Hi folks,
Well, this is something I never had happen in all the years I have lived here. My house is full of Dominicans who are afraid tonight.... Why? Good question. I guess it has to do with all the earthquakes the DR has felt over the last couple of weeks. It seems, they are scared to death that the "Big One" is about to happen and we are in for a hugh tidal wave here on the North Coast. Their words, not mine.
When I entered the house tonight, I ask if they were affraid a big earthquake was coming. (My wife primed me before we got home tonight) At first they laughted, then the laughter turned to embarrasment, then to fear. They started talkiing amougst themselves and it appears to me that they really do expect that the big one will come soon. Our house is at least 400 feet above sea level and that is why they are here tonight. In case the big one does come and there is a big tidal wave, they want to be high enough to escape the water.
I said, don't live in fear. If it is your time to go, then so be it. These Dominicans here tonight are God fearing religous people and really believe their time is about to come. I don't know what tomorrow may bring but I refuse to live in fear.
Dominicans are such lovely, uncomplicated people aren't they. Just thought I would share. I found it quite funny. Hope the big one does not come.
Take care,
Rick
Well, this is something I never had happen in all the years I have lived here. My house is full of Dominicans who are afraid tonight.... Why? Good question. I guess it has to do with all the earthquakes the DR has felt over the last couple of weeks. It seems, they are scared to death that the "Big One" is about to happen and we are in for a hugh tidal wave here on the North Coast. Their words, not mine.
When I entered the house tonight, I ask if they were affraid a big earthquake was coming. (My wife primed me before we got home tonight) At first they laughted, then the laughter turned to embarrasment, then to fear. They started talkiing amougst themselves and it appears to me that they really do expect that the big one will come soon. Our house is at least 400 feet above sea level and that is why they are here tonight. In case the big one does come and there is a big tidal wave, they want to be high enough to escape the water.
I said, don't live in fear. If it is your time to go, then so be it. These Dominicans here tonight are God fearing religous people and really believe their time is about to come. I don't know what tomorrow may bring but I refuse to live in fear.
Dominicans are such lovely, uncomplicated people aren't they. Just thought I would share. I found it quite funny. Hope the big one does not come.
Take care,
Rick