11-08-2013, 1:37pm
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#156
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Sparkles Flambeaux
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
I thought he was on the island to the northwest of Negros, i.e., Panay in which case he should have ducked some part of the storm.
On the other hand, if he is on the island of Bantayan it appears to be only a meter or so above the seas and any storm surge would be sufficient to destroy virtually anything not made of reinforced concrete on a 20' footing.
Hope Tim and family pulled through this storm successfully.
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i recall pics he posted of his place, wood and woven reeds basically, just sitting on the sand, maybe 3 meters up from low tide. doubt there is much left of the village. not good.
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