Anthony, I'm very glad you're safe. For everyone who has sent their prayers and good thoughts, whether on this thread, the OT board, or via PM, thank you very much.
I just want to say that I understand completely the point Gunn was trying to make. My first concern was obviously the well-being of my family and friends. We're still waiting for news from relatives who are in Sumatra (the epicenter of the earthquake was just off its coast), but I admit that when I realized that my closest friends and family are safe I had this relieved feeling for a moment that things are then "fine." It was a few moments for it to get through to me that everything was NOT ok. Sure, I have to cherish the fact that my family is safe and to be thankful for any good news we receive, but thousands of people are dead (14000 was the last estimate), millions of people are displaced, and parts of the region are destroyed, and so I will have to balance my gratitude with a realistic look at the devastating effects of the disaster and what we will need to do to about them. And we will need help. You made a good point as you always do, Gunn. Thank you.
And South Fl Marc -- I cannot understand why you chose to write your message the way you did. I don't think it's strange for people to worry first about the people they know, whether it is a friend, family member, or even a performer they admire. Gunn's point was that they should not stop there. I am not sure I understand what your point was.
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