London Underground Bought To A Standstill [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

snookhams

07-07-2005, 04:13 AM

:grouphug: The whole of the London Underground system has been shut down folllwoing power surges at at least 4 stations. People have been injured at least one seriously. Please pray for those people and their relatives, especially those that are unable to contact their loved ones. :grouphug: Just discovered that power surges have caused explosions.

Frances999

07-07-2005, 04:25 AM

Apparently a bomb has just gone off in Russel Square as well - affecting a double decker bus :(

:grouphug:

shellbell

07-07-2005, 04:30 AM

Just watching this on the news now and it seems that theres been a few bombs go off on buses in this area this morning. Lets hope everyone else is ok. Its said there hsa been one fatality on one of the buses.

Michelle

gilld

07-07-2005, 04:34 AM

I think one has to question whether or not this was in fact a power surge, given the bombs on buses. We also have to wonder if it is linked to yesterdays Olympic announcement.

What a sad world we live in.

Frances999

07-07-2005, 04:41 AM

Fox news are saying they believe it to be an intentional attack. It is too early to tell at this stage, let's just hope there are minimal casualties/fatalities.

Foladar

07-07-2005, 04:42 AM

CNN / Local news said 7 explosions in London, possibly terrorism

Joanne UK

07-07-2005, 04:47 AM

I think that the explosions on buses point to something more sinister than a power surge but I hope I'm wrong. At this stage all I'm doing is hoping and praying that fatalities and injuries are kept to a minimum.

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 04:54 AM

This is just so terrible. :sad2:

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 05:04 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4659093.stm

wuv tigger

07-07-2005, 05:09 AM

I am waiting to hear from him.

He doesn't have a cell phone. I am contacting his company asap to try to get a cell where he can be reached.

Judy

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 05:11 AM

A lot of mobiles (cells) arent working properly, the networks are flooded with people trying to call family etc so dont worry if when you try to get thru the line is dead or you cant get thru for a long time.

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 05:16 AM

Terrible news, hopefully nothing to do with Olympics or G8. Kings cross mainline has shut as well so will be chaos tonight for commuters

squitty

07-07-2005, 05:18 AM

This is terrible :(

Hope you manage to get intouch with your DH Judy..

Just watching it on Sky news and they have the army on the streets now.

:hug:

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 05:23 AM

I could not say what I feel about these scum

Frances999

07-07-2005, 05:34 AM

BBC News - "Arab sources have told the BBC that today's explosions are almost certainly the work of Al-Qaeda"

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 05:36 AM

Oh No pray they are wrong! don't want a repeat of the awful IRA years where everyone is too afraid to travel

bicker

07-07-2005, 05:36 AM

This is horrible, so horrible I don't know what to say. :sad2:

MrsJobba1

07-07-2005, 05:37 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.

The news has just repoted that there are fatalities.

Queenie

07-07-2005, 05:41 AM

This is awful. It's horrific that people can do this, I hope the reports of fatalities are exaggerated. :( People can be truly evil sometimes...

On a far less important point, me (and tens of thousands of others) are meant to be travelling to London tomorrow morning for the Queen concert - many are already in London. Now everyone's in a panic about whether it will even happen, how to get there if it does and whether to risk going just for a concert?

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 05:44 AM

trpscooby

07-07-2005, 05:46 AM

I've been here at work in the A+E dept in the Bath hospital watching the news and I just can't believe it! It might not have had to do with the G8 or the olympics but they sure planned it and knew exactly when to do it.....
How horrible!
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected..

Gaspode

07-07-2005, 05:51 AM

My prayers are with everyone down in London and their loved ones. I hope that we get some clearer answers soon.

So terrifying :(

Gaspodé

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 05:52 AM

oh my god bbc just showed some of the injured arriving at the hospitals and it was terrible to watch, this doesnt seem possible.

wuv tigger

07-07-2005, 05:54 AM

He called from his company's office. He is OK! Thank God!

I shared with him what Fox News is reporting here in the states.

I pray for ALL of those affected by this terrible tragedy!

We live right outside DC ... not too far from the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and it brought back awful memories.

Thanks for all your kind words. Now my prayers are focused on everyone hurt by these rotten, evil people!
Judy

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 05:57 AM

pleased to hear your dh is ok Judy.

Bexx

07-07-2005, 05:57 AM

It's horrendous. :sad2: Inevitable, but still absolutely horrendous. How can people do this?!

