Super Typhoon Haiyan - Aftermath....

[Michael Parnham]

Thanks for posting all the information, pictures and updates Peter.

Knowing the Filipinos, they will still be smiling. What an amazing people, to be able to cope with all these natural disasters year after year. I take my hat off to them, and hope that they will receive the help, care, and respect that they deserve.

Very brave people knowing what tragic circumstances they have had to put up with!

[tiger31]

Tiger checking in phew that was something I do not wish to repeat ever again although looking at leyte we got off lightly no damage to my house but some houses had minor damage what saved my baranguy was the fact we are sheltered by a mountain so the wind was broken up a bit before coming back down on us ,but it was 5 hours of terror then it was all over .we got plenty of water into our extension but no perm damage so thats me back after 3 days no power or internet .

[SimonH]

Tiger checking in phew that was something I do not wish to repeat ever again although looking at leyte we got off lightly no damage to my house but some houses had minor damage what saved my baranguy was the fact we are sheltered by a mountain so the wind was broken up a bit before coming back down on us ,but it was 5 hours of terror then it was all over .we got plenty of water into our extension but no perm damage so thats me back after 3 days no power or internet .

Good to see you back, safe and sound mate
Must have been a bit having to wait for it to pass.

[stevewool]

glad to here you are fine Brian

[Doc Alan]

Welcome back Brian, let's hope indeed neither you nor anyone else has to repeat this terrible experience again.

[tiger31]

It's not looking good. ..Brian's normally very active on Facebook....His family are there. .it's a worry

i,m ok mark just very lucky m8 thats the closest I ever want to be to a typhoon again thats for sure ,but we lost power and internet for 3 days there was some damage but looking at other cities we got off very lighty .but is worrying for my g f is that her niece lives on leyte and we have heard nothing from them so we are hoping that they have somehow survived what a mess that place is.I did send her a message before the storm hit i,m just hoping she took my advice and found a safe place to stay.

[tiger31]

Good to see you back, safe and sound mate
Must have been a bit having to wait for it to pass.

[tiger31]

Welcome back Brian, let's hope indeed neither you nor anyone else has to repeat this terrible experience again.

cheers doc that was too close for comfort ,I was laughing it off before coz i,m sort of laid back sort of guy but that was scary stuff .

[tiger31]

glad to here you are fine Brian

cheers bro

[tiger31]

what about other members and their families anyone still waiting on news? there is still lots of places with no communications yet due to loss of power lines and cell phone signal towers it could be a long wait before everyone hears that their families are safe

[grahamw48]

Glad to hear that you've come through it safely Brian.

[gWaPito]

i,m ok mark just very lucky m8 thats the closest I ever want to be to a typhoon again thats for sure ,but we lost power and internet for 3 days there was some damage but looking at other cities we got off very lighty .but is worrying for my g f is that her niece lives on leyte and we have heard nothing from them so we are hoping that they have somehow survived what a mess that place is.I did send her a message before the storm hit i,m just hoping she took my advice and found a safe place to stay.

It's a mighty relief to have you back Brian. Looks like the mountain saved you. Lets hope your lady's niece ok

[Rosie1958]

Tiger checking in phew that was something I do not wish to repeat ever again although looking at leyte we got off lightly no damage to my house but some houses had minor damage what saved my baranguy was the fact we are sheltered by a mountain so the wind was broken up a bit before coming back down on us ,but it was 5 hours of terror then it was all over .we got plenty of water into our extension but no perm damage so thats me back after 3 days no power or internet .

So relieved to hear that you are safe, Brian. What a terrible terrible experience

Just can't stop crying about the sheer magnitude of this natural catastrophe, the massive loss of life and those without homes I will definitely be making a donation to help the needy. God bless all those thousands of poor souls that lost their life and I hope and pray that the relief teams are able to get to the survivors quickly

[Michael Parnham]

It's a big relief to know your ok Brian, nice to have you back!

[Terpe]

Ah, there you are Brian ...... at last

Really glad to learn you all came through unharmed and that you house is undamaged
What a relief.
I'm sure it was a frightening experience.

[tiger31]

yes folks it was a scary event not one I wish to repeat in a hurry but WAIT there is another one coming i,m not kidding a bit smaller than this one but another all the same .The poor philippines has taking some hits this year lots of peoples lives ruined for ever and ever .When you see all the pictures its hard to take all of it in the force of nature at its worst.Lucky for us europeans we don,t see this sort of weather very often like it is here in the philippines ,but its normal here every year the typhoon season is normal here and people just get used to it.we are still waiting on news from out lining islands to check in leyte was proberly the biggest shock ,but eastern samar is a very poor region and still nothing been heard from them yet so this story has a long way to go .

