I chose to post this here as I do not want to post it in the other thread. I do not want people outside the country reading this as they have also lost people.

I have been out today helping with the clean up and the amount of bodies we found at Nui beach was quite a shock to us all. I have seen a few dead in my time, but to see these kids and others buried in the sand, will be with me for a long time.

Personally Ive lost a lot, but it is only on a financial side. My two mates were also killed in Phi Phi, my neighbours mother is dead and many of my friends families were killed in phang Nga.

I did two hospital runs yesterday, one kid had lost his eye and another farang had a broken back. The wounded and dead has taken its toll on me for today, Ill get up tomorrow with a better edge.

I had to get this off my chest as I have also split with my wife and have no ear to bend other than those who are in the same situation, obviously we are all being strong in each others company.

Sh1t Gent

Your a good man mate, keep it up ok? Yes I did mean your chin.

The guys in the Pit were asking about you, I told them that were alive but feelings rather sad, I guess I underestimated.

You've always got a mate here pal, you,ve always got a shoulder amongst your friends here.

Don't hesitate to get things off your chest again cos we are listening.

Cheers

Geeeze Gent - you've been thru a lot - and the wife too.

You got my sympathy, mate...

Cheers fellas, Im not looking for sympathy, it was rather a release and I feel a lot better now. Thanks for your words.

There were actually people down the beach taking photos of the bodies as they were dragged out, macarbe ######. Poo Yai Aroon had to be held back as he was going to kill one of them. It really goes to show how inconsiderate people are.

They are still digging for any bodies that might be still there. I will not be going back.

I am also a little pissed at the Thai coverage yesterday, there wasnt any. People are still up in the mountains, thinking another is on its way. The government should of let these people know that they are being looked out for and everything possible was being done. Nothing yesterday, but a lot today.

My house (under construction) in Koh Sirea was demolished and had a long tail sticking out of the second story, I will post a photo when I resize. As it was mostly concrete work that had been done, it will not run into millions, more like thousands, so not so bad. The shack I had on Koh Yao Yai has totally gone and the two Islands were not hit that hard - meant to be I suppose.

I feel very sad for the guys in Patong, in the bar scene as a lot of them do not have the money to revamp.

Long term effects of this, I am really unsure of? Phuket really needed a good high season this year. Will the tourists still come?, will all business' have any business? I am really worried for anyone in the tourist undustry.

If I was there, I'd like to buy you a pint and pat you on the back - not as a sympathy gesture, but perhaps an attempt at understanding.

It really did kick home for me when my girlfriend told me about her two friends on Koh Lanta. We're eagerly awaiting news. Trying to call the mobile is proving useless.

There's also her other two friends in India. That horrible voice in the back of my mind is telling me the big "what if..." question. If the worst has happened to both groups of close friends, how will she take it?

Preying for more news...

Not alot to say about that Tornado (i don't know what to say)

Take care mate and keep your chin up.

One day i'll buy you that beer.

Torn,

It's something I'd never ever want to experience myself, nor would I want anyone else to go through such a disaster. I hope you are able to hold it together and trust that you will never have to go through anything remotely like this again.

I still remember your thoughts and planned actions in Sudan.

Cheers mate

Geoff

Torny- I'm loss for words mate. Hopefully I'll be able to have a few with you in the future.

Torny,

I feel for you. It's been tough. Like I told you the other night, if you need an ear, I'm here for you.

Love,

Elsie

Sorry to hear of your losses tornado

We all feel with you.

I am really sorry too, Tornado. Keep doing what you can. Remember you dont always have to be strong, there is a time for everything.

Do they still need interpreters between Thai Swedish and English at the hospitals in Phuket and Khao Lak? What about Krabi?

I want to help out where they need me the most.

hi'

heartly all with you tornado ...

very few words to say for your courage and strong will,

keep the hope high, we all need men like you ...

as Tuky said go on say it all, we are all here to listen and friendly support you,

it's only words on a screen but hearts behind all this

francois

can't say much either Gent just keep going.

We have been in touch with Steve's wife (Neet) from Ossie bar in Patong and she described the scene, it sounds terrible.

Luckily none of our friends were involved but my heart goes out to all, not only in LOS but everywhere.

Just talked to Candyflip on msn.

she's volunteering as a translator in phuket. Normally she was supposed to go only two days but she's still there.

She's assigned to translate for a mixed british/thai Diving crew.

She's been assigned to Khao Lak , the worst hit area, For two days.

It was indescribable , she told me.

Unfortunatly connection got broken off , before i could talk more.

All of the Forum Wishes you Strenght , Candy

I know it must be heavy on you