11-13-2013, 04:30 AM
Honestly folks we feel like we're living in a vacuum. There is just no real news about
Lilian's family except that they have survived the initial onslaught of the storm. We are
realistically and obviously very grateful for that, do not get me wrong.
Lilian's parents both use some medications regularly and those are likely unavailable
for them now. We just do not know what besides them survived the storm. Did any chickens
survive ? How much food and water do they have ? Topical antibiotics ? Do they have dry
wood for building a fire for cooking, boiling water, what kind of shelter do they have, clothing ?
Reports from TV say the main national roads are cleared but not secondary roads.
Highwaymen are robbing people. Did Lilian's dad and brother make it back to Beta-og
after going to Tacloban and finding Nerissa and Musashi ?
Details, details, details :banghead: *(:>*
On a positive note I have had 2 replies to emails about, Berkey Water Purification Systems.
Getting them here from Colorado asap is going to be a little challenging, but I have 2 plans
on the burner.
The generator situation is on going and considering the propane/LPG conversion kit.
Trying to get into my "survival mode mind" and instincts. Details, details, details.
Logistics remain the critical problem for all the organized relief agencies, government
and military personnel deployed to assist in the delivery of food, water and medicines.
There is still no real pipeline for delivering aid and supplies.
No matter who one donates too or who is ready to bring in supplies, the ability to get to
remote and isolated locations is more than limited, it is almost freaking impossible.
I used to imagine myself as a "can do guy" . . . ok regrouping and trying to use my time more wisely.
Thank you very much for your support, kind PM's, donations and your messages here.
I want to send a rather long overdue "Thank You" to MRP-Admins for the "Sticky" and sponsoring us.
Details, details details . . .
Apologies for my typing skills and message errors.
Rudie *(:>*
Lilian's family except that they have survived the initial onslaught of the storm. We are
realistically and obviously very grateful for that, do not get me wrong.
Lilian's parents both use some medications regularly and those are likely unavailable
for them now. We just do not know what besides them survived the storm. Did any chickens
survive ? How much food and water do they have ? Topical antibiotics ? Do they have dry
wood for building a fire for cooking, boiling water, what kind of shelter do they have, clothing ?
Reports from TV say the main national roads are cleared but not secondary roads.
Highwaymen are robbing people. Did Lilian's dad and brother make it back to Beta-og
after going to Tacloban and finding Nerissa and Musashi ?
Details, details, details :banghead: *(:>*
On a positive note I have had 2 replies to emails about, Berkey Water Purification Systems.
Getting them here from Colorado asap is going to be a little challenging, but I have 2 plans
on the burner.
The generator situation is on going and considering the propane/LPG conversion kit.
Trying to get into my "survival mode mind" and instincts. Details, details, details.
Logistics remain the critical problem for all the organized relief agencies, government
and military personnel deployed to assist in the delivery of food, water and medicines.
There is still no real pipeline for delivering aid and supplies.
No matter who one donates too or who is ready to bring in supplies, the ability to get to
remote and isolated locations is more than limited, it is almost freaking impossible.
I used to imagine myself as a "can do guy" . . . ok regrouping and trying to use my time more wisely.
Thank you very much for your support, kind PM's, donations and your messages here.
I want to send a rather long overdue "Thank You" to MRP-Admins for the "Sticky" and sponsoring us.
Details, details details . . .
Apologies for my typing skills and message errors.
Rudie *(:>*