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glyn · 02-28-2008, 13:07 PM

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale hit Lancashire and
surrounding areas in the morning of 27 February 2008. The epicentre was
Scunthorpe. Shock waves were felt as far afield as Bolton, Manchester and
Essex.

Casualties were seen wandering aimlessly saying "bang out of order",
"mental" and "that did my head in". The earthquake decimated the area
causing in excess of £17.55 worth of damage.

Several priceless collections of mementos from Ibiza and Corfu were damaged
beyond repair. Three preserved areas of historic burned out cars were
disturbed.

Many locals were woken before their giros arrived. The local paper reported
that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered. They are still
trying to come to terms with the fact that the damage was caused by
something else instead of them.

One resident Tracey Sharon Smith, a 15 year old mother of four said "It was
such a shock, little Chardonnay-Leigh came running through the cardboard
door into my bedroom crying. My hands were shaking so much that I could
hardly shoot-up when I was watching Trisha the next morning". Another local
resident known as Macca said the earthquake would not stop him going to
work, after all, the T.W.O .C'ing, Burglaries and Graffiti would not do
themselves.

The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny
Delight to the area to help with the crisis.

Rescue workers were still searching through rubble and have found large
quantities of personal belongings which include benefit books, jewellery
from Elizabeth Dukes, bone china from Poundstretcher and a number of Argos
catalogues. However, they were unable to save any furniture from Crazy
George's.

How can you help? This appeal hopes to raise money for food and clothing
parcels for those unfortunate enough to be caught up in the disaster.

Clothing is most sought after. Most needed are Kappa or other tracksuits
(his and hers), white socks to tuck the tracksuit bottoms into, Burberry
caps, woolly Benny hats and Reebok trainers. Primark clothing is most
welcome. Food parcels are also needed. They include Mcains Micro-Chips, Aldi
Beans, Monster Munch, Nutella chocolate spread and Iceland pizzas. Alcohol
is also in short supply, mainly Lambrini, White Lightening cider and
Carlsberg Special Brew.

Cash donations are also needed, 22p buys a Bic Biro for signing on purposes,
£1.50 buys cheese & chips and £26 buys 200 Regal from Tommo who has just gotback from Kavos.

02-28-2008, 13:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	A major earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale hit Lancashire and surrounding areas in the morning of 27 February 2008. The epicentre was Scunthorpe. Shock waves were felt as far afield as Bolton, Manchester and Essex. Casualties were seen wandering aimlessly saying "bang out of order", "mental" and "that did my head in". The earthquake decimated the area causing in excess of £17.55 worth of damage. Several priceless collections of mementos from Ibiza and Corfu were damaged beyond repair. Three preserved areas of historic burned out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken before their giros arrived. The local paper reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered. They are still trying to come to terms with the fact that the damage was caused by something else instead of them. One resident Tracey Sharon Smith, a 15 year old mother of four said "It was such a shock, little Chardonnay-Leigh came running through the cardboard door into my bedroom crying. My hands were shaking so much that I could hardly shoot-up when I was watching Trisha the next morning". Another local resident known as Macca said the earthquake would not stop him going to work, after all, the T.W.O .C'ing, Burglaries and Graffiti would not do themselves. The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help with the crisis. Rescue workers were still searching through rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Dukes, bone china from Poundstretcher and a number of Argos catalogues. However, they were unable to save any furniture from Crazy George's. How can you help? This appeal hopes to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those unfortunate enough to be caught up in the disaster. Clothing is most sought after. Most needed are Kappa or other tracksuits (his and hers), white socks to tuck the tracksuit bottoms into, Burberry caps, woolly Benny hats and Reebok trainers. Primark clothing is most welcome. Food parcels are also needed. They include Mcains Micro-Chips, Aldi Beans, Monster Munch, Nutella chocolate spread and Iceland pizzas. Alcohol is also in short supply, mainly Lambrini, White Lightening cider and Carlsberg Special Brew. Cash donations are also needed, 22p buys a Bic Biro for signing on purposes, £1.50 buys cheese & chips and £26 buys 200 Regal from Tommo who has just gotback from Kavos. __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.