Explosions in London!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Just seeing on the news that there has been an Explosion on the London Underground and on 3 London buses.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

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

Several people have been injured after explosions on the Underground network and a double-decker bus in London.

A police spokesman said there were "quite a large number of casualties" at Aldgate Tube Station.

And Scotland Yard confirmed one of several reports of explosions on buses in the city - in Tavistock Place - but said the cause was not yet known.

One caller to BBC Five said his friend had seen "the bus ripped open like a can of sardines and bodies everywhere".

Number 10 said it was "still unsure" whether the explosions were a terrorist attack and although casualties were reported, no further details were yet available.

Ministers are meeting to clarify the situation and the government will make a statement later, Leader of the House Geoff Hoon told the Commons.

PA also quoted union officials as saying sources had told them there had been at least one explosive device on the Underground.

British Transport Police said incidents took place at Aldgate, Edgware Road, King's Cross, Old Street and Russell Square stations.

Scotland Yard confirmed they were assisting with a "major incident" and said there were casualties.

Hospitals have said they are no longer accepting non-emergency cases, BBC Five Live reported.

The National Grid, which supplies power to the Underground, said there had been no problems with its system which could have contributed to the incidents.

'Screaming and crying'

Jacqui Head, from BBC News, who had just left King's Cross station on a Piccadilly Line train as an explosion happened, said: "Everything was normal. Suddenly there was a massive bang, the train jolted.

"There was immediately smoke everywhere and it was hot and everybody panicked. People started screaming and crying."

The train was kept in the tunnel for 20 minutes and no announcement was made to explain the delay to passengers, she added.

Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes, near Kings Cross, told Five Live: "My only thought in the midst of all this confusion is that after the celebration of yesterday (for the Olympic 2012 London success) for people to be evil enough - if it is the intentional causing of death and injury - and think that they can justify this in any circumstances is completely unacceptable."

London Fire Brigade said four crews were at Liverpool Street and more were on their way.

Another passenger, who had left the Tube at Fenchurch Street Station, and walked to Aldgate East, told BBC Five Live that he saw injured people.

"As I walked through the bus station I could see people lying on the ground, black, as if they'd been covered in smoke. There were about three or four people on the floor being treated."

Eyewitness Paul Woloszyn from BBC News, who was at Blackhorse Road station on the Victoria Line, said: "We were told there was a bomb at Liverpool Street station.

"I was on the Tube, and they stopped the train and told everyone to get off and evacuate the station."

He said staff had said the entire Tube network had been affected, and leaflets had been handed out with details of alternative bus routes.

Another eyewitness, Dorothy Molloy, had been on a Tube train at King's Cross and said "staff just chucked everyone out of the station".

She said staff there had not given any details, but she said two passengers she had spoken to had said they had received messages saying there had been bombs.

"People didn't really know what was going on, they were just huffing and puffing and saying how annoying it was," she said.

"People don't seem to be panicked, but there's so many police and ambulances coming into the areas. People are just concerned, and some are just annoyed at the delay."

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Bus 'ripped apart' in explosion
Breaking news graphic
At least one person is reported to have been killed in an explosion on a bus in central London.

Witnesses said the roof of the double-decker bus was blown into the sky outside the British Medical Association, near Tavistock Place.

One told BBC News 24 the front of the building had been "splattered with blood" and said there were sheets spread on the pavement.

Police said: "There have been further reports of multiple explosions."

Witness Belinda Seabrook said: "I was on the bus in front and heard an incredible bang, I turned round and half the double decker bus was in the air.

"It was a massive explosion and there were papers and half a bus flying through the air.

"There must be a lot of people dead as all the buses were packed, they had been turning people away from the Tube stops."

Another witness said police were about to conduct controlled explosions in the area. The area has been cordoned off.

There were unconfirmed reports there were other blasts on buses in South Kensington and in Marylebone.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Could all our London Ledgies please check in.....

[sara1998]

I was just reading this. What a shame....

[Mari]

:( Hope there won't be too many victims.. could this have anything to do with the G8 top? Though it's at the other side of the country..

[madformac]

Could all our London Ledgies please check in.....


I'm fine thanks Pip.

I won't however be going out in London today.. I'm off to check out Sky News...

Sounds like the whole of London is a nightmare... The entire tube system has been shut down and several rail stations...

Hope the other London Ledgies are OK...

This is not what was needed... Apparently something is happening in Swindon and Brighton too... !?!?!?

[madformac]

:( Hope there won't be too many victims.. could this have anything to do with the G8 top? Though it's at the other side of the country..

It's for sure the G8 or somebody even pissed at the Olympics maybe....

[Mari]

Last report I read on bbc news site said there were 6 locations. Sh*t, this is big :(

[sara1998]

Those bastards.... :mad: I'll be keeping up on this all day.

Praying for the London Ledgies and everyone in England...

Maria

[Gailh]

Christ this looks serious.

I'm (hopefully) safe in Portsmouth but keeping an eye on the news on the web

Gail

[madformac]

They are now reporting an incident in Leicester Square too..... :mad: :confused:

that makes 7 so far...

[WelshWitchPMD]

I hope that everyone stays safe! I wonder who is responsible for this?

[madformac]

I hope that everyone stays safe! I wonder who is responsible for this?


It's looking like the work of the usual suspects I fear...

It seems there may be people trapped on a train underground outside of Kings Cross from the reports here in London, if thats the case I dread to think what it's like down there..

[GODDESS6]

this is soooooo awful, i hope all you london ledgies are ok, i will be checking in w/ the news allday, tony blair looks so upset, i am praying for you london :angel: !!!~

[Mari]

A Dutch newssite mentioned Al-Quaeda, but it's so early on to say anything about that, I guess.. though they are the usual suspect, yeah.

edit: this is a quick translation of two snippets I read on that dutch newssite (nu.nl)

"Arab sources which keep close tabs on the Al-qaeda network, have told the BBC that the explosions might be the work of Osama binLaden's network.

According to an Israeli radiostation, Israel was warned on thursday a few hours before the attack by Scotland Yard to increase security and to be extra alert."

[irishgrl]

A Dutch newssite mentioned Al-Quaeda, but it's so early on to say anything about that, I guess.. though they are the usual suspect, yeah.

edit: this is a quick translation of two snippets I read on that dutch newssite (nu.nl)

"Arab sources which keep close tabs on the Al-qaeda network, have told the BBC that the explosions might be the work of Osama binLaden's network.

According to an Israeli radiostation, Israel was warned on thursday a few hours before the attack by Scotland Yard to increase security and to be extra alert."
hmmm a shot acrosss the bow I wonder? makes me worried about the Olympics and security :shrug:

[shackin'up]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

****

[madformac]

Reports coming in now state a Jihad cell of Al-Queda has claimed responsibility for the London attacks...

I think the war of terror will be front page news once again...

[WelshWitchPMD]

Al-Quaeda is believed to be responsible from what I have heard so far.
It just amazes me how they get away with all of this and nobody see them.
Keeping Londoners in my prayers.

