TheOrange 0 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Don't you think? My house is shaking all over the place. Don't feel safe. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 oh yoiks, you must be right in the middle of it. If you're in an old Japanese house, they sure rattle and shake in the wind. More than likely all will be well in a few hours once it passes, but still, it can get pretty intense. It's supposed to be quite a biggie. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 That was a bit close for comfort. We shut all our windows, but the panes started bulging inwards and the aluminium frames also bowed as well. It looked like they might blow in at any time. The whole house was shaking, and the lights kept flickering off momentarily. Outside, invisible things were smacking into the roof with loud noises. And it went on and on for hours. This morning, all is calm and peaceful, but there are potted plants strewn all around, and some biggish trees down. That's the first typhoon that has ever seemed at all scary. I went outside to put out the rubbish at 9 pm, and outside seemed a very dangerous place to be. Having utility cables slapping and twanging right above your head doesn't make it feel any less hazardous either. Very safety country. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Im pretty sheltered spot here in Kyoto. Lots of buildings and such but the force of that wind kept me up most of the night. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I left my windows open and didn't get home till 5:00 am this morning so my tatami is soaked. Also all my clean underwear was outside drying so now I am wearing wet underwear. Nice feeling. Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Had problems with the force of my own wind keeping me up. Gotta stop eating them baked beans. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 A bit scary, luckily I'm in a relatively safe location. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Did you see them images of the gondolas on the big wheel somewhere! Looked like little toys whizzing round and round. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah, I saw that. Big wheels would be more interesting if the gondolas always did that... Twiddle widdle, twiddle widdle. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Sure would! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Where was that? Yokohama? Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 That even got on the news over here..... Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yah that's right. My parents said they saw it on the news in Canada as well. They then proceeded to ask me if I was alright and if I was near the area affected the most. Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 After a wild monday night of wind, rain and sirens blaring, a wide area of Takamatsu suffered heavy damage due mainly to flooding. The streets are filled with the ruined contents of 1,000's & 1,000's of houses! Unbelievable Pretty distressing sight for many. I was lucky - the deeper water came to within 100 metres of my place. We can't control nature's brutish power, BUT some better disaster preparedness, efficient warning/evacuation systems and a review of a pathetic flood/drainage infra-structure would be a big help. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It sounds like you were lucky there, snobee - I was lucky too in July when my town got flooded. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 wow, very tough for you and all those affected. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 In for another bashing tonight maybe,,, its getting real windy here right now. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yep, we're just coming out of it now. If anything, the house is shaking worse than last time. Lots of trees and fences blown down... Link to post Share on other sites
stripper on coke 0 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 there can't be that much left to blow down in some parts........ Looking forward to the news again tonight for the continuing comedy, 'The Lady , The typoon, and The Umbrella'....... . Not to be confussed with "The old Man, The Flood and his bicycle'....... Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 This strange weather this year is getting very tiring. Link to post Share on other sites
Roger's head 0 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Very. This better be the last one. Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Just got back from a cycle around the neighbourhood to check the sea level and canal as peak tide was @ 6. Luckily for my side it needs about 30cm more to flood and I'm sure it won't. BUT - the guys on the other side already are suffering AGAIN . Sea water's flowing down the streets like little streams and no one can do much about it. However a big difference this time (other than possibly less flooding) is the firemen, city & ken emergency officers are everywhere, evacuating people, sandbagging, making road blocks and generally looking efficient & organized. Striking contrast to the gross ineptness displayed just 7 days ago. Decisiveness is not a Japanese trait at all. Hoping for minimal damage for folks this time. Link to post Share on other sites
ug 0 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 snobee - where abouts is takamatsu? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 UG, Shikoku. Number 20 is coming this weekend isnt it? Wham bam thankyou mam!! 3 in how many days? Earthquakes last night again, the world is going to hell Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Earthquakes again. Poor you. Link to post Share on other sites
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