy, that people are grieving in this thread. People who have contacts in Japan. It's really bad form for the bickering to go on in this case, at least in my opinion. And, since this thread has been reported about a half-million times this afternoon, I don't think I'm alone. Just a note to remind you all: if you see something you think is really inappropriate, DON'T QUOTE IT--just report it. If you want me to clean it up, I can't do that once it's been quoted.
I haven't received one 'joke' yet, probably because anyone who knows me will know that I wouldn't find anything in such bad taste the slightest bit amusing, each to their own 
I feel so sad and helpless for the people of Japan, and for the people we know here who are out there...yes, I have a Friend who works out there as well, he is in Tokyo and has been for years...even though Tokyo hasn't experienced the devastation caused first hand, the people still feel the emotional devastation....so sad....
I feel so sad and helpless for the people of Japan, and for the people we know here who are out there...yes, I have a Friend who works out there as well, he is in Tokyo and has been for years...even though Tokyo hasn't experienced the devastation caused first hand, the people still feel the emotional devastation....so sad....
New reports of a fire at reactor four at the fukushima plant.
I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?
I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?Originally Posted by Scotty:
Just read back.
My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
are you a mod now? *deregs*My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
Originally Posted by The Devil In Diamante:
I haven't received one 'joke' yet, probably because anyone who knows me will know that I wouldn't find anything in such bad taste the slightest bit amusing, each to their own
I feel so sad and helpless for the people of Japan, and for the people we know here who are out there...yes, I have a Friend who works out there as well, he is in Tokyo and has been for years...even though Tokyo hasn't experienced the devastation caused first hand, the people still feel the emotional devastation....so sad....
I feel so sad and helpless for the people of Japan, and for the people we know here who are out there...yes, I have a Friend who works out there as well, he is in Tokyo and has been for years...even though Tokyo hasn't experienced the devastation caused first hand, the people still feel the emotional devastation....so sad....
Originally Posted by zazz:
hmm then maybez if the post suggestin somewhere in the sorry mess we should find humour were dealt with,people would stay on topic....just saying like
Dealt with how?DID, have you spoken with your friend? I imagine he had friends/family that were impacted?
Originally Posted by Katerina:
New reports of a fire at reactor four at the fukushima plant. I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?
I'm kinda wondering that too Kat I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?
oh &Gyps
Originally Posted by Lori:
Originally Posted by zazz:
hmm then maybez if the post suggestin somewhere in the sorry mess we should find humour were dealt with,people would stay on topic....just saying like
Dealt with how?
I hadn't seen any jokes either until I saw the one on this thread, even if I had I don't think I would have shared it where some have genuine personal concerns with the situation in Japan. But hey, I'm not wacky like that!
You must have missed the part about how it was quoted a million times? Want me to remove half the thread?
Sorry, folks, but I DO have other duties.
Sorry, folks, but I DO have other duties.
Originally Posted by Lori:
Originally Posted by zazz:
hmm then maybez if the post suggestin somewhere in the sorry mess we should find humour were dealt with,people would stay on topic....just saying like
Dealt with how?DID, have you spoken with your friend? I imagine he had friends/family that were impacted?
My sister lived and taught there for a year--she's still trying to reach some friends of hers.
Originally Posted by Lori:
You must have missed the part about how it was quoted a million times? Want me to remove half the thread?
Sorry, folks, but I DO have other duties.
na,leaving i tthere will help the situation...Im off Lori,Im sure you will deal with it as you see fitSorry, folks, but I DO have other duties.
Originally Posted by zazz:
Originally Posted by Scotty:
Just read back.
My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
are you a mod now? *deregs*My first reply and advice to Antiope was correct. Shut up. Unfortunately he didn`t.
What`s new?
Originally Posted by Lori:
My sister lived and taught there for a year--she's still trying to reach some friends of hers.
Oh Lori...i do hope they are okay...truly I do....
my god everyone's loosing the plot 
Originally Posted by Katerina:
New reports of a fire at reactor four at the fukushima plant. I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?
At the moment it's relentless for those living through it. The important thing is that we all support them and each other in whatever way we can, and not to just forget Japan when it fades from the news headlines. I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?Originally Posted by Lori:
My sister lived and taught there for a year--she's still trying to reach some friends of hers.
I hope and pray that she finds them well Lori. My thoughts and prayers go to PC and anyone worried about their loved ones during this dreadful time.