[mylittledemon]

God be with you all in Britain....we love you Pip, please be safe. I hope and pray this isn't going to be London's 9/11.

[SuzeQuze]

This is sickening. I hope we are all okay here, I will also keep London in my thoughts and prayers.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

It is upsetting to watch the news reports, yet I can't stop watching. I'm hearing that it was 6 explosions on the underground and 1 on the bus which they are saying was a suicide bomber. Have you seen the state of the bus? The entire roof was blown off! It's like they planned the bus one knowing that the tubes would be closed and the buses fuller than usual

[GateandGarden]

:distress::distress::distress::distress:

[irishgrl]

It's like they planned the bus one knowing that the tubes would be closed and the buses fuller than usual


pure E.V.I.L. from a group that believes Allah will welcome them with 7 virgins apiece! (see? apparently sex sells in the afterlife too~too bad they wont have bodies to do the business with :eek: )

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

What's left of the bus:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41277000/jpg/_41277449_bus_close_reader.jpg

:(

[strandinthewind]

I am glad all of the London Ledgies appear to be okay!!!!!

I just cannot believe this. What a tragedy. How can people be so cruel. If I have said it once, I have said it a 1,000 times, if you are so pissed at the world that you want to kill people like this, do us all a favor and kill yourself instead :mad:

As for OBL and Al-Q -- they need to find them instead of farting around in Iraq.

[tuigirl]

We're 40 mins away from London, by train and fine thanks..just watching the tele all day..horrendous news. Certainly puts pay to a planned trip into London, on Saturday now.....the Manga shop will have to wait!!

[reebokandlace]

I hope all our Ledgies are safe.


:(

[skcin]

Stay safe, everyone! This is awful. :distress:

[mondaymornin1]

I am glad all of the London Ledgies appear to be okay!!!!!

I just cannot believe this. What a tragedy. How can people be so cruel. If I have said it once, I have said it a 1,000 times, if you are so pissed at the world that you want to kill people like this, do us all a favor and kill yourself instead :mad:

As for OBL and Al-Q -- they need to find them instead of farting around in Iraq.

Well said, ITA! :nod:

Sending my thoughts and prayers to London.

[GardenStateGirlie]

This just goes to show they're everywhere--one cell dies, another one comes up in it's place. I'm absolutely sickened right now. I hope all of you are safe in London.

[littlecricket2]

Well, I just hope we (the United States) show England the same support that they showed us after 9/11. This is so awful and quite scary. :(

[gldstwmn]

Just seeing on the news that there has been an Explosion on the London Underground and on 3 London buses.

Good heavens. I hope all of our UK Ledgies are okay.

[gldstwmn]

It is upsetting to watch the news reports, yet I can't stop watching. I'm hearing that it was 6 explosions on the underground and 1 on the bus which they are saying was a suicide bomber. Have you seen the state of the bus? The entire roof was blown off! It's like they planned the bus one knowing that the tubes would be closed and the buses fuller than usual

I saw the photograph of the bus. It is horrifying. Evil.

[mylittledemon]

I hope the President rises up and decides to help Britain because of this attack.

[DownOnRodeo]

This is sickening but at the same time not an entire shock considering Britain's aggression in recent years, Spain could have warned them of that. As for G8, Blair was the key to success, what a way to distract him. This better not have any negative affect on the outcomes.

Edit Err......apparently I'm Joe now. That was actually Lux. What the ****? How can I be logged in as someone in another country?

[GateandGarden]

This is sickening but at the same time not an entire shock considering Britain's aggression in recent years, Spain could have warned them of that. As for G8, Blair was the key to success, what a way to distract him. This better not have any negative affect on the outcomes.

Edit Err......apparently I'm Joe now. That was actually Lux. What the ****? How can I be logged in as someone in another country?Well that's weird. Hi Joe-Lux. :wavey:

[BklynBlue]

Not knowing what else to do when faced with such senseless horror, I just wanted to extended a hand.
As one who spent the first thirty-eight years of his life in New York, including two years working at the World Trade Center, but more importantly, just as a human being, my heart and prayers go out to all Londoners on this terrible day.
Here is hoping that all of our list members and their loved ones are safe.

[eclipse]

Another dead suicide-bomber
Terrorist
Another day-

Innocenence shattered
bodies scattered
Another day-

Country after Country
Horror after horror
Another day-

Sad day, Today, Sad day
PLEASE Wish that tomorrow will not be...
Another day-

My thoughs are with you today England, and for all of us.....
Always and ever,
~~eclipse~~

[bretonbanquet]

I was only a few miles from the attacks at the time, but it was only luck that I wasn't any closer. Yesterday for instance I was right there.

I have also heard that at least one person on the top deck of that bus has survived, a nurse who was shielded from the blast by another passenger. She had to climb over his body to get out of the bus...

[DrummerDeanna]

I was only a few miles from the attacks at the time, but it was only luck that I wasn't any closer. Yesterday for instance I was right there.

I have also heard that at least one person on the top deck of that bus has survived, a nurse who was shielded from the blast by another passenger. She had to climb over his body to get out of the bus...


Glad you weren't there today and are safe :nod:

What a horrible day - not good news to wake up to, I'm afraid.

[Livia]

Just now catching up on this terrible and shocking news...London holds a special place in my heart...my thoughts and prayers with all those affected...which, in a way, is the entire world. :(

[bretonbanquet]

Glad you weren't there today and are safe :nod:


Thank you :xoxo:

[shackin'up]

What's left of the bus:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41277000/jpg/_41277449_bus_close_reader.jpg

:(

holy frick..... :mad:

[Serrart]

All my thoughts and prayers to all those who are experiencing this tragedy in London.

Romy

[Mari]

Last thing I read there's over 30 dead so far.. :(
I'm glued to the various newssites online.

[bretonbanquet]

Latest is 33 not including those on the bus :distress:

[wondergirl9847]

THANK GOD you all are okay!!!! I am shaking and crying and I'm in friggin' Texas!!

WHY!! Why is this happening! :mad:

Thank you Michele for PMing me!!!!!

STOP HATING PEOPLE!!!!!! :mad::mad:

Londoners, you are in my prayers!!

[golddustwoman77]

I hope all our UK Ledgies are safe and sound! This is just a terrible thing to wake up to this morning or any morning for that matter. This is all so senseless. :distress: You are in my prayers, people of London. :angel:

Now, for some ranting.




As for OBL and Al-Q -- they need to find them instead of farting around in Iraq.

I totally agree! We knew that these people weren't in Iraq, but we sent the bulk of our troops there and only a small number to Afghanistan (which was where they were believed to be at the time). :mad:

Also, I believe that Saudi Arabia, behind the scenes, has a major financial hand in these terrorist groups, and as I recall all of the 9/11 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia except for one (He was from Egypt.). I believe they harbor individuals who have information knowing that we won't come after them there. The family members of 9/11 terrorists are a prime example of that. Their government has blocked our government from talking to any of them. Of course, America, especially Oilboy W., will never seriously investigate or go after Saudi Arabia or Saudi Arabian people. The price is too high, especially for Oilboy W. Of course, this is just my two cents. :shrug:

[estranged4life]

I hope ya UK Ledgies are okay, The news here is reporting 40 killed and at least 300 injured.

