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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2005Great news!
I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I went to the site and I didn't see anything, but then I thought I better click on the German flag for the German version because knowing my mom, she would be reading it in German. And lo and behold, a big yellow square came up with the following message: NEWS FLASH - SIMILAN DIVING SAFARIS To all Similan Diving Safaris friends, family and customers family: all our customers and our team are safe. Our boats and shop were spared, and we shall be back on 'normal activity' in 2 weeks. Due to the over-satured networks, it is almost impossible to reply now to all your messages of sympathy. We thank you, indeed, for your support in such a difficult time I'm so happy! I've been so worried about them all and they haven't responded to my email and I haven't been able to get through by phone. Every time I went to the site, this message never came up. Now that I got it from the German version, even when I click on the English version again, the message comes up. Weird! I went to Bangkok on Friday for New Year's. I was going to donate blood for the victims, but found out that they've had so many donations their blood bank is more than full. So I gave some money instead. I'm very queasy about the blood thing and the main reason I would have done it is because I thought they needed it very badly. When I heard that they weren't desperate, it wasn't hard to change my mind! I heard that the Thai military has been doing a great job and they have things well under control. I'm very sad for the King, he lost his only grandson. The whole country mourns for the royal family and for all the other victims. The mood in Bangkok was very quiet and sombre, the fireworks were cancelled and the money donated to the relief effort. Still, at the stroke of midnight, I was lucky enough to be in a suite on the 52nd floor of the State Tower and the view was incredible. I thought of what a terrible year 2004 was for so many people and I hope that 2005 will bring better things. Happy New Year everyone! -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the > internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > got it from the German version, even when I click on the English > version again, the message comes up. Weird! Great news! I'm so glad they're OK. > I went to Bangkok on Friday for New Year's. I was going to donate > blood for the victims, but found out that they've had so many [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Check out pictures of Vino at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album Yeah, 2004 pretty much sucked for a lot of people. I too hope 2005 turns things around. Hugs, CatNipped It is going to be so hard for Thailand. They need the tourist money so badly and there are resorts that are untouched. If they can keep people from canceling. If not jobs will be lost and so will an important part of the economy Jo >I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the > internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > Check out pictures of Vino at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the > internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > to all your messages of sympathy. > We thank you, indeed, for your support in such a difficult time <snip> > Happy New Year everyone! I'm very glad to hear your friends are OK. Ther have been so many sad stories it's good to hear a happy one. Giving blood isn't so bad, I've done it 55 times.  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > I'm very glad to hear your friends are OK. Ther have been so many sad > stories it's good to hear a happy one. Giving blood isn't so bad, I've done > it 55 times. That's wonderful! Health pros have a heck of a time sticking needles in me. It's not that I'm scared; I'm not. I sit perfectly still as they prick me 4,000 times trying to find the right spot. I've had doctors literally give up and refuse to poke me again. Very frustrating. So I've been told not to volunteer to give blood, as there are typically enough people donating that they'd rather have someone who's easy to prick. I also get dizzy sometimes from standing up and such, so I'd be worried about the effects of blood loss. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > > I'm very glad to hear your friends are OK. Ther have been so many sad > > stories it's good to hear a happy one. Giving blood isn't so bad, I've done [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > who's easy to prick. I also get dizzy sometimes from standing up and such, so > I'd be worried about the effects of blood loss. For me it's more of a phobia. I tend to pass out at the mere sight of blood and pass out every time I get a needle unless I'm lying flat on my back for a good long time. But I figured if they really needed lots of blood, I would donate. But then when they didn't really need any more, I was quite happy to change my donation to money. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album >>> I'm very glad to hear your friends are OK. Ther have been so many >>> sad stories it's good to hear a happy one. Giving blood isn't so [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > blood and pass out every time I get a needle unless I'm lying flat on > my back for a good long time. My brother Scott passes out at the sight of blood. Years ago when we were roommates he was going to give a party. I was in my room putting on makeup; he was in the kitchen chopping vegetables for the dip. I heard "JILL!!!!" "What?" "COME HERE!" He was in the kitchen, holding his hand up in the air, face turned away, bleeding like a stuck pig. I grabbed a towel and led him into the bathroom. He couldn't look; he was decidedly woozy even without looking. I assessed whether or not he'd need stitches (didn't) and bandaged up his finger. Then I rinsed the knife and finished chopping the veggies while he sat down to compose himself. Britta, I'm very glad your dive crew friends are okay and that they didn't need to take blood from you. Jill >I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the >internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. That's really great news. I'm so happy for them and for you. I know you were terribly upset, worrying about them. I wish them well in the future. Jeanne > I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the > internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. That's wonderful, Britta. I was worried about some people from my department who often spend their Yule holidays in that area, but I saw them both at work today, so that was a relief. (First day back after a two-week holiday; that was not a relief. ;o/ ) SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I'm so glad to hear this, Britta! Ginger-lyn >I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the >internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >Check out pictures of Vino at: >http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album I'm so glad they are all safe, I have been worrying about them ever since you posted. Tweed >I got an email from my mom and she told me that she saw on the > internet that my dive operator is fine and all the people are fine. I [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > Check out pictures of Vino at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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