London/UK gals... is everyone okay?

[slinkedog]

Hope all our gals in the UK are fine and your families, as well. Please let us know how you're doing. What a horrible day.

Shannon

[bikerchick68]

this makes me sick... and angry... and sad... my T's and P's are with all those injured, dead, their families and all those who are now in fear due to this act of cowardice... and also for Tony Blair and the other leaders of England...

[On_yer_left!]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the UK -- or who have family there. I was back East during 9/11 and I'll never forget the sick, dark, fearful feeling that entered my life then -- and to some extent, hasn't really left entirely.

We're defending the world against terrorism? Gimme a break. Terrorists -- foreign and homegrown. hint. -- will find any reason to create bloodshed. It's literally what they live for.

What we can do: be there for those who need help, live honestly and compassionately, and keep enjoying the ride, rocky as it gets.

If only the world was run by women...

[DirtDiva]

Cheers girls.

I was on the tube this morning, but thankfully I was at work by the time the first bomb went off. I do know a couple of people who work near one of the sites, but everyone I know seems to be safe and well.

[SnappyPix]

I've just woken up to this news and couldn't believe what I was hearing.
It brings back the same, crushing, dark feelings that came with the 9/11 series of events.
I don't think there are any words that can put the emotions into any form of coherence. We can never really protect against terrorists; they are by nature opportunistic, subversive and dispassionate about human life. Anyone who can justify the deaths of innocent people will never be reasoned with - particularly those who aim to kill the maximum number of innocent victims.
I'm not a Bush/Blair fan, to say the least, and don't believe that bombs/wars solve any more than negotiations round the table. As on-yer-left said, terrorists live and die for their cause.
Thank God the emergency services were so well prepared and co-ordinated - and hopefully saved many lives in the process.
Home seems so far away at the moment. I don't live in London, but times like these make you want to be with your loved ones and family, telling them how much you love them.

[MightyMitre]

Thanks for your thoughts everyone and my thoughts also go out to all London/UK TE ers, friends and family who might have got caught up in the chaos today. Hope you're all safe and well tonight.

[Selkie]

UKers - My thoughts and prayers are w/you and all Brits. Keep safe!

[RoadRaven]

Hi, programmes here in NZ were interrupted at about 10pm local time - thats about 11 in the morning in London
Ah... felt sick... only have one friend in London I know (physically) - not heard from yet - but also was thinking of all of the girls here, and your families that live or work in/near London.
TL... pleased to hear you have not been affected - reports are (so far) that no kiwis have been killed or injured, but we're only 12 hours out from it so who knows
Take care, lovely ladies
Raven

[CorsairMac]

Acts of terrorism always saddens me: they are so violent and non-discriminating to age, race, religion, or background and serve no purpose except to get someones name or group in the headlines. My heart, prayers, and sorrow go out to all the people affected by these senseless acts of cruelty.

[gilly]

I am nowhere near London, but you're not to know that perhaps, so I'm just checking in to let you know that me and mine are safe.

As I sat watching the television, my thoughts went back to 9/11 I felt the same hopelessness and sadness for all the people affected.

[JanT]

Glad you UK bikers and families are safe. Sad news for the whole world when terrorists claim the lives of innocent people.

[LBTC]

Uk ladies! thank you for checking in so we won't worry to much.

I dedicated my ride to you all tonight....and to all of Britain. It was a great, fast, free, supportive ride...in the trees! It truly does one's heart a lot of good to ride...

I'm glad the estimates of casualties have dropped since when I first heard it, but it's terribly sad all the same.

Let's all focus on peace love and understanding for awhile....they say that group meditation has a tangible effect on violence around it. Shall we set up a day and time?

Namaste,
~T~

[bouncybouncy]

Glad to hear everyone is OK! I just finished looking at some pics from the bombs and wanted to share some of my thoughts...

I work for a worry-wart (OK...so he is older, has prostate cancer & artificial heart valves) but he is driving me crazy because everything I do he says how crazy I am!
ie...MTBiking (I could get hurt ) road riding (crazy drivers ) I had a nice juicy steak the other night ("aren't you worried about Mad Cow" he says) ...without boring everyone...the basics are that no matter what I do he points out the danger in it!!! I have asked to work from home a couple days a week but he is fighting it...even when I bring up the dangers of the roads and he doesn't REALLY need me here every day...that is OK! Is it cause it is me risking danger in order to benenfit HIM??? If I hurt myself on my bike I may be out of work for a day or two? I will save the rest of the vent for another thread...

If you ask me...at least I am enjoying every second I can instead of being overly cautious and locking myself up in my house hiding from the inevitable! I praise to people of London...getting on with thier lives! I know a fellow roadie who was in the car next to the one that blew up...she is physically ok...in fact she climbed thru a window to try to help people in the neigboring car...

Bless all those involved and their families...my heart goes out to all of you!!!
Just remember we are all vulnerable even if we don't live life to the fullest...
We might as well enjoy the ride!!!

as Corsair reminds us every time we read her signature...

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

[Trek420]

LBTC "Let's all focus on peace love and understanding for awhile....they say that group meditation has a tangible effect on violence around it. Shall we set up a day and time?"

fine with me, group meditation, group silent ride, {{{{{ group hug}}}}} , sumthin'