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For those 2.3 people who might possibly concerned, I did not take a dive from the bridge that went down. I drive for a living, and typically cross this bridge 10-20 times a day. This is so FREAKING unbeleivable. I live a mile from there. I am afraid to walk down to that area - assuming I could even get close. Took an hour to stop shaking after only hearingh it and watching on TV, and answering about 75 calls checking on me, and calling dozens checking on them. Phones are mostly shut down - jammed circuits.

For those who pray please do so. There has to be at least a hundred cars under water, from the look of it. For those who dont pray start doing somethin g please.

Bridge Falls Into Mississippi River (http://www.comcast.net/news/index.jsp?c ... 29325.html)

By PAT CONDON, Associated Press Writer

42 minutes ago

MINNEAPOLIS - The entire span of an interstate bridge over the Mississippi River collapsed during evening rush hour Wednesday, sending vehicles, tons of concrete and twisted metal crashing into the water.

The Interstate 35W bridge, which spans between Minneapolis and St. Paul, was under construction when it broke into several huge sections.

It was not clear how many people were injured. A burning truck and a school bus clung to one slanted slab, while at least eight cars and a truck were submerged in the river.

The bus had just crossed the bridge before it crumpled into pieces, and broadcast reports indicated the children on the bus exited out the back door.

Dozens of vehicles were scattered and stacked on top of each other amid the rubble. Some people were stranded on parts of the bridge that aren't completely in the water.

Local television stations captured video of injured people being carried up the riverbank. There was no official word on injuries, but dozens of rescue vehicles were there. Divers were also in the water.

Gregory Wernick Sr., Rockford, Ill., drove over the bridge shortly before the collapse. He stopped to get a drink nearby and heard commotion so he went back.

"I figure I crossed about 10 minutes before it happened," he said. "That's just too close to call."

He was standing about 200 feet away on top of a parking ramp with large group of people.

"I've never seen anything like this," he said.

The Homeland Security Department had received no indications Wednesday night that the collapse was an act of terrorism, department spokesman Russ Knocke said in Washington.

"We continue to monitor the situation. At this time, there's no indication of a nexus to terrorism," Knocke said.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

I work half a mile west of the bridge and normally use the bridge to get home. Today, I was not on the bridge and passed by the bridge crossing 35W to the north at 6 PM. The Bridge fell at approx. 6:05 PM. I thank my lucky stars my route took me a different way.

This, for this part of the world, is a real terror! Let us pray for all those that were in that area!!! I know I will.

Regretfully,

talula

My heart and sympathy goes out to all of you there in the twin city area. When I was in New York, a bridge over the Mohawk River collapsed one spring from the high waters washing out the soil under the pilings. Many were hurt there as well. None of us knows the days of our lives. All of us must thank God every day for life. It is so precious.

My heart and prayers go out to all the good people that were there. Wish a fast recovery too those injured. It sore of hits home when you have been to the place of such destruction. I have been on that road many times over the years. It seems like there is just no place where you can really be safe. Words can not reflect how one feels in a situation like this.

I live in St Paul. I haven't used that bridge in a long time, but know people who do. I'm glad to hear that the rest of you locals are ok too. Holy Buckets, Batman!!!

I remember when the when the Cypress Viaduct Collapsed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cypr ... llapse.jpg) during the Loma Prieta earthquake (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loma_Prieta_earthquake). A lot of people died. Looking at the wreckage in Minneapolis things could have been allot worse. I'm thankful more people weren't killed.

Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

JohnMichel (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:16 pm Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

The reason is that we have a good number of people, including a large chunk of the EA Council, living in the general vicinity of this bridge, who may have been traveling over it at the time of the collapse. People were worried. See the thread about the MOM in Minneapolis to see how many are in and around that area, and how important it is to the EA in many ways.

JohnMichel (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:16 pm Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

Bite me. Better yet, bite the Red Nun. I dare ya.

