El Hierro

[fifi]

quote:Originally posted by TripleH

Pennylane, the reason why some of us are "derampers", whatever they are, is because there are so many pasted comments on here from people on other forums and no one really knows if they are true. I know there are also lots of good facts here. BUt the scaremongering on here and obsession from certain individual/s does frighten people. My holiday had a damper put on it so did Digsleys and just to remind you, go back to your post of 13th October.

Quote "We're out on Monday night for 7 days. I've spoken to many people, residents and tourists and everyone's saying..don't worry and go on Monday..Easyjet said flights ok up to now....Did some googling and tried to follow nthe info but it's all above my head so I'm just trying to get residents to say if they are worried ? I made the mistake of leaving the screen on with the graph and info re the activity and our Steph saw it and now she is worried sick.........not worried that we might not be able to fly back because that would be her dream..but she is worried that Fuerte might go under !!! tried to calm her down and I've played the whole thing down but......I'm still worried .....we will come but it's put a damper on things ....
Glen x"

We were all on the Island around the same time. I think we were all right to be concerned actually. No one knew what was going to happen. We still dont.

[pennylane]

Yes I'm aware of the post I made, at the very begining of the
thread for El Hierro....
I didnt know much about it then and I was relying on regulars to
update me..........as many people going on holiday to Fuerte would I guess.
I was reassured by many regs on here and residents of Fuerte,
that all was good and that I shouldnt worry as there was no immediate danger.
I weighed it up and decided to travel.
And I didnt for 1 minute think about it whilst away with my girls.
These past couple of weeks, activity has picked up and I have been following the progress.

It's up to other people to
1. read this thread IF it interest them.
2. Look at other info available on the Net.
3. Talk with other regs or residents if they are concerned.

People have to make their own minds up about travelling.
Some people are more cautious than others.

Fi Fi and Jand are posting information that can be found anywhere on the Net.
They may also have their own opinions too in the posts.

We're all adults here...........
We can choose to read the thread or not.
We can choose to beleive what we read or not.
We can follow up on any links or do our own research..

At the end of the day that's what democracy is all about.
........information, debate, decisions.. based on what we
feel is right for us..............

I may have been very cautious early October,
but I asked questions etc..and was reassured.

It's up to yourselves to have info confirmed,
to seek other opinions and maybe ask residents what they think.

I respect all opinions

[pennylane]

for any interested members, here's a Face Book link
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthquake-Report/145927268753491

[fifi]

Thanks Glen. Are you watching. Its amazing at the moment.

[tamara_k]

fifi - this multiple pics you posted look like a shadow of a cloud. and I think that's what it is.

[fifi]

Its fantastic to watch Tamara, you can see the white explosions really well. There is a cloud overhead but there is a dark stain there which was formed this morning also.

[tamara_k]

fifi, I do look at that webcam from time to time. I don't think right now, with the sun where it is, you can see much of the volcanic activity - just the reflections and the shadows.

In the morning, yes, you could see the stain (not the vent, the stain) close to the port, but right now, not really, in my opinion.

[fifi]

I can pick out two areas erupting at the moment quite easily.

[falkirkdan]

My Irish Colleen I am sure what is showing on the picture is a combination of poor resolution of the camera, refraction of the sun on water surface and a strong west going sea movement.

However I hope you will be there to capture the moment the volcano rises up from the ocean depth and forms an island.

I would suggest any new island should be called FIJANDFI [][]

[fifi]

Loving watching it Danny. You can see white lights jumping though seriously as ive shown on the last pics. Ive already voted on the new name for the Island from a short list....La Calma. Like it?[]

[pennylane]

yes Fi I'm watching it....I have been on and off all day, it's been facinating..
Dan x pmsl

[fifi]

I wish it would hurry up and do whatever its going to do.[][][]

[pennylane]

No Fi.......I want to suggest 'Bimbaches'
after the original inhabitants of the Canaries.
Their land was taken from them and they were sold as slaves..
what a fitting tribute it would be to name a new island after them....

[Villan]

Jandland

[fifi]

I think that was one of the names suggested on the AVCAN voting list Glen.

[Florence]

quote:Originally posted by fifi

I wish it would hurry up and do whatever its going to do.[][][]

A baby takes 9 months and a new island.... [?]

[fifi]

Hopefully in my lifetime.[]

[Florence]

quote:Originally posted by SurfJames

Hi Glen,

Massive staining and so close to the port entrance now.

Florence....Trying to get fifi on board to divide and rule?

Naughty naughty girl....report to the Headmaster's office with Cameron.....[][][][8D]

(Ps  I've no truck with you and infact think you're cool[])

Divide and rule?  That's way too machiavellian for me - an ill educated person who's only interest is "X-Factor" and "Strictly come Dancing".  I have no truck with you either - you're slightly bonkers, but thats ok.  Anyway have to go now in order to berate my University for not educating me enough.

[pennylane]

well we've had a 'Christmas island' so that's out lol.......

[]Florence made me laugh that

[fifi]

[][][] Its like playing a computer game trying to catch these "little hoppers" on camera. A nice bright shot to cheer us all up.[]

[pennylane]

hope that helicopter got some good shots Fi..
that is when they let us see them ?

[fifi]

They should have. I will have a look later and see if they are online.

[jand]

Well cant believe I have missed all the action this morning just watching live now and the white stones are definately hopping out at the moment!!!

Unless they are waves?

[fifi]

Very close to the Pier too jand. White steam comes from the stones but sometimes you can see the stones themselves too.

[pennylane]

jand the cams been good the ocean is amazin...
The stain came right down to the harbour at one point.
and the action on here has been minor volatile too lol

Glen

[jand]

https://picasaweb.google.com/110327184570944806725/November232011#

Some pictures from this morning.

[jand]

This really is history in the making for all of us watching this as it happens.

I personally feel really humble watching mother nature she has so much power and the islanders on El Hierro and all of us on the rest of the Canary Islands and I suppose the rest of the world can only watch and wait to see what the outcome will be.

 It is so fascinating and interesting to watch and learn so may things as things progress day by day.

[pennylane]

Jokes pics are brill, thanks Jand
waiting to see what the helicopter took

[pennylane]

those stones look like they're gettin bigger

[pennylane]

I dont want the night to draw in..no web cam :-(