Has Anyone Heard From Lenton58?
03-13-11, 12:24 PM
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I can't even wrap my head around the disaster, and his presence in it makes it more personal. It's so meaningless, but I think I'm going to make a donation in his name and hope for the best.
03-13-11, 12:25 PM
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When you get back Lenton58 please let us know what we can do to help. I made a contribution to the Red Cross, but if there is another fund you are associated with please let us know.
03-13-11, 02:53 PM
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I used Red Cross as well...I always get afraid with charities, particularly in emergency situations, of how much the charity takes. I know Red Cross uses most of the dollars they get, other organizations? I don't know which give at what levels.
03-13-11, 03:38 PM
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I heard from my friends in Tokyo. They were caught across town when the trains stopped running and had to shack up with relatives but they are unhurt. What a relief.
03-13-11, 10:56 PM
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https://japan.person-finder.appspot.c...=seek&small=no
There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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03-13-11, 11:03 PM
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https://japan.person-finder.appspot.c...=seek&small=no
There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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03-13-11, 11:06 PM
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https://japan.person-finder.appspot.c...=seek&small=no
There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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03-13-11, 11:07 PM
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Great news!!!
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03-13-11, 11:18 PM
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Whoa, that is great! Some of these photos had me fearing the worst. I am glad to see that he and his entire family are safe.
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What a relief! Lenton58, looking forward to hearing from you once your affairs are in order. 
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03-14-11, 12:20 AM
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https://japan.person-finder.appspot.c...=seek&small=no
There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
Mods, if the link is bothersome for privacy reasons, please remove it.
There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.
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03-14-11, 12:56 AM
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Wow, great news, hope he is well and also am praying for those dealing with the devastation.
Hope this isn't taken the wrong way but I'm also trying to use my upcoming cycling event to encourage people to give to emergency relief in Japan.
I used Mercy Corps last year for Haiti (did the 80 for Haiti charity ride) and set up a page with them this time.
Fundraising for emergency relief in Japan
Here or somewhere else, any gift you can give is important.
I'll be doing the ride on a modernized steel bike, and may do it on a complete vintage steel touring bike if iI an build it and get some practice rides in to get it feeling good.
Hope this isn't taken the wrong way but I'm also trying to use my upcoming cycling event to encourage people to give to emergency relief in Japan.
I used Mercy Corps last year for Haiti (did the 80 for Haiti charity ride) and set up a page with them this time.
Fundraising for emergency relief in Japan
Here or somewhere else, any gift you can give is important.
I'll be doing the ride on a modernized steel bike, and may do it on a complete vintage steel touring bike if iI an build it and get some practice rides in to get it feeling good.
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03-14-11, 01:18 AM
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If someone was to set up an account for donations I am sure Lenton could use all the help we could offer... or could do it myself.
I know that there are other relief funds but we should tale care of our own as much as we can.
I know that there are other relief funds but we should tale care of our own as much as we can.
03-14-11, 01:30 AM
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Yes great news!
I checked the people finder page when i turned my computer on and was just about to tell the good news as well!
I checked the people finder page when i turned my computer on and was just about to tell the good news as well!
03-14-11, 03:57 AM
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I am so relieved to hear he and his family are safe.
03-14-11, 05:29 AM
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Wonderful news! Thanks for posting. Keep us informed on his situation.
03-14-11, 05:44 AM
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I think he has PayPal. Great idea, Tony, and getting him back riding.
We should find out what he needs. There are international flat rate boxes.
I'd be willing to go in on shipping for a full bike.
Anyone know what size he rides? He had a Vitus?
We should find out what he needs. There are international flat rate boxes.
I'd be willing to go in on shipping for a full bike.
Anyone know what size he rides? He had a Vitus?
03-14-11, 05:51 AM
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When I saw the figure was going to be over 10,000 I was worried. VERY relieved, and excellent idea on the account.