In Ocho Rios right now, and the island is about to get hammered. If you’ve never been, it’s a very poor country, with little to no building codes, and some homes literally made of scrap plywood, and leftover materials. It’s gonna be a really rough go for the people here, and it’s so sad.
We could have left a couple days early, but I vowed to stay later and use my construction skills if needed. In the morning we will be locked in our room for the duration of the storm. It’s not the first hurricane we’ve endured, but it’s not me I’m worried about. The people here will be devastated if this continues at this rate.
Luckily we bought another shroom candy bar before the dispensary closed. So our plan is to stay in the room, but leave the planet for a while!
Please pray for Jamaica, and hopefully see you guys on the flip side! [Reply]
Unfortunately, there is so much immediate help that can be given. Have you never been in a natural disaster? Not everyone should run home to raise money in safety.
I was in Oklahoma City the day the F5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. I certainly didn’t drive towards the tornado and try to ensure people were in their basements. I am a member of the Lions club and we were there the next morning providing meals, water, clothes, and helping people find shelter. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LoneWolf:
I was in Oklahoma City the day the F5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. I certainly didn’t drive towards the tornado and try to ensure people were in their basements. I am a member of the Lions club and we were there the next morning providing meals, water, clothes, and helping people find shelter.
Was in Norman.
One of my fraternity brothers was a storm chaser for a local network. He had to duck into the GM plant to avoid the F5. [Reply]
Having lived in Florida for most of my life, I don't worry too much about most hurricanes, but this storm is a monster. I always do my storm prep at the beginning of the season. Get my water, canned goods, non perishables, gas for the generator, etc, so I don't have to scramble at the last second like most people do. This one has me scared. I'll be praying for those in it's path. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LoneWolf:
I was in Oklahoma City the day the F5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. I certainly didn’t drive towards the tornado and try to ensure people were in their basements. I am a member of the Lions club and we were there the next morning providing meals, water, clothes, and helping people find shelter.
Just went through Marietta Oklahoma hours after an F4. I've never been directly through something like that. Crazy [Reply]
Originally Posted by LoneWolf:
I was in Oklahoma City the day the F5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma. I certainly didn’t drive towards the tornado and try to ensure people were in their basements. I am a member of the Lions club and we were there the next morning providing meals, water, clothes, and helping people find shelter.
Doesn't you being there the next day tell you how important it is that people like Coochie are there the next day?
Originally Posted by LoneWolf:
Whatever dude. Nothing I said was rude. I even called it admirable.
There’s nothing wrong with having a different opinion than “good on you, dude.” I didn’t call Coochie stupid or anything. Simply offered a different perspective.
I didn't say you were being rude. He's not asking if he should stay or not. He's asking for prayers for everyone on the island.
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If you don’t have anything positive to add, move on to another thread.
Unfortunately, there is so much immediate help that can be given. Have you never been in a natural disaster? Not everyone should run home to raise money in safety.
Hopefully the resources are there for him to use to take advantage of his availability and skills. [Reply]