[Nixxxed]

Glad everyone is OK! When I woke up and saw the news, my first instinct was to get on here and make sure everyone was safe. :xoxo:

And, I've gotten better information from you guys than from the stupid US news networks. They've already spun it to be US-focused, and you'd think *we* were the country that was bombed. :rolleyes:

[madformac]

I hope ya UK Ledgies are okay, The news here is reporting 40 killed and at least 300 injured.


Thanks Brian, I *think* all Ledgies are safe...


I was in London until about 8pm last night and was at Edgware Road station on Friday night... All brings home how close it is.. I'm supposed to be back in town on Saturday but right now I'm not sure if the services will be functioning...

Right now it's 33 dead and about 1000 injured, 6 critical and another 10 serious. The casualties from the bus blast are still unknown, as I feared after seeing the pictures of it's intensity

[madformac]

Seriously - Gov. Pataki is on right now...erg. I'd much rather hear from someone who, you know , was there!

Ex NYC Mayor Giuliani was near Liverpool St Station when it got hit. He praised the emergency services in their professional approach and the people of London, who all reacted calmly despite the conditions they were faced with.

[macfanken]

I feel for everyone in London... I hope you're all OK. I was staying in Madrid last year when the bombs went off there... it was probably the scariest, most surreal day of my life.

[tuigirl]

Just hearing news that ther'es a suspected bomb in a package at Victoria station...lots of people still trying to get home of course.

[wondergirl9847]

I hope that is a rumour, Michele!! :distress: BTW, clear out your PM's, woman! LOL

Conspiracy theory alert: I just thought of something. Perhaps Al-Queda wants the G8 peeps to focus on them and this bombing instead of Africa and the whole Live 8 thing. Then, when they don't react to it, they will all get blamed for not doing anything about it. :shrug:

I know, I suck at theories, but it just came into my brain for some reason, this close to Live 8.

[dudden22]

And, I've gotten better information from you guys than from the stupid US news networks. They've already spun it to be US-focused, and you'd think *we* were the country that was bombed. :rolleyes:

I know, could we look more self absorbed!! They are making it all about us, now we are on to whether the stock market has or will drop.

[dudden22]

CNN just said that there is an estimated 700 wounded. :distress:

[estranged4life]

memories of the OKC attack, So I can understand how ya Brits are feeling right now (As can New Yorkers who remember 9/11 and those in Madrid with the attacks on the trains recently).

Be safe y'all...

[bretonbanquet]

I am now hearing that at the moment the death toll on the bus is 2. This sounds incredibly low given what happened to it, and that some of the seats on the top deck ended up down in the street. Sounds like either the toll is going to rise, or the bus was practically empty on top, or there are some seriously lucky people there today. There is a suggestion that someone was on the bus taking the bomb elsewhere when it blew up prematurely... still a mystery.

Latest is 37 dead and 700-1000 injured :distress:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Oh my god.

I can't believe this. I'm absolutely shocked. All of you London ledgies, stay safe, please. All of you and your loved ones are in my prayers. Much love. <333

[sodascouts]

This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. I don't understand why the terrorists would have a problem with the fight against poverty, not that this violence is excusable for any reason.

[amber]

Where's Trackie?!! Has she posted today??? Anyone??
This is devastating...

[pianogirl04]

I just woke up -- what a horrible international tragedy to wake up to. As far as I know, all of my London friends are accounted for... thank God...

The first thing I realized when I read about all this, though -- seven explosions on the seventh day of the seventh month. This was definitely planned.

:shocked:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[SuzeQuze]

Glad everyone is OK! When I woke up and saw the news, my first instinct was to get on here and make sure everyone was safe. :xoxo:

And, I've gotten better information from you guys than from the stupid US news networks. They've already spun it to be US-focused, and you'd think *we* were the country that was bombed. :rolleyes:

Ugh! Katie Couric was interviewing someone this AM and she said, "Isn't it high season for American tourists to be in London." And he said, "Yes it's high season for tourists from all over to be in London." I had to turn it off after that.

[HomerMcvie]

What is wrong with these people?
I cannot BEGIN to understand the PURE AND EVIL HATRED that runs through their bodies. They would have to be crazy, to become so twisted with hate.
I'm dumbfounded.
:( :( :(

[SuzeQuze]

I know, could we look more self absorbed!! They are making it all about us, now we are on to whether the stock market has or will drop.

Are you f*cking kidding me? I hate this, when will they ever learn?

[tuigirl]

[QUOTE=I hope that is a rumour, Michele!! :distress: BTW, clear out your PM's, woman! LOL
QUOTE]

No more news about that sus bomb, so it was probably nothing...clearing my pm's now boss :D

[dudden22]

I have to get back to work. My thoughts are with any Londoners out there. May you be safe and well.

[strandinthewind]

Are you f*cking kidding me? I hate this, when will they ever learn?

I just do not see a problem with worrying about Americans there and what the global ramifications of this will be; all of that is newsworthy. It would be one thing if that were all they were worried about, but clearly it is not because the vast majority of the articles, etc. are concentrating on the actual event, all parties from all nationalities involved, how Londoners helped in the aftermath, etc. :shrug:

[wondergirl9847]

Ugh! Katie Couric was interviewing someone this AM and she said, "Isn't it high season for American tourists to be in London." And he said, "Yes it's high season for tourists from all over to be in London." I had to turn it off after that.

I cannot STAND that woman! :mad: Obviously, it's summertime, and people from all over the world are on vacation/holiday. Stupid woman.

[JazmenFlowers]

I am at a loss for words and very sad. The 7/7/7 theory is very eerie and unnerving. There is so much hate in the world I wonder how we make it sometimes. I think I'll turn on some Beauty and the Beast or How Still My Love and zone out for a while. You all take care.

[dudden22]

I just do not see a problem with worrying about Americans there and what the global ramifications of this will be; all of that is newsworthy. It would be one thing if that were all they were worried about, but clearly it is not because the vast majority of the articles, etc. are concentrating on the actual event, all parties from all nationalities involved, how Londoners helped in the aftermath, etc. :shrug:

I was talking more about the network news. They are just now beginning to focus more on London, but all morning they have mainly focused on what this meant for the U.S. and made it all about us.

Anyway, I guess it is really irrelevant at the moment. I just hope nothing more happens and everybody stays safe.

[BTFLCHLD]

this is sooo sad...why???
praying for those hurting from this tragedy <img src="http://tinypic.com/6tfms3.gif" alt="Image hosted by TinyPic.com">

[strandinthewind]

I was talking more about the network news. They are just now beginning to focus more on London, but all morning they have mainly focused on what this meant for the U.S. and made it all about us.

Anyway, I guess it is really irrelevant at the moment. I just hope nothing more happens and everybody stays safe.

