21 Aug 2011
I thought that Orli Avior’s article was well written and I, for one, appreciate that she took the time to send it to someone who can circulate it.
Some random thoughts:
A rocket landed right outside the apartment where we used to live. It was a dud, but still it made a really big noise when it landed. The wife of the family that moved in had a panic attack and had to be taken to the hospital. I say, if a rocket lands near me, I’ll show people what a panic attack really is.
In the previous shelling, one rocket landed a few houses away from us. Not the loudest boom I’ve ever heard, that honor belongs to the tree that got struck by lighting outside my old apartment building. And I make no distinctions between types of rockets. They’re all trying to kill us.
By the way, one of the ladies I used to work with had all the windows blown out of her house. She lives on the same street in Afridar, by Beit Vosk, where the Knesset Member Avi Dichter lives. Apparently, his house is always being targeted.
On another note, if you should suffer damage during an attack, I understand that everyone has automatic government insurance. I’m just not sure how to apply for it. I guess whoever comes around to inspect any damage would know that.
FYI, the hospital is building an underground facility, supposed to be able to hold up to 1000 patients. I’ve seen the great big hole in the ground and the retaining walls, I just don’t know how far along they are.
Hutzot Mall got hit once, on the top floor, the side that’s closest to Migdal, where the gyn’s used to practice. The building now has saucer shaped extensions on the roof. I told Robert that they must be to deflect missiles, but he doesn’t agree. So we don’t actually know what they’re for.
Oh, yeah, a ceasefire is supposed to be in effect starting tonight, but the other side usually breaks them.
– Myra Gabor, Ashkelon