08-14-2014, 08:27 AM
I learned that as Iselle stormed over the island, we nearly lost 10% of the population of Puna to falling trees. Myself included. The albezias that practically crushed us were all "10 or 15 or 20 feet in diameter" and landed just a few feet away from where we were sleeping.
Whether or not the size of the falling trees was exact, or whether or not the storyteller paused to take an accurate measurement from the tree to their home or bed, the stories are all true. The important fact is, had those trees landed any closer, the outcome would have been the same no matter how big or how far.
We should all consider a trip to Las Vegas soon, if that happens to be your thing. Because honestly, we are the luckiest people on earth this week.
Whether or not the size of the falling trees was exact, or whether or not the storyteller paused to take an accurate measurement from the tree to their home or bed, the stories are all true. The important fact is, had those trees landed any closer, the outcome would have been the same no matter how big or how far.
We should all consider a trip to Las Vegas soon, if that happens to be your thing. Because honestly, we are the luckiest people on earth this week.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves