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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2005Purrs for London and us all
on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the sun ... following the news from London - scary and horrible purrs  Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi > on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and > green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > lewe > lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi For news, keep checking the BBC website and the Guardian website. www.bbc.co.uk and www.guardian.co.uk Please stay calm. If you live or work in an area where people might be worrying about you, then switch your mobile on and put a message on your answering machine telling people that you're OK. It's definitely a terrorist attack, so many explosions on tubes and buses can't be anything else. Love to Londoners Jeanette > For news, keep checking the BBC website and the Guardian website. > www.bbc.co.uk and www.guardian.co.uk Please stay calm. If you live or work [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Love to Londoners fro the last 20 minutes or so the bbc website news.bbc.co.uk seem strained but will load eventually a couple of the major mobile phone operators were reported to be down almost immediately after the first incidents, seems the problems are increasing and include also landlines, all this is to be expected under the circumstances of course figures for "confirmed" dead seem to range between 2-7 at the moment, with some 100 casualties, stretchers and oxygen are still carried into tube stations Tony Blair to make a statement from the G8 summit at Gleneagles/Scotland in some 25 min, noon local time Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi > fro the last 20 minutes or so the bbc website news.bbc.co.uk seem strained > but will load eventually [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Tony Blair to make a statement from the G8 summit at Gleneagles/Scotland > in some 25 min, noon local time TV better than the web on this occasion, for more updated situation. So far, 20 dead, many more injured, six separate explosions confirmed. The pictures of a double decker bus which exploded is not pretty at all - bent double like a squashed drink can and with the roof peeled off :-( Entire tube network shut down - sensible - and central London buses off the road - again, sensible in the circumstances. I haven't found out if my niece & her family are okay. The chances of them being hurt are small, but it's a worry nevertheless. helen s > TV better than the web on this occasion, for more updated situation. So far, > 20 dead, many more injured, six separate explosions confirmed. The pictures > of a double decker bus which exploded is not pretty at all - bent double > like a squashed drink can and with the roof peeled off :-( Entire tube > network shut down - sensible - and central London buses off the road - > again, sensible in the circumstances. The initial CBC reports said an electical fault, but it was rather odd it seemed widespread...by the time I got in to my work computer, CBC's report was updated, although I can't get on the BBC site. It sounds horrifying! World Report is just starting, with yet another update. > I haven't found out if my niece & her family are okay. The chances of them > being hurt are small, but it's a worry nevertheless. Purrs to everyone. It's always a worry when friends or relatives are in threatened or dangerous areas, even though logically we know the chances of any individual being affected are small. SignatureCheryl It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't know who's behind it Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably > so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't > know who's behind it I think we can have a good idea.... Purrs that you get home safely, without too long a delay, Lesley. Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield Thanks Debbie It's starting to look increasingly grim for me actually getting home and they reckon it will be a week before the tube gets back to normal. Still I just heard that the last of my friends not to be accounted for is safe after having walked miles into work so no moaning! Three lucky people through Dave K who has this week off work or he would have been caught up in it and Paul and Liz who decided to set off early today or they would have been at King's Cross in time to be caught up in it! My gaming club meets tonight and the general view is that we are not going to let them grind us down! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Thanks Debbie > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I'm so glad you and your friends are OK. Purrs for all those affected and purrs you don't have to much trouble getting home to the Fabulous Furballs. