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A thread just for a 'register'. Check in here to say you're ok - or flag up manes of others to check on.
Discussion etc on other thread.

Im ok, as is DP who works in Aldgate.

Marina has justed text'd me, she has managed to get a train back to Sidcup - packed and badly delayed but she's relieved to at least be on a train!

DH is stuck in north london tonight unless the transport system goes back online (we live in south london), stepdad is stuck in an office near Charing Cross (usually based in Redhill, typical that he's in central london today!)

We're worried (but in a calm nonpanicky way) about my MIL. She works for the Imperial Hotel just off Russell square, and gets the tube to Russell Square station every morning. DH is sure that she would have been there before the explosion, but we can't get through to the hotel - all their lines are down. DH and BIL are just going to keep trying. SIL (in Cyprus) is watching it all unfold on their BBC channel and is desperate to know MIL's alright. It won't even occur to MIL to phone anyone.......

ticker boat service on the thames is free and is running

Thanks soapbox we were checking for details of Marina

Any news piffle?

Anyone in contact with IlanaK? Think she lives not far from King's Cross/Russell Square.

There is a main road close to our building which is a major artery for traffic into/out of the city. It is almost clear of traffic, and people are walking away from town - silently. It is eerily quiet, with not much else but the sound of sirens. I can see helicopters hovering in various places, and not long ago one flew very low directly over our building.

Glad you're all OK.

marinda- thankfully got hold of here she's fine all OK, also got hold of DB and he's fine - wondered why i was fussing so much! FIL also is so now waiting to hear about DC who's in picidilly which I beleive is OK.

So who are we still waiting to hear from?

DickWhittingtonsCat, and IlanaK.

Piffle's exp?

pphs dh works there too I think

been trying to get in touch with anonymous chap as he works where the blasts were, very near but hes not answering

Thanks Kama, appreciate that .

Info from Transport for London (their usual website is down)

my dh was on a tube going through edgware road, then train stopped at next station and everyone told to get off because of a power surge, then
the train behind him at edgware road blew up.
he is a bit shocked but OK. not sure if he is going to get home tonight though, is paddington open?

it is all horrible.

PPH, the National Rail Website is saying that services are running out of Paddington to Bristol and other destinations, but not sure about times.

I've just emailed Ilana a link to this thread. I wish I could remember the name of her nursery.

oh hurrah, I'd like him home tonight. and i won't let him go in tomorrow. thank you puff!

Does anyone know if aloha is ok??

Dino said she thinks she's still on Mat Leave

Xena and 2MPC, thank you both so much You are kind!
Made it home safely, everyone being very British and phlegmatic at London Bridge (usually the scene of swearing contests between SE Trains staff and their happy customers).
I'd say anyone south-east of the river will get home OK. All the SE London local buses are running fine.
Wishing others a reasonable journey home.
I for one planted a huge smacker on my somewhat puzzled son, who is downstairs watching children's tv! "Stop pestering and kissing me mum". Long may his obliviousness to what's happened today continue...

Not seen her anywhere here today Twiglett - hopefully, someone has heard from her ....................anyone?

Hope everyone's ok - hideous day, hope you're all safe and home with your families asap. xxxx