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 06:01 AM

Market prices have dropped dramatically too, hopefully the dollar will remain good value

Frances999

07-07-2005, 06:02 AM

Market prices have dropped dramatically too, hopefully the dollar will remain good value
BBC reported that the pound has "weakened" against the dollar.

disneyholic family

07-07-2005, 06:05 AM

I am in total shock at what has happened...
i hope that all of you and your loved ones are ok...
my thoughts are with you..

Dan Murphy

07-07-2005, 06:05 AM

Wishing all our Brit friends good thoughts, you guys are in our prayers. Very sad, very cruel. :hug:

SQUIGGLE

07-07-2005, 06:06 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

zurgswife

07-07-2005, 06:07 AM

Just read about this a few minutes ago...our prayers are with all the people and families invovled...

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 06:10 AM

National Express have suspended all services going in and out of London

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 06:12 AM

People are still trapped on the underground

Ji||s

07-07-2005, 06:13 AM

Tony Blair is heading down to London from the G8.

Blueberry

07-07-2005, 06:20 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now, just wanted to hop in here and let you know we are so sorry to hear this happened in London..... :rose:

tiggerlover

07-07-2005, 06:27 AM

I just woke up and heard the news and immediately thought about our London DIS friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as your country goes through this most terrible time. :grouphug: and prayers for everyone.

Auggiedaugie

07-07-2005, 06:30 AM

Our thoughts and prayers (and tears) are with all during this terrible time and the days ahead. We know all too well what many in London are going through right now :sad2:

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

KIRSTIN'S MOMMY

07-07-2005, 06:30 AM

I had the same thoughts. Prayers and good thoughts for all of you. This brings back such terrible memories of 9/11, you guys were there for us, we're here for you.

dg39

07-07-2005, 06:31 AM

Wishing all of you good thoughts and prayers..

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 06:34 AM

All motorways into London have been closed

WDWLVR

07-07-2005, 06:38 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved.

Mary Anne

07-07-2005, 06:42 AM

I too woke to this terrible news. Just devastating, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and fellow countrymen.

Dreamer04

07-07-2005, 06:42 AM

Sitting here crying. My prayers are with you all.

May God have mercy on us all.

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 06:48 AM

police say over 150 seriously injured and dozens dead

SEVANS2208

07-07-2005, 06:49 AM

BBC reported that the pound has "weakened" against the dollar.

It's the least of our worries now, isn't it? Put things in perspective.

I think the authoritites are now advising people to not try to travel to London for the next few days (sorry to those going to concerts).

My SIL lives and works in London, she got to work ok (thankfully) but has no idea how she'll get home.

It's an absoloute nightmare.

LadyTrampScamp&Angel

07-07-2005, 06:51 AM

Oh no, I was hoping casualties would be minimal. This just makes me sick, I'm crying watching the news too.

We're with you in spirit :grouphug: I wish there was something we could do to help. Bless you guys, stay safe.

Madjock

07-07-2005, 06:53 AM

I am stuck in London as we 'speak'. It is total chaos. I come into London Liverpool Street and by the grace of God managed to catch an earlier train this morning so just missed the first explosion. I and hundreds of others are stuck as London has pretty much come to a standstill. All undergrounds have closed, all busses have been stopped, cars are not being let in or out and all trains are now being brought to a standstill. Hotels are now getting booked up very quickly.

I have been on the phone all morning as part of my job is accounting for a team of 13 and am exhaused however I'm alive and well, as is everyone I work with, unlike a lot of unfortunate people, my thoughts are with them and their families.

Hope I can get home tomorrow.

Annmarie

bicker

07-07-2005, 06:55 AM

It's the least of our worries now, isn't it? Put things in perspective.I understood the earlier poster's point: The purpose of this attack is clearly not to defeat the United Kingdom by killing its citizens one-by-one. Rather, it is to weaken the resolve of the British people, so that they surrender without being defeated. Causing economic harm is the most effective tool terrorists have for extending the impact of their attacks beyond the harm they can inflict in-the-moment. If they were just looking to kill lots of people, there were weaker-defended targets, where they could have killed hundreds all at once. The timing and location of these attacks were deliberate, to affect the G8 summit, to affect markets, etc. It is very important to give these terrorists their proper respect: They're not idiots, and although they may be radicals, they do consider many aspects in the targets they choose.

allie5

07-07-2005, 06:56 AM

My DH and MIL work in the City (both are fine, thank God). DH bought a bike a few months ago as he had a feeling something like this was going to happen. He now doesnt have to use the buses or tubes.

