My grandfather was a firefighter in Wilmington, DE, and it's always amazed me. Especially because the elderly man I remember was very quiet, very reserved, and liked nothing more than to watch golf. I wish I had pictures of young him suited up.
This must be what going mad feels like.
Simon ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Feb 22, 2011 6:27:17 am PST #24282 of 30001
Because books.
brenda m - Feb 22, 2011 6:32:23 am PST #24283 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That last photo in the set is kind of a shock of beauty after all that destruction. Weird.
Ginger - Feb 22, 2011 6:32:39 am PST #24284 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
The pictures from Christchurch are horrific. Somehow it hits home a bit more when the collapsed buildings look just like the ones I see every day.
On a lighter note, have you ever felt your life would be complete if you owned a gold stump? [link]
beekaytee - Feb 22, 2011 6:35:59 am PST #24285 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Those pictures are, indeed, horrific. How sad for everyone involved.
I have a fantasy that the Christchurch community will snap back in impressive time. At least, that is my hope for them.
Kathy A - Feb 22, 2011 6:37:54 am PST #24286 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I was watching the news this morning and they had some footage from NZ--really scary stuff.
I'm hoping that I'll eventually get different images in my mind when I hear the name "Christchurch, NZ" other than Heavenly Creatures and now earthquakes.
Jesse - Feb 22, 2011 6:43:36 am PST #24287 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, amyth. I'm so sorry, although I know you lost your brother two months ago... it's always sudden.
lisah - Feb 22, 2011 6:43:51 am PST #24288 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
My grandfather was a firefighter in Wilmington, DE
We need to figure out sometime if our families knew each other! It seems likely.
A guy Bob works with (who lives in Austin) mentioned that his family is from Wilmington and it turns out that his family owned a liquor store that had previously been my great-grandfather's "cigar store" (aka betting shop). Small town.
lisah - Feb 22, 2011 6:44:38 am PST #24289 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
amyth, I know it must be a relief in a way but I'm so sorry for your loss.
Amy - Feb 22, 2011 6:45:29 am PST #24290 of 30001
Because books.
amyth, I'm so sorry. Peace to everyone.
We need to figure out sometime if our families knew each other!
They were Harveys and Halls. And we really need to grab JenP and do a Charcoal Pit run someday.
hippocampus - Feb 22, 2011 6:49:00 am PST #24291 of 30001
not your mom's socks.
Brenda, I hope everyone's ok at your office in Christchurch.
amyth, I'm so sorry for your loss.