Gotcha - and for the last sentence - me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darklinensuit]

:( Hope there won't be too many victims..

I don't mean to pick on this - I second your sincere sentiments here & know what you mean to say - but of course there are too many victims.
My heart goes out to the families.
A secondary worry is how this kind of thing can affect a society. In desperation people end up with things like the Patriot Act. :( My hope is that the UK heals as much as possible and as quickly as possible in the healthiest ways.

- Jake

[EnchantedSLN]

Last report I read on bbc news site said there were 6 locations. Sh*t, this is big :(

This is so awful :distress:. Stay safe, guys.

[skcin]

Where's Trackie?!! Has she posted today??? Anyone??
This is devastating...


Not since yesterday at 5:37pm. :( :( :(

[EnchantedSLN]

Where's Trackie?!! Has she posted today??? Anyone??
This is devastating...

That was my thought too... I hope she's ok!

[CrystalVisions]

This is so sad... :( I hope all UK Ledgies are fine, and Pip, I sent you an e-mail earlier...just wanted to make sure you were OK...

My love and prayers are with you all...

[Hawkeye]

The first thing I realized when I read about all this, though -- seven explosions on the seventh day of the seventh month. This was definitely planned.

:shocked:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

why the hell cant we figure this crap out BEFORE it hapens. I mean the Spain thing was 911 days after 9/11. 9/11 was 9-1-1. I think we should plan on somethiong 777 days from today, but thats just a guess.

[GateandGarden]

That was my thought too... I hope she's ok!Oh no. I had forgotten that Sharon lived there. I hope she's okay!!! :(

[dissention]

My best wishes and love goes out to all of those who were victims of this, and I hope that all the UK Ledgies are doing fine. My heart goes out to all of you. I haven't had a chance to read this whole thread, but I pray Sharon, MadForMac, and the other Ledgies we've gotten to know from across the pond so well are fine.

[wondergirl9847]

I know for a fact that Madformac, Tuigirl and Seteca are safe and sound. Don't know about Sharon (trackaghost), but I pray she can log on soon and let us all know we can stop worrying. :(

[amber]

Not since yesterday at 5:37pm. :( :( :(
:( :(
TRAAAAAAAAACCCKKKKIIIEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish someone knew her number or something....

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I hope we hear from Sharon soon. And has anyone heard from Neil?

Pip

[sodascouts]

I hope we hear from Sharon soon. And has anyone heard from Neil?

Pip

I just checked his board but apparently it's down for some unrelated reason. I certainly hope both he and Sharon are OK.

[pianogirl04]

why the hell cant we figure this crap out BEFORE it hapens. I mean the Spain thing was 911 days after 9/11. 9/11 was 9-1-1. I think we should plan on somethiong 777 days from today, but thats just a guess.

I'll have to look up the math behind 9/11 -- I remember finding a whole list of how 9/11 computed to all these other things that made perfect sense. An equation for terror. I keep asking myself why it was 7/7/05... is there some kind of numerical significance to all you UK ledgies out there?

There's more to this than any of us could see right now -- this was planned to coincide with the G8 summit, the Olympics in London may be a coincidence, but there's some kind of significance behind 7/7/7 that I can't wrap my brain around yet, I'm sure of it. That's how their minds work. I'm beginning to think the only way we can outsmart them is not by beefing up international security and waging a war against them but by figuring out their formula before they attack again.

[Mari]

I don't mean to pick on this - I second your sincere sentiments here & know what you mean to say - but of course there are too many victims.
My heart goes out to the families.
A secondary worry is how this kind of thing can affect a society. In desperation people end up with things like the Patriot Act. :( My hope is that the UK heals as much as possible and as quickly as possible in the healthiest ways.

- Jake

:rolleyes:
At the time I wrote that I only knew of 2 dead. Well, you don't mean to pick, ok, and I understand what you try to say too.

Anyway, I just came online to check if there was news from our other London ledgies.. sorry to hear there's no news yet.

[estranged4life]

I hope we hear from Sharon soon. And has anyone heard from Neil?

Pip

earlier (For trade reasons) but I have yet to hear back from Neil.

Hope he is alright as well as Sharon.

[wondergirl9847]

Chilid and I posted on Neil's message board today, and now, it says it's down. Hopefully, that shows that Neil is fine, but we need confirmation and for Sharon too.

[DrummerDeanna]

Perhpas the two MIA Ledgies are just caught in the city somewhere - with The Tube down and no busses running - perhaps they're just busy trying to get somewhere - really hope they're ok!

[DavidMn]

I just want to say to all English people, that I'm very sorry about what happend there. I've ridden the Tube a few times when I was there, and it's the best I've ever been on. Here's a prayer from me guys :angel:

[Sugar]

Thinking of all the Londoners now at this tragic time. Be safe. Take care.
God, I could cry....

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4660563.stm

If this link works check out pictures 4 and 5. This is just after the explosion happened on the bus and you can see people standing on the top deck. Wow.. they were lucky

[nodmod]

[QUOTE=madformac]

Hope the other London Ledgies are OK...
[QUOTE]

nodmod checking in...........

What a terrible mess, London has swung from one emotion to another in less then 24 hours, no one I know was directly involved, some of Ellie's school friends parents have been caught up in it, one lad's father is hospitalised with smoke inhalation, it's terrible watching the news reports, I just hope and prey that there is no more tomorrow.

Thanks for thinking of us

[madformac]

but I pray Sharon, MadForMac, and the other Ledgies we've gotten to know from across the pond so well are fine.

I'm fine and thankfully so are my friends in london too.. Thanks dude.. :)

Nothing yet from Sharon or Neil but traffic is at a standstill and people are having to walk across London. It could be very late tonight or tomorrow before they make contact here, I'm sure if they are in the centre we are the least of their priorities right at this moment..

[Mari]

hi Neil, glad you're fine. Can't imagine what it's like when you actually live there.. . just like everyone, my thoughts are with the people in GB.

[madformac]

Hope the other London Ledgies are OK...
nodmod checking in...........

Thanks for thinking of us

:) Speak of the man himself!!! Hello Neil, glad you are OK.. :thumbsup:

That just leaves Sharon to check in now right??

[nodmod]

Chilid and I posted on Neil's message board today, and now, it says it's down. Hopefully, that shows that Neil is fine, but we need confirmation and for Sharon too.

Left a message on Sharon's mobile to check in as soon as....

[wondergirl9847]

Thanks for checking in, Neil! Glad you are okay! :D

[CrystalVisions]

nodmod checking in...........

What a terrible mess, London has swung from one emotion to another in less then 24 hours, no one I know was directly involved, some of Ellie's school friends parents have been caught up in it, one lad's father is hospitalised with smoke inhalation, it's terrible watching the news reports, I just hope and prey that there is no more tomorrow.

Thanks for thinking of us

So glad to know you are all right, Neil, and thank you for the e-mail too...I just replied, and am so glad to know you and your family are safe. :nod: Now if we could just hear from Sharon...

