Awww thanks...it wasn't as bad for us on Oahu. But only now (midnight Monday) are some of us getting electricity back on from 7 am. At my house it wasn't bad...just rattling...but I've heard that on Hawaii (Big Island) they've had some structural damage, landslides and a lot of road work to do. So far no fatalities and I think some of the most severe of injuries was a broken arm or something kinda minor. We are so thankful for the prayers over here...

Thank you for your wonderful thoughts. It was a little shaky here on Oahu, but the Big Island got the worst of it. But thankfully, no deaths, no major tragedies. Just a few laserations and a small amount of structural damage on the Big Island, but I think everyone is doing good. Our power just got up and going, and live will be back to normal tomorrow. Just a day to sit around with family and talk story. It was actually nice to have all the distractions off and just being with family.

Oh My,! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for that earthquake to hit you all. They are supposed to stay in SoCal or Japan. I hope everyone is OK. My prayers go to you all. Post on the main messageboard if you need any help. We are all here for you. We in California, totally understand what you are going through. It's unnerving. Again, I pray that everything is OK over there on your beautiful Islands.

I'm just passing on some info for fellow scrapbookers, there's a bunch of us that gets together. If you're interested in joining, email me and I'll forward the persons email addy to contact. Ladies Night Out (LNO) at Kahala Nui, is usually held the 2nd Friday of every month from 5pm - 10pm...class portion starts at 6:30pm and it's usually a card making or paper craft class and the rest of the time is to work on your own personal scrapbooks/paper crafts. Class costs $12.00. Free parking! The other get together is called Paradise Crop, which is usually held the 4th Sunday of every month at the Elks Club. Yearly fee is $60.00, which is only $5.00 a month! But if you just want to attend when you can, I can find out what the cost will be per month. Additional info: $2.00 parking fee. Both places are air conditioned and has easy access to cart your scrapbooking supplies in (NO STAIRS).

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