drunkrob Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Enigma: BBC reporter in bad choice of words: "Underneath the surface people are acutely aware of this" </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Canada news said the G8 was derailed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 My Dad was working at Edgware Rd yesterday didn't realise he would have been that close, luckily he finished yesterday so came home last night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Vicente Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jep: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by deerokus: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phreaky: For those that missed it: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> The heroic mujahidin have carried out a blessed raid in London. Britain is now burning with fear, terror and panic in its northern, southern, eastern and western quarters. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE> fraid not, guys. we're a bit tougher than that </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I am worried about the North, East, South and West part. Does that mean 4 major cities in these areas of the UK ?? I certainly hope not </div></BLOCKQUOTE> that is just an expression stating everyone around the country is frightened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
attjen Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Shocked to hear this. Condolences to all. Hope everyone on the boards is okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Well that was an interesting morning. I had a couple of meetings in Canary Wharf so went in later than normal, around 9am. I did consider getting the tube at one point as the trains were a bit mashed due to other normal Thameslink crapness, but in the end got the train to London Bridge to get the Jubbly line to CW. When I got to LB, the underground station was closed which I thought weird, as normally they only close due to overcrowding at peak times. As I walked around the station there were several signs saying a power failure had occurred. I started looking for a cab which soon turned into mission impossible, so instead I tried my hand on the buses. Heading east I quickly realised I'd have to go over Tower Bridge to get to CW. So I got off the bus and crossed the bridge on foot. Miraculously the DLR was still running, and I took the direct train to CW. All the way I'd been listening to BBC London on the radio which was still reporting a power surge on the underground. Just as I dismounted as CW and crossed into Cabot Square for my meeting the guy on the radio said "we're just hearing about an incident on a bus" at which point I discounted it as speculation, turned my phone off and stepped inside. At that point I had no doubts this was just another electrical/tube problem. By the time I exited the meeting at 12 noon London seemed to be a different place. I had several missed calls, unanswered texts and voicemails, some of which I couldn't answer because the cellphone network seemed maxed out. We found out the ferry service was still running, which indeed it was, so I took that back to the City. This was free of charge, good show Thames Clipper, the company that runs it. It was packed with everyone talking to each other about what had been going on, and about random things just to keep our minds off it and keep spirits up. I realised I might as well walk back home, not made any easier due to the fact it was ****ing it down. In the end I got to Elephant and Castle where I managed to get a bus home and finally answered all my texts etc. So now I'm home and safe and waiting to see how things develop. Personally I liked Ken's speech, and I'm looking forward to getting back to normal very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by thefinalbroadcast: I can only add to what others have said about the work done by the emergency services. Arguably, they've saved a lot of lives today and my infinite respect goes out to them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Agreed - I think they have been expertly prepared for such an event, and it seems that their work along with the sensible approach of the London public has kept the situation as clam and safe as was possible under such strenuous circumstances Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Clam = Calm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester City Researcher Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Any confirmation or info on what has happened in Birmingham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 7, 2005 Administrators Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I realised I might as well walk back home, not made any easier due to the fact it was ****ing it down. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I did that, from Tottenham Court Road to Hammersmith. Got f*cking soaked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazup Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It should be open shortly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Is that victoria underground? The national rail best be working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 typical stupid question from the great ITV news team there "where are the anti-terrorist teams?" I wonder.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Vicente Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done </div></BLOCKQUOTE> who can be such a c*nt to, with all that has happened, make a prank about a bomb? Jesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 On BBC London radio they said all London terminus National Rail stations were seeking to open WITH THE EXCEPTION OF Kings X. That said I guess they'll be jumpy and wouldn't be surprised to see occasional closings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Is that victoria underground? The national rail best be working. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Never said which i'd presume the Underground station but was just "Victoria Station" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Make that the train station too <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The following London Train stations are closed until further notice: London Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Euston and Victoria </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefinalbroadcast Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Is that victoria underground? The national rail best be working. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Never said which i'd presume the Underground station but was just "Victoria Station" </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I assumed it was the mainline station because they were going through the lists of mainlines at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesrater Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marco Vicente: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by skybluedave: What's happening at Victoria? Have they shut it aor anything. That was how I plan on getting home. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> According to conferance was closed for now because of a bomb threat, no more news about it. Hoping to have parts of the tube reopen once security & safety checks have been done </div></BLOCKQUOTE> who can be such a c*nt to, with all that has happened, make a prank about a bomb? Jesus. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Someone leaves something behind by mistake and with the days events people are going to assum e the worst - unless you've heard otherwise, there is no reason to assume it was a prank caller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 The underground station will definitely be closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Vicente Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gamesrater: Someone leaves something behind by mistake and with the days events people are going to assum e the worst - unless you've heard otherwise, there is no reason to assume it was a prank caller. