The Answer My Friend…

The Answer My Friend… was Originally Posted on July 26, 2006 by lavarock

Is blowing in the wind…

It appears as though Hawaii is safe from Hurricane Daniel, which is petering out over the pacific. Tracking maps were showing it headed towards us, but now is veering and wilting.

Such was NOT the case back on September 11th 1992, when Hurricane Iniki turned and directly hit Kauai, one of our neighbor islands near Honolulu.

It is interesting to see how the citizens handled such a bad hurricane (not bad, thank you). You can read all about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Iniki

A category 4 hit the islands and we only lost 6 people! When I say hit, I mean dead center. As it touched Poipu it had winds of 140 mph! Just a few miles away, Stephen Spielberg and 130 of his crew was just wrapping up filming of Jurassic Park.

I think the Wikipedia item and a few of the rest might give you pause as to whether you want to sit through a hurricane.

http://starbulletin.com/2002/09/08/news/story5.html

Behind the scenes was Amateur (Ham) Radio operator. It is somewhat rare to see citizens use their own hobby skills in emergencies. These guys and gals help save lives and pass emergency traffic for the betterment of the community. Oftentimes they get messages out when no other means are available. A great story (although somewhat technical) can be found here: http://ronhashiro.htohananet.com/am-radio/articles/iniki.html

Although I am not active much anymore, I too am a Ham and and have worked my part of a few minor events, but nore the size of this. I am proud that my brotherhood of Amateurs answered the call when needed.

As for me today, just enjoying what could have been a busy day prepapring fro a hurricane that now is but a memory.

And shouldn’t they all?