Reports from the scenes are that everyone is actually quite calm and heeding the advice of the Police Chief, which is to stay put and not to try and leave the city.

DHs boss has evacuated the whole office to the pub (they overlook several tourist attractions) but the pub is tucked away down a back alley. They are making the best of it till they can leave. Lots of spirit up there right now, but of course thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.

jenny2

07-07-2005, 07:01 AM

:grouphug: This is awful news. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved. My MIL is from Birkenhead and has relations in London - she's trying to reach them now but cannot get through. :grouphug:

diberry

07-07-2005, 07:02 AM

It's horrendous. :sad2: Inevitable, but still absolutely horrendous. How can people do this?!
That's what's so awful - that everyone knew it was inevitable but impossible to prevent. I find it really scary that the people behind this no doubt think they are acting on behalf of their god - what a terrifying god that must be who they believe demands such barbarity. And how can we ever persuade them that this is not the right way to treat other human beings?

SEVANS2208

07-07-2005, 07:02 AM

I understood the earlier poster's point: The purpose of this attack is clearly not to defeat the United Kingdom by killing its citizens one-by-one. Rather, it is to weaken the resolve of the British people, so that they surrender without being defeated. Causing economic harm is the most effective tool terrorists have for extending the impact of their attacks beyond the harm they can inflict in-the-moment. If they were just looking to kill lots of people, there were weaker-defended targets, where they could have killed hundreds all at once. The timing and location of these attacks were deliberate, to affect the G8 summit, to affect markets, etc. It is very important to give these terrorists their proper respect: They're not idiots, and although they may be radicals, they do consider many aspects in the targets they choose.

I understand that & I wasn't having a go at Frances999's post. I was just trying to make the point that, at times like this, the previous discussions on here about the rate of the $ to the £ seems so irrelevant.

I'm not explaining myself very well. I think we're all in a state of shock - like someone said earlier, it was always a case of when not if, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with.

jfap

07-07-2005, 07:03 AM

Our hearts are with you. :grouphug:

diberry

07-07-2005, 07:04 AM

Prayers and good thoughts for all of you. This brings back such terrible memories of 9/11, you guys were there for us, we're here for you.
I've really been struck by how many messages there are here from America - that really means a lot - thank you so much. :grouphug:

uktigger

07-07-2005, 07:07 AM

glad your dh is safe judy :)
my son's school is very close to these incidents and he also travels to school by tube but thankfully he arrived safely i have recivied a call from the school to say their trip today had been cancelled and that they are keeping all pupils at school untill home time but expressed that they would prefer parents to come and collect them when they can
my thoughts are with people who are injured or lost loved ones

eve

bicker

07-07-2005, 07:10 AM

I'm not explaining myself very well. I think we're all in a state of shock - like someone said earlier, it was always a case of when not if, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with.I think it is natural to be shaken by events like this, especially to the extent they're (thankfully) rare, and to the extent that we choose not to think of them routinely.

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 07:12 AM

There is now an incident in Coventry City Centre. Police and bomb disposal looking to do a controlled explosion

mandymouse

07-07-2005, 07:14 AM

:grouphug: My prayers and thoughts go out to the families of the dead and injured - it has been an awful day :grouphug:

Ji||s

07-07-2005, 07:14 AM

omg not more... I have colleagues in Coventry.

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 07:20 AM

Ive just seen a bomb squad disposal truck going very fast with lights flashing up the M27 west bound

Sirius

07-07-2005, 07:21 AM

I've been watching the news all morning. You are all in my thoughts. I hope everyone is safe now. :grouphug:

bicker

07-07-2005, 07:22 AM

I find it really scary that the people behind this no doubt think they are acting on behalf of their god - what a terrifying god that must be who they believe demands such barbarity. And how can we ever persuade them that this is not the right way to treat other human beings?I think it would be useful to consider the enemy's perspective on your statement and question. I'm not sure, but I suspect that they'd question our insistence that our actions in their part of the world are justified, either by natural law or by our religious beliefs (as diverse as they may be). They'd refer to their people dying at the hands of forces that they'd claim we control, and would expect us to offer them an answer to the question you ask with regard to their actions about our own actions. They'd consider their actions far less barbarous than our actions.