Originally Posted by PeterCat:
Originally Posted by Katerina:
New reports of a fire at reactor four at the fukushima plant. I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end?
At the moment it's relentless for those living through it. The important thing is that we all support them and each other in whatever way we can, and not to just forget Japan when it fades from the news headlines. I was watching the news earlier and they had an aftershock with a 6.0 magnitude today. When will it end? It must be terrifying...so unsure of what's going to happen next....
Me, too, Scotty!
Originally Posted by Lori:
Me, too, Scotty!
Lori Originally Posted by Lori:
Me, too, Scotty!
What makes this one of the worst disaters ever is that the eartquake didnt do much dameage or cause loss of life, it was the tsunami that followed, something that maybe have to be put into the equation in future when building structures that can withstand earthquakes. Also in this case they have to contend with a possible nuclear disaster occurring after the incedents that have occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant. I suppose its the not knowing what will be next for the Japanese people at the moment and not even having the time to grieve for those who are lost or missing.
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Originally Posted by pretty_p:
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Originally Posted by pretty_p:
I think in situations like this there are only 2 ways that people react - some will go to pieces immediately whilst others will just pick themselves up and get on with it.
Personally I think there are many, many different ways of dealing with it. Some have lost their homes and all their possessions but the family is intact. Some may still haVE THEIR HOME BT LOST ALL THeir family. Others will have lost their job and way of making a living ..............................lots and lots are fearing contamination in the atmosphere and really not knowing what the future holds.Meanwhile there is fuel, food and water shortage on a large scale. To say that there are only two ways of dealing with it is a bit simplistic isn't it? My heart goes out to all Japanese people ...........they are all suffering.
It's not black and white and really not easy to brush yourself down and say 'hey ho' let's get on with it then. These things take time.
Originally Posted by Jonesy:
What makes this one of the worst disaters ever is that the eartquake didnt do much dameage or cause loss of life, it was the tsunami that followed, something that maybe have to be put into the equation in future when building structures that can withstand earthquakes. Also in this case they have to contend with a possible nuclear disaster occurring after the incedents that have occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant. I suppose its the not knowing what will be next for the Japanese people at the moment and not even having the time to grieve for those who are lost or missing.
Wasn't there a volcano eruption in the North of Japan, too? Plus, to add to what seems the never ending list of things going wrong, there's the threat of disease setting in by the sewage left after the tsunami.I also saw a video last night of a girl who claimed to have prayed for one day for something bad to happen to Japan and apparently her 'prayers were answered'.
All this talk of 'it's payback for Pearl Harbour' I view in the same light as I do for the Islamic terrorists who go round bombing and killing innocent people. It's not hurting the people who caused the trouble (i.e. the political leaders for example), it's killing innocent people who may not even agree with their country's actions. I have never understood why, if say Bush and Bin Laden wanted to fight, then shove them in a room and let them get on with it. Why does it have to involve the loss of lives of so many and the pair of them are still living quite happily? I know it's a really simplistic way of looking at it but I have never understood the need for war or personal revenge on a population that had absolutely no influence on the initial issues.
Originally Posted by Scotty:
Originally Posted by Lori:
My sister lived and taught there for a year--she's still trying to reach some friends of hers.
I hope and pray that she finds them well Lori. My thoughts and prayers go to PC and anyone worried about their loved ones during this dreadful time.
Unless there is some good news from the Nuclear plants at Fukushima within the next few days,i can see this situation going on for ages. The people need time to grieve and come to terms with what has happened instead of having to be on their guard for what will come next.
Originally Posted by Jonesy:
Unless there is some good news from the Nuclear plants at Fukushima within the next few days,i can see this situation going on for ages. The people need time to grieve and come to terms with what has happened instead of having to be on their guard for what will come next.
Yes they do but it's just not happening that way at the moment. Just seems to be one thing after another....Originally Posted by Karma_Anatidaephobia:
Originally Posted by Jonesy:
Unless there is some good news from the Nuclear plants at Fukushima within the next few days,i can see this situation going on for ages. The people need time to grieve and come to terms with what has happened instead of having to be on their guard for what will come next.
Yes they do but it's just not happening that way at the moment. Just seems to be one thing after another.... What we see on the news must be only a fraction of what the real situation is.
A truly heartbreaking story 
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It wrenches ones very guts. I can't find the words.
