buttheadsmate Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-12683126 has been on the news for the last couple of days without completely registering in my head . We'd been talking about it but until yesterday I hadn't twigged that 'Steve' is the Steve that I have a drink or two with on occasion at our favourite pub.....in North Tawton. I know him by his nickname 'Weed' & TBH I've never really known his surname so hearing his name continuously on the local didn't register What a result !! On the other hand I've just been watching pictures of this Japanese earthquake......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Been following news of the Japan quake quite nervously ourselves, had to show my Mom what channel NHK World (the Japan-based network) was on just in case anything else came up. They just put up a tsunami warning for the major coastal areas here, just crossing our fingers there won't be any more serious damage. Just horrific. Edited March 11, 2011 by NorthRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I've been watching the news, this is really scary. I'm glad my friends over there are safe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I obviously didn't realise the scale of what was happening & I'm not sure how to deal with this thread now ? I've never seen anything like this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Rob, you posted the thread in good faith, don't worry about how it's perceived. The events in Japan are just awful, I'm not able to watch the news but I saw on Twitter a bit that they were unable to shut down one of their nuclear power stations I don't dare to think of the consequences... My heart goes out to the survivors of this disaster. Northraider, I hope you and yours stay safe. And the same goes for all of our members around the Pacific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj87 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Everything that is happeing in Japan and the extended Pacific basin is devistating, and it would seem there is little doubt that the worse is yet to come. I've been following it all morning, genuinely shocking. That said, I'm also chuffed for Mr. Steve 'Weed' Whiteley, and whilst I'm not a scientist, I should've thought the two events are entirely unrelated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) That tsunami is horrible, tragic news of course. Any boardies affected--stay safe. As for luck, I'm more of a believer in "random chance." Edited March 11, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I haven't seen the news in probably 3 weeks. This is the first I heard of anything. I didn't even know anything was up with Wisconsin until yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wow. I heard about it before I went to sleep last night but didn't realize the size and scope of this disaster. It never came across my mind that even the US West Coast would have warnings. Let's hope the worst is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just shows that life is going to give us the unexpected Good and Bad. Last week we were on the coast here (Oregon) with someone visiting from out of state and they were amused/bemused by the Tsunami warning signs, one week later and those same area's are now on alert for that very reason. I've been watching the News about Japan and am completely stunned... It's amazing how powerful nature can be and that between this and the recent earthquake in Christchurch NZ it just goes to show how powerless we can be. My best wishes to anyone who is or has friends/family that are affected by this disaster. T. p.s. I know most of have a disposable budget for our hobby,so please seriously consider donating this Week/Months toy budget to the Red Cross because with recent events between this and those in NZ they really need all the money they can get to help those who have lost so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) I haven't seen the news in probably 3 weeks. This is the first I heard of anything. I didn't even know anything was up with Wisconsin until yesterday. Um, there's something up with Wisconsin? And maybe this year's Charitymates should be centered around the forces of nature. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that the frequency of severe natural disasters has increased in recent history. Edited March 11, 2011 by groundhog7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 And maybe this year's Charitymates should be centered around the forces of nature. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that the frequency of severe natural disasters has increased in recent history. I agree with this completely. And Japan is in my heart and my prayers. I don't know anyone there, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't break my heart to see such horror. I know we're not supposed to speak of religion but this is one point where I just have to say: thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkerbean Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This was on a UK newspapers website yesterday afternoon before the events in Japan today!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/art...Earth-week.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Interesting article... There is also a volcano erupting in Indonesia a few hours after the earthquake in Japan. Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) I was very much aware of that article in the Mail & to say (as the Mail did) that it was a 'conspiracy theory' by lunar-tics will no doubt haunt them(The Mail) now. I noticed that they couldn't even get the bit in the article about the moon's orbit correct... ".......is not a circle but an eclipse " its an elipse an elipse! Edited March 11, 2011 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm not aware of anything like this ever happened before. I do remember that horrible tsunami in 2004. I do remember several devastating earthquakes, last one in Christchurch, New Zealand, just weeks ago. I do remember how everybody was concerned after Chernobyl in '86 and how I wasn't allowed to play outside whenever it was raining. But I just can't imagine what it might be like if things like that accumulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Yeah, it's really the trifecta of terrible. I've got a couple of good friends in and around Tokyo. Thankfully they are safe, but thoughts go out to all those who were less fortunate. I was looking at some interactive before/after maps yesterday, and the devastation is just unspeakable. Hopefully the nuclear situation can be fixed with a minimum of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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