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- Rollin' off the assembly line.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:18:21 -0400
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Hello folks,
They don't carry labels 'Made in China' but from the look of things,
there's mass production in the Atlantic waters. Although a busy season
was predicted I must admit that I didn't think the maps would be so
crowded. Unfortunately the death toll from Gustav's stomp across Haiti
is still climbing even as he approaches Jamaica.
>From reading Tracy's post, it seems the island is starting to feel the
effects. If only it were possible to send a Trini sunset and cool
evening Jamaica's way. :-)
Meanwhile it's good to know that Hanna will (fingers crossed) steer
clear of Tortola and environs. Hopefully she won't be too big a
migraine for Bermuda and the Bahamas. We just have to keep our eyes
glued to the maps to see what happens next even with the other two waves
in the area like coloured balloons floating across NHC's site.
T and T can expect isolated thunderstorms and showers later tonight
but for now it's a beautiful evening. Wish I could share it with
Haiti, DR and Jamaica.
Take care guys and be safe.
Special shout out to Tracy and all in Jamaica, take good care of yourselves.
Lisa.
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- Wow
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- From: "Dr. Lesel Ali-De Silva" <leselali at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:10:42 -0400
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Wow! Between the blinding lightning, roaring thunder and vicious downpour. I'd say what you're seeing on the satellite is reflective of whats going on here. Just got word my uncle's roof just collapsed in Talparo. Trincity mall is under over one foot of water. As the heavens open up even more here in the west (and all over the country) I hope everyone lies low and keeps under cover! Going to unplug all my appliances now...
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- INvest 94-L
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- From: Carib Queen <c_q05 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:46:01 -0700 (PDT)
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Hey Everyone,
As i type, Chaguanas and i'm thinking the whole of Trinidad is now experiencing invest 94-l. The rain is really pouring down with occasional lightening and of course thunder.Although it's only 1:35pm it looks like 6pm outside. Forecasters have said that this disturbance is expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to the windwards and Leewards today into tonight. Satellite images paint an ugly picture.I'm not venturing out anytime soon..i'm think it's time for that chicken soup with split peas and coconut milk. Stay safe everyone!!
RCielto
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- Takin' d lime inside
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:57:04 -0400
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Hello folks,
It was great to see Jamaica and T and T taking gold and silver for the
Caribbean earlier. :-) Congrats to the entire region! I'm so proud
that our relay team finally get to be on the Olympic podium. The boys
from T and T deserve it! They lifted my spirits this morning from the
dumps of the usual things synonymous with T and T, rising prices,
dengue, corruption...
With a tropical wave approaching, celebrations over the weekend will
have to be moved indoors. ' We takin' d lime inside.'
Nothing will stop Trinis this weekend.
The sky is overcast in the south and it looks like we'll be getting some
rain soon.
I'm off to get supplies for a birthday/Beijing silver medal lime. It's a
double celebration tomorrow. :-D
Take care neighbours,
Enjoy the rest of the day and as always, be safe.
Lisa.
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- Heavy showers today.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:49:15 -0400
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Hello folks,
T and T had its share of thunderstorms during much of today as a result
of the tropical wave upon us. Things are a bit clearer tonight but it's
still relatively warm in spite of all the rain we had earlier.
It was quite a weekend between Tropical Storm Fay's movements and
Caribbean glory in Beijing. Jamaica and T and T should be proud as it
gives us a moment of optimism and joy away from the glaring concerns of
crime and poverty.
It is indeed sad to know that lives were lost as Fay made her way across
the islands. I hope that this is not repeated as the season moves ahead.
Got to go,
Take care everyone and be safe.
Lisa.
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- A lot to answer for.
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:04:34 -0700 (PDT)
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*(REAL VEX)*
On July 22nd in a post titled "Hello Dolly" I made reference to the mosquito population explosion and the failure of our local authorities to deal proactively with this perennial occurance and the potential for dengue, a relatively simple problem.
