thanks all - Good to hear you are safe too Billy!

Thanks for checking in, Billy. I hope your family and friends are all safe.

Glad to hear you're well, Billy. From the news reports we're getting here (and NPR had just sent two correspondents to Szechwan for other reasons when the disaster struck, so I'm hearing a lot of first hand reports on radio), your government is making a concerted effort to respond swiftly and, for once, openly to the world.

Our prayers are with you and all of your fellow citizens.