We do live on higher ground. I just took this photo from out our bedroom window. That's Pearl Harbor and the ocean beyond it. My mother keeps reminding me how our son, Jon always said we should have bought a home closer to the beach where he could surf more easily.
This message is for Jon from his grandmother: "I told you so."
It's interesting how KITV has better calm information than KHON because we usually watch KHON. KITV has been more informative whereas KHON seems more panicky. KITV is saying it shouldn't be too bad but we should take precautions. So we've checked our stock of provisions. Hmmmm... not much. I guess that's why they're saying the stores are now EXTRA crowded and gas stations are running out of gas. We've turned down our refrigerator as suggested in case we lose power. We do lose power easily in the islands.
Ron at Hotel Waikiki has a great post today about the tsunami. He lives in Waikiki which would be impacted.
And I've saved a bit of water because they said the water pumps could be shut down if we lose power. Let's hope this has all been unnecessary. Still it's good to be prepared... just in case.
That ocean looks pretty close to me.
ReplyDeleteI've just now been pleading with Edo not to go to the beach in CA to take pictures.
Now I can just worry about Naomi. They went down to Jervis Bay for the weekend. A tsunami is expected there in less than 2 hours.
You seem well prepared, Kay and Art.
We always used to fill the bathtub with reserve water, when war was expected.
Oi . . .
Be safe, Hawaii!
Higher ground is always a good choice! I'm glad you're prepared and I'm hearing that the waves might not be as bad as first thought, but that folks are filling their bathtubs and preparing...oh boy.
ReplyDeleteStay safe! You're all in my prayers!
Yes, you're very wise to be prepared, Kay, but hopefully all of the precautions will be for nothing. I'm thinking of you today....
ReplyDeleteSounds good!!!!! Art is a good scout.
ReplyDeleteTsunami scares me -- I think my snow is better even though I kvetch about it.
Be safe!!!!
Paula Akana and Pamela Young are truly showing their acumen in reassuring the public. Last thing we need is a bunch of nervous wrecks at the news desk.
ReplyDeleteCan never be too prepared.
ReplyDeleteI think Thom filled his bathtub with water.
I just heard that the first wave is less then 30 minutes away.
Hopefully all the surfing dudes are being safe too!
Be safe! How scary (and exciting!). The view from your bedroom window is great!
ReplyDeleteYes I heard about the pending tsunami. Be careful! Australia is also in danger of being in the way of the coming tsunami. The earthquake in Chili is terrible. I saw it on TV. I hope you will be safe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit! Yes how happy we were in our small house!!
Always good to be prepared Kay.. am sending good thought to all those impacts.. it seems that Mother Nature is really throwing her weight around in so many areas. So much technology, but we are still at her wim....Michelle
ReplyDeleteunder the circumstances, i still have to say....What a View! keep us posted
ReplyDeleteHawaii & all of my friends there are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope the worst is now over for you though the world does seem to be angry at the moment, with another big after-shock for Chile. It's good to see that you're calm and prepared - keep safe :-)
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