I was immediately saddened to learn of the death of a child tonight in the news in the south of the island from this very disease. Apparently there have already been quite a few cases.
What a burning shame!
My only comfort is that every one of us must answer to God for our
stewardship over the authority he gave us in life but that is of little comfort to the dead child and relatives now. A simple problem like a mosquito!
Robert Krucia
Port-of-Spain
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- Good news...so far.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:03:10 -0400
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Hello folks,
I just had a look at some of your reports posted during the course of
today. It's good to know that although some of you had heavy showers,
thankfully 92L didn't approach the islands as a depression or TS. A few
friends of mine are keeping a watchful eye on the activity in the
Atlantic and crossing fingers that they will not have to postpone their
travel plans for next week. Of course I've advised them to check out
this site for info. :-)
Although it was partly cloudy in San Fernando today, it was very hot.
Luckily it's getting cooler as we get closer to the sunset hour. It's
one of my favourite times of the day as the warm glow and gentle breezes
filter into the house. Of course this great moment is fleeting
because once it gets dark, Trinis start locking doors and closing
windows. After all, this is ' bandit country.' But that's another story...
If the forecasts are right, Trinidad and Tobago can expect isolated
thunderstorms tomorrow. I'm willing to take the risk and leave my
umbrella home. :-)
Have a great night everyone.
Take care and be safe especially you guys up the island chain in the
path of 92L.
Lisa.
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- August a must!
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:11:12 +0000
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The tropical wave that is approaching the islands although days away must be watched closely due to the large area of convection associated with it.This looks ominous for further development and only prayers can shift its path.
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- After the rains.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:18:03 -0400
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Hello folks,
After scattered showers and thunderstorms yesterday, today was sunny but
somewhat cool in South Trinidad. It was comfortable to move around and
get things done without sweltering heat. Forecast predicts isolated
thunderstorms later on tonight and I don't think Trinis have a problem
with that once were safe, dry and asleep :-)
There doesn't appear to be anything close to the islands to warrant
cause for major concern for now but I'll wait on the weather experts to
make the call if necessary.
Perhaps they can shed some light on what's going on off Africa. Then
again there's no need for that, I'll rely on Stormcarib of course! ;-)
Have a great night, take care and be safe.
Lisa.
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- One to Watch!
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 01:58:34 +0000
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The heavy convection associated with a strong tropical wave coming of the African coast appears to be a direct threat to the lesser Antilles.The thundershowers are staying with the system and if this continues could become a hurricane sooner than later
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- A few showers.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:48:21 -0400
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Hello folks,
T and T had sporadic showers during the course of the day and in San
Fernando, looks like the pattern will continue for the evening. There
are quite a few gray clouds above but as we head towards the sunset
hour, it's still humid.
It's a four day week for the twin isles with the Emancipation holiday
on Friday and the extended forecast anticipates scattered thundershowers
throughout the weekend. Let's hope it doesn't put a damper on outdoor
festivities in particular.
Along with everyone else I'm looking at 98L and it's potential for
development. Already four degrees above T and T it might not be cause
for concern for Trinis, but of course, we'll keep an eye out for all
our neighbours. :-)
Have a great night,
Take care, be safe and stay cool 8-)
Lisa
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- Ask and?
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:02:20 -0700 (PDT)
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Good morning everyone.
It has been a little dryer these last three days. The weekend weather was pretty nice. Less rain and some beautiful bright sunshine when it mattered. I asked and I received, thank you Lord.
The ground was approaching saturation point and was absorbing very little or no water, any more rain would have certainly brought on more flooding. Out in a recreation field on Saturday the water was ponding to an inch or so in the lower areas and you would require good shoes to keep your feet dry. Fortunately we have dried out some and can go on.
Now all this is where I am in the west. I was told that it rained in Sangre Grande almost almost all night on Friday. Other parts of the island continue to get intermittent showers but it's been better for the most
part. We will see what this week brings.
Robert.
Port of Spain.
