Possible explosion at the finish line for the Boston Marathon?

[indysteel]

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?

[Crankin]

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.

[indysteel]

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.

[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.

[Owlie]

Hopefully she just doesn't have her phone on her or some other innocuous explanation...

[Crankin]

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.

[AppleTree]

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

Yes, so glad for that bit of good news on this day. Healing thoughts for the victims and their families.

[Red Rock]

Glad your ok and so is DH. Safe travels home. Prayers to all victims of this needless tragedy.

[redrhodie]

So glad you're safe, Oakleaf.

[AppleTree]

I agree. Today I'm very happy for the people of Boston also and proud of our first responders

Turn, turn, turn was put to music by the great singer/songwriter Pete Seeger in about 1959. He recorded it shortly thereafter like '62 I think. The Byrds recorded a cover of his song in about '66. Here he is singing many years later with some additional verses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7pzic4mf7o

Pete Seeger is a national treasure. There is a version of this song he did with Judy Collins that is haunting. Thanks for sharing it with us.

So glad Bostonians can start to get back to normal. What an awful week.

[Trek420]

Pete Seeger is a national treasure. There is a version of this song he did with Judy Collins that is haunting. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Yes he is! I found the Collins/Seeger performance. Here's Judy Collins with Johnny Cash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1-PIjB3uJs

Anyway, I'm surfing off to update my stats on Plus3 network. They're doing a challenge where your miles/hours go towards the One Fund, a charity to help those hurt by the Boston bombing.

[Bike Writer]

I agree. Today I'm very happy for the people of Boston also and proud of our first responders

Turn, turn, turn was put to music by the great singer/songwriter Pete Seeger in about 1959. He recorded it shortly thereafter like '62 I think. The Byrds recorded a cover of his song in about '66. Here he is singing many years later with some additional verses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7pzic4mf7o

That was a great video, thanks for sharing.

Pete Seeger is a national treasure. There is a version of this song he did with Judy Collins that is haunting. Thanks for sharing it with us.

So glad Bostonians can start to get back to normal. What an awful week.

I'm going to have to hunt that one down with Judy Collins, sounds like a great rendition.

[Crankin]

I've always loved that song. Once in a great while, I'e heard the verses said in a service at my temple. I always think, "Hey they're saying that song!"

[tulip]

My stepfather lives about a mile from the capture in the boat. He could hear the helicopters and thought he could hear shooting, but he wasn't certain if he actually heard it. I used to live there, too, and know the neighborhood well. Quite a week in the town of my childhood!