General O/T Chit Chat Thread

[mutleyp]

Oh sounds good, travelling time aside. But ok that holiday sounds awesome - lucky things! I was in NY and LA in 2014, it was so good, let me try remember back that far! A taxi driver told me to stay away from west Hollywood as there were too many gay people there incidentally it was one of my favourite parts.

Ahaha thats the whole reason to go there![DOUBLEPOST=1456335942][/DOUBLEPOST]

I loved SF, haven't been to the other two. Anything and everything in SF is good. Get up to the Napa Valley if you can if you like wineries.

Im excited for SF, looks beautiful

 

[Fiona]

Ahaha thats the whole reason to go there![DOUBLEPOST=1456335942][/DOUBLEPOST]
Im excited for SF, looks beautiful

I had a great three weeks there. So many things to see and do. I felt safe wandering around town on my own, before and after September 11, which happened halfway through my visit.

 

[jessy_girl]

Ahaha thats the whole reason to go there![DOUBLEPOST=1456335942][/DOUBLEPOST]
Im excited for SF, looks beautiful

Haha I know, right? I was thinking "mate I'm already going there no need to sell it any further!" Such a good trip though.

SF is nice, my memories are all kid relatee ones though, I'd love to return as an adult. I was originally planning to go to the US again this year actually but that's not going to happen.

 

[jessy_girl]

I had a great three weeks there. So many things to see and do. I felt safe wandering around town on my own, before and after September 11, which happened halfway through my visit.

What was it like being in the US for September 11? I was so young then I don't have an accurate idea of what it was like being here even, but it must have been pretty intense being in the country.

 

[Fiona]

What was it like being in the US for September 11? I was so young then I don't have an accurate idea of what it was like being here even, but it must have been pretty intense being in the country.

It was interesting watching what I call the American machine go into action. I was 39 at the time. I became quite patriotic to the Stars and Stripes. I was staying with Australian friends who lived there. We were woken by a call from friends here and from then it was full on. Sensory overload from the media and we all were a bit numb. We saw the same footage of the attacks and the subsequent collapses over and over, which was somewhat annoying and terrifying all at once. Landmarks were closed for a while to be on the safe side but in general, our lives went on as normal.
I was more concerned about my sister who lived in Geneva and worked for the UNHCR, so was in NYC a lot on business. The UN building was one that was shut down. I found out from Dad that at the time of the attacks she was getting on a plane to go to the Hague for war crimes tribunals as she was in Bosnia during the war. Go figure. I got home on the right date and really didn't react until one year later in my car when a minutes silence was observed over the radio. I had a bit of a meltdown.

 

[Lucas]

I pretty much remember everything on September 12th. I was young and was asleep when all of it was going on. My mum woke me up in the morning and told me the news. I didn't really understand it at first. When she first woke me up I thought she was talking about "boat people" crashing into a rock or something. I seem to remember there was a big boat people crisis/debate happening in Australia then so my brain just put that together.

It wasn't until I saw the footage on the TV that I realised what happened and I felt so bad. All the TV channels had news coverage so I tried to play on the Nintendo 64 but I felt soooo bad that after a minute I turned it off. I think I then went on the computer and searched for TY babies (it was the McDonald's happy meal toy at the time and I was obsessed with them) for hours to take my mind off what happened.

I remember when channel Ten broke out of their 24 hour news coverage and The Simpsons came on at 7.30. What a relief for kids who needed to escape and lose all cares for a hour.

Every night on the September 11th anniversary until 2007. I would struggle going to sleep. It was horrible. I would be overwhelmed and scared thinking about all the things that happened.

 

[jessy_girl]

It was interesting watching what I call the American machine go into action. I was 39 at the time. I became quite patriotic to the Stars and Stripes. I was staying with Australian friends who lived there. We were woken by a call from friends here and from then it was full on. Sensory overload from the media and we all were a bit numb. We saw the same footage of the attacks and the subsequent collapses over and over, which was somewhat annoying and terrifying all at once. Landmarks were closed for a while to be on the safe side but in general, our lives went on as normal.
I was more concerned about my sister who lived in Geneva and worked for the UNHCR, so was in NYC a lot on business. The UN building was one that was shut down. I found out from Dad that at the time of the attacks she was getting on a plane to go to the Hague for war crimes tribunals as she was in Bosnia during the war. Go figure. I got home on the right date and really didn't react until one year later in my car when a minutes silence was observed over the radio. I had a bit of a meltdown.

