Reply #11: Thank you, Art-from-Ark, for your comments.

[ChibaResident]

I can't imagine what you guys are going through up there! Even here in Chiba, the aftershocks and the stress levels are out-of-this-world, not to mention the major liquefaction damages around Tokyo Bay and, of course, worries about Fukushima.

But you are in a much worse position than I, clearly farther north than I am and nearer to the disaster areas (hopefully not IN the disaster areas by the sea? My friends have travelled North to help (I could not, because I can't take my daughter with me obviously, but I wish I could...they've been helping out in Miyagi-ken), and you continue to post informative and honest assessments of the situation. I've been lurking on Democratic Underground since the disaster struck, thirsting for information (I have a six year old I'm trying to protect!), and many have contributed good info (Bonobo has been great!), but you are right in the heart of things and have helped to give me some perspective here in Chiba, Japan through this ongoing disaster!

I thank you, sir. And I wish you well and hope you are okay! がんばってね！　日本一！！！！