It is especially upsetting for us because in December 1974, our house and cars etc were all destroyed in Cyclone Tracy in Darwin. Luckily the five of us were holidaying with Hubby's parents in Victoria. We've never been back to Darwin since there wasn't a house to return to. (I lived there for 13 years).
But, like everyone else, we've Been watching all the reports and the people in the Caribbean have our heart felt sympathy.
Am I the only person struck by the contrast in the news coverage of the awful events in the Caribbean and the coverage of the equally awful floods in south Asia which have directly effected up to 45,000,000 people and left over 1,200 dead?
punkdoc says:Thanks Clari, you make some very good points. I think we will have to meet, which will mean fairly long drives for both of us. My sisters are adamant that they don't want to meet him, so it will just be me.See original post
Sorry my last message wasn't very coherent PDoc. A meeting might be the easiest way; after all our guts are much better at deciding if they trust / like / want any more involvement with a person when you're face to face. Letters can hide so much and waste so much time.
After all for how many years have I written on here telling you that I'm 5ft 9in and a complete stunner but really I'm only 5ft 8.5in ?!
A long day out at least gets the job done and let's you move on either with or without him. Hopefully you can find somewhere you've always wanted to visit and make a few days of it so it the worse happens it'll not be a wasted opportunity.
Am I the only person struck by the contrast in the news coverage of the awful events in the Caribbean and the coverage of the equally awful floods in south Asia which have directly effected up to 45,000,000 people and left over 1,200 dead?
I thought it was my attention span making it seem patchy at best. Thank you for raising awareness that actually when it comes to reporting; the news goes for what makes a good photogenic story not what , necessarily, is happening on a bigger scale.
Yes - we all moan about our weather, but in the grand scheme of it all - we have nowt to moan about, but of course, being daft humans, we will continue to do so.
At least it's Friday - and we're having cake at work . The lovely girl who helps in summer goes back to Uni next week, so fairylet made some fairy cakes yesterday at my request. If there's any left, I may let you have some - so be good....
Better get a wriggle on and go - catch you all later....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm assuming the difference is because monsoons are expected every year and are usually pretty devastating whereas these hurricanes are following in unusually rapid succession and with extreme force in major tourism areas for Brits. That doesn't account for any skew in Oz of course.
It's grey here and cool and quite windy and a bit dribbly. Supposed to be wet later but I'm not holding my breath. I watered the sunny bed last night so I could try and weed it today. Errands first though.
Busy - glad you've arrived safely and hope you enjoy your stay.
Pdoc - lots of stories on Beeb where families discover hitherto unknown or long lost full or half siblings. When they meet they see family resemblances, piece together missing bits of a parent's life and often make better sense of their own and go on to become close but it's all about connections. Meet up somewhere half way in a pub or café. You may be pleasantly surprised and you may learn something interesting about your father but, if not, you can walk away. You'll never know if you don't try. Do you want to spend the rest of your life thinking you may have missed an opportunity to have a brother or make a new friend?
Chicky - a view of Ussé - sleeping beauty chateau
Diane de Poitier's garden at Chenonceau - very pink and purple
More chateaux and grounds on another thread.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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It is especially upsetting for us because in December 1974, our house and cars etc were all destroyed in Cyclone Tracy in Darwin. Luckily the five of us were holidaying with Hubby's parents in Victoria.
We've never been back to Darwin since there wasn't a house to return to. (I lived there for 13 years).
But, like everyone else, we've Been watching all the reports and the people in the Caribbean have our heart felt sympathy.
Awful to see the carnage these storms are causing
Glad you arrived safely Lizzie - enjoy your mini-hols over here.
Obxx - your trip sounds wonderful - hope the internet speed picks up soon as I"d love to see pics ?
Nearly the weekend
Morning all.
Am I the only person struck by the contrast in the news coverage of the awful events in the Caribbean and the coverage of the equally awful floods in south Asia which have directly effected up to 45,000,000 people and left over 1,200 dead?
Same here Hosta. I think the news coverage is controlled by a group of moneyed companies.
Sorry my last message wasn't very coherent PDoc. A meeting might be the easiest way; after all our guts are much better at deciding if they trust / like / want any more involvement with a person when you're face to face. Letters can hide so much and waste so much time.
After all for how many years have I written on here telling you that I'm 5ft 9in and a complete stunner but really I'm only 5ft 8.5in ?!
A long day out at least gets the job done and let's you move on either with or without him. Hopefully you can find somewhere you've always wanted to visit and make a few days of it so it the worse happens it'll not be a wasted opportunity.
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I thought it was my attention span making it seem patchy at best. Thank you for raising awareness that actually when it comes to reporting; the news goes for what makes a good photogenic story not what , necessarily, is happening on a bigger scale.
Apologies. Affected, not effected.
Both situations are horrendous but only one seems to dominate the news.
I think Dove and lovely OH are heading for home today. The weather here is foul . I hope their drive home isn't too soggy.
BL, I should think you'll notice a change in Norfolk compared with France?
Morning all/afties Pat.
I'd agree with that Hosta, re the news coverage.
Yes - we all moan about our weather, but in the grand scheme of it all - we have nowt to moan about, but of course, being daft humans, we will continue to do so.
At least it's Friday - and we're having cake at work . The lovely girl who helps in summer goes back to Uni next week, so fairylet made some fairy cakes yesterday at my request. If there's any left, I may let you have some - so be good....
Better get a wriggle on and go - catch you all later....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm assuming the difference is because monsoons are expected every year and are usually pretty devastating whereas these hurricanes are following in unusually rapid succession and with extreme force in major tourism areas for Brits. That doesn't account for any skew in Oz of course.
It's grey here and cool and quite windy and a bit dribbly. Supposed to be wet later but I'm not holding my breath. I watered the sunny bed last night so I could try and weed it today. Errands first though.
Busy - glad you've arrived safely and hope you enjoy your stay.
Pdoc - lots of stories on Beeb where families discover hitherto unknown or long lost full or half siblings. When they meet they see family resemblances, piece together missing bits of a parent's life and often make better sense of their own and go on to become close but it's all about connections. Meet up somewhere half way in a pub or café. You may be pleasantly surprised and you may learn something interesting about your father but, if not, you can walk away. You'll never know if you don't try. Do you want to spend the rest of your life thinking you may have missed an opportunity to have a brother or make a new friend?
Chicky - a view of Ussé - sleeping beauty chateau
Diane de Poitier's garden at Chenonceau - very pink and purple
More chateaux and grounds on another thread.
Good morning all off to Lincoln shortly
Agree terrible news about Hurricanes/flooding , Oberlix is probably right the Hurricanes are exceptional this year
Going to pop into Cathedral and look at work by this years Painter in residence