In reply to Toerag:
Let me help you.
'Shit, I am really sorry if anyone has been offended by my thread. This is a classic of example of just being wrapped up in my own little bubble and not seeing the bigger picture. On reflection I now see that making an ill informed request regarding my friend's holiday was at best ill considered and at worst could be viewed as crass and grossly insensitive.
I am looking for ways to make a donation to the relief effort or, failing that, will be sticking a tenner in the next MRT tin I see to re-balance my Karma.
Obviously my thoughts are with families and friends of the more than 250 people who have lost their lives and the thousands more who's lives have been massively disrupted.
I hope my apology brings to an end any further opprobrium directed my way and I promise to think before I type in future.
Lots of love Toerag'