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Comment by Anti M on August 8, 2009 at 9:34pm

T-Lynn, the city needed help, but between the city government, the prefecture (like our state) and the federal Japanese agencies, there was no single person who would say "yes" to aid and assistance. Too much red tape and no one wanting to cross boundaries. It was terrible, one of the worst natural disasters I've been close to... although Osaka is well south of Tokyo/Yokosuka.

There are old caves and tunnels all over on base in Yokosuka, most of them have been sealed. One of the major commands is (was?) underground! All off limits, of course, and the ghost stories are rampant. I wonder if they still have "the tunnel" to drive through? Tons of supposed ghost sightings in there. Even off base near our little house, there was a small cave/tunnel behind one of the houses. We never explored it because of the insects and mold.

Comment by T-Lynn on August 8, 2009 at 9:22pm

Hurray Julie !!!!!!!
He is coming home !
Ok - we are all ears - what plans have you started for his home coming?
And please include a very big hug from all us Moms and Dad - that he is home :) TLynn

Comment by T-Lynn on August 8, 2009 at 9:20pm

Enjoyed reading your stories Anti M. I know my sailor will call home as soon as he can to share any experience like that. He just loves nature so. And if he has the opportunity to climb - he does ( trees, hills - caves - cliffs - he even climbed the door frames as a kid) But I don't understand why they waited so long to allow the Navy to help. Anti M - i'm not even going to try, it hurts my heart. When I hear any storeis from my sailor about any speical events - earthquakes - storms - another tantrum - I send it your way :) Have a delightful evening TLynn

Comment by Anti M on August 8, 2009 at 7:56am

Typhoons, meh. They're big and do some damage, but you can't "see" them. They're all a giant mess of wind and rain. As active duty I was "essential personnel" and worked every typhoon! Our building had no windows, so I never did see much. Even as a spouse, I'd be at house, listening to the roof rattle and the sidewalks became little streams. The ships and the planes? The Navy just has them leave.

Typhoons meant work to me! I was stuck at work for three days with one and the weather was sunny most of the time; it skirted us. We went All Clear and I had to go assist with security for Navy Friendship Day. Another girl from our shop got stuck with that too. They wouldn't call in the sailors who'd been sent home for the same three days. I was beat and pretty ticked off! No sleep does that.

Comment by Anti M on August 8, 2009 at 7:51am

T-Lynn, if you're sailor is in Japan, he WILL experience an earthquake. My little house used to rattle and shake like mad, the screens had frosted glass instead of paper and made a racket!. You just learn the drills and take the ride. One time, we were in the parking lot at CommSta, and you could see the pavement lifting and swelling just like waves. I was there when the big one hit Osaka, the one that killed so many people. We were all frustrated because the Japanese government was slow in accepting aid, all the ships and crews were eager to go help A ship can generate power, provide food and medical aid, search and rescue, and fresh water. Three days before they said yes, help us.

Yeah, you worry, but for he most part the earthquakes are fairly minor. I laugh at the California quakes after experiencing so many in Yoko.

Comment by T-Lynn on August 8, 2009 at 12:02am

Yes, the Monarches will hatch from their crysalis in time. As soon as they start flying about we release them. Usually it takes about 4 to 5 hours for their wings to complete dry. What worries us is that each year the milkweed dies off sooner. It use to be into September, but now we have some of the plants turning yellow. I think it is because they are strayed - poelel still think of Milkweed as a weed. Claudia, I was told that hummers migrate by attaching to the underside of Canadian Geese wings. Like they hitch hike along. I am going to look that up, but have you heard this before? Carol - both of my sons love storms. During their high school days - they even were part of a group that chased those tornadoes or try to get a picture of liightning or catch hail. My sailor is wondering if he will get to experience an earthquake. Worry - YES! Just have to bite my lip and smile :). Sleep sweetly TLynn

Comment by T-Lynn on August 7, 2009 at 8:36pm

My son was disappointed when he was stationed at Ingelside, Texas - for A School. They were expecting a hurricane. So he called as the storm was approaching and so excited that he would get these fantastic pictures. The hurrican pasted them by and he was so out of sorts. Now, he has gone through a Japan winter and made a frantic call home for long johns. ( WE got him three pairs and rushed shipped them last November) and he didn't sound to happy about the typhoon season eithor. What is your daughter teaching? Do you know what your new grandchild will be? And you don't sound like a worrier - just very concerned and loving. talk later :) Tlynn

Comment by T-Lynn on August 7, 2009 at 7:59pm

Hey where is everybody?
It's been hours and no sharing. It's been raining here - our 19 Monarch caterpillars are eating very well - no communciations from my sailor, so I don't know if he had another tantrum and threw awy the new cell phone yet. But I am happy to say I will be able to have time this weekend to work on some of my crafts. I do hope everyone is fine and have a wonderful weekend too . TLynn

Comment by T-Lynn on August 6, 2009 at 9:24am

Good Morning :)
Well my crank duty is over for the morning, so enjoying my second cup of coffee.Was wonderful to read thatyour sailor had arrived safely. But has he sharead any news about his shipmate who lost his luggage? ANd which airline was used? Please share when you find out something. TLynn

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on August 5, 2009 at 11:37pm

I don't know how the term came about, but 'cranking' can also be laundry duty. Katie just finished up her 3 months of officer laundary and officer dining hall tablecloths.

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