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- Touchin' base
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:06:05 -0400
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Hey folks,
Don't know if you can sense my joy...it's Friday afternoon. Need I say
more? :-D
It's been hot and dry throughout the day. Looking forward to a beautiful
sunset over the Gulf of Paria.
Might take some photos and if they look okay, I'll share. If not, please
don't ask 'what about those pics you took?' :-[
According to forecasters there is the possibility of isolated
thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. While I don't want a deluge, light
showers for us Southerners would be welcome.
Have a great weekend all. Will be keeping an eye on anything in the
vicinity of ten degrees North.
Take care and be safe.
Lisa.
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- Next...
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:54:15 -0700 (PDT)
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Good morning everyone. Brilliant sunshine this morning, bright blue skies. Wednesday ended with the expected showers in the afternoon and yesterday's were intermittent with periods of brilliant sunshine, all pretty normal. The two systems I was watching struggled and broke up in the ITCZ and were eventually non issues thank God. The next couple of days look the same; I'd really like a drier weekend please Lord? Reading Lisa's post I took a look over Africa and found this (file attached). If it's doing that over land, I don't want to guess what could happen when it hits open water. Of more immediate concern is the system presently sitting on the equator and 30W. It's sizable and unless I miss my guess, isn't that the same low that was south of the zero line and on the
Meridian two days ago? I've never seen that happen but even at my age, in geographical time, I "just come" as we say. At 30W it's about what, 2000 miles away? So this is the next one to keep an eye on unless something pops up ahead of it. Watching 97L over the last two days I was amazed at the size of the area it was influencing over the Northern Atlantic giving the impression that if it had the chance it would really make its presence felt. Shipping in the Atlantic would have a good idea of the effects, must be pretty lumpy out there. Take care all, have a great weekend and watch those waves. Robert P.O.S. 
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- Sunshine, rain and ?
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31:53 -0400
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Hi folks,
I suppose if this were politics we'd say the weather was flip-flopping
for most of the day. Every time I turned around it was either a shower
of rain or brilliant sunshine.
For tonight, forecasters anticipate scattered showers and thunderstorms.
If so, things may get cooler later on.
Taking a look at the activity off Africa and wondering what's going on.
It looks well defined but no comment from the NHC just yet. If this
was closer it would probably generate conversation among the experts.
While it might be too soon to tell, I wonder if this could become 98L?
Another wait and see situation.
Have a goodnight everyone,
Take care and be safe.
Lisa.
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- Tropical wave nearby
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:07:24 -0400
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Hi everyone,
The weather was a bit cloudy this afternoon only resulting in a few
drizzles intermittently but not enough to reduce the heat. Predictions
suggest that 97L won't be a threat to the islands, let's hope it stays
that way.
A tropical wave is approaching and should be upon us sometime over the
weekend. Heavy rains will mean flooding and losses for residents and
farmers in low lying areas again! Begs the question are we really a
developing nation or far less? >:o
Looking at Dolly pound Texas as a Cat1 is a reminder of how
overwhelmingly ill prepared Trinidad and Tobago is for a tropical storm.
Those in authority are too preoccupied with power. No wonder they can't
get their act together for even the ITCZ.
Checked out Jeff Masters blog (Wunderground) a while ago and he's
hinting at a tropical wave rolling off Africa in 4-5 days. ( I think)
July is turning out to be quite busy for weather buffs.
Wherever you are in the Windies, have a great evening.
Take care, be safe and stay cool 8-)
Lisa.
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- NEW ACTION ALREADY!
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:16:59 -0700 (PDT)
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7N 45 W.
This system sprang up rather quickly this morning and looks like just bad weather for now but I'd say it's size warrants a look every so often just to see what it's doing. It's forward speed is also notable. I'm thinking rotation possible by afternoon although it seems to be having just a little trouble of its own.
Things seem to be really heating up. Another system behind that before you get to Invest 97 (?? ) who comes up with these names? LOL
This is reminding me of a few years ago when a string of systems stretched across the Central Atlantic, two or three of which qualified for names (became tropical storms), August is not here yet.