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. and purrs you don't have to much trouble getting home to the Fabulous Furballs It's starting to look like the overhead line from Richmond to Stratford may well be running, it's a gamble as it could take me 40 minutes to get to Richmond and if it's still closed then I have lost time....But if it works it shouldn't be too bad (and I can get to work tomorrow morning) and from Stratford I can walk home or get a cab (I am told no buses are passing our flat probably because they are all in cental London) Just heard from the last friend (I'd forgotten about him) he's really shaking- he was 10 minutes late this morning if he'd been on time he would have been caught in the main explosion at Liverpool Street Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > and purrs you don't have to much trouble getting home to the Fabulous > Furballs [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Lesley, I'm glad he is okay. I am so horrified. > Just heard from the last friend (I'd forgotten about him) he's really > shaking- he was 10 minutes late this morning if he'd been on time he [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs God, this reminds me so of 9/11/2001. My friend Ian missed his train and was late getting to the World Trade Center. He made it inside the elevator just as the first plane hit. The elevator stayed put. An hour or so later (shortly before the tower fell) the elevator doors opened and he and several other people walked out to mass confusion and destruction and were rushed out of the building. You are all in my thoughts. Jill Glad to hear everyone you know is safe, Lesley. Nightmare getting home to Stratford from W London though.... no suggestions, except is there anyone you can stay the night with locally & ring a neighbour to feed your cats? The latest updates for the North London Line are here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/travel/trains/silverlink_metro_feature.shtml seems to indicate no service at present - maybe check later on? My DH is driving at the moment to collect his son who was at Acton today, and needs to get home to Orpington - fortunately he got a lift as far as Wimbledon so DH is collecting from there (we're in S Croydon) & dropping him home. Chaos all round. Glad to hear everyone you know is safe, Lesley. Nightmare getting home to Stratford from W London though.... no suggestions, except is there anyone you can stay the night with locally & ring a neighbour to feed your cats? Thanks for that link-just to add to problems there's a delay due to Stratford's end playing up...... I have been offered a bed for the night at work- one of our wards is being converted to a dormitory but the thought of sitting in RPH lunatic asylum all night when dammit I was supposed to be running a game!.... Not worried about the Fabulous Furballs- Dave (DH) is at home and so they have a slave waiting attendence on their every need as usual! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Glad to hear everyone you know is safe, Lesley. Nightmare getting home to Stratford from W London though.... no suggestions, except is there anyone you can stay the night with locally & ring a neighbour to feed your cats? Thanks for that link-just to add to problems there's a delay due to Stratford's end playing up...... I have been offered a bed for the night at work- one of our wards is being converted to a dormitory but the thought of sitting in RPH lunatic asylum all night when dammit I was supposed to be running a game!.... Not worried about the Fabulous Furballs- Dave (DH) is at home and so they have a slave waiting attendence on their every need as usual! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Thanks for that link-just to add to problems there's a delay due to > Stratford's end playing up...... Gah - it's all a write-off isn't it. > I have been offered a bed for the night at work- one of our wards is > being converted to a dormitory but the thought of sitting in RPH > lunatic asylum all night when dammit I was supposed to be running a > game!.... Yes... I can see your point! Tricky call at the moment. I would keep a check on the overground, it may pick up later on this evening and you can get back at least! > Not worried about the Fabulous Furballs- Dave (DH) is at home and so > they have a slave waiting attendence on their every need as usual! That's something anyway! Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield > > It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably > > so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; > He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield I heard on the radio that a European Al Qaida cell has claimed responsibility for the London attacks--don't know how reliable a report that is, though. The bastards--whoever did it! UK Cat lovers, I hope your family members and friends check in rapidly to let you know they're all okay. Another sad, dark day, here on Earth! ='o( Melissa >> > It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably >> > so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Melissa It's always been a question of "when" not "if" :-( Our emergency services have been trained for such an eventuality and they came good today. The bus blew up right outside the London offices of the British Medical Association which happened to be crammed with doctors attending a meeting who immediately all rushed out to attend the injured and dying and no doubt saved lives by their immediate response. The front of that building which was white before, is now spattered all over with blood. I just cannot even conceive of the hatred in anyone's mind to do this to innocent people going to work. May they rot in hell for ever and suffer unimaginably pain for all eternity. Tweed >>> > It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably >>> > so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Tweed I'll join you in that wish! MLB In Australia we heard almost immediately. It came on with the evening news, all programs were cancelled for the rest of the night, Truly horrifying, it was a terrorist attack. Marei in OZ > It's not an electrical fault that was just the first excuse (probably > so that people wouldn't panic) it's a terrorist attack but we don't [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > I haven't found out if my niece & her family are okay. The chances of them > being hurt are small, but it's a worry nevertheless. purrs for yours to be ok! Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi > TV better than the web on this occasion, for more updated situation. So > far, 20 dead, many more injured, six separate explosions confirmed. The [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I haven't found out if my niece & her family are okay. The chances of them > being hurt are small, but it's a worry nevertheless. Tv certainly better - or radio - I get only CNN here, and FOX that one local channel broadcast alternatelty with Bloomberg when they don't have own programs. Awful pictures indeed, seems "reasonably clear" to use Tony Blair's words that the strike is aimed to the High street/financial area and connected to the G8 summit purrs for the continued rescue efforts Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi > I haven't found out if my niece & her family are okay. The chances of them > being hurt are small, but it's a worry nevertheless. > > helen s Prayers here for their and others safety. "us all" is the byword, the NYT has run aticles for years on the aging and substandard rail infrastructure in NYC and, within the last few days, the commercial rail traffic through the center of Wash DC - the railroads are fighting all proposed changes for alternate transport routes for hazardous materials; the number of people currently at risk is beyond comprehension. With yet another clarion call maybe the PTB will take quick action. Norm -- "The web has got me caught. I'd rather have the blues than what I've got." <via Nat King Cole> Jeanette skrev i meddelandet <097ze.95073$Vo6.70816@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk>... >> on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather >and [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Jeanette Purrs for everyone who needs them. I have to run off to a meeting now, will check in later. Elisabet, purrs by Hugo Katt >> on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather >and [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Jeanette I missed the news today, so thank you for posting this. This is terrible. Purrs going on to all our British friends, especially anyone in London, affected by this madness. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Purrs to all of you in the UK that you and all those you love are safe. Suz&Spicey > following the news from London - scary and horrible > purrs Lots of purrs on the way. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I just heard! I am so appalled and feel like crying (and I am not ususally like that!) Prayers going out to everyone. Please please check in with us. I feel so awful for you, for us, for the world and the state it is in. :( Karen > on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and > green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the > sun ... > > following the news from London - scary and horrible > purrs > on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and > green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the > sun ... > > following the news from London - scary and horrible > purrs I'm just now checking in and feel so very sad for all of you. It is a scary time right now and we will send all of you lots of purrs and gentle headbutts and hooman best wishes and hugs. May all of you and your loved ones by all right. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus Baby Eyes has been glued to CNN all morning. Other cats in & out not really aware of the news but I am asking them one by one to start their purr motors for London. Helen s and Tweed have you heard from your families yet? Blessings, love and purrs to all those in London and those touched by this horrible event. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin, Aggie Marble, Victor Velcro > Helen s and Tweed have you heard from your families yet? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Aggie Marble, > Victor Velcro I've just heard that my brother is safe. He wasn't in work today. Phew! What a relief for me , but at least 37 have died and 700 injured, possibly more fatalities as some are critical. My thoughts go out to all that have been affected. Tweed >> Helen s and Tweed have you heard from your families yet? >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Tweed Thank goodness he's safe. Looking at that bus it's hard to believe only two died. Purrs for all the victims and their loved ones. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and > green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the > sun ... > > following the news from London - scary and horrible > purrs Purrs from here as well SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/dragonandthistle@snet.net >following the news from London - scary and horrible >purrs My son got the news this morning from one of his groups and sent me the posts about it. It is horrible. We are sending prayers and purrs for the UK and hope there is no more of it and that they quickly catch the evil perpetrators. Has anyone heard from David Stevenson and Judith Lathem? -- CATherine What a horrible tragedy! Lots of purrs and best wishes for everyone affected. We are thinking of you, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > on semi-holidays, working today from my parents' - lovely summer weather and > green countryside all around, with Thea & Bono lounging in and out of the > sun ... > > following the news from London - scary and horrible > purrs |
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