I'd disagree with them, and would find our actions utterly defensible. However, looking at it through their point-of-view may help folks better understand why things like this happen, and perhaps understand why addressing the issue from the standpoint of "How can we make them realize they're bad people?" won't be effective.

AlanUK

07-07-2005, 07:23 AM

It's a very sad day :(

My thoughts are with all the people in London. :grouphug:

As a British citizen this only strengthens my resolve to continue with life as before and not to let the terrorists win.

Frances999

07-07-2005, 07:24 AM

It's the least of our worries now, isn't it? Put things in perspective.
Yes it most certainly is, don't make assumptions about me please. I was simply responding to someone who asked about the effect of the pound/dollar.

:(

sadeeyore

07-07-2005, 07:26 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected :grouphug:

florida sun

07-07-2005, 07:29 AM

Please Please Please , before this thread turns into a debate about the rights and wrongs of why this has happened,or what the effects are, can we please just keep this one for relaying our thoughts and condolences to those who have been caught up in this terrible tragedy.

Sue

Wishing on a star

07-07-2005, 07:30 AM

OMG!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone from from UK!

PS: I will refrain from comment about the evil animals who conjure up and carry out these atrocious acts... Let's hold steadfast to the hope that they WILL be defeated.

SEVANS2208

07-07-2005, 07:34 AM

Yes it most certainly is, don't make assumptions about me please. I was simply responding to someone who asked about the effect of the pound/dollar.

:(

oh Frances, I wasn't making any assumptions; I think my response to your post may have been misinterpreted, if so I'm sorry.

edcrbnsoul

07-07-2005, 07:35 AM

Adding my thoughts and prayers to all of you :grouphug:

natalielongstaff

07-07-2005, 07:36 AM

how very sad, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this horrific situation :grouphug:

Beth E. (NJ)

07-07-2005, 07:37 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I pray that everyone is safe and that the casualties are minimal.

:grouphug:

Kaycee

07-07-2005, 07:40 AM

What a sad morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of London. :grouphug:

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 07:45 AM

My original post about the effect on the dollar rate has been somewhat mis interpreted just putting forward the facts that were stated on sky news, these type of dreadful unforgiveable incidents unfortunately have further reaching effects as well as the loss of innocent lives, it was only a storm that brought the stock market to its knees the last time it crashed and the repercussions of these type of global tragedies WILL effect each one of us in financial and therefore job related and emotional matters
Sorry to anyone who took offence it was not meant to belittle the tragic news

Goofyish

07-07-2005, 07:49 AM

Very sad :sad2: My thoughts go out to all those affected.

My youngest DD was in London only last weeks on a day trip from school!

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 07:57 AM

A friend who works in Canary Wharf said that everyone in her building is saying that a suicide bomber has just been shot there.

WeirdEyes

07-07-2005, 08:03 AM

I'm terribly saddened by this news. I'm so sorry this has happened to our friends in England. God bless all of you and your families.

Nutsy

07-07-2005, 08:07 AM

I've been watching this on tv all night & the pictures they are showing are horrific.

I hope all of you & your family & friends are safe & well.

This is such a shock after the big celebrations of yesterday with London getting the 2012 Olympics.

Stay safe everyone:grouphug:

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 08:08 AM

A friend who works in Canary Wharf said that everyone in her building is saying that a suicide bomber has just been shot there.

Dreadful news Jen, but a shame they couldn't get them before this all happened

HookdonWDW

07-07-2005, 08:09 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who live or have friends and family in London. What a terrible tragedy... :sad2:

grandma jan

07-07-2005, 08:10 AM

My heart and prayers go out to all of you. :grouphug:

scarlett873

07-07-2005, 08:18 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy today...so very sad...

Hoping that more UK DISers continue to check in to let us know that you're alright!!!

angel659

07-07-2005, 08:20 AM

Absoloutly terrible! I am so shocked at how ill minded people can be. I am so angry at the moment I cant help, but think terrible thoughts about what our troops should do. Its wrong, but I am so angry. :mad:

My thoughts are with those who lost thier life and to thier families. :grouphug:

Gaspode

07-07-2005, 08:22 AM

Carolfoy and Frances999 - I understood where your posts were coming from and took no offence or anything. The ramifications of these attacks are going to be felt around the country and the world in all aspects of life.

