Scott Patterson - Off Topic #36 ~ Spring Is Here!! - Page 6

**SPA** · 04-05-2009, 12:24 PM

Well, it's 3000 miles (4800 km); and about a 5 hr direct flight, one way. I'm thinking in May or end of May for an extended holiday and a birthday present to myself. We'll see -- I'm yearning for the west coast.

Lua3622 · 04-06-2009, 01:02 PM

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Well, it's 3000 miles (4800 km); and about a 5 hr direct flight, one way. I'm thinking in May or end of May for an extended holiday and a birthday present to myself. We'll see -- I'm yearning for the west coast.

It sounds like a great plan!! You go girl!!

Alyss · 04-06-2009, 02:22 PM

something terrible happened here in Italy ..
A big earthquake last night, in the middle of the night (3.30)....
A lot of people died(last update: 150 victims),...and a lot are missing...buildings destroyed..
We're shocked here ._.

**SPA** · 04-06-2009, 04:51 PM

I've been reading about that all day today, Alyss. It's so very heartbreaking. Are you and your family okay? Keep up informed of updates. I hear there was a lot of damage to homes and historic buildings -- it left a lot of people homeless. I hope the weather is warm enough to keep people somewhat comfortable. Epicenter wasn't too far from Rome???? Be well and be safe, Alyss.

Alyss · 04-06-2009, 05:37 PM

me and my family are fine..
They live in Bologna, It's far from the epicenter(Abruzzo, Aquila)..and me...well, I study not too far from where it happened and I felt it. I woke up last night at 3.30am when everything was shaking...
The weather seemed good until this afternoon when started to rain, and it's raining there right now, this make difficult all the rescue..

Tomorrow at my University we're going to raise things, like rice, milk, sugar...to send there to help.
I feel so helplessly(is this the right word?)..I have to do something, I can't just watch..

Tarty History · 04-06-2009, 09:56 PM

I read online about the earthquake in Italy. Alyss, I'm glad you and your family are alright. It is tragic that so many people lost their lives. So very sad. My thoughts are with you, Alyss, and all of the people affected by this quake. I live in an earthquake-prone area, so I know how scary and destructive they can be.

crazyboutscott · 04-07-2009, 05:54 AM

Alyss you and your family will be in my prayers along with all the people of Italy. It makes me so sad that all those people lost their lives.

Deborah...take the trip you deserve it!

**SPA** · 04-07-2009, 08:40 PM

Trip to the west coast is a "maybe". Might have something else coming my way -- work-related (ugh) -- just found out today. It's getting busy at my office -- need to find a way to clear my desk (yeah right -- like that's gonna happen).

Good to see you online, Michelle!! So you have a new toy -- a laptop. Good for you!!

Hope everyone else is doing well. Seems to be quiet tonite.

**SPA** · 04-08-2009, 05:00 PM

Just a greeting for everyone celebrating Passover beginning tonite:

Chag Sameach!!

meaning have a joyous festival.

**MNRX Ela** · 04-09-2009, 10:27 AM

Finally. A long, long easter-weekend. I must work just on tuesday again.

Happy Easter for everyone.

**SPA** · 04-09-2009, 03:48 PM

I'm moving slowly myself. Felt like a full work week today -- but alas, I have another day.

Got all my Easter Eggs decorated and plastic eggs filled with penny-candy to use for an Easter Egg hunt. 'm ready to go.

Tarty History · 04-09-2009, 11:16 PM

Alyss · 04-10-2009, 02:25 AM

here I am again...
everything's okay here..
well not that okay..
I'm watching the funerals of the victims of the quake on tv right now, and I wanna cry..
National mourning today in Italy..the victims are 289...
It's terrible...and the earth keeps shaking..

It's not gonna be an happy easter for us this year, at all.
sigh, it's so sad..I'm so sad.. ._.

**SPA** · 04-10-2009, 06:51 AM

My heart -- our hearts -- are with you and your countrymen, Alyss. You are in my thoughts. This too -- shall pass.

Lua3622 · 04-12-2009, 08:20 AM

Greetings and Happy Easter or Pesach to everyone!!

I hope everyone is keeping well and having a good rest!

Alyss, I hope you are doing OK kiddo..... and copying with the shock!! I am still trying to get my head around the horror of what happened!! Take good care of yourself!