[dissention]

I'm fine and thankfully so are my friends in london too.. Thanks dude.. :)


Great to hear that you, Pip, and Neil are okay. :xoxo: Now we just have to hear from the lovely Sharon.

[SuzeQuze]

Left a message on Sharon's mobile to check in as soon as....

Great, thanks for checking in, I'm so glad you're alright. :angel:

[CreepingDeath]

This is awful. :distress:

My bf is English and we have a lot of family and friends there. Thankfully they're all ok. Now we just need to hear from Sharon.

[SuzeQuze]

It's an airplane.

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/aviation_polls/read.main/45580/

The strangest thing happened when I did a google search for 777 "triple seven", this page was high up http://www.airdisaster.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-46896.html, and its subject is 9/11.

I don't know if this means they will target a 777 or if it is a coincidence but it sure is eerie and making my stomach churn.

[Serrart]

I'm really glad to hear the UK Ledgies are safe and sound, I'm sure we'll hear from Sharon soon.

Romy

[SuzeQuze]

I guess it was 4 explosions after all. That was still weird.

On edit, this is what triggered my search, today is a "triple seven vortex" according to astrology as quoted below.

The Triple Seven Vortex

The energy shifts for July will begin on the 6th of July, as the New Moon opens a new lunar cycle. This will be followed the next day, on the 7th, by a triple 7 vortex. This occurs when the harmonics of numbers creates a vortex in the time-space continuum. So the 7th of July 2005, will create a numerological triple 7.


This, dearest Light workers, is an ideal time to open your seventh Chakras, your Crown Chakras, to receive into your bodies the diamond light that will flood through the Lion's Gate Portal in July.

http://www.breathwork.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=32&lang=en

Do terrorists pay attention to Astrology

[gldstwmn]

I hope all our UK Ledgies are safe and sound! This is just a terrible thing to wake up to this morning or any morning for that matter. This is all so senseless. :distress: You are in my prayers, people of London. :angel:

Now, for some ranting.




I totally agree! We knew that these people weren't in Iraq, but we sent the bulk of our troops there and only a small number to Afghanistan (which was where they were believed to be at the time). :mad:

Also, I believe that Saudi Arabia, behind the scenes, has a major financial hand in these terrorist groups, and as I recall all of the 9/11 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia except for one (He was from Egypt.). I believe they harbor individuals who have information knowing that we won't come after them there. The family members of 9/11 terrorists are a prime example of that. Their government has blocked our government from talking to any of them. Of course, America, especially Oilboy W., will never seriously investigate or go after Saudi Arabia or Saudi Arabian people. The price is too high, especially for Oilboy W. Of course, this is just my two cents. :shrug:

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner, folks. Damn straight. :nod:

[gldstwmn]

Where's Trackie?!! Has she posted today??? Anyone??
This is devastating...

I know. I wondered the same thing.

[gldstwmn]

I just woke up -- what a horrible international tragedy to wake up to. As far as I know, all of my London friends are accounted for... thank God...

The first thing I realized when I read about all this, though -- seven explosions on the seventh day of the seventh month. This was definitely planned.

:shocked:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

It sure seems like there is a thing with the numbers.

[gldstwmn]

It's an airplane.

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/aviation_polls/read.main/45580/

The strangest thing happened when I did a google search for 777 "triple seven", this page was high up http://www.airdisaster.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-46896.html, and its subject is 9/11.

I don't know if this means they will target a 777 or if it is a coincidence but it sure is eerie and making my stomach churn.

777. Oh my. :distress:

[amber]

777. Oh my. :distress:
I just read this in Newscope. It's not exactly about the same thing, but it does mention that there is a violent air around now. :shrug:

"Bush's Solar Return
The Solar Return is one of astrologers' favorite techniques for understanding the year's coming circumstances. The Solar Return for the U.S. President is exceptionally noteworthy, since it not only foreshadows personal events, but those for the nation's Commander-in-Chief as well. The Solar Return takes place when the Sun returns to the same location as the natal Sun, generally within a day of the birthday. (Editor's note: Solar Returns can be calculated for the location, residence or birth place. This one is for the residence.)

George W. Bush's Solar Return, set for the White House, takes place at 1:33 pm on July 6, 2005. This chart features Mars in Aries sitting precisely on the Descendant, the entrance to the Seventh House of open enemies. This angular Mars dominates his Solar Return since it's so exactly placed on one of the four angles. Mars here describes the big fights that will characterize the coming year.

Already we can see this with the pending battle over the next Supreme Court appointment and the escalating insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, Mars here is enough for the astrologer to warn of an actual physical attack against Bush. And Mars squares the Sun, dramatically increasing its potential for violent aggression and hostile confrontations.

Astrologers need at least three indicators to give a credible warning of physical danger. A second one is transiting Uranus, which is opposing Bush's natal Mars from the Eighth House of death. This transit is peaking now and through February 2006. Third, consider Bush's personal situation in tandem with the presidential death* cycle, which is now in effect. The president and his security team should be very, very careful.

Solar Eclipse Activated

Solar Eclipses in ancient times were often accompanied by widespread fear of imminent catastrophe, usually in the form of war, famine, or death of the king. In modern times Solar Eclipses continue to inspire awe, as astrologers and astrology students expect the worst. The Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2005 was the most recent, and it did coincide with the death of Pope John Paul II.

The influence of a Solar Eclipse lasts well beyond its actual date, and may be triggered by future transits to the eclipse point. On July 10, transiting Mars will be at 19º Aries, the same degree as the April 8 eclipse. Mars can activate the underlying potential to create spectacular events. Those with natal planets in the same degree area will be most dramatically affected by the activated eclipse.

An activated Solar Eclipse can have a beneficial effect. For example, John Paul II's horoscope remains vital, as the transit of Mars has put him on the fast track to sainthood. Some stocks may take a quantum leap or a sudden plunge, if their first trade charts are hit by this activated Solar Eclipse. Bush's Supreme Court nominee will likely have a vital natal planet at this eclipse point, around 18º to 20º of cardinal signs.

To be sure, the Mars transit over the Solar Eclipse point can also bring tragedy. In militant Aries, we're likely to see horrific acts of violence. Over the coming week the transiting Sun in Cancer catches up to square Mars, creating a general climate of confrontation and defensive action. The mood in Washington is one of gearing up for battle. "

[gldstwmn]

I feel like just hanging my head and crying. :sorry:

[SuzeQuze]

I feel like just hanging my head and crying. :sorry:

Don't be sorry, I'm all upset too. It's just awful. I sent along that info to the CIA, I mean, who knows. It is probably far fetched, but then again, so is bombing a subway, at least it was. :(

[gldstwmn]

Found this and I thought I would share:

Dear Britain,

You are my father and my mother and for that, I love you dearly. Although I left your house under bad circumstances, you've never lost your place in my heart. We've had heated words over the years, but I've never lost the civility and respect of law you taught me in my youth.

You instilled values in me that I hold both dear and fundamental to my world outlook and I realize that without you, I wouldn't exist as I do today.

