9-11-2010

wolf · 09-12-2010, 02:55 PM

I spent much of yesterday watching the towers fall over and over and over (History Channel ran a marathon, including the videos that are probably hardest to watch ... footage shot by average New Yorkers including their own commentary).

I know I shouldn't do that.

I was hearing music from outside all throughout, and remembered that it was township day. I live near the township park where the festivities were occurring, so I walked over to check things out.

As dusk was looming, they pulled two ladder trucks nose to nose and started assembling some kind of framework. It took a while until I figured out what they were doing. By the time I thought to take pictures it was pretty obvious.

There was a bit of speechifying honoring police, fire, EMS and military personnel, a 21 fireworks salute, and a teary playing of taps as the colors were struck. Surprising how few people stood for the raising and lowering, although there was a spontaneous singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

And then fireworks.

Loved not having to wait for the parking lot to clear out, just sauntered home.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-12-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I spent much of yesterday watching the towers fall over and over and over (History Channel ran a marathon, including the videos that are probably hardest to watch ... footage shot by average New Yorkers including their own commentary).

That's why I decided to avoid it, in IOtD.
That was a nice tribute, not just to the cops/firemen/medics lost on 9-11, but all of them, risking it all everyday.

Sundae · 09-12-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I spent much of yesterday watching the towers fall over and over and over (History Channel ran a marathon, including the videos that are probably hardest to watch ... footage shot by average New Yorkers including their own commentary).

Was it called 102 Minutes That Changed America?
I watched that.
It really brought it home to me in the way no other footage or documentary has. I suppose because I finally realised how it affected people not otherwise involved.

It was awful, but I'm very glad I watched it.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-12-2010, 03:46 PM

Somebody's going to pay for this, and we don't care who.

wolf · 09-12-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Was it called 102 Minutes That Changed America?

Yes, that was the one. Calling it intense isn't strong enough.

Trilby · 09-12-2010, 06:12 PM

I couldn't watch.

I'm a wuss - I know - but it is too much.

skysidhe · 09-12-2010, 06:58 PM

The near future.

Gravdigr · 09-13-2010, 12:29 AM

We are not terrified.

Urbane Guerrilla · 10-07-2010, 02:09 AM

We are still pissed off.

09-12-2010, 02:55 PM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	9-11-2010 I spent much of yesterday watching the towers fall over and over and over (History Channel ran a marathon, including the videos that are probably hardest to watch ... footage shot by average New Yorkers including their own commentary). I know I shouldn't do that. I was hearing music from outside all throughout, and remembered that it was township day. I live near the township park where the festivities were occurring, so I walked over to check things out. As dusk was looming, they pulled two ladder trucks nose to nose and started assembling some kind of framework. It took a while until I figured out what they were doing. By the time I thought to take pictures it was pretty obvious. There was a bit of speechifying honoring police, fire, EMS and military personnel, a 21 fireworks salute, and a teary playing of taps as the colors were struck. Surprising how few people stood for the raising and lowering, although there was a spontaneous singing of the Star Spangled Banner. And then fireworks. Loved not having to wait for the parking lot to clear out, just sauntered home. Attached Images __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-12-2010, 03:46 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Somebody's going to pay for this, and we don't care who. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-12-2010, 06:12 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I couldn't watch. I'm a wuss - I know - but it is too much. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#7
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	The near future. Attached Images

09-13-2010, 12:29 AM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	We are not terrified. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-07-2010, 02:09 AM	#9
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	We are still pissed off.

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