At the risk of inciting panic, I wanted to post this. There's apparently been an incident, possible a serious one, near the finish line for the race.
Crankin, any word from Oak?
At the risk of inciting panic, I wanted to post this. There's apparently been an incident, possible a serious one, near the finish line for the race.
Crankin, any word from Oak?
I just got home and DH just called me.
It's bad. Oak was right near the finish or had just finished. It shows her time as not done. I have not heard from her or her DH, although I don't know if he has my #. I am going to text her now. The streets are blocked off. Most of the injured were spectators. Of course, there were tons of doctors around.
I will let you know, please don't panic. The news reporters (not the sensationalist kind) are saying it looked like Iraq.
Oh my gosh. Please keep us posted if and when you can.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
If she was close, they re-routed everyone to a nearby street and they were told to go to the family meeting area. I hope she is there.
I texted her, no answer.
Hopefully she just doesn't have her phone on her or some other innocuous explanation...
I am more worried about her DH. He most likely was in the stands, at the scene. From my calculations, she was at mile 25 when it happened.
obviously this is only helpful is someone has internet access and can list themselves...
http://www.redcross.org/find-help/co...r-safe-listing
A friend of mine who was there posted on facebook that none of her texts would go out even though she could receive them, so even no news from Oak might not be bad news.
Keeping my fingers crossed for her and her DH. (The photos are so sad!)
Cr*p. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
They are both fine! Cell service is questionable down there. Her DH texted me and then called me on my land line.
It will be awhile before they get back here; traffic, etc. is a nightmare. My son, who works in Cambridge, on the other side of the river had his whole building shut down and let out early... he works in a building with Google, Apple, etc, so they are not messing around.
The medical response has been awesome. It's being handled as well as any city could in this situation.
I feel really bad for anyone injured by the explosions, and I certainly hope that neither Oak or her DH are among them. But even if they're fine, it upsets me that this may very well be her lasting memory of the race, after all she went through to get there. :(:mad:
Oh my, oh my...hopefully they are both fine and just can't access a phone or the like for now...
Thank goodness. Give them hugs from all of us if and when you see them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Oak, so glad you and DH are okay!!!
Again, they are fine.
We will debrief, don't worry....
Oh, phew!
I think that was the last person I knew who was there and everyone is safe...but what an awful thing all around.
Thanks for all the updates, Crankin. It's much appreciated.
Thanks for the updates, Crankin. Very difficult to wait for reports of each person I know personally or through the interwebs.
Now that I know they're safe, that was one of the first things that crossed my mind. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
You're welcome.
Ack, they just found 2 more bombs, which are being water bombed.
As often happens after a disaster the phone network may be congested as everyone calls at once or tries to. So we might not know for a while. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Suggestion is if you know anyone at the site check facebook, or ask them to log in here and report in.
Glad they are ok. My prayers are being sent to everyone effected by this.
Thanks for updating Crankin. My thoughts are with everyone affected.
we are fine, on our way out of town. thanks for thinking of.us. I was half a mile from the finish and DH luckily was away from where it happened. what an awful thing.
I just heard a report on NPR and learned that there are fatalities. I didn't pick that up earlier. It's just sickening.
thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
Glad to hear from you, and I'm glad that you're okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Yes, so glad for that bit of good news on this day. Healing thoughts for the victims and their families.Quote:
Originally Posted by Owlie
Glad your ok and so is DH. Safe travels home. Prayers to all victims of this needless tragedy.
So glad you're safe, Oakleaf.
So glad you are safe! I was tracking you and was hoping you were far enough away to not get caught in it. Thoughts and prayers for all of the victims and their families. How can someone even consider doing something like this !?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Consider implies that they are reasonable. A reasonable, rational person would not consider it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Veronica
Exactly, Veronica.
Oakleaf and her DH have arrived "home."
Police were searching the local civilian airport/AFB in Concord about a half hour ago... then I just heard they have a suspect. Not sure if this is true or even announced, as I turned off the news. It chills me to think the suspect was trying to escape in my little town.
I just read (from a news outlet on twitter) that one of the injured in the hospital might be considered a suspect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
But at this point it's really too early to know anything for sure.
Oak, glad you and your H are safe.
I've been watching the news unfold all evening and can't wrap my head around it.
So glad to hear Oak, Oak's Hubby and Crankin are all safe.... thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Great news! in an otherwise awful news day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Glad you are okay. Horrifically some were killed and many injured, but every participant was affected by this.
Indeed, including every athlete who competes, spectator who enjoys watching........military intell has been focused on covering athletic events as the next target.... no matter your politics it is sickening and a fact that terrorists seek crowds and dramatic impact......Quote:
Originally Posted by Bike Writer
Oak - so glad that you are ok. This day has been surreal. Tracking down friends who were running, spectating, working in the area has been very stressful. Thankfully, everyone is now accounted for, safe, and uninjured. This is reminiscent of 9/11 for me - I had friends traveling and in NYC then and couldn't locate them either.
I am sad, and I am angry.
SheFly