I could take the attacks on me four years ago. I've gotten used to being the whipping boy of the world (for reasons both valid and invalid). I've made my share of mistakes and I'm tough and pretty damn big. But now I weep for my parents.

Dear Britain--

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

[Sapphire Girl]

Found this and I thought I would share:

Dear Britain,

You are my father and my mother and for that, I love you dearly. Although I left your house under bad circumstances, you've never lost your place in my heart. We've had heated words over the years, but I've never lost the civility and respect of law you taught me in my youth.

You instilled values in me that I hold both dear and fundamental to my world outlook and I realize that without you, I wouldn't exist as I do today.

I could take the attacks on me four years ago. I've gotten used to being the whipping boy of the world (for reasons both valid and invalid). I've made my share of mistakes and I'm tough and pretty damn big. But now I weep for my parents.

Dear Britain--

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Beautifully said.

My prayers are with you Londoners. Please stay safe and strong.

[Nixxxed]

It's an airplane.

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/aviation_polls/read.main/45580/

The strangest thing happened when I did a google search for 777 "triple seven", this page was high up http://www.airdisaster.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-46896.html, and its subject is 9/11.

I don't know if this means they will target a 777 or if it is a coincidence but it sure is eerie and making my stomach churn.
Isn't "777" also the number of God (as far as Christians are concerned)?

Like "666" is considered the number of the Beast.

I have no idea if it really means anything. Just saying...

[pianogirl04]

This, dearest Light workers, is an ideal time to open your seventh Chakras, your Crown Chakras, to receive into your bodies the diamond light that will flood through the Lion's Gate Portal in July.


Al Qaeda's version of Heaven's Gate, perhaps? Do we know if this was a suicide bombing yet?

[macfanken]

Al Qaeda's version of Heaven's Gate, perhaps? Do we know if this was a suicide bombing yet?

I don't think we know yet. In Madrid, they got off the trains before the bombs went off.

[pianogirl04]

Isn't "777" also the number of God (as far as Christians are concerned)?

Like "666" is considered the number of the Beast.

I have no idea if it really means anything. Just saying...

Jihad. This is a war in the name of God (or so they claim... I am thinking about the right people, aren't I?)

The airplane theory is a good one too...what kind of planes did they ues for 9/11?

[estranged4life]

Like "666" is considered the number of the Beast.


hate to be the harbringer of bad news, But according to the just discovered oldest biblical manuscript ever found, the number of the beast is actually '616' not '666'...

Man, they really took the air out of the fun I had with the relig-a-tards here with my admiration for my favorite number '666' :lol:

[macfanken]

Jihad. This is a war in the name of God (or so they claim... I am thinking about the right people, aren't I?)

The airplane theory is a good one too...what kind of planes did they ues for 9/11?


757s and 767s

[dissention]

Gawd, I hope Sharon is okay. :(

[ontheEdgeof17]

Gawd, I hope Sharon is okay. :(

I think she is online as we speak.

[trackaghost]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

[ontheEdgeof17]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!



We did and we are all glad you are as okay as you could be at this time.

Ledgie Love! :xoxo:

[mylittledemon]

Thank God all the Ledgies are ok. I hope the bastards that did this get brought to justice, or die of gonnorhea and rot in hell, either one.

[WelshWitchPMD]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.


Oh that sounds awful but I am glad to know that you are OK!

[trackaghost]

hmmm a shot acrosss the bow I wonder? makes me worried about the Olympics and security :shrug:

There were no warnings. I think the Olympics will be fine. If anything it's proved how incredible our police, emergency services and just the people of London really are. I'm sure security will be stepped up for the Olympics.

[wondergirl9847]

Thanks for checking in, Sharon! Good to hear from you. :) We have all been worried about our UK Ledgies all day.

We have 9-11, you guys have 7-7. :(

Horrible....disgusting...senseless.

[dissention]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

I feel so bad for all of you. Being in the middle of all that must be so surreal and devastating; it's hard to even comprehend how everyone must feel over this. I'm incredibly happy that you're safe and sound, love. :xoxo: The most any of us can do is wish you and everyone else the best and send our love and gratitude that you're okay, and that's what I'm doing.

[dreamongypsydkm]

This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. I don't understand why the terrorists would have a problem with the fight against poverty, not that this violence is excusable for any reason.

Like I said on LiveJournal, I don't think these attacks should be connected to aid for impoverished countries. I think this was planned way in advance in the way 9/11 was simply to attack a country that is currently fighting terrorism in Iraq. This attack is similar to those in NY and Madrid, and I cannot believe that terrorists did this to protest aid to Africa. In fact, the more I think about this connection, the more ridiculous it seems.
Yes, the G8 summit issues did include aid to Africa, but it also was a meeting to discuss a plethora of other issues, including the war on terror.

[trackaghost]

It has been a really surreal day. It's horrible to think if I had caught my normal train I would have been on the underground when the explosions occurred. I go past Moorgate and Kings Cross everyday on the tube. It's upsetting to think that all those people killed were just setting out to work, like me, thinking it was just an ordinary day and now their families will never see them again. I feel incredibly lucky, but even to be in the area where it was all happening was frightening.

Anyway, thanks again for thinking of me. I just wanted to check in when Neil said you were all worried. I'm off to bed now. It has been a long day.

[estranged4life]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

you're okay...We Ledgies on this side of the Atlantic were worried about our UK counterparts :nod:

[estranged4life]

Thanks for checking in, Sharon! Good to hear from you. :) We have all been worried about our UK Ledgies all day.

We have 9-11, you guys have 7-7. :(

Horrible....disgusting...senseless.


4/19...9/11...7/7...and others too numerous to mention, Who would have thought that within the past 10 years there would be some many acts of terror that do nothing more than ruin/kill citizens of the cities of the world :shrug:

[strandinthewind]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

Thank Goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were all just a little worried in a non stalker way and I am SOOOOO happy you were late - SHEEBUS!!!!! :eek:

BTW - your Piccadilly Circus deserted comment reminds me of Stevie's comment after 9/11 about Las vegas being empty - Dear God . . . show us the way back :eek:

These people just do not get that killing innocents is not the right way and that though they feel, right or wrong, the world has slighted them, it is wrong.

Hug your family and you have several hugs across the pond :nod:

[strandinthewind]

757s and 767s

and I am flying both on Sat. :eek:

[Janet]

Everyone please be careful. I am praying for all of you....

[GODDESS6]

my house is praying for all of you guys also, this is sucha travesty/tragedy & pisses me off in general~ there is no reasoning for such things, my heartbreaks for all the dead & wounded :distress: :distress: :distress: ~

[macfanken]

and I am flying both on Sat. :eek:


You're not flying DELTA are you?!

[macfanken]

It has been a really surreal day. It's horrible to think if I had caught my normal train I would have been on the underground when the explosions occurred. I go past Moorgate and Kings Cross everyday on the tube. It's upsetting to think that all those people killed were just setting out to work, like me, thinking it was just an ordinary day and now their families will never see them again. I feel incredibly lucky, but even to be in the area where it was all happening was frightening.

