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JayDee 
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
 Topic: Worst flood in 50 years hit ManilaPosted: September 30 2009 at 05:52 |
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I'm lucky I'm still alive.
I live near that hospital.
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progkidjoel
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Joined: March 02 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 19643 |
Posted: September 30 2009 at 05:57 |
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Oh sh*t man!
Glad to hear you're still alive I guess - Are you alright? You're in my prayers 
-Joel 
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JayDee
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: September 30 2009 at 06:05 |
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Thanks Joel. Me and my family are alright now. I was at work when the flashfloods came and washed out practically all that was on its path. Good thing I have my phone with me and ordered the wife and my 1 1/2 year old son to move to higher grounds. I'm still lucky I managed to get home after being stranded for more than 7 hours. All roads that lead to our house were flooded, it's a miracle I got home alive. We're starting anew.
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Petrovsk Mizinski
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Joined: December 24 2007 Location: Ukraine Status: Offline Points: 25210 |
Posted: September 30 2009 at 06:20 |
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My parents just came back today from a vacation in Manila cos the mother was born there (I couldn't come with them sadly, someone had to stay home and make sure the pet dog was being fed etc and that was me, otherwise that would have kicked ass to have met you Jay).
Glad they are safe, and glad you're safe too bro. Absolute tragedy on the current death toll so far:( |
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progkidjoel
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Posted: September 30 2009 at 06:30 |
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Very sorry to hear about the home, but its good you all got out alright, and thats what matters 
Hope things get better 
-Joel |
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Ricochet
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 27 2005 Location: Nauru Status: Offline Points: 46301 |
Posted: September 30 2009 at 06:34 |
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Damn. Terrible what's going on there, but I'm very glad to hear you and your family are safe!
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KoS
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Joined: May 17 2005 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 16310 |
Posted: October 01 2009 at 21:14 |
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http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/09/typhoon_ketsana_ondoy.html
Scary and sad. Edited by KoS - October 01 2009 at 21:14 |
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 00:23 |
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We are yet to face another one. Super Typhoon named "Pepeng" is expected to hit Manila, Saturday morning or early afternoon. With winds traveling up to 220km/h, CNN said it could be as devastating as Hurricane Katrina. We're preparing for the worst, and hoping for the best.
Please keep us in your prayers/thoughts. Thank you.
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 00:27 |
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Picture number 4, that's our town called Cainta, located 20 kms east of Manila, and as that picture suggests, it is really that bad. |
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Atavachron
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65261 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 00:35 |
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oh man, Jay, I remember last year you were moving to a new place and now this, are you guys staying through the storm? I will definitely be thinking of you this weekend, and will beam you some protection.
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 00:45 |
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That's what is so frustrating about it. We moved in to a new place, and now, less that 6 months, I'm contemplating of relocating once more. I do hope everything comes out fine.. Thanks guys.
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 00:50 |
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Yeah, thanks man, I'm in an internet cafe as I type, my PC got washed away by the flood.  . I'm about 90% done cleaning the house, getting rid of all that mud and floodwater that got into our house. I'm keeping my fingers crossed about the coming super typhoon this Saturday. |
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mrcozdude
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Posted: October 02 2009 at 01:10 |
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The photo on the link with people on power lines to keep out of the flood is shocking.Sorry to hear about this,my finger will also be crossed this weekend.Be sure to tell us.
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 01:24 |
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It is. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I will try to be online this Saturday, or Sunday hopefully. |
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progkidjoel
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Joined: March 02 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 19643 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 01:34 |
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I really hope you don't have to move... That would suck
Also, please keep us updated, but don't worry about us - Make sure you focus attention on your family
-Joel
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KoS
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Joined: May 17 2005 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 16310 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 01:40 |
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Hopefully nothing bad happens this weekend.
Edited by KoS - October 02 2009 at 01:41 |
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Jimbo
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 28 2005 Location: Helsinki Status: Offline Points: 2818 |
Posted: October 02 2009 at 03:43 |
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Sorry to hear this.
I hope your family and all the people there will make it out of this with as little damage as possible. |
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JayDee
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VIP Member Joined: September 07 2005 Location: Elysian Fields Status: Offline Points: 10063 |
Posted: October 03 2009 at 06:25 |
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Thanks guys.. Like I hoped, the typhoon changed its direction. It did not hit Manila.
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dude
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Joined: January 30 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1338 |
Posted: October 03 2009 at 07:30 |
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My girlfriends brother lives in Manila,she has not heard from him in over a week and there are no answers to her text messages and calls. She was coming to Australia to work and see me(we met here in my city) again and we were to discuss plans for the future but i think they may have to be put on hold...........
I hope everything is ok but i have fears
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J-Man
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Posted: October 03 2009 at 08:00 |
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I hope everything works out for the best. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers
-Jeff |
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