[alesypalsy]

Good to see you are alive and well and able to communicate brian!

What a nightmare in reality, glad to see your well,

we still awaitng news on wifes family in culaba , biliran leyte......... its a long wait

[Michael Parnham]

yes folks it was a scary event not one I wish to repeat in a hurry but WAIT there is another one coming i,m not kidding a bit smaller than this one but another all the same .The poor philippines has taking some hits this year lots of peoples lives ruined for ever and ever .When you see all the pictures its hard to take all of it in the force of nature at its worst.Lucky for us europeans we don,t see this sort of weather very often like it is here in the philippines ,but its normal here every year the typhoon season is normal here and people just get used to it.we are still waiting on news from out lining islands to check in leyte was proberly the biggest shock ,but eastern samar is a very poor region and still nothing been heard from them yet so this story has a long way to go .

Yes Brian, another one reported to be with you Tuesday or Wednesday, don't know where in the Philippines just yet!

[Terpe]

There was much despair and crying in our house early this morning around 2-3 am
We finally managed to contact some family members who somehow got to Davao.
Nothing really concrete but many stories and the usual rumours about grim news to follow.

Listening to every report about Tacloban City and other hard hit areas just gets more horrific.

It was a good decision on our part to remain here in UK a bit longer, we'll be 'tapping' our UK income stream for some time yet.

[stevewool]

it is hard to put one self into what they and others must be going through, the poor children, words just cannot express what i am thinking and what if anything i can do to help, i see the little faces of the kids playing when we was last there in bohol,and san miguel, they had nothing much when we was there so what chance have they of having anything now, i just hope all are ok

[Terpe]

I'm not really thinking straight, but I've just watched another report. Always the same requests....clean water.

Most folks can survive without food for a few days, but no-one can survive without clean water.

I don't know how to resolve but surely it's possible

[gWaPito]

I'm not really thinking straight, but I've just watched another report. Always the same requests....clean water.

Most folks can survive without food for a few days, but no-one can survive without clean water.

I don't know how to resolve but surely it's possible

Any news on moderator Steve r . ..??

[Doc Alan]

Moderator Steve and his family are safe . They live in Bongabon, province of Nueva Ecija in the Central Plains of Luzon. They did have strong winds and rain, but reported no damage for them.

[grahamw48]

Ah, good news.
Thanks for letting us know Alan.

[Terpe]

Moderator Steve and his family are safe . They live in Bongabon, province of Nueva Ecija in the Central Plains of Luzon. They did have strong winds and rain, but reported no damage for them.

I'd guessed so but thanks for the confirmation Alan

[gWaPito]

Moderator Steve and his family are safe . They live in Bongabon, province of Nueva Ecija in the Central Plains of Luzon. They did have strong winds and rain, but reported no damage for them.

Thanks for that Alan..I wasn't sure where he lived and nobody had mentioned him...He came to mind this afternoon

[gWaPito]

Good to see you are alive and well and able to communicate brian!

What a nightmare in reality, glad to see your well,

we still awaitng news on wifes family in culaba , biliran leyte......... its a long wait

I can't imagine what your wife is going through..family's everything..As with Mendoza, you are in my prayers

Please keep us updated, alesypalsy

Regards
gWapito

[stevie c]

Me & florsel have friends that live in tacloban we have tried to contact them but to no avail we are praying it's becauseof the loss of power & phone lines down it's very worrying times

[alesypalsy]

I can't imagine what your wife is going through..family's everything..As with Mendoza, you are in my prayers

Please keep us updated, alesypalsy

Regards
gWapito

appreciate your prayers, our problem is that wifes mum is a stroke victim so is not mobile, she is old and her dad is also old now, so its going to be difficult as it is for them to go anywhere, there is 3 young kids and 2 sisters,, so i dont think they are going to be able to go anywhere,
we sending our brother money tomorrow, he may go there and see if he can help them.
will keep you updated here

[gWaPito]

appreciate your prayers, our problem is that wifes mum is a stroke victim so is not mobile, she is old and her dad is also old now, so its going to be difficult as it is for them to go anywhere, there is 3 young kids and 2 sisters,, so i dont think they are going to be able to go anywhere,
we sending our brother money tomorrow, he may go there and see if he can help them.
will keep you updated here

Having your brother there will be a big comfort for all, as I said to Mendoza.
He may not be able to do much but, having him around looking out for them will lift their spirits