Outside looked sunny this morning with practically very light SE winds but there is quite a bit of cloud and it is changing. I'm
guessing some seasonal afternoon rain.
Robert
P.O.S.
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- Always room for laughter
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:40:12 -0400
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Couldn't let this one go by, I just saw my fellow Trinidad
correspondent's comment about the behaviour of Dolly and towards the
end of a stressful day it was a good laugh. :-D At times these storms
do tend to mimic the characteristics of the sexes. Some thing to laugh
or think about as we make it through Hurricane season 2008. :-)
Till tomorrow,
Lisa.
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- Dolly and 97L
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:21:25 -0400
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Just touching base and hoping all is well with the Stormcarib family.
T and T has had its share of heat over the past few days but this is
bearable considering that 94L is churning its way towards Mexico and
Texas as Hurricane Dolly.
I admit that I thought the system would have eventually weakened given
its lingering dance through the islands. Mother nature has a mind of
her own.
The tropical wave off the Cape Verde islands has been christened Invest
97L and for now the NHC says potential for development is low. Keep a
watchful eye on the East as always.
The weather is a little cooler now in the South, let's see what tomorrow
brings.
Take care, be safe and have a good night.
Lisa.
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- Hello Dolly.
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:12:15 -0700 (PDT)
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By now everyone would have figured out what Dolly is made of and remember when that system passed through the Winwards last week. It never fails to amaze me what these things can become. Call me what you want but with the system behaving the way it was when it went by, I though it was female *(ducking and running as I say that)*. Read the fine print please.
*If there is no room for humor in here I'll readily apologize and take that back.
There was severe flooding to the South of the island and several areas saw houses with notable damage to belongings.
Scanning Eastward we look good to average for the next couple days. We just had a short shower here in POS but it is the rainy season so that is expected.
A
system just coming off the West African Coast spooled up like it was on fast forward this morning. Thankfully it's 15N already, if it does sustain and develop, hopefully that far north it will do a "Bertha-like" track and stay away from land totally.
Trinidad is nice and green from the steady rains we have been having, so much for the drought that our dear PM predicted last November, which was really a feeble attempt to distract the population from the crime crisis and poor resource management of WASA.
With the rain and the lush vegetation comes the normal explosion of the mosquito population. No spraying taking place yet by the IVC. We will have to wait for a month of dengue cases to warrant that, forget pro-active strategies, 20/20 is really 20/MT.
I am venting....., enough! Chups (sucking teeth).
Robert Krucia.
Port of Spain.
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- Chaguanas
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- From: Carib Queen <c_q05 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:03:16 -0700 (PDT)
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Hi i'm a new correspondant from Chaguanas. The sun finally showed up in all its brillance after 2 days of overcast skies. However, as i left Chaguanas and made my way to San Fernando this morning I encountered intermittent showers although the sun was still out. Right now the sky is completely overcast with an occ'asional cool gust of wind and light drizzle...a nice evening for making pizza. To those 'liming' later please be careful on the roads.Have a great weekend.
Rhonda Cielto
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- Holding up
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- From: "Dr. Lesel Ali-De Silva" <leselali at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:03:49 -0400
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Thanks to Tobago for the pics!! Driving back home from Centeno in the East to the West, the heavy clouds, brisk wind and intermittent rain followed me all the way home. Got some pics of the clouds from my phone. Wished I stopped on the Foreshore to get a shot of the water - usually very calm but today rough and muddy. Have to say (so far) the satellite images look far worse that what's on the ground. Of course no one here seems concerned! Noticed everything was quiet at the supermarket and all the gas stations I passed.
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- Sudden burst of winds in Tobago
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- From: "Earl Belfast" <earl.belfast at dec.uwi.edu>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:50:58 -0400
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Just while ago we had some sudden winds here that showed how things can change at a moments notice where the weather is concern.
it seems that was the tail end of the system that was affecting leeward islands including Trinidad and Tobago.
The winds were pretty heavy but the gust was short live nevertheless.
