Re: [MBZ] Australian floods
And, based upon what I read in the paper here this morning, it may be far from over. The normal wet period lasts until March so there are likely more storms coming. Randy On 13/01/2011 8:28 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Walt, Along with other countries the American government have offered to help in any way they can. The people of Queensland will be grateful for any help they can get - last reports were that the 70 cities towns have been affected, there have been 15 deaths, 61 people are still unaccounted for 8,500 people are isolated in remote towns due to the flood waters. Damage bill so far is $11billion rising. 75% of Queensland has been affected by these floods we will feel the effects of this across Oz for some time. Mines have been flooded food prices - which are high already - will escalate as a result of all the crops livestock that have been wiped out. Towns in Northern New South Wales are now being affected as the water flows down from Queensland. Hendrik I will donate what we can to help the state we are far better off than the people of Haiti, but this would have to be the worst natural disaster to ever hit this country. Fay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Article in the newspaper here this morning also says the folks from this area of Australia are often considered somewhat rustic so will likely be tougher and better able to cope with this mess than some might be. Randy On 13/01/2011 9:53 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I saw this clip on the news last night, a guy, his wife, and their child in a shelter. I was sorta amazed in that they looked like a typical merkin goober couple these days, she quite hefty, he somewhat skinny like a heavy smoker or meth head (or both). The woman did all the speaking, the guy just sat there making this grunting sort of acknowledgment sound every couple of seconds. Had it not been for the Aussie accent I would have sworn they were backwoods redneck crackas. I felt bad for them though, as everything they had was gone, they barely escaped with what clothes they had on. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Walt wrote: I realize there is a difference in world status, but the media was all over the donate anything you can! angle with Haiti, and it just seems odd that I've not heard a peep in regards to this. The story I heard today is that only $0.6 billion of the $1.6b pledged has been given. Plus, most of the money is to be used for new projects, while the majority of help needed is clean-up, of which only 5% has been accomplished because no money available for clean-up - only for new projects. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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--R wrote: I was watching some show last night about Haiti, they showed a 123 crushed under a bunch of fallen building. Sad. A year later, billions of cash - and the place is still corrupt and broken. That... is progress. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I was watching some show last night about Haiti, they showed a 123 crushed under a bunch of fallen building. Sad. Takes more than that to stop a W123! A. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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And I have yet to see any US aid effort for our frriends down under... Walt On Jan 13, 2011 12:07 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: --R wrote: I was watching some show last night about Haiti, they showed a 123 crushed under a bunch of fallen building. Sad. A year later, billions of cash - and the place is still corrupt and broken. That... is progress. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Walt wrote: And I have yet to see any US aid effort for our frriends down under... Well - I would guess that the difference there is that Haiti is third world poor nation, whereas Brisbane is quite modern and financially viable? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Walt, Along with other countries the American government have offered to help in any way they can. The people of Queensland will be grateful for any help they can get - last reports were that the 70 cities towns have been affected, there have been 15 deaths, 61 people are still unaccounted for 8,500 people are isolated in remote towns due to the flood waters. Damage bill so far is $11billion rising. 75% of Queensland has been affected by these floods we will feel the effects of this across Oz for some time. Mines have been flooded food prices - which are high already - will escalate as a result of all the crops livestock that have been wiped out. Towns in Northern New South Wales are now being affected as the water flows down from Queensland. Hendrik I will donate what we can to help the state we are far better off than the people of Haiti, but this would have to be the worst natural disaster to ever hit this country. Fay Mountain Man wrote: Walt wrote: And I have yet to see any US aid effort for our frriends down under... Well - I would guess that the difference there is that Haiti is third world poor nation, whereas Brisbane is quite modern and financially viable? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I saw this clip on the news last night, a guy, his wife, and their child in a shelter. I was sorta amazed in that they looked like a typical merkin goober couple these days, she quite hefty, he somewhat skinny like a heavy smoker or meth head (or both). The woman did all the speaking, the guy just sat there making this grunting sort of acknowledgment sound every couple of seconds. Had it not been for the Aussie accent I would have sworn they were backwoods redneck crackas. I felt bad for them though, as everything they had was gone, they barely escaped with what clothes they had on. --R On 1/13/2011 9:28 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Walt, Along with other countries the American government have offered to help in any way they can. The people of Queensland will be grateful for any help they can get - last reports were that the 70 cities towns have been affected, there have been 15 deaths, 61 people are still unaccounted for 8,500 people are isolated in remote towns due to the flood waters. Damage bill so far is $11billion rising. 75% of Queensland has been affected by these floods we will feel the effects of this across Oz for some time. Mines have been flooded food prices - which are high already - will escalate as a result of all the crops livestock that have been wiped out. Towns in Northern New South Wales are now being affected as the water flows down from Queensland. Hendrik I will donate what we can to help the state we are far better off than the people of Haiti, but this would have to be the worst natural disaster to ever hit this country. Fay Mountain Man wrote: Walt wrote: And I have yet to see any US aid effort for our frriends down under... Well - I would guess that the difference there is that Haiti is third world poor nation, whereas Brisbane is quite modern and financially viable? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I realize there is a difference in world status, but the media was all over the donate anything you can! angle with Haiti, and it just seems odd that I've not heard a peep in regards to this. I'm glad that there is an offer on the table though, it strengthens my small belife that we as a country still get it. Walt On Jan 13, 2011 10:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You summed that up well, in outback Queensland there are a lot of backwoods redneck crackas! Rich Thomas wrote: I saw this clip on the news last night, a guy, his wife, and their child in a shelter. I was sorta amazed in that they looked like a typical merkin goober couple these days, she quite hefty, he somewhat skinny like a heavy smoker or meth head (or both). The woman did all the speaking, the guy just sat there making this grunting sort of acknowledgment sound every couple of seconds. Had it not been for the Aussie accent I would have sworn they were backwoods redneck crackas. I felt bad for them though, as everything they had was gone, they barely escaped with what clothes they had on. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Just wanted to let you know Walt that your country does still get it we sure appreciate it. The offer of help came from Hilary Clinton just before Christmas when the flood situation got bad was starting to spread through the state. Walt Zarnoch wrote: I realize there is a difference in world status, but the media was all over the donate anything you can! angle with Haiti, and it just seems odd that I've not heard a peep in regards to this. I'm glad that there is an offer on the table though, it strengthens my small belife that we as a country still get it. Walt On Jan 13, 2011 10:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They were lucky, I being reading/seeing reports of people being trapped in there houses as the flood waters carried the house downstream and all eyewitness could do was stand listen to the screams. Rich Thomas wrote: I saw this clip on the news last night, a guy, his wife, and their child in a shelter. I was sorta amazed in that they looked like a typical merkin goober couple these days, she quite hefty, he somewhat skinny like a heavy smoker or meth head (or both). The woman did all the speaking, the guy just sat there making this grunting sort of acknowledgment sound every couple of seconds. Had it not been for the Aussie accent I would have sworn they were backwoods redneck crackas. I felt bad for them though, as everything they had was gone, they barely escaped with what clothes they had on. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I was watching some show last night about Haiti, they showed a 123 crushed under a bunch of fallen building. Sad. --R On 1/12/2011 6:29 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: http://tinyurl.com/NOT-a-good-day-mate Can you spot a floating Mercedes? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