Anyway, thanks again for thinking of me. I just wanted to check in when Neil said you were all worried. I'm off to bed now. It has been a long day.


I'm glad to hear you and the rest of the UK ledgies are OK... I know how you feel... I was by myself in Madrid on a subway when the bombs went off there. I got off the subway one stop before the main station were the explosions occured... things like that make you think of the "what ifs" and also how lucky you are.

[Sugar]

Happy as hell all our London Ledgies are OK. Still, such a tragic day.

And can someone give me the Cliff Notes on this 7/7/7 significance. I mean I get that today's July 7, but what else... :shrug:

[CrystalVisions]

It has been a really surreal day. It's horrible to think if I had caught my normal train I would have been on the underground when the explosions occurred. I go past Moorgate and Kings Cross everyday on the tube. It's upsetting to think that all those people killed were just setting out to work, like me, thinking it was just an ordinary day and now their families will never see them again. I feel incredibly lucky, but even to be in the area where it was all happening was frightening.

Anyway, thanks again for thinking of me. I just wanted to check in when Neil said you were all worried. I'm off to bed now. It has been a long day.

Thank goodness you're OK, Sharon! My heart goes out to everyone in the UK...it's so horrible...as you said, everyone was just trying to get to work, to just have their ordinary day, and some of their lives are forever changed. :distress:

I'm so sorry about your day, but so grateful that you and all of our UK Ledgies are all right...take care everyone and stay safe!

[~nightbird~]

I am just so shocked and saddened by this whole event ... my thoughts and prayers are with Great Britain and her people right now.

[jkmaletic]

This tragedy is so sad. In a way it's like I feel like it's our (the USA's) fault. I mean, GB has always been such a great ally to us. It's like, this is what they get for standing by us and helping us? I'm praying for all those affected by this, just as the Brits did for us during 9-11. I also hope they find those who are responsible, alive or not.

~Jamie

[SuzeQuze]

It has been a really surreal day. It's horrible to think if I had caught my normal train I would have been on the underground when the explosions occurred. I go past Moorgate and Kings Cross everyday on the tube. It's upsetting to think that all those people killed were just setting out to work, like me, thinking it was just an ordinary day and now their families will never see them again. I feel incredibly lucky, but even to be in the area where it was all happening was frightening.

Anyway, thanks again for thinking of me. I just wanted to check in when Neil said you were all worried. I'm off to bed now. It has been a long day.

I'm really glad you're okay. I'm sure you're sort of still in shock too. I had a feeling that the reason we didn't hear from you was that you were right in it. This freaked me out and scared me so much that I can only imagine what you might have felt like. :angel:

[amber]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

Omigod, My beloved Trackie! You're ok! :blob2: :blob2: :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: I was so worried. :( I can't believe you just missed the train! :eek: Omigosh, I started crying when I read what happened, and when you hadn't reported in, I was frantic. Thank goodness you are safe. *hugs x's a million*. I just can't believe this whole thing. :distress:

[SuzeQuze]

This tragedy is so sad. In a way it's like I feel like it's our (the USA's) fault. I mean, GB has always been such a great ally to us. It's like, this is what they get for standing by us and helping us? I'm praying for all those affected by this, just as the Brits did for us during 9-11. I also hope they find those who are responsible, alive or not.

~Jamie

Well, it isn't our fault, its the terrorists' fault. But had our commander in chief gotten Osama this may not have happened. So again we ask, WTF are we doing in Iraq? Well, it's about the $$,$$$,$$$,$$$ and that is pathetic. And for the umpteenth time today I am sickened.

[macfanken]

Well, it isn't our fault, its the terrorists' fault. But had our commander in chief gotten Osama this may not have happened. So again we ask, WTF are we doing in Iraq? Well, it's about the $$,$$$,$$$,$$$ and that is pathetic. And for the umpteenth time today I am sickened.


Well, if you watched FAUX News today, the attacks in London reaffirm what we're doing in Iraq! :eek: It seems like backwards logic to me. :shrug:

[darklinensuit]

Sharon, I'm touched that you & the other Brits took the time to check in with us on such a terrible and crazy day. Thank you.

- Jake

[SuzeQuze]

Well, if you watched FAUX News today, the attacks in London reaffirm what we're doing in Iraq! :eek: It seems like backwards logic to me. :shrug:

You exposed your precious corneas to that nonsense! :eek: I'll have to listen to Stephanie Miller's laundered version tomorrow. I can't stomach them at all.

[GardenStateGirlie]

It has been a really surreal day. It's horrible to think if I had caught my normal train I would have been on the underground when the explosions occurred. I go past Moorgate and Kings Cross everyday on the tube. It's upsetting to think that all those people killed were just setting out to work, like me, thinking it was just an ordinary day and now their families will never see them again. I feel incredibly lucky, but even to be in the area where it was all happening was frightening.

Anyway, thanks again for thinking of me. I just wanted to check in when Neil said you were all worried. I'm off to bed now. It has been a long day.

So glad you and our other ledgies cross the pond are alright -- we were all incredibly worried.

[dudden22]

4/19...9/11...7/7...and others too numerous to mention, Who would have thought that within the past 10 years there would be some many acts of terror that do nothing more than ruin/kill citizens of the cities of the world :shrug:


It has happened everyday, for god knows how many years. We have just never bothered to pay attention because it was not happening to us.

[dudden22]

I am so glad everyone from London is alright! Be safe.

[Mari]

Hey Sharon, glad to hear you're safe! Here's another silly worrier :o
Have to say I'm impressed with how the Londoners deal with this, life's picked up as 'usual' so quickly, it's like a big middle finger to those terrorists, eh.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I just got Neil's message. Thanks everyone for thinking of me, I honestly felt really touched when I read this thread, I didn't think anyone would miss me at all!

I literally just missed getting a tube this morning by minutes. It has been a very strange and scary day. I'm still kind of shell-shocked about it. I was actually up around Liverpool St where one of the blasts occured.
It was more than a little scary. No one knew what to do because we couldn't get anywhere because public transport was suspended. Then a women came over to us and said "I'm getting out of here, you should too, they're bringing dead bodies up here." So we decided to try and walk as far out of central London as we could, so I'm worn out after walking all day. A girl I work with was actually on the bus behind the one that got blown up after being evacuated from Euston. She saw the explosion. She said the roof went three feet in the air and that blood splattered on the building next to it. She just ran into a random nearby building and was freaking out when we spoke to her.

It was weird - because all the buses and tubes were suspended, people were just walking around in silence. We couldn't even to use our mobile phones to find out if friends and family were alright because so many people were trying the network was jammed and it was impossible to get a connection.

Some places were either in chaos, like round Liverpool St and Moorgate, with swarms of police and ambulances, other places looked like scenes out of 28 Days Later. It's not often you see Piccadilly Circus deserted.

Just a really horrible, upsetting day.