I for one am just so relieved to see people posting, British and American, with messages of support and to hear that our DIS friends are safe.

So awful.
Gaspodé

BONZO

07-07-2005, 08:28 AM

Luckily for me I decided to "work from home" today so I managed to avoid being caught up in all of this.

A positive note is that it's good to see the Police and Emergency services reacting positively to a well-drilled plan of action.

nicola

07-07-2005, 08:30 AM

How indescribably awful!! My heart goes out to all affected. Since 9/11 I have been terrified of flying to the point where I have to be heavily medicated. Hoping the panic attacks won't happen on trains and buses now too. I have read that there was some worry that WDW may be a target of these evil terrorists. That would be the lowest of all lows!!! My family escaped Northern Ireland in the 70's when the IRA and UVF etc were active and in full force but it seems nowadays there is nowhere to escape to!

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 08:33 AM

A positive note is that it's good to see the Police and Emergency services reacting positively to a well-drilled plan of action.

ITA Bonzo they have probably saved countless lives by being so well organised, true heroes of our country, to all in the emetgency services, hospitals and medical centres Thank You

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 08:35 AM

Just had another call from my friend who is absolutely terrified, they thought they were going to be evacuated but there wasnt time and now they have been locked inside the building as its not safe to go outside and have been warned they may have to stay the nght there, she said several suspicious devices have been found by the police. Im very worried for her.

SEVANS2208

07-07-2005, 08:40 AM

A friend of mine at work does a lot with the Red Cross and has just had a call to say be on standby as they may be needed and we're 40+ miles from London.

Gaspode

07-07-2005, 08:41 AM

Jen - How scary once again :( I hope that your friend is allowed home as soon as possible. My thoughts are with her and everyone caught up in this.

I too wanted to state my pride in the emergency services. All those drills were probably tedious to those who had to take part but so worthwhile now we can see how well prepared they were to cope with this. It's just so tragic that it was, ultimately, inevitable no matter what we did.

God bless us all,
Gaspodé

drennan

07-07-2005, 08:45 AM

What is this world coming too ??? :sad2:

I work and live in Coventry, where apparantely the whole of the city centre has been closed and the ring road and surrounding roads also, i am praying it is some eejits who have sick minds who think its funny to leave suspicious parcels lying around, but I will keep you posted.

Judy, so pleased DH is alright,

Madjock - Ann Marie, how lucky you caught an earlier train x

My thoughts and prayers go to everyone who is in the middle of this complete nightmare :grouphug:

ttfn
Sharon x

Gaspode

07-07-2005, 08:47 AM

Sharon - :hug:s. I too hope that the Coventry scare is just people being over cautious or at the very worst, a prank. Please do keep us updated and take care of yourself.

Gaspodé

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 08:47 AM

Portsmouth is on high alert as well presumably bcos its a big naval city.

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 08:47 AM

Dear Jen, hope your friend is ok, I'm sure they know what they're doing and wouldn't insist they all stay there if it wasn't safe, I've got everything crossed for you :grouphug:

jen_uk

07-07-2005, 08:52 AM

Thanks Carol

Disney Debbie

07-07-2005, 08:54 AM

I'm so very sorry this has happened to yet another great city. Please know your American friends are praying for you.

Gaspode

07-07-2005, 09:04 AM

Just had this email from cnn.com :(

-- Death toll in London blasts at least 40, U.S. sources say, citing
British government as source.

Gaspodé

carolfoy

07-07-2005, 09:06 AM

Have just read on sky news total 45 confirmed dead over 1000 injured, death toll set to rise :sad2:

poohssmum

07-07-2005, 09:07 AM

Adding in my thoughts and prayers for all the citizens in the UK. Please know that your American friends know that you've stood by us and we WILL stand by you :grouphug:

Halo

07-07-2005, 09:12 AM

Just a quick note to thank all the US Disser's for their kind words of support.

dynamite100

07-07-2005, 09:26 AM

Adding in my thoughts and prayers for all the citizens in the UK. Please know that your American friends know that you've stood by us and we WILL stand by you :grouphug:

Cheers, Poohssmum. You guys truly are our greatest friends. Our thoughts are with all those affected.

