Friday, March 11, 2011

Post Delayed...I'm Speaking with Family in Japan...All is Well with My Family...


This is the refinery explosion that occured about 15 kilometers from my son's home in Ichihara.  My daughter-in-law was out walking the dogs when the explosion took place and saw this from a further distance than shown in the photograph. (Picture courtesy of Daily Mail.)


2:50 pm ET - Spent more than two hours this morning on the internet with family in Japan...our family is fine and while in the area of the quake were fortunate to escape serious damage...items knocked off shelves and having other extened family unable to get out of Tokyo...they are otherwise doing well.  They experienced two severe quakes, 19 after-shocks during the day and three more while on the internet with us, late at night local time.  They are within 15 kilometers of the refinery explosion and fire that is being seen on the news and are totally safe at this time.

Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and kind comments this morning...

While the market is of lesser interest today than normal, there are some interesting patterns on the chart today...
X, AKS. FCX forming morning star patterns....
SPY, BAC, CTXS, GLW, VRTX a piercing line...
AAPL, QQQQ, AMZN, CF, JNPR, JOYG, SLB, SWKS, WLT a bullish engulfing...
BIDU is a horizontal breakout...

I'll "see" you on the Weekly Wrap, 30 minutes after the market close...
Here is a picture of the refinery explosion that occured about 15 kilometers from my son's home in Ichihara.  My daughter-in-law was out walking the dogs and saw the explosion from a further distance than this photo. 

38 comments:

Anonymous said...

nothing else really matters, glad to hear they are well.

Gary said...

Good to hear Dave...take your time.

TraderBobb said...

Dave:
Family first always.
Hope all are well.
Robert
CANI_212

Bruce said...

Very glad to hear that Dave. Thought of your Son and his Family when I turned on the News this morning. Hope ALL are well.
BH

fayburn said...

Praise God! Thanks for the update, we will continue to pray for you and your family.

Fayburn Gage

Anonymous said...

Dave Family first. Hope all is well Ron Paul

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear that! The market can wait.

Paula said...

Hope your family is safe. This morning my 9 y/o daughter asked if I was going to Japan to help.

Pamela said...

Greatful to God for your family's safety.

Tammy said...

Hearts & Prayers are with your family and all those involved in horrible disaster.

Anonymous said...

Hi Dave,

So glad to know they are well. I know that is a huge relief! I hope they continue to be safe. It was very thoughtful of you to let us know. Thank you! Family is The Number One priority!

Kathy :)

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear all is well have a niece in Hawaii and all is well there also

Tom M said...

All that counts is that they are safe, Dave. Good news.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the update Dave. I was thinking of you and your family when I heard this morning. Praise God all are well!
Lisa Couturier

Unknown said...

Agreed Family first. Prayers with them

Deanna Glory Landscape and Garden Design said...
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Deanna Glory Landscape and Garden Design said...

I hope your family stays well.

Anonymous said...

Hope all your family is safe.
All the best to you and yours.
Jack in Oregon

Anonymous said...

Dave,
Glad you were able to be in contact and that they are well.
A.T.

Anonymous said...

Dave, glad to hear they are ok, family is always first.
Take care
Edith

Aliou Sylla said...

Glad to hear all is well, Dave.

Uwe said...

Glad to hear that your family in Japan is well. Family is always first. We got lucky here in Hawaii also.

linven50 said...

So glad you were able to contact them! This is such a terrible tragedy for all involved. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian McAllister said...

Glad to hear they are well Dave. Our thoughts and best wishes are with your family and everyone else there having to endure such a horrible event.

Anonymous said...

Just Glad everyone's is safe
and sound.


Mike H

Unknown said...

Glad to hear that everyone in your family is safe. Let us pray for everyone else.

Debbie said...

So glad to hear your family is safe!

Doug said...

Prayers being said for your family and all affected by this tragedy.

Randy said...

V is also piercing pattern.

Anonymous said...

that picture is terrifying. certainly glad to hear your family is ok. it is a tragedy, we are praying for those affected.

CR said...

Dave My prayers are with them for continued safety

Anonymous said...

Know that our thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family in Japan as we know their lives will be changed forever after experiencing something like this. Glad all are safe! :0)

Mary said...

Terrible tragedy, glad your family is OK. Thinking of you.

mary rice

Anonymous said...

Dave...I am so glad to hear your family is ok...we continue to pray for the people of Japan.

Christy Gibas

Unknown said...

Thoughts and prayers coming to you and your family!

greengiant said...

Dave, I am so glad you family is fine and thank God for the Internet, which allows us to communicate all over the world and it sets your mind at ease knowing your family is doing well.

Unknown said...

Dave, I'm so glad your family is safe. May God bless them and bless you to.
Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Dave,

I'm glad that your family is well and safe. Family is always the number 1 priority.

Take Care.

Sarafina