Friday, March 11, 2011

Lucky Lucky

Thanks, everybody, for writing us emails to be sure we are okay. We are all fine (at least, the five of us!).

I was supposed to be in Sendai tonight....I was on the train, not yet to Tokyo, when the shinkansen stopped. We sat there about 2 hours, and then travelled slowly about 5 more hours.

I am lucky I didn't go to Sendai any earlier.

I am lucky there was one English speaker on the train who could translate everything since I could only understand "jishin" (earthquake) and "Miyagi ken" (my ultimate destination) and "please wait longer, we are very sorry."

I am lucky that my friend V could use the web to get me the last hotel room in Yokohama tonight (thanks, V!).

xoxo




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  1. TiffanyMarch 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Wow! Lucky, indeed. So glad to know you are all safe.

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  2. margaretMarch 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    i was up in the middle of the night looking at the map of japan.... wondering and worrying. it's a relief to hear from you .

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  3. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    we felt a 4.2 quake near narita, and cannot imagine 8.9. best wishes from landenberg - ann k

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  4. Laura T.March 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Your 1977 Biltmore family is so happy to hear that you are doing OK!

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  5. John MadsenMarch 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Beth and all - glad to read that you are OK. An incredible experience, I'm sure, for you. Hawaii and California had waves, not major damage, from the tsunami. All the best, John Madsen

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  6. Beth F.March 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks for posting an update, Beth. You've been on my mind all day.

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  7. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Ginny and I are in Florida and have had calls from Texas, Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy, Middleburgh, PA today checking on you all. So glad we could report to everyone that all is well with you five.
    MumMum and Ginny

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  8. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Beth, we are so relieved you are all alright. Big hugs to all of you tonight. Wendy George Luke and Griffin

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  9. MikeMarch 12, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks so much for doing this post Beth. It's a big relief to know you are all doing ok. Are you still in Yokohama?

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  10. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Everyone we know in Rochester has checked on you and family from Texas to CA to FL has checked in to be sure that all of you are ok.
    DarLyn

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  11. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    The Indiana Sellers Clan is glad you are all safe. Stay that way and be careful.

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  12. Cathy KimMarch 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Glad you are all okay! How scary that you were on your way to Sendai... Lucky, lucky indeed!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Biltmoreans still thinking about you over here!
    All my love,
    Miss Taylor

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  14. MiaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Dear Beth et al.

    We are thinking of you and I am sorry it took such a disaster in Japan for us to find your lovely blog!!! Lots of love from the Smedbergs in Stockholm, Sweden (Mia, Henrik, Lukas and Ludvig)

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  15. Amy June BatesMarch 15, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Beth! I just saw this, but so glad to hear you're safe. We were just assuming that you were here in Kyoto and ok. Let us know if there is anything we can do
    amy

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  16. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Dear Beth and Boys--Linda and I have been thinking about you guys and we are glad to know that you are safe. Linda was supposed to travel to Yokohama for business at the end of the month, but Gore suspended travel there for the time being.

    Love the pictures and comments on your blog!

    Hang in there...

    Best, J-P, Linda, and Kelley

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  17. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Good to know everyone is doing O.K.
    All the best,
    Zhibin

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  18. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Angel on youe shoulder..........
    love,
    UNC

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