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Post by cakewench on Aug 10, 2023 6:41:39 GMT -6
Sending hugs to you and all of Maui, sweetpea - stay safe and and get home soon.
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Post by potatocakes on Aug 10, 2023 8:02:20 GMT -6
I have family connections to this organization, in case you don't trust President Obama on the topic, and they're fantastic and getting aid to people who need it on the islands (always, but for this disaster specifically too)
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Post by enchanted on Aug 10, 2023 8:28:12 GMT -6
sweetpea I hope you're able to get home safely. The pictures are heartbreaking and scary. I feel so much for everyone there.
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 8:36:52 GMT -6
Woke up this morning to the terrible news of 36 confirmed dead so far. Absolutely heartbreaking.
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 9:31:34 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 9:32:13 GMT -6
I hope you're able to travel home safely very soon sweetpea.
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Post by jaygee on Aug 10, 2023 9:46:58 GMT -6
My friend got married on Maui over last weekend and now the family is stuck there. They are safe at a Marriott hotel but no power and not sure how they can get to the airport. I also have a former coworker who is a brand new mom who lives on Maui. Luckily she and her family are safe.
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 10:10:29 GMT -6
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 10, 2023 12:12:01 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 12:46:21 GMT -6
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Post by enchanted on Aug 10, 2023 12:55:56 GMT -6
I will vote for him every single time against anyone the GQP puts up, but I'm going to die mad at Biden for Thomas.
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 10, 2023 12:59:42 GMT -6
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Post by cnf on Aug 10, 2023 16:23:04 GMT -6
I’m in Maui now, taking refuge in Wailea since we can’t get back to our hotel - slept in a car with tons of other people. We were supposed to fly out today, but since we couldn’t get our stuff, we are scheduled for this weekend now Prayers for Lahaina - it’s so sad how much burned Holy shit, I'm so glad you're ok. How scary! Please keep us updated so we can keep sending you good thoughts.
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Post by Minerva on Aug 10, 2023 17:17:50 GMT -6
I’m glad you are safe. ❤️
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Post by byjove on Aug 10, 2023 18:06:42 GMT -6
With some extra fuckery going on in our school district right now and other similar nightmares I’ve heard from friends already back in school, the whole concept of school feels so broken.
I can’t even fathom having my kid on a bus at 10 pm!?
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Post by cnf on Aug 10, 2023 18:29:59 GMT -6
With some extra fuckery going on in our school district right now and other similar nightmares I’ve heard from friends already back in school, the whole concept of school feels so broken. I can’t even fathom having my kid on a bus at 10 pm!? But, like, how? Were parents not allowed to go get their kids off? How does this even happen? And who the fuck makes the decision to overhaul transportation on the second day of school? What? I'd be livid if that was my kid.
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Post by overboard on Aug 10, 2023 19:08:47 GMT -6
This is so horrible. I’m in tears.
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Post by byjove on Aug 10, 2023 19:27:19 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 20:00:16 GMT -6
How utterly heartbreaking. 💔
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Post by orangebird2020 on Aug 10, 2023 23:10:36 GMT -6
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/11/oprah-part-time-maui-resident-visits-wildfire-evacuees-war-memorial-gymnasium/Oprah is helping with supplies and visiting with people at one shelter. I heard from my friend early this morning. They didn't have service for days. They are safe but their home is gone. I used to live there around the corner from her and I read that neighborhood was impacted but I was hoping it wasn't true. She is a local and took me into her family while I lived there. I was really lucky to have that experience. I just can't imagine how she is feeling or what even happens next for them. My plan is to send money to her and her family for needs now and in the future for recovery.
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Post by elle on Aug 10, 2023 23:19:54 GMT -6
I'm so sorry orangebird2020. It's just so devastating for all the residents/locals. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. ❤️
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Post by coffeecake on Aug 11, 2023 5:55:41 GMT -6
With some extra fuckery going on in our school district right now and other similar nightmares I’ve heard from friends already back in school, the whole concept of school feels so broken. I can’t even fathom having my kid on a bus at 10 pm!? But, like, how? Were parents not allowed to go get their kids off? How does this even happen? And who the fuck makes the decision to overhaul transportation on the second day of school? What? I'd be livid if that was my kid. I do not understand how this happened. Wouldn’t it have made more sense at some point to bring kids back to the schools and have parents come pick up?!
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Post by byjove on Aug 11, 2023 6:18:07 GMT -6
But, like, how? Were parents not allowed to go get their kids off? How does this even happen? And who the fuck makes the decision to overhaul transportation on the second day of school? What? I'd be livid if that was my kid. I do not understand how this happened. Wouldn’t it have made more sense at some point to bring kids back to the schools and have parents come pick up?! It doesn't make sense!
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Post by potatocakes on Aug 11, 2023 7:09:46 GMT -6
I do not understand how this happened. Wouldn’t it have made more sense at some point to bring kids back to the schools and have parents come pick up?! It doesn't make sense! We have many families in our district where the parents don't have a car (or maybe have one that one parent takes to work) Thankfully, most of the people with that situation can walk to/from school, but picking up is not always an option - people are dependent on busses.
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Post by elle on Aug 11, 2023 7:54:24 GMT -6
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Post by coffeecake on Aug 11, 2023 8:12:12 GMT -6
We have many families in our district where the parents don't have a car (or maybe have one that one parent takes to work) Thankfully, most of the people with that situation can walk to/from school, but picking up is not always an option - people are dependent on busses. This is a definitely a valid point. I just can’t imagine keeping kids on busses for that long. Our district has to have an emergency plan in place and I would imagine it’s the same everywhere. A few years ago my kids’ school had to be evacuated to another building and they followed the protocol to reunite kids and parents. So I’m hoping in that situation there is a plan for parents who need help with transportation.
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Post by elle on Aug 11, 2023 8:43:21 GMT -6
Judge Chutkan is a force.
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Post by enchanted on Aug 11, 2023 10:45:14 GMT -6
I just had a BBC alert that Hunter is going to be investigated by a special council who will have "additional powers."
I have no idea what additional powers as that was the extent of the article.
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Post by elle on Aug 11, 2023 11:21:07 GMT -6
I just had a BBC alert that Hunter is going to be investigated by a special council who will have "additional powers." I have no idea what additional powers as that was the extent of the article. Here's a link to a WaPo article: link
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Post by elle on Aug 11, 2023 11:22:40 GMT -6
Wait. Those who don't have Twitter X, are you able to click through to articles or does that no longer work for you since an account is now required to even browse?
*I went back and added in a direct link just in case.
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