It's all gone quiet...

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:58 am

I for one, didnt realise how much noise people make in their everyday goings on.

Until yesterday. Even today, in the aftermath of the 'major incident', it's very quiet. I mean eerie quiet. I had to take a train last night. It was packed with people! But it was very, very quiet on that train. It's like people, en masse, holding their breath. Beautiful London took a hit. :-1 And they say the people that struck her, are still at large. Here. Living, eating and making merry with those they intend to destroy. Even though London is back to work today, make no mistake, it's a much quieter London.

polycarp · Post by **polycarp** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:43 am

Raven wrote: I for one, didnt realise how much noise people make in their everyday goings on.

Until yesterday. Even today, in the aftermath of the 'major incident', it's very quiet. I mean eerie quiet. I had to take a train last night. It was packed with people! But it was very, very quiet on that train. It's like people, en masse, holding their breath. Beautiful London took a hit. :-1 And they say the people that struck her, are still at large. Here. Living, eating and making merry with those they intend to destroy. Even though London is back to work today, make no mistake, it's a much quieter London.

Hello Raven, it's only natural for people to be so quiet following an undesirable and inhuman outcome as the one London just experienced. Life is good and every free and rationally minded person wants to live it to the fullest. It's scary to know that your life could be on the line when taking a bus or train. It's sad to have that feeling of insecurity that another blast may be near. Worse is the fact that the wicked perpetratiors are hidden within the innocent. It's really an issue that could make a community to so quite. However, people will get over it with time and the hustle and bustle of merry old London will come back. Though life may never be the same for those that were maimed or have lost loved ones. God save humanity!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:02 am

I remember how wretched and sick I felt on september the 11th. Yes, I eventually got past the dread and post traumatic stress. I am more than a little shocked. And I have that nasty knot in my stomach again. This brought back much of what I felt back then. This time it was closer to me. I live and work on the fringe of London. The site of the carnage in my city is SICKENING!!! Those people were just trying to make a living, and feed their families, pay their bills.....just like the rest of us! They arent coming home. There is no justice for these people. There is no death penalty in Britain. The people who did this have more consideration and rights in the world, than the people they destroy. Maybe they figure if governments have so little regard for their citizens, why should they?

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:17 am

It may be quiet, but the mear fact that Londerners are back to their every day life style, yells out LOUDLY to those SOB's!!! Here-Here to the Londoners!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:02 am

As far removed as we are here from anything that happened 911 i remember how eerie quiet it got when all airplanes were forced to cease flying we housed about 6 huge american planes at our airport and at the time I was working within a short distance to the airport and the silence was most un-settling and that feeling sticks with me still and I can't imagine what it really feels like to be in the heart of that spooky silence.

Gives one time to come to grips with ones inner thoughts I guess.

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:07 pm

Your post reminds me how quiet it was in Springfield MO the day of 9/11. I worked a shift that day. I went outside to sit at a picnic table I always sit at at one of the stations. It's next to a busy highway and several businesses, very noisy usually. That day is was eerily quiet. I'll never forget it.

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:05 pm

devist8me wrote: Your post reminds me how quiet it was in Springfield MO the day of 9/11. I worked a shift that day. I went outside to sit at a picnic table I always sit at at one of the stations. It's next to a busy highway and several businesses, very noisy usually. That day is was eerily quiet. I'll never forget it.

That awful day on 9/11 I was at work, down in our Cafiteria getting a coffee.

They had several giant screen TVs there, they were tuned to the News, & I saw the re-play of the first Plane hitting the Tower. I then stayed, and I instantly had a sickening feeling, I knew it was a terrorist attack and told eveyone there that was watching it with me that fact. Sure enough, within minutes I watched in horror the second Plane "live at the time" hit the second Tower!!! We all were then sick, then the pentagon Plane, & the Pa Plane. Shortly thereafter, many of us went home, I know I did. What a tragic day for humanity!!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:04 pm

Yes 9/11 was a very somber day our nation was in shock as Im sure yours is now.