Carl.

drennan

07-07-2005, 09:29 AM

Just to keep you all a little bit more posted, Coventry has come to a standstill no trains, no buses and roads are closed off apparently there have been a few suspicious parcels, the bomb squad have been called into the city centre but that is all i know so far. :sad2:

ttfn
Sharon x

BernardandMissBianca

07-07-2005, 09:39 AM

P &PD to everyone. We are thinking of you all today.
We just got emails from our guys in the London area and everyone is ok. I now wait for DIS'ers to start sending messages that they are ok too. This just brings back so many memories. DH was in Pennsylvania during 9/11.
He had flown out the day before.
Again our thoughts and prayers are with you.

jonestavern

07-07-2005, 09:44 AM

Thoughts and prayers to all in the UK.
So glad you escaped this BONZO & jen_uk I must think yr friend will be okay, & I say a special prayer for her; the authorities must believe they are in a safer place. allie5 it's good to hear yr DH & MIL are safe. UKtigger happy to know yr DS & his schoolmates are safe being well looked after.
.
Please know our thoughts are with all of you --

Jean, Christopher & Patrick

Mrs Dazzle

07-07-2005, 09:56 AM

The messages from our friends in America are very much appreciated, not only on this thread but others on the boards :grouphug:

Working in a school, we have been very busy with calls from anxious mums to let their children know their dads who work in the city are ok (we're only a couple of hours commute distance and many people from our area work in London); it's such a worrying time.

These terrorists aim to cause the most amount of disruption - not only travel, but financial too.

We hope everyone is safe.

palmtreegirl

07-07-2005, 10:04 AM

I'm so sorry this happened to you. :(

mark&sue

07-07-2005, 10:13 AM

Thank you to all our friends in USA for your kind words. London is at standstill today and many of the cell phone networks are not working. I have been really frightened to go by tube since September 11th. Was really worried while I was at Live8 on Saturday. I am thankful my friends and family are safe this afternoon, but know others are not so lucky.

Susan

idofabric

07-07-2005, 10:14 AM

Hope and Blessing to all of you in the UK.

My SIL woke me up early this morning here in the USA to ask if my DD was still in London... Thank goodness she left for the Cont. 2 days ago as she was working very near where all this happened. However her BF's younger brother is in Richmond and we all had a very worried time till we recieved word he is ok. If he had not decided to go home last night instead of going to a party he would have been on the tube when the bombs went off!

It shows how far reaching a tradegy this is, mostly for all of you in the UK, but it still effects some of us personally in the USA. And that did not come out quite right, sorry.

I am very pleased that the London Police/Security/Fire has done such a fine and effective job of dealing with the attacks. It is a great blessing that you have such wonderfull people working for these agenicies.

Prayers , hope and blessing to all of you in the UK. I am amazed at the images we are watching on CNN and the order and controll of traffic and the way all the people in London are working together. Most of the images we are seeing right now show empty streets, extremaly efficent workers and civilians getting out of the way of emergency works in a timely fashion. You are all a good example for the rest of the world on the best way to face and deal with horrid events! I do not think many others would be as well behaving in the face of this event. Sorry this rambles, it is hard to get across the harsh emotions this event has brought out in me.

Rosie

07-07-2005, 10:32 AM

I was just trying to explain to DS10 and DD8 what a terrorist is. My DS said that after what happened on 9/11 he hoped he would never hear the word terrorist again. We live about 35 minutes by rail from where the blasts happened - we know so many people who may have been caught up in this horror.

Thanks to all our friends in America for your sincere and welcome support. We must not be crushed by evil, whatever guise it takes on. Why can't Humankind be guided by the example of a leader like Ghandi rather than settle for the likes of Bin Laden?

We all deserve to live peaceful and constructive lives, lets hope we don't have to live in terror. :grouphug:

Rosie

diberry

07-07-2005, 10:43 AM

I think it would be useful to consider the enemy's perspective on your statement and question. I'm not sure, but I suspect that they'd question our insistence that our actions in their part of the world are justified, either by natural law or by our religious beliefs (as diverse as they may be). They'd refer to their people dying at the hands of forces that they'd claim we control, and would expect us to offer them an answer to the question you ask with regard to their actions about our own actions. They'd consider their actions far less barbarous than our actions.

I'd disagree with them, and would find our actions utterly defensible. However, looking at it through their point-of-view may help folks better understand why things like this happen, and perhaps understand why addressing the issue from the standpoint of "How can we make them realize they're bad people?" won't be effective.
Yes, I do understand what you're saying. So the next question is, what can we do to help both sides understand the other's point of view and hopefully take steps to break down barriers? Is that possible? Well, it's got to be if we can ever hope to stop this sort of thing happening.

