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This is a long bridge

mood: scared
Today I booked a hotel in Minneapolis for a work retreat in October.  The bridge that would have brought me to the hotel is gone now. I'm refraining from the urge to call loved ones in the twin cities -- I imagine their minds and phones are jammed with all the calls they need to make right now.



I hate it when the world reminds me it's a scary place.

Posted on Aug. 1st, 2007 at 07:47 pm | | Leave a comment | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend

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[info]lilstarling

Crystal and I were watching this unfold on CNN at Pizza Luce tonight. Of course my mother, being from NY and apparently knowing NOTHING of the geography of Minnesota, had to call and start our conversation with, "Are you OKAY!??"

They are reporting a low number of casualties--I've heard three (which is three too many)--but hopeful news nonetheless. I'll be sending thoughts to your friends and loved ones in the cities. If you want company or a friendly voice--give me a call.
Posted on Aug. 2nd, 2007 01:42 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]sedeara

Thank you for your kind words. I'm still feeling strange and removed from it. I understand your mother's concern -- my mom *does* know the geography of Minnesota, and she called immediately to ask "if I'd seen the news." But I know she really called just to make sure I'd pick up.
Posted on Aug. 2nd, 2007 02:53 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]boundariezzz

I'm refraining too. Hell, I'm refraining from making a fucking FACEBOOK group that my friends can join and verify that both them and their loved ones came out unscathed. I work at a telemarketing company and the first I heard of it was when we had to get off the phones to stop calling the Cities. I am trying not to be worried. Hell, that is the bridge I would take to go back to Duluth. (if I drove)... ;) I am...still...worried, but praying.

love,
theodora
Posted on Aug. 2nd, 2007 04:33 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]sedeara

Yes, I'm on I-35 every time I go between Duluth and the metro area. I hope that by now you've been able to get in touch with your friends. I've heard from all of my loved ones except my aunt Marian -- but she's a nurse so I imagine she's probably working on it.

I'm sorry you had to be at work when you heard the news. It sounds like a very scary way to find out.

Thanks for your compassion and your prayers.
Posted on Aug. 2nd, 2007 07:46 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]boundariezzz

no, haven't been able to get in touch with all of my friends, but hoping they're well. i don't have some of their phone #s. Yes, it was scary finding out at work. It was also scary talking to people who just didn't give a shit about what happened. Oh well, keep going, I guess. :D
Posted on Aug. 3rd, 2007 06:53 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

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