Honestly I can't even imagine, but just by being in the same country it would have that extra significance for you, such an awful time for humanity though. I get you with the delayed reaction, it's very common and probably a coping mechanism of sorts.

 

[jessy_girl]

I pretty much remember everything on September 12th. I was young and was asleep when all of it was going on. My mum woke me up in the morning and told me the news. I didn't really understand it at first. When she first woke me up I thought she was talking about "boat people" crashing into a rock or something. I seem to remember there was a big boat people crisis/debate happening in Australia then so my brain just put that together.

It wasn't until I saw the footage on the TV that I realised what happened and I felt so bad. All the TV channels had news coverage so I tried to play on the Nintendo 64 but I felt soooo bad that after a minute I turned it off. I think I then went on the computer and searched for TY babies (it was the McDonald's happy meal toy at the time and I was obsessed with them) for hours to take my mind off what happened.

I remember when channel Ten broke out of their 24 hour news coverage and The Simpsons came on at 7.30. What a relief for kids who needed to escape and lose all cares for a hour.

Every night on the September 11th anniversary until 2007. I would struggle going to sleep. It was horrible. I would be overwhelmed and scared thinking about all the things that happened.

You are such a sweet boy Lucas, I feel I always say this, but it's true and that post proves it as you were just a kid but thinking so compassionately.

I remember the day well of course and just watching the news all day at school, and I know in Mosman at least where my school was there was a massive hail storm, such a weird almost apocalyptic vibe in the air. My little brother was only 2 so thankfully my parents didn't have to explain things too much to him but I know my slightly older cousins had lots of questions and couldn't understand that this wasn't a movie etc - so hard to navigate these type of things with young kids.

 

[Lucas]

You are such a sweet boy Lucas, I feel I always say this, but it's true and that post proves it as you were just a kid but thinking so compassionately.

I remember the day well of course and just watching the news all day at school, and I know in Mosman at least where my school was there was a massive hail storm, such a weird almost apocalyptic vibe in the air. My little brother was only 2 so thankfully my parents didn't have to explain things too much to him but I know my slightly older cousins had lots of questions and couldn't understand that this wasn't a movie etc - so hard to navigate these type of things with young kids.

My grandparents said they woke up and thought it was a movie as well. Why they thought an action movie was playing on the Today show at 7.00am I will never know. Ha! I do know why but their statement tickled me as a kid. I have found that a lot of people actually have said they thought it was a movie too.

So yeah maybe I am not so sweet. Haha.

 

[jessy_girl]

My grandparents said they woke up and thought it was a movie as well. Why they thought an action movie was playing on the Today show at 7.00am I will never know. Ha! I do know why but their statement tickled me as a kid. I have found that a lot of people actually have said they thought it was a movie too.

So yeah maybe I am not so sweet. Haha.

Haha cute, the footage is pretty crazy though right, and I feel you couldn't dream that up or script it, especially back then when things were a bit more innocent, so I can understand having delayed processing - denial is powerful!

 

[Tee]

I pretty much remember everything on September 12th. I was young and was asleep when all of it was going on. My mum woke me up in the morning and told me the news. I didn't really understand it at first. When she first woke me up I thought she was talking about "boat people" crashing into a rock or something. I seem to remember there was a big boat people crisis/debate happening in Australia then so my brain just put that together.

It wasn't until I saw the footage on the TV that I realised what happened and I felt so bad. All the TV channels had news coverage so I tried to play on the Nintendo 64 but I felt soooo bad that after a minute I turned it off. I think I then went on the computer and searched for TY babies (it was the McDonald's happy meal toy at the time and I was obsessed with them) for hours to take my mind off what happened.

I remember when channel Ten broke out of their 24 hour news coverage and The Simpsons came on at 7.30. What a relief for kids who needed to escape and lose all cares for a hour.

Every night on the September 11th anniversary until 2007. I would struggle going to sleep. It was horrible. I would be overwhelmed and scared thinking about all the things that happened.

I remember waking up and flicking the tv on 9, and thinking "why are they showing a movie at this time in the morning?" So I immediately flicked it to 7 and saw the exact same footage and the horror of what was happening set in.

 

[Tee]

Good Moanin OT thread!

I am lashed up and ready for what the world has in store! I am secretly hoping it will be a completely uneventful pm shift...