The photos if i get them loaded shows whats happening on the south western end of the island of Tobago where i live.
It may not be obvious in the shot but those coconut trees are swaying .
You might be able to see my neighbor pine trees up the hill bending in the gust.
I could guest that it will be a more windy up on the easter coast and north eastern side of the island. this is normally the case for most weather systems approaching the island.
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- Yet again.
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:33:56 -0700 (PDT)
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Thank God we have been spared yet again. This thing has tic-tac-toed around us and now it's almost a non event in Trinidad (not disappointed).
Things have been a little weird though, driving back from Chaguaramas late this evening the Gulf was flat calm, and almost no wind at all, calm before the storm I thought but so far we have not had any rain. So for now I guess we're OK.
The sat loop shows the system's effect on weather over the S.American continent, drawing moisture and heat off the land as it gets closer.
Word finally got out during the afternoon and I heard talk out side about the system so people are now aware, I just wish it would be more timely. Oh well, life goes on.
Robert Krucia
Trinidad.
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- Tobago Update
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- From: "Earl Belfast" <earl.belfast at dec.uwi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:24:53 -0400
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I took the liberty to take kids to the beach this evening because the see was flat like ice.
I took the liberty take some photos while i was there showing clouds .. It was a windless evening at the beach the whole island was quiet.
Note that the photos shown are of the eastern side of the island pointing towards where the system should be approaching.
News bulletting says the system 200 miles east is weakening but still pose the potential for thunders storm espcially inthe eastern part of Tobago.
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- 94L
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:07:34 -0400
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Hi everyone,
Looks like the weather watchers who believed that 94L would turn into a
tropical depression are going to be right. Even novices like myself have
learned that you can never take your eyes off these systems. It's storm
watch 101. :-)
The probability of 94L becoming a TD has increased during the course of
today. It's current location is 12.2N 56.5W. Winds 35mph (30kts).
Not yet heard any bulletins via the media and I want to give the benefit
of the doubt that I was preoccupied at the time when vital public
information was released. However, the skeptic in me persists.
Many people are trying to recover from the damage due to flooding over
the past few days. From the numerous reports given, what should be
urgent assistance is merely trickling in. While flooding cannot be
entirely avoided, in Trinidad this persistent problem is largely due to
negligence and excuses on the part of the authorities.
The rains have held up in the southern city (San Fernando) giving some
folks a chance to trim trees and hedges before another downpour.
Keeping an eye on the Windward Isles.
Take care and be safe.
Lisa.
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- So far so good.... no?
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:04:25 -0700 (PDT)
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Finally got through to someone on the west side Tobago, it was still calm there with some sunshine and no idea of what was going on up to about an hour ago..
Weather Underground has the winds up to 35mph. The SE quadrant seems to be winding up and that is directly East of Trinidad. It's overcast here and we have had a couple light local showers for the morning but nothing significant yet. Looking to the NE it's cloudy and very dark. Occasional SE wind gusts to about 15mph, then pretty still otherwise.
That thing is looking nastier by the hour on the sat pic. Once it enters the Caribbean Sea it will need watching.
Robert Krucia
Port of Spain.
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- Tobago
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:23:06 -0700 (PDT)
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As I watch the loops and the SW track this system has suddenly taken, Eastern Tobago must be under showers by now. Attempts to call a couple friends there prove futile, no response. Will try a few others.
I called the Met office. Bulletin released to media but they seem to be waiting for 12.00 noon to release this.... go figure. It involves flash flood warnings.... by then Tobago would have seen the deluge.
Robert Krucia,
Port of Spain.
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- Hmmm.
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:56:28 -0700 (PDT)
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Taking a look at the system NE of us and it's current track Tobago should be experiencing some showers soon. It seems to have ramped up significantly since I looked at it around 6.30 this morning.
There has been nothing on the news as far as I know, maybe I am over reacting? Am I the only one watching this?
Robert Krucia.