River, Talula, Robby, Kristoff, etc all live or work in that general area. They're part of our family. We love them and worry if they were in danger. We wanted to be assured that they were all safe.

My words of a regret. Yes the God keeps you.

So glad to hear all of you are safe. My thoughts are with those who were not so fortunate and their loved ones.

JohnMichel (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:16 pm Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

PAROTS?! PAROTS, you say?! That is a common complaint these days, is it not? SO perhaps you are in your own way parroting.

I wonder is the Archive is taking up too much space on your hard drive?

My friend I don't actively watch the news, so the first I heard of this tragedy was through the archive. I am very relieved to know that my friends are OK. I have lost more than one friend from the archive this year.

I think it is a valid use of the bandwidth to make sure one's friend and family are well informed. So I say God bless the parrots and by the same token, God bless you.

Jema is HOT!!! when she is angry. So Sexy. Work it out girl...

Robby (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:32 am I work half a mile west of the bridge and normally use the bridge to get home. Today, I was not on the bridge and passed by the bridge crossing 35W to the north at 6 PM. The Bridge fell at approx. 6:05 PM. I thank my lucky stars my route took me a different way.

We all have a final check out date that you decided on before you came to earth, and that can not be changed. However, It was not your time, and God and your personal spirit guide saw to it that you where not there. Your spirit guide made a promises to watch over you and guide you through this life before you entered it, and he/she is your best friend. Your guide will never leave your side, and sees everything you do!

ibpervert

JohnMichel (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:16 pm Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

Bye-bye, now.

I am glad our members are safe. My thoughts and prayers to the families of those who were not as fortunate.

Wow, amazing pics on CNN of this catastrophe. In Nov. of '05 a cement bridge over Int. 70 south of Pittsburgh fell onto the interstate and narrowly missed several cars. As a result, it and two other bridges had to be replaced. Just how long can we continue to dance the "no new taxes" tango and allow our infrastructure to deteriorate? Certainly large corporations, which depend on a reliable road network, can afford to cough up a percent or two to keep the highways safe.

I assume this will not affect the MOM in two weeks.

Terry

JohnMichel (imported) wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:16 pm Dear friends;

May I remember you that most people have

television sets, and radios and telephone.

What is this need of parroting what is on tv

on this forum or is it an allusion that this

particular road has been penectomised ?

JM

I may have never lived in the states or claim to know that much about what hs happened, but even I can see the impact this devastating event would have on some of our family, my thoughts are with u all

And JohnMichel - if yer that fucked up and twisted u think that people talk about things like this for 'fun', why don't u come visit me? I had be happy to demonstrate how much pain your thoughtless words have caused... up close and personal!!!! You ever wondered what yer spleen looks like? (ON THE OUTSIDE ASSHOLE!!??)

For those that asked and those that didn't know I'm in the area also - I'm also ok, I live in the Burbs and don't use that bridge much.

When I heard the news I thought they were talking about the bridge over the Minnesota river and I nearly had a stroke worried my wife went down with it. Thanking God my family and friends are ok...

When I heard the news of this last night, the first thing I thought about were the many folks from the EA that lived in the area. I was very worried that someone from here may have been involved. Thankfully it sounds like everyone here avoided that catastrophe (so far as I know). I feel sorry for those that lost their lives and their families also.

I heard reports today that up to 50 vehicles went into the river when the bridge collapsed. I hope those people got out ok. Also, according to some structural engineers, it was very unusual for the bridge to collapse in that manner. They said that only a section or two should have gone out in a major failure as this, not the entire span. It'll probably be days or weeks before they have an answer, so if any of you that live near there hear anything please post an update here.

And thanks to all those here that sent out messages letting us know you were ok, it is much appreciated.

There was a camera running when the bridge collapsed. Link: http://www.katu.com/ and on the page is a link. To me the collapse started behind the camera. I'm glad to hear that all of our member are OK

_g

Well, I do think about bridges falling down when I drive, but, heck, I expect parts of buildings to fall on me when I walk on Broadway in Manhattan. :-\

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