I want to be angry but right now I cant I only feel sadness and ill.

Know that millions of us here in the states have the highest regards for your nation of people and our prayers are with you. Your a strong and proud nation and nothing can change that this will only make you stronger.

Sincere condolences for the innocents and their families and to Great Britain as a whole.

We are brothers and sisters. If you struggle we struggle, if you triumph we triumph.

We are one.

We will persevere and our highest honor will prevail.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:52 pm

I think this nation was very much connected that day.

Many many tears spilled that morning and for many mornings to come.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:58 pm

mmmm this nation??? Are you in England then 1human, or are you over there??

you're very secretive!!

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:06 pm

Betty Boop wrote: mmmm this nation??? Are you in England then 1human, or are you over there??

you're very secretive!!

Right, I looked behind me like your avatar sig said, and you were not there!!!

(Are you not proud of your country?)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:07 pm

Im sorry I didnt even see your flag I thought you were here.

I live in the states.

And your way off Im an open book.....open mind, open heart.....just open.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:11 pm

You playing with the avatars!!???

I wanted a picture of Betty Boop but seems you can't have your own avatar unless you become a member, can't afford that right now so in protest I've got none!!!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:13 pm

cars wrote: Right, I looked behind me like your avatar sig said, and you were not there!!!

(Are you not proud of your country?)

Im very proud of the high ideals of this country

I have different ideas though about imaginary borders

I happen to think we are all one people

a people with differences yes but all Gods people none the less

our borders keep us isolated and distant

my hope is one day we will surpass the need for armies to keep us in and them out

that said I love my country and am filled to the brim with pride for her

(I thought look behind you was funny thats all)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:16 pm

There ya go love.

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:16 pm

People are usually very quiet when they are in mourning.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:17 pm

Just out of curiosity what would make you think Im secretive ?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:22 pm

I've already got a picture of Betty on me machine here, but the forum site won't let me post it up!!

I don't really think you're secretive, only you don't say where you are, there's no flag to give us a clue, oh and you haven't put your birthday in your profile!!!

I'm just nosey!!!:D

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:30 pm

1humanbeing wrote: Im very proud of the high ideals of this country

I have different ideas though about imaginary borders

I happen to think we are all one people

a people with differences yes but all Gods people none the less

our borders keep us isolated and distant

my hope is one day we will surpass the need for armies to keep us in and them out

that said I love my country and am filled to the brim with pride for her

(I thought look behind you was funny thats all)

Unfortunately all "one people" don't blow each other up! Radical extremests can only be counter-acted with armies not well wishes. As these extremests don't see us as Gods people!!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:38 pm

Betty Boop wrote: I've already got a picture of Betty on me machine here, but the forum site won't let me post it up!!

I don't really think you're secretive, only you don't say where you are, there's no flag to give us a clue, oh and you haven't put your birthday in your profile!!!

I'm just nosey!!!:D

Cornwall ? HUH ?

Theres no such place thats a sandwich or a game hen or something

Your just making it up.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:41 pm

cars wrote: Unfortunately all "one people" don't blow each other up! Radical extremests can only be counter-acted with armies not well wishes. As these extremests don't see us as Gods people!!!

I know cars I understand that but in reality theyre a very small minority with a very large audience.

The majority of Muslims are a loving people not what you see in the news, this I believe.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:47 pm

Tell me, Tell me.........please???

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:56 pm

Stopped giggling now. Yes, I'm going to bed, run out of wine now!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:58 pm

gnite love

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 6:00 pm

I will

Night Night Boys!!!!:yh_sleep

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:40 am

nvalleyvee wrote: People are usually very quiet when they are in mourning.
Yes they are. But the quiet I'm referring to was different. It was eerie. I cant even begin to describe it. Almost like someone had turned the sound off. A noise vacuum, if you will. I'll never forget it.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:57 am

That sounds about right. Sadly. But right nontheless.