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Eruanna · 07-07-2005, 01:49 PM

Good to hear that our London 'downers are ok. I am in the North East so have only followed today's events via my tv. However, I have family in and around London. Thankfully, they too, were not in the affected areas today.
I'm sure that everyone's thoughts are with those that were killed or injured, and their loved ones.
I give thanks to the Emergency Services dealing with the aftermath.

Lalwendë · 07-07-2005, 02:06 PM

I was shocked to hear about this, but like SPM says, it was almost expected, which was chilling to think about. I've scoffed many a time at the bomb film on the office windows and the sinister 'incident cards' we were issued with, but now I've started wondering if my London colleagues are all OK. When I first heard where the attacks had been, near the legal district, I wondered if you were safe, SPM, so I'm really happy you are!

Orominuialwen · 07-07-2005, 03:52 PM

Glad to her that you're all okay so far! I was rather worried when I heard about it this morning, but it's comforting to know that as far as we know of, all our Londoners are well. As far as Lyra goes, I'm assuming that the Barrow-Wight has access to her e-mail address if nobody else does. Perhaps he could write to her, or maybe have somebody else do it? Just a thought...

Bêthberry · 07-07-2005, 08:52 PM

Squatter is chatting live with me as I type, alive and well and far north of the troubles. He also is having trouble posting as he has changed his email addy.

Lush · 07-08-2005, 04:59 AM

I thought that Fordim was traveling in England this summer, so it's good to hear that he's Ok and far away from the scene of trouble.

I am not freaking out about Lyra and Rim at this point, but it would be nice to hear from them regardless.

Thank you so much to everyone who has participated,

Beth, please give my best to Squatter. I miss him!

Mithalwen · 07-08-2005, 06:12 AM

Bear in mind that statistically highly unlikely that anyone is involved. Although small comfort if you happen to be that statistic. The mundane car accident is a far greated possibility ( but most of us jump in our cars without a second thought....) and would be just a great a personal tragedy for those who care about us..... A former colleague was so killed about a week ago round the corner from her home.

Lush · 07-08-2005, 08:08 AM

Yep, Mithalwen, I agree. I'm not as worried about people getting killed in the attacks, as injured or simply caught up in the aftermath. Glad everyone seems Ok. Am truly sorry about your colleague. My boyfriend lost two very good friends like that last year, and they had just graduated high school a day before. These things always sneak up on us. Perhaps terrorist acts do too, in the grand scheme of things.

07-07-2005, 01:49 PM	#1
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Good to hear that our London 'downers are ok. I am in the North East so have only followed today's events via my tv. However, I have family in and around London. Thankfully, they too, were not in the affected areas today. I'm sure that everyone's thoughts are with those that were killed or injured, and their loved ones. I give thanks to the Emergency Services dealing with the aftermath. __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

07-07-2005, 02:06 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I was shocked to hear about this, but like SPM says, it was almost expected, which was chilling to think about. I've scoffed many a time at the bomb film on the office windows and the sinister 'incident cards' we were issued with, but now I've started wondering if my London colleagues are all OK. When I first heard where the attacks had been, near the legal district, I wondered if you were safe, SPM, so I'm really happy you are! __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-07-2005, 03:52 PM	#3
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	Glad to her that you're all okay so far! I was rather worried when I heard about it this morning, but it's comforting to know that as far as we know of, all our Londoners are well. As far as Lyra goes, I'm assuming that the Barrow-Wight has access to her e-mail address if nobody else does. Perhaps he could write to her, or maybe have somebody else do it? Just a thought... __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.) Last edited by Orominuialwen; 07-07-2005 at 03:53 PM. Reason: typos

07-08-2005, 04:59 AM	#5
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	I thought that Fordim was traveling in England this summer, so it's good to hear that he's Ok and far away from the scene of trouble. I am not freaking out about Lyra and Rim at this point, but it would be nice to hear from them regardless. Thank you so much to everyone who has participated, Beth, please give my best to Squatter. I miss him! __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

07-08-2005, 06:12 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Bear in mind that statistically highly unlikely that anyone is involved. Although small comfort if you happen to be that statistic. The mundane car accident is a far greated possibility ( but most of us jump in our cars without a second thought....) and would be just a great a personal tragedy for those who care about us..... A former colleague was so killed about a week ago round the corner from her home. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-07-2005, 08:52 PM	#4
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Squatter is chatting live with me as I type, alive and well and far north of the troubles. He also is having trouble posting as he has changed his email addy.

07-08-2005, 08:08 AM	#7
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Yep, Mithalwen, I agree. I'm not as worried about people getting killed in the attacks, as injured or simply caught up in the aftermath. Glad everyone seems Ok. Am truly sorry about your colleague. My boyfriend lost two very good friends like that last year, and they had just graduated high school a day before. These things always sneak up on us. Perhaps terrorist acts do too, in the grand scheme of things. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~