Port of Spain
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- Keeping an eye on 94L
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:58:55 -0400
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Hi folks,
Greetings from the rain soaked South :-( . Trinidad and Tobago has had
what feels like, our fair share of heavy rains and thunderstorms.
Casting a glance at 94L now 1200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles,
there is cause for concern.
As is customary, there have been reports of flooding in some of the low
lying areas in Trinidad and the possibility of a system affecting T and
T is worrisome for those who have already had a rough couple of days.
The rains have stopped for now but the gray skies are a reminder that
there's more to come. One can only hope that the relevant agencies move
quickly to ensure the drains and watercourses are free flowing. Should
have been done already, but that's another story... :-)
Keeping an eye on 94L.
Stay dry, stay cool 8-) and of course, be safe.
Lisa.
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- Tobago sporadic rain
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- From: "Earl Belfast" <earl.belfast at dec.uwi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:43:21 -0400
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Hi Tobago has been experiencing sporadic rain and a few thunders in between since 6:00 am this morning .. The wind is pretty mellow nothing to be concern about..
Looking at the system developing east of us is a bit worrying and will keep an eye on it and keeping you guys up to date.
Earl Belfast
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- Huh?
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- From: R K <feb1660 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:52 -0700 (PDT)
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Hello all,
Hi fellow weather watchers.
I have not been posting recently because I've just been otherwise occupied but I have been keeping an eye on things quietly up to now, however......
A (rotating) motion in the ocean has gotten my attention. Dave you had it at roughly 8N and 37W. It's being observed and we'll just have to wait and see what it does. I don't like to see systems this far south, we are very often in Trinidad spared but not immune.
It's far better when they behave like Bertha who has boogied her butt well away from land except Bermuda where it could be a lot worse but it isn't thank God....
I'm going to watch this one closely, it's literally close to home. God be with
us all.
Robert Krucia
Port of Spain.
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- Bertha
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:18:04 -0400
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Hey folks,
Happy 4th of July to all the U.S citizens in the Caribbean.
It's good to see that no one has had to pull out hurricane supplies for
Bertha. Although you can't turn your back on these storms at least this
time we get to watch from a distance.
The weather in T and T this afternoon is clear and cool. No heavy
showers, just a few gentle breezes and sunshine. Our reservoirs and
dams are full to acceptable levels again thanks to the rains we had over
the past week and a half.
A second quake occurred off Galeota Point at about 2:15a.m yesterday.
Although we didn't feel anything on land, the guys on the offshore
platforms got a shake. It was just over 5 on the scale. This time
around, the papers are printing safety instructions for both hurricanes
and earthquakes.
Be that as it may, life goes on...
It's a great Friday afternoon, make some time to enjoy it! :-)
Take care and be safe.
Lisa
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- Lots and lots of rain
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:03:47 -0400
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Hi folks,
It's fair to say we are drenched in T and T. Trinis had their share of
heavy showers and thunderstorms during the course of today. The skies
are clearing a bit so I can open the 'washed' windows again. One less
chore for me :-D
About that earthquake early Friday morning... a lot of people didn't
feel it, those who did, said they got quite a shake. Apparently it was
also felt in Grenada and measured 4.6 ( I think) :-\
No reported injuries or damage.
The rains might have stopped many in their tracks this morning, putting
on hold the usually busy Saturday routine. Judging from the sounds of
vehicles on the roads now it seems San Fernando is on the move again.
Trinis are notorious for having 'hot foot', we can't sit still for too long.
Hope you guys enjoy what's left of the weekend. It goes too quickly.
Take care and be safe,
Lisa.
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- Lots of rain
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:52:39 -0400
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Hello everyone,
I've been having problems with my internet service provider...agggain!
Top heavy management with exorbitant salaries but shoddy service,
particularly when it rains. >:o
Many Trinis have welcomed the rains, especially the farmers. Haven't
heard any reports of flooding so far. The people in low lying areas of
the country would be grateful.
We had heavy showers this morning and although the rains have held up
this afternoon the skies look like they'll burst again.
