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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2007 22:14:10 GMT -5
Well, by now most of you probably heard of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan that happened at rush hour. I got on the last bus out of Manhattan into Queens and made it home after 7 p.m.; as of that time, no trains were running in or out of Manhattan. Needless to say what was on our minds as we scrambled to get out of there. I'm not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, what will be running, if at all.
Now we're really worried about the air quality.
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Post by carl1951 on Jul 18, 2007 22:48:39 GMT -5
Barb: You'd won't be running on "steam." You take care out there.
Later, Carl
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2007 22:56:43 GMT -5
Thanks Carl - you rock.
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Post by bjobsessed on Jul 18, 2007 22:56:45 GMT -5
Nice you got home ok. I haven't had the tv on all day so I didn't know anything about it. Maybe you'll get an unscheduled day off if you can't find a way in.
PS. A package arrived in the mail today but there are two more up for grabs. ;D
Sorry, back to the thread.
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Post by housemouse on Jul 19, 2007 8:08:05 GMT -5
Well, by now most of you probably heard of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan that happened at rush hour. I got on the last bus out of Manhattan into Queens and made it home after 7 p.m.; as of that time, no trains were running in or out of Manhattan. Needless to say what was on our minds as we scrambled to get out of there. I'm not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, what will be running, if at all. Now we're really worried about the air quality. When I heard about this on the news, of course the first thing I thought of was my friend from da hood. Thanks for checking in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2007 9:14:24 GMT -5
Well, by now most of you probably heard of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan that happened at rush hour. I got on the last bus out of Manhattan into Queens and made it home after 7 p.m.; as of that time, no trains were running in or out of Manhattan. Needless to say what was on our minds as we scrambled to get out of there. I'm not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, what will be running, if at all. Now we're really worried about the air quality. When I heard about this on the news, of course the first thing I thought of was my friend from da hood. Thanks for checking in. Thanks for thinking of me, my friend. You da bomb! (No pun intended  ) It was kind of weird this morning to be walking down Lexington Avenue, literally, in the middle of the street because of the frozen zone. While the reports are telling us it was not terrorist related (of course, that's true), it's still unsettling. Oh well, another day, another taxable dollar. One thing's for sure, I know how to run - I ask no questions, nor do I ask permission from my employer. I cut out and don't get in my way, I will mow you down. |
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Post by Dreamfire on Jul 19, 2007 9:39:47 GMT -5
I heard about this early this morning as I drove to the airport, and kept you in my thoughts in the air, Barb. Finally heard no on e was hurt and there was no malicious intent behind the incident and finally uncrossed my fingers, phew. Glad your okay and hope your over your little fright now. Love N Well, by now most of you probably heard of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan that happened at rush hour. I got on the last bus out of Manhatta kayn into Queens and made it home after 7 p.m.; as of that time, no trains were running in or out of Manhattan. Needless to say what was on our minds as we scrambled to get out of there. I'm not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, what will be running, if at all. Now we're really worried about the air quality. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2007 10:16:55 GMT -5
Thanks, N. I don't think you realize fright when you're trying to get out of a situation. I will say the air over here is thick - and there was a foul odor (like rotten eggs) in my apartment this morning - when I went outside, it was worse and some of my friends here at work that live in Forest Hills said the same thing. Great! I should get a gas mask!!! It was not malicious, it was just a freaky accident. There were some injuries and one fatality - he suffered a heart attack and died. I heard about this early this morning as I drove to the airport, and kept you in my thoughts in the air, Barb. Finally heard no on e was hurt and there was no malicious intent behind the incident and finally uncrossed my fingers, phew. Glad your okay and hope your over your little fright now. Love N Well, by now most of you probably heard of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan that happened at rush hour. I got on the last bus out of Manhatta kayn into Queens and made it home after 7 p.m.; as of that time, no trains were running in or out of Manhattan. Needless to say what was on our minds as we scrambled to get out of there. I'm not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, what will be running, if at all. Now we're really worried about the air quality. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2007 10:34:51 GMT -5
Scary scenes:  - that's when it happened (no kids were in the school bus).  - that's what it left. |
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Post by bjobsessed on Jul 19, 2007 11:54:29 GMT -5
Really glad you're ok and that a bad smell and a little inconvenience is all you have to put up with. I am sorry for the one who lost his life, but from the pictures, it seems lucky that there weren't more.
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Post by inuvik on Jul 19, 2007 15:14:27 GMT -5
This is the first I heard about it! Glad you are OK.
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Post by krissie on Jul 19, 2007 15:21:33 GMT -5
I heard about this on the radio this morning. Like others here, my thoughts went immediately to you, Barb, so I'm happy to see that you posted, letting us know that you're fine.
How far are you from the explosion site, anyway? And how far has that smell of rotten eggs travelled?
Krissie
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2007 16:19:30 GMT -5
I heard about this on the radio this morning. Like others here, my thoughts went immediately to you, Barb, so I'm happy to see that you posted, letting us know that you're fine. How far are you from the explosion site, anyway? And how far has that smell of rotten eggs travelled? Krissie About 10 blocks - we're in the "frozen zone" - and the wind carries the smell. Forest Hills is about 8 minutes by express train to Manhattan and, standing on my roof, you can see Midtown. When 9-11 happened (not to harp) the smell of debris, fire and everything else wafted over to our home, too and it was gruesome. |
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Post by hoosier on Jul 19, 2007 17:24:25 GMT -5
It sure looked frightening! The picture they kept showing here was of this gigantic roaring column of steam with a car stopped right in front of it! I couldn't help wondering where the driver was. Its a shame the one person passed from a heart attack (was he/she on the street when this happened?) but its a miracle no one was killed when it exploded. And seeing a car sitting in a hole! Or is that a crater? Glad you're ok, Barb.  |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Jul 19, 2007 18:18:00 GMT -5
I admit this gave me quite a fright last night - rush hour, trains, location, - having just been there a couple of weeks ago, I know where Barb catches the Me......subway (oops! I almost said Metro - she'd kill me!) So was extremely happy to finally hear that voice on the other end of the phone last night.
May I remind you that although the smell of rotten eggs may have been strong in the air this morning, it must have been just a little better than what was hanging in the air around Union Square two weeks ago! And you know what I mean!
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) It was kind of weird this morning to be walking down Lexington Avenue, literally, in the middle of the street because of the frozen zone. While the reports are telling us it was not terrorist related (of course, that's true), it's still unsettling.
