Possible explosion at the finish line for the Boston Marathon?

[GLC1968]

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.

[indysteel]

Thanks for all the updates, Crankin. It's much appreciated.

[SadieKate]

Thanks for the updates, Crankin. Very difficult to wait for reports of each person I know personally or through the interwebs.

[Crankin]

You're welcome.
Ack, they just found 2 more bombs, which are being water bombed.

[OakLeaf]

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.

[Owlie]

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.

Glad to hear from you, and I'm glad that you're okay.

[Catrin]

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.

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 !?!?!

[Veronica]

How can someone even consider doing something like this !?!?!

Consider implies that they are reasonable. A reasonable, rational person would not consider it.

Veronica

[Crankin]

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.

[ny biker]

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.

But at this point it's really too early to know anything for sure.

[NbyNW]

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.

[Bike Writer]

Glad you are okay. Horrifically some were killed and many injured, but every participant was affected by this.

[tealtreak]

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......

[SheFly]

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