I wouldn't mind as long as I'm indoors. :-)
Enjoy the evening folks.
Stay dry and cosy.
Lisa.
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- Thanks for the ITCZ
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:59:32 +0000
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We need the rainfall especially for our reservoir levels to rise .
The sky is grey ,rain is falling and a cold wind is blowing
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Peals of Thunder
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:54:15 +0000
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My 5 year old son says the peals of thunder overhead is a giant beating his big drums.There are very dark clouds overhead as the rain begins to fall.Very high humidity and a cold breeze is blowing ever so gently
The satellite picture shows more rain and looming in the distance off the dreaded African coast is a potential spinner.
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Thunderstorms in South.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:38 -0400
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Hello folks,
We have had heavy rains and thunderstorms in San Fernando, South
Trinidad all day. The skies are overcast now and the rains have stopped
but, it is anticipated that there will be showers later this evening. It
may put a damper on plans for some Trinis but others wouldn't be
stopped. After all, it's Friday! :-)
Hope all is well with the everyone from the Stormcarib crew. As the
weekend is now upon us, have a good one!
Take care and be safe,
Lisa.
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- horrible weather
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- From: "Dr. Lesel Ali-De Silva" <leselali at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:23:48 -0400
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What a horrible day! It's been raining heavily all day, and the thunder and lightning started by lunch time. It fried most of the servers in our office compound - somehow mine is still up. NOT looking forward to driving home this afternoon Centeno (in the east) to Westmoorings (in the west). Normally takes me about an hour - god knows what it will be today. Envy anyone who is home in bed right now!!
Lesel
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- Heavy Showers!
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:11:54 +0000
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The humidity is high and the temp is 28.The wind is absent as the tropical wave approaches
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Heavy skies.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:26:53 -0400
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Hi folks,
Some of you were lucky earlier as you got showers from 91L . The skies
are heavy in San Fernando, South Trinidad and the rain has just started
falling. It's a light but constant shower with thunder rolling in the
distance. What sweet relief! :-D
From the weather reports we can expect showers, the occasional
thunderstorm and gusty winds. We'll wait to see how it plays out this
evening.
For those who say this tropical wave is a practice run for the season, I
concur :-)
Continue to enjoy your day or what's left of it.
Take care guys and be safe,
Lisa.
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- Invest 91
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:39:27 -0400
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Hi folks,
It's been hectic for most of today and this is the first chance I had to
sit in front my PC. I see things are looking interesting down Trinidad's
way with Invest 91. Special hello to Nichs in Dominica. Thanks for the
heads up! :-) At Stormcarib someone's always keeping an eye out for you
when you don't have a moment to do it for yourself. :-)
This morning was quite hot and dry. At about 3:30p.m a few dark clouds
hovered above and I thought we may have gotten some showers but they
soon dissipated. The sun is back out but it's also windy. From where I
am located, the view of the Gulf of Paria looks a bit hazy.
Will tune in to Trini weather at 7:00p.m for further info on Invest 91
and check in with the Stormcarib family later.
Have a great afternoon,
Stay cool 8-)
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- A Scorcher!
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:20:04 -0400
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Hello folks,
Just when we thought things might cool down , today proved to be
different. It was a real scorcher. The heat was unbearable for
everyone I spoke to and it was somewhere around 6:00p.m when it got
a little cooler.
While I wish for rain, it's the last thing needed in China as workers
continue to control the quake lakes in an effort to prevent further
flooding in a disaster that has affected so many lives. Let's hope the
hurricane season is kinder to the Caribbean.
I think tonight Trinis may keep the windows open and the fans and air
condition units will be on for hours.
Have a good night and stay cool 8-) even if I can't :-D
Lisa.
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- Here comes the rain!
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:46:53 -0400
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Very early Saturday morning folks,
I'm up because the thunder woke me and I'm not complaining. The tropical
wave is near and no one's happier than this Trini. :-) Later on today
I've got a few things to do but willing to go through a rainy day to get
them done.
