Cyclone Rene Update

Here we are on Saturday and Rene is reportedly moving away. Last night had some high winds and downpours but nothing too exciting in my neck of the woods. Rumor has it there were some downed trees around Apia and I can't really say for sure how the south side of the island faired but I didn't get a call from the Red Cross so that's a good sign. I apologize for not having more information or any thing to put up on the post here but I am at home today with the turtle-like dial-up internet. When I get to work on Monday if there is anything further to report I will be sure to put it up.

Also, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the family of Peter Sinclair. Peter was a long time professor in the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, and my office-mate, at NUS from January to August before I left for the Red Cross. He passed away this week at his home here in Samoa. He was a delightful older gentleman from New Zealand. My time spent with him was always enjoyable and his insights and experience from living here in Samoa helped in getting me through some of those rough patches in the beginning of my service. I will be attending his service tomorrow at 1:00pm. He is, without a doubt, someone I will miss but never forget.