Originally Posted By barboy 200 mph.........Signal #5 Typhoon Haiyan is THE MOST POWERFUL STORM EVER RECORDED ON EARTH......... is upon my friends and extended family in the Cebu/Leyte Gulf region of the Philippines. Wish them luck and or prayers. At 200 mph talk about holding on to your hats and glasses! ((((to get some perspective Hurricane Andrew was 175 mph)))
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I have a friend who used to work in my office who went back to the Philippines. I emailed her to give me the head's up after it passed to let me know she was okay - haven't heard yet.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer Mabuhay, Barboy I was lucky enough to spend a few days near Cebu working on a community project when I was in the Navy. Very beautiful area. I hope your family is okay.
Originally Posted By barboy I have been in the Philippine Islands since a few days after the typhoon of central regions. My arrival was preplanned and had nothing to do with the storm......... extended family and friends came out OK, as far as I know.