Hey Sunny Skies in Curacao, hope you got some rain too since we've been
pleading with Mother Nature for quite a few days. :-D
Warm welcome to all the new correspondents. It's nice to know that the
Stormcarib family is growing!
There's a light but steady shower now with thunder every couple of
minutes. I've pulled back my curtains so I can catch a glimpse of lightning.
Yes, I'm so happy the rains have come but of course I won't pull the
curtains during a hurricane! :-D
Have a great Saturday everyone.
Take care and be safe.
Lisa.
P.S I'm going back to bed....zzzzzz.
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- Approaching tropical wave
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 02:45:33 +0000
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The humidity is 70% and there is now a steady downpour .The plants will be happy as there has been a very dry spell.
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Mostly cloudy but no rain.
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:57:34 -0400
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Hi folks,
Special hello and welcome to our newest correspondent from Mexico! :-)
Glad you could join us.
It seems some of you have been lucky in getting much needed rain. T and
T continues on a dry and humid path with no real showers to speak of.
Such is life, can't always get what you want. For the sake of the
plants, I'll be hopeful.
As is customary, every year at this time there is always discussion in T
and T about our disaster preparedness ability. Pity talk doesn't
translate into action. We continuously see examples of the devastation
caused by natural disasters and yet we're sitting idly by.
Oh yeah I forgot the saying that our politicians are inclined to
believe, 'God is ah Trini' :-D
Have a fantastic afternoon, stay cool,be safe and enjoy the rains for me
:-)
Lisa.
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- Keeping an eye on the African coast
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:29:31 -0400
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Hi folks,
As we have officially entered the hurricane season no doubt we are all
looking in the same direction.
Trinidad had a few scattered showers this morning and there is the
possibility of further showers tonight. We can expect more rain with the
approaching tropical wave. Looking past that to the African coast, just
in case whatever seems to be rolling off now, begins to take form.
Weather watchers know only too well how quickly things can change. The
Met Office in T and T has alerted us to the start of the season and
there are some Trinis who dutifully prepare themselves every year. Let's
hope the number grows.
Stay Cool 8-) and take care!
Lisa.
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- Update
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:04:58 +0000
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Hi Gert,
The approaching tropical wave has the possibility of heavy rainfall
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Tropical Storm Alma
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:40:24 -0400
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Hello everyone,
Port of Spain had it's share of isolated showers today, however San
Fernando has been sunny with very few clouds in sight. South Trinidad
is dry and at times dusty. A shower or two would be welcome relief. A
couple of breezes rolling in just as I write but, on the eve of
tomorrow's Public Holiday there doesn't seem to be a hint of rain. Maybe
later.
Trinidad is no stranger to the name Alma as the island was hit by
Tropical Storm Alma in August,1974 before dissipating in the mountains
of Venezuela. If memory serves me that was the last direct hit. That
explains our luck and sometimes our complacence.
To our friends in Central America please stay safe.
To the rest of the Stormcarib family, have a great evening.
Lisa.
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- I'm back
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- From: Lisa Poliah <lisa at seaviewnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:40:13 -0400
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Hello everyone,
How are you all? Well I wasn't away on vacation rather my internet
provider was. The company was in the process of upgrading the service
but as is customary in T and T, in order to get better service you are
downgraded to virtually none for a couple of weeks. Then you have to
hope you haven't been billed for it >:o
I hope you guys had a great weekend, in particular the MOMS! :-)
Forecasters predicted scattered thunderstorms for T and T today but so
far San Fernando is slightly overcast with cool breezes coming in from
the Gulf of Paria
We've had some sweltering days in the past week but today isn't so bad.
Lots of dry weather only made worse by on going construction in
different parts of the island.
Port of Spain is a dust bowl and allergy medicines are a big seller.
Looking on at the unfolding tragedy in the aftermath of China's
earthquake. The islands have been really lucky so far. As June
approaches we can only hope that the weather gods treat us kindly.
Enjoy the afternoon and take care,
Lisa
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