Good to hear you are ok Sharon. I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like to be in London when it happened

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Al Qaeda's version of Heaven's Gate, perhaps? Do we know if this was a suicide bombing yet?
I just saw on the news that survivors from the bus are saying it was a suicide bomber on the bus. One a read said 2 girls saw a man sit down and then exploded.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

This disgusts me:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4662809.stm

Hundreds of commuters spent Thursday night stranded in London and some have accused hoteliers of cashing in on the crisis in the capital.

Prices at a number of London's hotels increased by more than double on Thursday night, the BBC has learned.

Lastminute.com was warning customers about the price rises two hours after the first blast.

A Trading Standards Institute spokesman said profiteering after an act of terrorism was reprehensible.

With the transport networks down and no way of returning home, one businessman from Manchester told the BBC he had paid £250 for an £80 room.

Bomb attacks

A spokesman for the British Hospitality Association, which represents hotels, said he was surprised by the increases.

Commuters said they were appalled, and thousands chose to walk for hours to reach home rather than stay the night in a hotel.

London's hotels were 80% full before the blasts, and on Wednesday the UK tourist industry was celebrating the news of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.

But some US tourists have now cancelled bookings for the coming week following Thursday's bomb attacks, which killed at least 37 people and left 700 injured.

[BombaySapphire3]

I think when anyone tried price gouging here after 9/11 there were some consequences .That really is odious to take advantage of such a horrific event to make a profit.The names of the businesses that do this should be listed so they can be boycotted in the future.

[BombaySapphire3]

I like what one of the CNN correspondents said ,his name escapes me right now it's late and I've had a couple glasses of Napa vintage.The gist of it was that terrorism would begin to disappear when religious fundamentalism of ALL religions begins to disappear .I have to concur with that one.

[Mari]

You can't link fundamentalism to religion solely, though. There's fundamentalism based on political convictions too. Or extreme nationalism.. like ETA.

[sara1998]

I'm so glad to hear that all of our Ledgies are ok over there. I am so sad for all of you. For me, it has re-opened the 9/11 wounds.

I think when anyone tried price gouging here after 9/11 there were some consequences .That really is odious to take advantage of such a horrific event to make a profit.The names of the businesses that do this should be listed so they can be boycotted in the future.

Didn't Starbucks get in trouble for charging rescue personnel for water? I'm sure there are others, but this one sticks out in my mind.

[BombaySapphire3]

I think you're correct about Starbucks Sara.Maybe that is why I've been kind of subconsciuosly boycotting them.That and they're the MacDonald's of coffee shops.

[dreamongypsydkm]

I'm so glad to hear that all of our Ledgies are ok over there. I am so sad for all of you. For me, it has re-opened the 9/11 wounds.



Didn't Starbucks get in trouble for charging rescue personnel for water? I'm sure there are others, but this one sticks out in my mind.

That couldn't possibly be true. Starbucks doesn't charge anyone for water.

[GateandGarden]

There were no warnings. I think the Olympics will be fine. If anything it's proved how incredible our police, emergency services and just the people of London really are. I'm sure security will be stepped up for the Olympics.Thanks for stopping by Sharon! I was worried, and I couldn't get internet access last night so I was just hoping all the Lediges over there were okay. I appreciate that you all checked in so we'd know you're okay. I'm really, really sorry that you all had to go through this.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Police have confirmed that 13 people were killed on the bus. :(

[gldstwmn]

Well, if you watched FAUX News today, the attacks in London reaffirm what we're doing in Iraq! :eek: It seems like backwards logic to me. :shrug:

Here's Brit Hume's take on the attack:

"My first thought when I heard - just on a personal basis, when I heard there had been this attack and I saw the futures this morning, which were really in the tank, I thought, 'Hmmm, time to buy.'"
- Fox News's Brit Hume, 7/7/05

[gldstwmn]

Police have confirmed that 13 people were killed on the bus. :(

I figured by the looks of it that it was more than the two originally reported.

[trackaghost]

Omigod, My beloved Trackie! You're ok! :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo: I was so worried. :( I can't believe you just missed the train! :eek: Omigosh, I started crying when I read what happened, and when you hadn't reported in, I was frantic. Thank goodness you are safe. *hugs x's a million*. I just can't believe this whole thing. :distress:

I'm so sorry to have worried you Amber, and everyone else here! :xoxo:
It was just a really weird day yesterday.

Can you believe most of the public transport system, including the majority of the tube network was up and running today? I think most Londoners decided that the best way to deal with yesterday's events is not to live in fear, but to get back to normal as soon as they can. Honestly it's made me proud to be a Londoner.

[amber]

I'm so sorry to have worried you Amber, and everyone else here! :xoxo:
It was just a really weird day yesterday.

Can you believe most of the public transport system, including the majority of the tube network was up and running today? I think most Londoners decided that the best way to deal with yesterday's events is not to live in fear, but to get back to normal as soon as they can. Honestly it's made me proud to be a Londoner.
Wow! That is amazing. You should be proud. Not that you shouldn't have before, but yes, that is quite the spirit. It's a great stiff upper lip! :) :nod: :xoxo:

[trackaghost]

After reading this thread I also felt really proud to be a Ledgie. Honestly I was thinking about it last night, and the fact that everyone was worried about me really touched me. So thank you everyone. It made me realise what an amazing community we have here.
Dissention also called me lovely, which made me laugh! :laugh: :xoxo:
Oh Josh you won't be saying that the next time we argue about the new Spielberg movie!

[dissention]

After reading this thread I also felt really proud to be a Ledgie. Honestly I was thinking about it last night, and the fact that everyone was worried about me really touched me. So thank you everyone. It made me realise what an amazing community we have here.
Dissention also called me lovely, which made me laugh! :laugh: :xoxo:
Oh Josh you won't be saying that the next time we argue about the new Spielberg movie!

Oh, of course I will. :laugh: Seriously, I'm very happy and relieved that you're okay. We may disagree on movies, but you know I love ya. :xoxo:

[bretonbanquet]

I worked all day today in and around London, and although the streets were a little less busy than usual, it seemed like nothing had happened at all yesterday. The area where the bus still sits is blanked off, but a couple of streets away it's all normal. It was truly amazing that so much of the tube service was running today, and the buses were operational too.

I think a lot of people took today off work because they thought the transport system would be a nightmare, and that was why the place seemed slightly quiet, but on Monday I'm sure we'll all be back to normal.

One thing I saw today was a van driver who stuck an enormous flag of St George to the side of his van, and had written defiant messages all over it to the terrorists - 'you'll never stop us living our lives the way we want to...' :nod:

[Johnny Stew]

One thing I saw today was a van driver who stuck an enormous flag of St George to the side of his van, and had written defiant messages all over it to the terrorists - 'you'll never stop us living our lives the way we want to...' :nod:I'm really glad to hear that our British Ledgies are all okay, and that the attacks haven't pushed everyone inside out of fear.

I hadn't commented earlier, because I've been trying to process yet another act of senseless violence. I don't comprehend such behaviour, not even intellectually... and I've never understood the mindset of those who believe they can bend people to their will by the use of force or intimidation.