Titofan and his country have been hit very, very hard: waiting to hear from him!

[TitoFan]

It's been a month since Hurricane Maria, and things here are still pretty out of the norm. I'm afraid this is going to take a while. Still haven't got power, but was able to get a hold of a nice emergency generator in the meantime. No reliable cell phone service yet, although it's coming back slowly. I still have to go to my wife's office to a pretty good-sized training room which is the only place I can connect to the Internet.

My days are pretty filled between looking after my mother, going shopping for supplies, now getting gas for the generator, and other assorted things. It's a pain in the neck... but there's people a lot worse off in the island.

It's hard to describe the devastation left behind by Maria, but I imagine the news coverage was pretty thorough. To make matters worse, we had a tropical wave come through the island on Sunday, which caused widespread flooding to already sensitive areas.

Not gonna be able to stay here long.... but one thing I wanted to get off my chest is the feeling I've gotten reading all the worrying and well-wishes from you guys. We always like to say this forum is like a family... but one never really gets it until something like this happens. We argue a lot, but so what? What family members never argue, other than the Brady Bunch? I've honestly gotten a knot in my throat from the posts I've read. Sorry for getting all sappy. But that's what happens when you've had a life-altering experience like all of us have had here on the island. Life here won't be the same for a long, long time.... if ever. Some have chosen to migrate elsewhere, and I can't say I blame them. Many have lost their jobs, especially in the hotel and tourism industry.

Hopefully I'll get back to posting about boxing at some point... and also more often. For now though, it's probably gonna be piecemeal for me.


You guys take care,

Rey

[El Kabong]

It's been a month since Hurricane Maria, and things here are still pretty out of the norm. I'm afraid this is going to take a while. Still haven't got power, but was able to get a hold of a nice emergency generator in the meantime. No reliable cell phone service yet, although it's coming back slowly. I still have to go to my wife's office to a pretty good-sized training room which is the only place I can connect to the Internet.

My days are pretty filled between looking after my mother, going shopping for supplies, now getting gas for the generator, and other assorted things. It's a pain in the neck... but there's people a lot worse off in the island.

It's hard to describe the devastation left behind by Maria, but I imagine the news coverage was pretty thorough. To make matters worse, we had a tropical wave come through the island on Sunday, which caused widespread flooding to already sensitive areas.

Not gonna be able to stay here long.... but one thing I wanted to get off my chest is the feeling I've gotten reading all the worrying and well-wishes from you guys. We always like to say this forum is like a family... but one never really gets it until something like this happens. We argue a lot, but so what? What family members never argue, other than the Brady Bunch? I've honestly gotten a knot in my throat from the posts I've read. Sorry for getting all sappy. But that's what happens when you've had a life-altering experience like all of us have had here on the island. Life here won't be the same for a long, long time.... if ever. Some have chosen to migrate elsewhere, and I can't say I blame them. Many have lost their jobs, especially in the hotel and tourism industry.

Hopefully I'll get back to posting about boxing at some point... and also more often. For now though, it's probably gonna be piecemeal for me.


You guys take care,

Rey

Jesus Rey....









HAHAHAHAHA jk

[brocktonblockbust]

]When you say that the island will never be the same ever or maybe even never that sends chills up and down the spines of the people including myself when we try to imagine that devastation. Yes the news coverage was more than thorough. You do what you have to do at least your wife's office building has some kind of signal to the outside world. I'm wondering how the ATMs are functioning without any electrical current. What about the airports? Are there flights in and out yet? For example if you wanted to take a flight to Florida would that be a big deal would that be something that is impossible to orchestrate? If the airports are functioning are there even any people that can get the cash together after the ATMs of the banks might be shut down to actually pay for tickets to fly out of there in an easy matter? Or perhaps are there delays going for weeks and weeks to try to get on flights heading out?

[Alpha]

Glad to hear you're ok mate.

[Primo Carnera]

without wanting to turn this into a soppy and emotional one, although we've been having some fun with @brocktonblockbust on other threads , respect to him that he started this thread showing his concern for Tito. It's brought all the Saddo family together in wishing for the best for our Puerto Rican Brother and his family and countrymen.
Considering most of us have never met and probably will never meet each other, it's amazing how much we are in each others thoughts .
(his predictions are still way off mind you! )

[TitoFan]

without wanting to turn this into a soppy and emotional one, although we've been having some fun with @brocktonblockbust on other threads , respect to him that he started this thread showing his concern for Tito. It's brought all the Saddo family together in wishing for the best for our Puerto Rican Brother and his family and countrymen.
Considering most of us have never met and probably will never meet each other, it's amazing how much we are in each others thoughts .
(his predictions are still way off mind you! )

Thanks bro. You guys have managed to turn me into a sentimental crybaby.

[Gandalf]

You are getting through it well Tito. I hope you know none of the banter between us was meant to be hurtful. Well maybe on your part it was, but on my part it was just miles pretending to be miles. I am not able to sustain proper wars like I used to. From now on I shall call you Noah.

[TitoFan]

]When you say that the island will never be the same ever or maybe even never that sends chills up and down the spines of the people including myself when we try to imagine that devastation. Yes the news coverage was more than thorough. You do what you have to do at least your wife's office building has some kind of signal to the outside world. I'm wondering how the ATMs are functioning without any electrical current. What about the airports? Are there flights in and out yet? For example if you wanted to take a flight to Florida would that be a big deal would that be something that is impossible to orchestrate? If the airports are functioning are there even any people that can get the cash together after the ATMs of the banks might be shut down to actually pay for tickets to fly out of there in an easy matter? Or perhaps are there delays going for weeks and weeks to try to get on flights heading out?

Well, I don't mean it'll be drastically different in some ways. But some things may never fully recover, or may take a very looooong time. Manufacturing was already taking a hit even before Maria, and the economy was in bad shape. Now it can only go south from there. I wouldn't be surprised if some pharma companies decided to just uproot and move their operations elsewhere. Tourism was also dealt a major blow. Many major hotels and resorts up and down the coast are closed, some without a clear date for reopening. It's sad. Migration, which was already pretty high even before the hurricanes (yes... Irma slammed us too), is sure to pick up even more. I've got a close friend who is seriously considering uprooting his family and moving to the States.

The international airport is back to 100% function, thank goodness. It had been affected also, with some of the control center capabilities having been damaged by Maria. It's been a real drag, bro.

BTW, if I hadn't mentioned it..... thanks for starting up this thread. I always knew you had a soft spot in your heart.
Just kidding bro. I know you're a caring human being, just like the rest of us. Even if we hide it under our cyber-bullying selves.

[GaMo]

Welcome back Tito nice to see a fellow straight man here on Saddo! I was starting to feel outnumbered on here

[TitoFan]

Thanks bro. Good to be back.

[Beanz]

Welcome back Tito nice to see a fellow straight man here on Saddo! I was starting to feel outnumbered on here

Then fuck off GaMo. By most definitions you would not be called a man.

[El Kabong]

Welcome back Tito nice to see a fellow straight man here on Saddo! I was starting to feel outnumbered on here

Then fuck off GaMo. By most definitions you would not be called a man.

What would you call him......a woman? a girl? LOL Mr. Feminist

[GaMo]

Welcome back Tito nice to see a fellow straight man here on Saddo! I was starting to feel outnumbered on here

Then fuck off GaMo. By most definitions you would not be called a man.

Somebody is a bit sensitive would you like a tissue?