KayleeUK

07-07-2005, 10:43 AM

Very Sad news :( :hug:

Jen D

07-07-2005, 10:44 AM

Many condolences to our UK friends. What a horror. Stay strong.

bengalbelle

07-07-2005, 11:01 AM

I am so sorry :(. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

LadyTrampScamp&Angel

07-07-2005, 11:28 AM

I know I'll never forget 9/11 and I'll always be grateful for the British standing with us. We will stand with you.

Just talked with my sister. She has a dear friend who works in the financial district in London. He is ok. She said he got to work at 9:05 and had a short walk from the underground to his office. The blasts happened about 8:55 so he just missed them.

Prayers for everyone there.

Miffy2003

07-07-2005, 11:45 AM

I can't believe this devasting news.

There's no words for a time like this but thanks to all for your support for London and our country and my thoughts are with anyone who has suffered today and their families.

nativetxn

07-07-2005, 11:50 AM

This is just an heart breaking situation. I have said prayers for the victims and their families.

Stay safe, my friends.

Katholyn

Joanne UK

07-07-2005, 12:11 PM

Sadly this is a day that, deep down we always knew was coming. How can people have so much hatred in their hearts that they can do this to innocent people?

Apparently one of the bodies recovered from the bus explosion has the same injuries that would be expected to be found on a suicide bomber - how do you deal with people like that?

TinkTatoo

07-07-2005, 12:19 PM

Hugs to everyone affected by this

allie5

07-07-2005, 12:27 PM

THANK YOU to all our American friends who have posted messages of support. It is really appreciated.

My DH is home safe now and isnt going back to the city till Monday when hopefully everything will have calmed down.

What a terrible day.

bicker

07-07-2005, 12:34 PM

what can we do to help both sides understand the other's point of view and hopefully take steps to break down barriers?I'm not sure "they" want to. The Taliban, for example, had the intention of destroying Western culture and establishing a global Islamic regime -- non-negotiable in the same way that some social conservatives treat the abortion as a non-negotiable issue. How does one address such intransience, with an objective of bringing two sides together?

7thdwarf/dopey

07-07-2005, 12:45 PM

Such a tragedy!! We are deeply hurt by what has happened in your country. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

pumba

07-07-2005, 12:51 PM

prayers to you and to all of your countries people.......we are thinking of you all

Obi Wan Kenobi

07-07-2005, 01:56 PM

Debbie

07-07-2005, 02:30 PM

Words can't express the sorrow felt, here, in another London. :sad1: God bless you and keep you in His hands.

TartanFan

07-07-2005, 03:14 PM

mrFDNY

07-07-2005, 03:25 PM

god bless you all and all are in my prayers. :grouphug: :grouphug:

ckckc2000

07-07-2005, 03:28 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in London :sad2:

7thdwarf/dopey

07-07-2005, 03:40 PM

bicker

07-07-2005, 03:53 PM

Gary: Could you please fix your signature -- it's distorting the screen for those of us with older eyes that we need to keep our screen resolution at 1024x768. Thanks. Just putting a carriage return between the two images should do the trick.

donaldsgal

07-07-2005, 04:12 PM

You know, it's amazing. This morning, I was awakened by hearing my sister answer the phone and saying, "Did you hear the news?"

4 years ago this September, I awoke to my father saying to me, "Did you hear the news?"

I would like to stop waking up to these words. :(

To everyone in the UK, your support and friendship has been so encouraging and uplifting throughout the last few years. I'm so sad it's now time for us to return the favor, but I'm glad we can show our friends abroad that we care deeply for you and pray for your safety and strength.

ForTheLoveofDisney

07-07-2005, 04:13 PM

Another thank you for the messages of concern and support. It took me a bit longer to get home from work tonite but at least my family was safe and sound when I did. I gave my DD an extra hug.

My heart breaks for those killed and injured and for those whose lives have been irrevocably changed today (that's most of us, I think).

My thoughts and prayers are with you all! May God Bless You!!

I know exactly how you feel and hearing the news of your attacks took me back to the time and place and just what I was doing on that dreadful day in September! A day I will never forget!!

You have my sympathies and my prayers!! :grouphug:

7thdwarf/dopey

07-07-2005, 04:28 PM