Japan

F

funnymouth

Active member
i noticed we have at least one member (DancingWhiskers) in the midst of the tragedy unfolding in japan, are there others?
i was absolutely stunned by the footage ive seen - whole towns swept away....
the situation with their reactors seems to be deteriorating = trouble.

yet amidst the destruction ive read some of the most inspiring stories of survival and courage i have ever come across - like the 60yo man who clung to debris from his home for days, and was rescued 9miles out to sea.
please, share your thoughts.
 
S

supervike

Super Moderator
Like countless others, I've been watching the coverage on the news. It is stark reminder of how fragile we are and how mother nature still commands all.

The Japanese people are an amazing group of people, and I'm sure they will pull through, but I just wish there was something more I could do, than just offer some meager money, and my best wishes.
 
Shawn R. L.

Shawn R. L.

New member
The overwhelming raw power is hard to put into words........awe inspiring/terrifying.......... Good time to pray for Japan.
 
Dragonsreach

Dragonsreach

Super Moderator
Staff member
I watched last nights news.
Of all the disasters we've seen broadcast in recent years this one hitting the heart of a developed nation strikes home.
Organisation, preparation, self discipline seemed to be the order of the day.
I doubt that the UK would cope with anything like the Japanese ability, manners or stoicism.

When it comes to our members in Japan, I'm hoping that they've come through unscathed, But I realise that at the moment they'll have far bigger things to concern themselves with than a toy soldier forum.
 
T

Torn blue sky

New member
It's a terrible tragedy, for sure. Just brings back how fragile humanity is compared to the bigger forces at work in the world. Times like this even the worst things in your life are a pale reflection of the woes of others...It's a very humbling thing. Something i've personally taken on strength since it happened, having coincided with other events in my life.
Certainly a very poignant reminder of the fragility of all things.
 
M

mud duck

New member
Dragonsreach said:
I watched last nights news.
Of all the disasters we've seen broadcast in recent years this one hitting the heart of a developed nation strikes home.
Organisation, preparation, self discipline seemed to be the order of the day.
I doubt that the UK would cope with anything like the Japanese ability, manners or stoicism.

When it comes to our members in Japan, I'm hoping that they've come through unscathed, But I realise that at the moment they'll have far bigger things to concern themselves with than a toy soldier forum.
Click to expand...

Too true. Was watching the news last night, it was showing pictures of people standing in line, quietly waiting their turn to get into the grocery store. There was no pushing or shouting, same with the line at the gas station, no honking horns or fingers in site. In most of the "civilized" world people would be looting and rioting, starting fires and God knows what else with a quarter of the disaster.
 
A

Arma

New member
Thanks for the concern, guys :) I'm fine though psychologically a little all over the place. I'm in Osaka but we felt the big one. Our school is on the 9th floor of a building and it was swaying around for a good 5 minutes. I actually got really sea sick because it wasn't really like the normal jolting of an earthquake but long slow waves. Our kids were pretty scared too all under the desks etc.

It's hard to watch on TV knowing that I could drive a few ours and witness the destruction first hand. Osaka is relatively unharmed, Tokyo is less so since they're cutting power to provide more for the Touhoku region. Osaka can't provide power since they're on a totally different current IIRC.

There were 2 more earthquakes last night (6+ on the Japanese scale of 7) in the Shizoku region; that is much closer to home. The nuclear plant, imo, is going to be OK so long as they can keep it cool. In the worse case scenario Osaka and Tokyo wouldn't be affected regardless of wind, though the area 20/30km nearby would need to evacuate (they already have in fact).

It's hard to stay calm even when we're so far away. I was off sick on Monday and have pretty much no energy for anything right now. If I was single I would probably head up North and try to help. It's kinda hard to watch the appeals from family members on TV.. Kids hoping their parents come home safe. It hit at a time when kids were at or coming home from school, Father's at work, Mother's at home, so many families haven't be reunited yet. One that really got me was a dog guarding another dog that was on the verge of death on top of what probably the remains of their home... The dog wouldn't let anyone else close. Very poignant...

Donate if you can, I know there are a bunch of iphone games you can buy (Capcom' s Sonic 4 and Street Fighter IV) where the funds are donated 100% to the relief. Also Football Manager Handheld 2011 for the iPhone etc.
 
PegaZus

PegaZus

Stealth Freak
Just wanted to post a video of how weird things were in Tokyo (not me in the video):


Sister-in-law and mother-in-law in Tokyo are doing okay. Some broken plates and that's it. SIL is having to walk between train stations, about an hour's walk, as the trains aren't running the entire distance.

SIL's boyfriend's family is from the Sendai area, but he's heard from all of them.

Wife (state-side) is doing okay, but she's worrying about family even though they're all okay. She's getting a little annoyed at people expressing their relief that her family is okay because now she's worried about any and all to the north. It's a bit weird, but that's emotions for ya.
 
A

Arma

New member
I hope their folks in Sendai are doing OK.. the resolve of the Japanese people is amazing really. Some news interviews are like "so what will you do now?", he just replied "we will clean it up, and rebuild... bad stuff can happen anywhere in the world. This is my home". So much conviction in his voice. Awesome.
 
F

funnymouth

Active member
JesterzUSMC said:
Before and after slider.
Isn't technology being used to its utmost benefit?
HERE
Click to expand...
damn, that's pretty heavy.

how about those workers who have kept working at the Fukushima plant - that's some serious determination/ commitment to duty. id be scared shitless in an environment like that; no way id have the state of mind to keep working. the contrast between our societies is hilighted perfectly in the ORDERLY exodus that is taking place in Tokyo. remarkable.
 
Last edited:
BarstoolProphet

BarstoolProphet

New member
mud duck said:
most of the "civilized" world people would be looting and rioting, starting fires and God knows what else with a quarter of the disaster.
Click to expand...


Disaster?
If athletic teams win/lose a big game, large chunks of the 'civilized' world have riots, fires, looting, and the like.
Somehow, I don't think the Chicago Bulls losing a championship game warrants a riot.
Or the Detroit Red Wings winning one.
Then there's the 'soccer thuggery' that sometimes occurs...

Scuse me while I go lament the future of man-kind...
 
Master of fact

Master of fact

Member
My heart goes out to everyone affected in Japan, if there is a nation that can pull through that amount of devastation it's them. It makes me very thankful i live in crappy little Northern Ireland.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back To Top
Top