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> didn't think of that, you're probably right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerf Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Worcester City Researcher 6-4: Any confirmation or info on what has happened in Birmingham? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> No idea. From the non-vantage point of my office window overlooking Fiveways island, everything looks same old same old. I can assure you that the Hawthorns has not blown up because it looks undamaged from here, but that's about it . There's traffic congestion on Hagley Road but, well, it's Hagley Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senoj Lihp Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Glad to hear you are OK, Dan. Still trying to get in touch with my old Uni buddy tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Graeme Kelly Posted July 7, 2005 SI Staff Share Posted July 7, 2005 Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kennett Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Heathrow Terminal 3 evacuated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phil Jones: who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Something to do with the Underground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senoj Lihp Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 just remembered my dad's in london today. i'm sure he'll be alright though, don't think he was near the centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockney Cobbler Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Can't see the tube opening up until tomorrow tbh and I very much doubt most of it will be open until next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester City Researcher Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phil Jones: who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Something to do with the Underground </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Wasn't Timmy O'Toole the little boy created by Bart Simpson in the "Falling down the Well" episode of The Simpsons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 terminal 3 at heathrow evacuated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerf Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Worcester City Researcher 6-4: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phil Jones: who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Something to do with the Underground </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Wasn't Timmy O'Toole the little boy created by Bart Simpson in the "Falling down the Well" episode of The Simpsons? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I knew it rang a bell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_14 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phil Jones: who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Something to do with the Underground </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i think hes the bloke in charge of the underground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Phil Jones: who is this Tim O Toole at the press conference shown on the beeb at the moment? I can't quite make out his job title. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> head of london transport authority i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazup Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hethrow Terminal 3 has been evacuated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Anyone heard from Rob1981 he's in London aint he ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Rumour denied - Police sniper shoots bomber at Canary Wharf Anyone else heard this? First i've heard of this but was a question asked at the conferance, denied by Police though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by James M: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kyle: just woke up to hear the news, shocking as f*ck. I hope all the Londoners on the board are OK. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> 3:30 in the afternoon? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> yeah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesrater Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: Rumour denied - Police sniper shoots bomber at Canary Wharf Anyone else heard this? First i've heard of this but was a question asked at the conferance, denied by Police though </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It was mentioned a couple of times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Pac Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Heathrow terminal 3 evacuated... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Flintoff Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Some shocking pictures on here, including that one next to the bus... http://flickr.com/photos/fgt/24234807/in/pool-bomb/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Vicente Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: Rumour denied - Police sniper shoots bomber at Canary Wharf Anyone else heard this? First i've heard of this but was a question asked at the conferance, denied by Police though </div></BLOCKQUOTE> was mentioned in this thread earlier, only as a rumour though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester City Researcher Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by miller_merry: Anyone heard from Rob1981 he's in London aint he ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm sure he's fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Flintoff Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 http://flickr.com/photos/fgt/24234807/in/pool-bomb/ That of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Ah only just come into the thread so must have missed it was just the first i'd heard of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_14 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 the amount of people coming out of offices onto boats Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 7, 2005 Administrators Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm just trying to get my head around the fact it was a number 30 bus blown apart, a bus I use here and there if it turns up (albeit in the other direction), a bus which could quite likely have gone past Riz on the way to where it blew up :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Cristiano Ronaldooooooooo: Rumour denied - Police sniper shoots bomber at Canary Wharf Anyone else heard this? First i've heard of this but was a question asked at the conferance, denied by Police though </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Just before we got the ferry we had a chat with some mounted police-people who said there was a rumour about something at Island Gardens which is just south of CW on the Isle of Dogs. But it's all speculation, wouldn't take any of it seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Juni: I'm just trying to get my head around the fact it was a number 30 bus blown apart, a bus I use here and there if it turns up (albeit in the other direction), a bus which could quite likely have gone past Riz on the way to where it blew up :/ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I was wondering about that, heard it's Hackney through to Marble Arch, so surmised it probably went through Izzy. Have all checked in at SI? Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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