I can only add my sorrow for the devastation caused in Japan and hope all our friends and their families are safe. Whilst the general feeling that technology has a bad influence, to be sitting in our lounge room at 18:15 AEST [16:15 Japanese time I think] and watch the effects in 'real' time, more than brings home the terrible results of a natural occurrence. May you all be safe and well. ------------------------ Regards from brianF =============== On 12/03/2011, at 3:03 AM, jem cabanes wrote: > I adhere to what Geoff says. I couldn't say it any better. > > My profound sympathy and concern to all. > > jem cabanes > > > On 11.03.2011, at 9.04, Geoffrey Heard wrote: > >> hello Kino, Nobumi, Rick, Takamitsu Muraoka, Gene, and any other listers in Japan >> >> I've just been watching in horror the pictures on TV of the earthquake damage and then the tsunami sweeping across the land. >> >> I hope you are all safe and all those you love are safe. Clearly, many, many people are not safe. Reporters not even talking about possible numbers dead, hurt and homeless -- and the pictures make it clear that it will be a long time before we know the final tally. >> >> The scale of the disaster is almost beyond comprehension. >> >> My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and to all Japan. >> >> My very best wishes >> >> geoff >>