I lived in dominica..that's the tiny island in the middle of the caribbean..when hurricane david (1979)wiped out the island. It's a landmark in my life. I may have only been a kid that time..but it's so etched in my mind. The fear, the earthquake we felt. I had fever that day. Our home was safe..but we had no water for 5 months.. no electricity for 6. We had two other families move in with us since their house was gone. The looting for a day or two..the US/ British soldiers that flew in to restore peace..and supply us with food. School opened in feb instead of sept (woohoo!) but coz of no lites..we'd be in bed by 6- 6.30. (i'd read under the blanket with a torch..hence now my high powered specs). Fear of hurricanes in the West Indies started after Hurricane David. Winds at 150 mph.
God be with all those now who went thru Frances, and Ivan..and those who may go thru Ivan.

Message edited on: 09/13/2004 21:53