Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Julio, glad you chimed in, I had wondered whether you were in Japan or stateside, glad to hear you are ok.
Originally Posted By DlandDug So good to hear from you. I didn't think to ask, as I didn't know you were actually over there.
Originally Posted By SuperDry It sounds to me like he arrived a day or two AFTER the quake. Keep in mind that most airlines from the US continued to operate their flights to Narita without interruption, so Americans have been arriving continuously since then. For example, the daily flight from Houston landed at an alternate destination on Friday right after the quake (I think Yokota Air Base), but starting the very next day, normal afternoon arrivals resumed to Narita, even though that day's departure was canceled (they operated a second flight on Sunday to get the "extra" 777 back to Houston, although I'm not sure if it had any passengers on it).
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 I don't know most of you personally, or maybe I do, however I don't know you screen names, but I want all of you to know many, many people have you in their thoughts and prayers. This is something that is not going to resolve itself quickly. I am still numbed by the images I have seen on the television. It is an unreal sight, however we know that this is very real to all of you in Japan. Again, I'm not good with words sometimes in situations like this, but please know you are all in our thoughts an prayers. Stay strong and NEVER give up hope!
Originally Posted By TokyoSweets We are ok, still no water in our city. We are staying at the Oriental hotel tonight, so nice to have acess to a shower.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi Are the international CM's out of the country already? I heard they were being sent back home. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By Mr X That wouldn't surprise me a bit, the situation in the reclaimed areas of Urayasu (where they live) is quite dire at the moment with lack of water and infrastructure problems. Sweets, hope you are okay at the hotel. A shower sounds nice, though we are fortunate enough to have a full tub of hot water so we're able to bathe at least lol. Nezumi, hope you are doing okay! How's the situation in Saitama as far as the fallout worries are concerned? I heard mixed stories, and thought of you and hope you guys are okay!
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi And the quakes keep on coming, we just had a M6.0 quake (10:30pm local time). This time it's from Shizuoka, which is SOUTHWEST of the Tokyo area. Up to now, there's been tremors mostly from areas north and northeast of Tokyo. There was also a strong one in Niigata, northwest of Tokyo over the weekend. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi MrX, we're alright here. Wifey is freaking out though. We both had two days off from work because of the impending blackouts and train disruptions. We haven't been had one yet but are expecting one from 6:20am tomorrow. In any case, back to work too. Hope your move goes by smoothly. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By TokyoSweets Another one. X if you need a place to shower we will try to stay tomorrow but they are only letting people book one day at a time. MN Jun ran into some E-village people yesterday who were leaving but seems like a few are staying.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Wifey is freaking out though*** She ain't the only one! Take it easy and stay safe MN! ***Another one. X if you need a place to shower we will try to stay tomorrow but they are only letting people book one day at a time*** Thank you so much for your kind offer, but we are very fortunate in that we have a small amount of water flow and the gas is still working, so we can take adequate baths here (pain in the ass, but it works okay lol). But thank you! Why are you staying at the Oriental? Lack of water in your home? I hope things work out well for you, MN, and everyone else! We'll get back to normal someday soon!
Originally Posted By TokyoSweets Yes, still no water so a shower is priceless at this point. It's so easy to take for granted basic things like drinking wateror being able to bathe. We are leaving for the US on Thursday morning which we had actually booked two months ago though we are going to extend our stay for a while. I think at least 50% of people have left Shin Urayasu, my husband will go to Tokyo but head to the US if things get really bad.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi Oh dear, your area is still pretty bad off TokyoSweets. Glad you guys were able to get a room there. It might be best to take a long holiday now. In a way, it's good timing you already have a ticket. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By TokyoSweets So true MN. We really need a rest, my son is finally recovered from the stomach flu but the whole situation is a big stress for him.
Originally Posted By Mr X Take it easy, and safe travels to you! We're considering a trip as well, if it becomes necessary (the timing is so tough though, as we're supposed to be moving in a week, but safety is first and foremost in our minds beyond any other considerations!).
Originally Posted By leemac <<Are the international CM's out of the country already? I heard they were being sent back home. -- MagicalNezumi>> Many have now been able to leave (I got back to London today) but there is a lack of seat availability to many destinations at the moment. The advice has been to leave as soon as practicably possible. There is no ETA for a return at present - talk of March 21 seems to have dissipated. I'm glad to be home - but my heart goes out to millions of Japanese citizens, residents and tourists that are going through a living hell not knowing what is next.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi Oh Lee, you were in town this past week? Missed out on meeting up. Glad to hear you're back home. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By Malin I am happy to see some of you are leaving or have already left. But my heart still has to go out to the millions who are not in a position to leave and are forced to wait and see what happens next. Mr X and MN hang in there and TokyoSweets best of luck. Hopely it won't be too long before your able to return back to Japan.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN We just had another strong tremor at 12:52 JST.. it was a 6.0 on the scale..off the coast of Chiba it seems.. No Tsunami warnings issued.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I didn't realize you were still there, TDLFAN. Hope you remain safe and get back soon. Watching the media coverage here is scary and depressing. ... Yet, I can't wait to return to Japan when it is safe and prudent to do so.
