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A tycoon that's all washed up?I'm the same way, but many people don't even know what a typhoon is.
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A tycoon that's all washed up?I'm the same way, but many people don't even know what a typhoon is.
I'm the same way, but many people don't even know what a typhoon is.
"finished"?.I believe PR may be finished as we knew it.
We all pray that your family is well and getting whatever help that they need. After nearly 1/2 a century of dealing directly with and studying diasaters of all sorts, I can guarantee you that in 5 years (or less) Puerto Rico will be far better than it ever was. These tragedies, as difficult as they are, bring with them silver linings. It gives the enviorment (both human and natural) the opportunity to rebuild in ways that are better than ever. Even things like Forrest fires do the same, they take a Climax Forrest and allow the of grass, brush and plants that hadn't been in those areas for decades. The wildlife thrives and new healthier ecosystems are established. The buildings that were destroyed and the systems that failed will be rebuilt with upgraded standards that would have never have been available without this event. This place is an extension of the USA, funds and talent will flow in, everything will change for the better. Like countless disasters throughout history, the rebuilt structure will be stronger and better.A note my father sent me in regards to some family goings on:
PR family update -
Hi Xx & Xxxxx
I have been able to speak to my Titis and some of my cousins.
The devastation that you see and read about is very real. Their concern is if the island will ever be able to recover.
Xxxxx and her husband got to FL yesterday and are with their son in Winter Park. She was recently diagnosed with a malignant lung tumor and has an appt on Tuesday in FL, for a consult for treatment options.
Xxxx will be coming back to Orlando w/ Xxxxxx on 10/4. He was able to get an inbound flight for 10/1.
He has been at his condo in FL since Irma.
Xxxxx is now living at an assisted living residence in the Miramar section of San Juan. She has been the luckiest since the facility has generators to provide A/C and meals to the residents. She's had several health issues this year w/ hospitalizations. I will send you her new contact info on a separate message.
The cousins had various degrees of water damage to their homes and their beautiful gardens were destroyed! They have had to struggle to get needed supplies as gas is being rationed to $15 per car, and needed water & goods are difficult to obtain. The NY Times and CNN seem to be giving the most accurate assessments.
Hope all is well on your end! Always, Xxxxx
Dear Xxxxx, what a tragedy of the 1st order.
We are pleased that none suffered injury.
I believe PR may be finished as we knew it. The damage seems so far reaching and the folk in shock not being organized,etc. Maybe the students can pull together to salvage some of the island. It will take the youth to put their shoulder to the wheel to solve the problems.
Love to you and Xxx. X & X
I believe PR may be finished as we knew it.
dood, don't you understand the concept of "finished"?We all pray that your family is well and getting whatever help that they need. After nearly 1/2 a century of dealing directly with and studying diasaters of all sorts, I can guarantee you that in 5 years (or less) Puerto Rico will be far better than it ever was. These tragedies, as difficult as they are, bring with them silver linings. It gives the enviorment (both human and natural) the opportunity to rebuild in ways that are better than ever. Even things like Forrest fires do the same, they take a Climax Forrest and allow the of grass, brush and plants that hadn't been in those areas for decades. The wildlife thrives and new healthier ecosystems are established. The buildings that were destroyed and the systems that failed will be rebuilt with upgraded standards that would have never have been available without this event. This place is an extension of the USA, funds and talent will flow in, everything will change for the better. Like countless disasters throughout history, the rebuilt structure will be stronger and better.
I am not sure what your sentence (?) means......but finished as we know it isn't always a bad thing.dood, don't you understand the concept of "finished"?
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If you say so. How you say/said it they are all finished.I am not sure what your sentence (?) means......but finished as we know it isn't always a bad thing.
They will come back down. Our capitalist system will gin up to the challenge. Last winter we lost so many onion storage sheds here in my are from snow that the price of onions went up 5 fold for a few weeks...... labor rates went up, it was impossible to rent equipment, they are back down. Did you see the army of electrical utility trucks and personnel going to Florida from all over the country? That is how we respond as a people.Speaking of "prepping", you know that the cost of building supplies are going through the roof, what with the 3-4 calamities bang-bang style. They say that the Puerto Rico rebuild alone will rival the Marshal Plan.
Typhoon == hurricane. Six of one, half dozen of another.
It is still caused death and destruction. The fact that one comes from the Atlantic and the other from the Pacific, makes no difference to the people it hit. Ask the relatives of the 46 people it killed and the hundreds injured. The peak winds varied between 145 and 170 MPH. Calling a "storm" is a bit of an understatement. The damage in today's dollars would be several billion.
As I said, I was there - I may have only been 8 years old, but I remember it vividly and I remember the damage afterwards.
Typhoon == hurricane. Six of one, half dozen of another.
It is still caused death and destruction. The fact that one comes from the Atlantic and the other from the Pacific, makes no difference to the people it hit. Ask the relatives of the 46 people it killed and the hundreds injured. The peak winds varied between 145 and 170 MPH. Calling a "storm" is a bit of an understatement. The damage in today's dollars would be several billion.
As I said, I was there - I may have only been 8 years old, but I remember it vividly and I remember the damage afterwards.
Of course they will. The sun will burn out again and the universe will repeat infinitely.They will come back down. Our capitalist system will gin up to the challenge. Last winter we lost so many onion storage sheds here in my are from snow that the price of onions went up 5 fold for a few weeks...... labor rates went up, it was impossible to rent equipment, they are back down. Did you see the army of electrical utility trucks and personnel going to Florida from all over the country? That is how we respond as a people.
Boy........it sounds really bad.......maby it's time to join the Heaven's Gate group.........they probably have the solution.Of course they will. The sun will burn out again and the universe will repeat infinitely.
Speaking of the Devil, you were the one that said that they were "finished", O final "solution" boy. wowBoy........it sounds really bad.......maby it's time to join the Heaven's Gate group.........they probably have the solution.
Not me.......that would not even occur to me.....no one is finished until we are. You need another toke dude.....Speaking of the Devil, you were the one that said that they were "finished", O "solution" boy.