Oh fuck.

A massive bomb blast has hit the Marriott Hotel in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, killing at least 40 people.

The hotel's owner said the explosion occurred when a lorry, which was being checked by security staff and sniffer dogs blew up at the hotel's entrance.

The blast created a 20ft (6m) deep crater, and destroyed the entire front section of the hotel.

My SiL's parents live in Islamabad. I hope they're okay. (And I can't call her to ask because it's 3 am in London right now.)

The attack came just hours after the newly elected President Zardari had given his first speech to MPs, vowing not to allow Pakistan's territory to be violated by terrorists or foreign powers fighting them

Some days, just not in love with people. I hope your family is okay.

At least we weren't sucked into the void when it went down.

Hi everybody!

Sorry for causing distress - hadn't realized I hadn't posted for that long. Anyway, I think I need to have my meds changed, as I've been feeling kinda' depressed and stressed out lately. (I'll have to call my shrink on Monday, and you all can yell at me if I forget.)

Today I slept most of the day, so I just got caught up in emails and whatnot - I'm really touched by everyone's concern. Thanks....

It's very good to see your pixels again, Tommy.

so glad to see you ,tommyrot!

Glad you are ok, tommy. I shoulda pinged when you didn't chime in on the new cat. Hope things lighten up for you soon. t mom now go see your shrink. t /mom

tacklehug

We love you and miss you. Thanks for checking in.

I shoulda pinged when you didn't chime in on the new cat.

Heh. Yep.... Congrats on the new kitty! Do you have a picture?

Yay, tommy! Okay, not 100% yay, obviously, but it's good to see your pixels, even if it's not in a cheery way.

Go--get your meds fixed so we can have you back longer.

I have that and a video! : [link]