@Beelzebrush - I didn\'t mean to lose my temper with you in particular, it\'s just that the only nation on Earth that offered us aid INITIALLY was the UK. The fact that everyone thinks we never need help whilst we ALWAYS come to everyone else\'s aid just gets my goat. Now many nations, realizing the extent of the damage, have offered help, including CUBA! I don\'t care how big and powerful you are, having one of your major cities ERASED from the planet stings quite a bit. 
Well said, Vike. These are my exact sentiments.
Originally posted by supervike
The only thing that disturbs me is the American Red Cross switching horses in the middle of the stream. <snip>
The auction started a week ago last Friday or Saturday...The Hurricane wasn\'t the disaster it became until about a week ago today (Monday). So, how could the auction have read that before hand? <snip>
I noticed the statement about the money not going to any one disaster the first day of the auction? Did almost everyone else not bother to read the fine print the first few days? ???
Forum users have the right to be a bit ticked, or at the least, concerned, and I see no reason for anyone to NOT voice their opinion. We are all adults here, dissenting opinions are great for discussion.
It was a stellar effort, and one all involved should be proud of.
Well said, Vike. These are my exact sentiments.