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OMG Jim ... these scenes and descriptions are wholly unimaginable to those who have never stood toe to toe with the beast and felt the dragons breath upon their face. I have done so on more than one occasion, but even still can't imagine what you and your family have been through, and are still in the midst of !

My condolences to all those who have lost so much, and to all who have had to suffer the fear and uncertainty.

I'm greatly relieved to hear from you once again my friend, and truly glad that it seems you have successfully fought your way through this devastation and disaster. Not at all surprised to hear that you are deeply involved with helping the community around you, and thus have no time for your usual sharing with us here.

Thank you for taking the time to bring us up to date, and advise us of your ongoing activities that deny us the pleasure of your company, and likely will for some time to come. But I must tell you that hearing from you again has now done much to assuage my deeper fears, and I am very thankful for all those whose thoughts and prayers were focused on you and your family during this impossibly trying time!

All the best that can possibly be ......  from me to all of you.