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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 27, 2009 22:06:31 GMT
Dear folks,
Like many people in Metro Manila and nearby areas, I got hit by typhoon "Ondoy" quite hard last Saturday. The creek adjoining our village overflowed and our area was flooded - the worst in decades. I was able to save my family, vehicles, this laptop (from which I'm now posting) and most of my birding gear and HDDs.... not much else. I'm now trying to clean my house of debris, pick up the pieces and start anew.
I'll be focused these coming days on trying to bring our lives back to near normal, so I beg your pardon that I can't be very active in the forums for a while. Don't worry, this birdnut and his family are fine, and we'll surely overcome this challenge soon.
My sympathies and prayers to fellow victims of "Ondoy."
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 27, 2009 22:39:38 GMT
No need to ask for pardon mastah, forum inactivity under those circumstances is not only forgivable but also encouraged. You posting this is already too much from you.
We all hope you will be okay and recover quickly.
My warmest regards to your family.
Edu
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 27, 2009 22:42:34 GMT
Dear folks, Like many people in Metro Manila and nearby areas, I got hit by typhoon "Ondoy" quite hard last Saturday. The creek adjoining our village overflowed and our area was flooded - the worst in decades. I was able to save my family, vehicles, this laptop (from which I'm now posting) and most of my birding gear and HDDs.... not much else. I'm now trying to clean my house of debris, pick up the pieces and start anew. I'll be focused these coming days on trying to bring our lives back to near normal, so I beg your pardon that I can't be very active in the forums for a while. Don't worry, this birdnut and his family are fine, and we'll surely overcome this challenge soon. My sympathies and prayers to fellow victims of "Ondoy." Aaaaw. Ondoy was really devastating. Good to know you and your family are now fine Mastah. |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 27, 2009 23:50:50 GMT
Sorry to hear that Mastah Romy but it's good to hear that you're family's fine.
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 28, 2009 0:23:26 GMT
Add my deep sympathy to all the comments above. I've been following the news on "Ondoy" and I feel really bad for the Manilans. Praise God, Ka Romy, that at least you saved some of your belongings - others were much less fortunate. Let us all pray for the speedy recovery of those hard hit areas in Metro Manila, and that God Almighty might show mercy on His People and heal the land.
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Post by Mark Itol on Sept 28, 2009 1:35:35 GMT
Sorry to hear that Ka Mastah but it's good to know that you, your family, and your belongings are fine now. We pray for the fast recovery of your family and the other less fortunate victims of Ondoy.
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Sept 28, 2009 2:16:41 GMT
So sad to hear that this unfortunate event affected your family! No need to apologize for your inactivity in this forum. Take care of your family first!  Just let us know if you need anything!  |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Sept 28, 2009 3:18:31 GMT
Nice to hear that you and your family are safe Mastah.
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Post by Eric Patdu on Sept 28, 2009 3:27:11 GMT
Sorry to hear about that Sir Romy. We're glad that you and your family are alright.
I also pray for all the other victims of the typhoon.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 28, 2009 4:26:49 GMT
Romy, Sorry to hear that you were also greatly affected by this terrible event. Glad your family are all well. My sympathies to you, other members of this forum who were affected as well and to the thousands who got the worst of this event. It's really hard watching this from the outside.  Cheers, Neon |
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 28, 2009 4:27:38 GMT
Thank God you and your family are safe Ka Mastah! And your birding gears too!
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Sept 28, 2009 7:32:16 GMT
Sorry to hear that, glad that you and your family are okay.
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Post by Mark Itol on Sept 28, 2009 9:03:37 GMT
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Post by JP Cariño on Sept 28, 2009 9:14:16 GMT
its good to hear that your family is safe and sound. if you need help were just a text away
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Post by William Lim on Sept 28, 2009 10:08:49 GMT
Sad to hear this, Romy but good to hear that you and your family are Ok.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Sept 28, 2009 14:04:53 GMT
I pray that you will receive all the provisions you need to recover. May you draw nearer to the One who controls all, the One who enables you to cope, the One whose staff and rod will lead you and keep you safe. Though you are going through tough times, may you find joy in everything that you do, even in cleaning up the mess. May all be well for you, Nimfa and Pogito. Love. telyds
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Post by mantarey on Sept 28, 2009 14:24:11 GMT
I pray that you will receive all the provisions you need to recover. May you draw nearer to the One who controls all, the One who enables you to cope, the One whose staff and rod will lead you and keep you safe. Though you are going through tough times, may you find joy in everything that you do, even in cleaning up the mess. May all be well for you, Nimfa and Pogito. Love. telyds Amen and amen. |
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Post by Ed Matuod on Sept 28, 2009 14:24:43 GMT
Sorry to hear about that. God bless!
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Sept 28, 2009 17:50:26 GMT
Glad to hear a rare birdnut and family is fine, and thank God for that.
Wishing you and all the victims well these coming tough days, may He give you all the strength you need in bringing things back to near normal as possible.
Don't worry, the forum are in good hands, the least you need to worry about.
(I better call my folks as soon as I get home this evening)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 28, 2009 22:06:12 GMT
Mastah Romy and to all who were victims of typhoon Ondoy, our prayers are with you. Hang in there, guys.
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