 

[MADONNA]

KING.

Tear me open, daddy

 

[Lucas]

Good Moanin OT thread!

I am lashed up and ready for what the world has in store! I am secretly hoping it will be a completely uneventful pm shift...

I hope you have a good shift Trala! And yes I hope it is not an eventful one.

KING.

Tear me open, daddy

Ok well that is an image I will never get out of my head!!

Who's the guy Madonna? Your new toy boy? He is definitely hot.

P.S. - I am so happy you are back making an appearance. Woo!

 

[Danny]

Awe, Thanks to everyone for there kind words <3 It means a lot, you're all lovely! It's been a month yesterday since it happened and 2 weeks today since we buried her.

I am shooting my face up on Friday in my constant quest to plump my sagging jowels. They have a special on fillers.

Oh that sounds good, I need that done.

I have a nursing story, but don't want to appear insensitive to Danny's loss.

Nooo, you don't honestly! My Mum luckily didn't pass away in a hospital just at home.. I couldn't imagine seeing a dead person, I didn't even want to see my mum and I loved her dearly I just wanted to remember her as I could. We weren't allowed inside the house for like 6 hours.

KING.

Tear me open, daddy

Yes, who is this fine specimen?

 

[jessy_girl]

Bloody hell this heat is killing me, my car just said it was 38 outside. I've seen so many fire trucks and ambulances about today too

It's actually too hot to go in the pool, pretty drastic right? I had to settle for some shopping instead.

 

[Isee]

LOL - I am sure you were intending to pick up that Crap? Littlle doggie = little crap - Big Dog - need a shopping bag!

Did you recover the Pen? Was it a felt tipped one? They are my Favorites
I actually prize myself on my Dogs Poo - and I am quite happy to collect them, well for a bit till I get to the bin.
I know if I have her Diet right, if it is a solid and if not to smelly, I am so proud.

I suppose that all sounds a bit weird ...............

lol Hooley you make me laugh! I like the fact you care about making sure your dog's diet is right!

 

[Isee]

I pretty much remember everything on September 12th. I was young and was asleep when all of it was going on. My mum woke me up in the morning and told me the news. I didn't really understand it at first. When she first woke me up I thought she was talking about "boat people" crashing into a rock or something. I seem to remember there was a big boat people crisis/debate happening in Australia then so my brain just put that together.

It wasn't until I saw the footage on the TV that I realised what happened and I felt so bad. All the TV channels had news coverage so I tried to play on the Nintendo 64 but I felt soooo bad that after a minute I turned it off. I think I then went on the computer and searched for TY babies (it was the McDonald's happy meal toy at the time and I was obsessed with them) for hours to take my mind off what happened.

I remember when channel Ten broke out of their 24 hour news coverage and The Simpsons came on at 7.30. What a relief for kids who needed to escape and lose all cares for a hour.

Every night on the September 11th anniversary until 2007. I would struggle going to sleep. It was horrible. I would be overwhelmed and scared thinking about all the things that happened.

It must have been so overwhelming for a kid - it was overwhelming as an adult. I worked with a woman who's daughter started suffering PTSD symptoms from the stress and worry of whether her mum might be hurt while at work. (We worked in a tower in town so maybe that is why?) She ended up getting a job at her daughters school to help her through that time.

 

[Danny]

It's actually too hot to go in the pool, pretty drastic right? I had to settle for some shopping instead.

Oh decisions. Pool or shopping? Your life is so hard. Love it.

 

[Lucas]

It must have been so overwhelming for a kid - it was overwhelming as an adult. I worked with a woman who's daughter started suffering PTSD symptoms from the stress and worry of whether her mum might be hurt while at work. (We worked in a tower in town so maybe that is why?) She ended up getting a job at her daughters school to help her through that time.

I think a lot of kids were affected from that day. I know I totally got scared of air travel as a result. And to this day I am still a bit wary. Also I have had many nightmares of Terrorist Attacks. There is one dream I remember vividly I had soon after 9/11 which was a plane crashing in my backyard.

It always stayed with me with what I saw that day on the news. Perhaps I was too young to watch it. But I didn't watch that much from memory. It was too much. But I remember the first time seeing the footage in the morning and this moment when I saw a lady screaming when she saw someone jump out of the tower has always haunted me.

Here is an interesting report about how parents told their children about what happened that was on Nine News in Brisbane on the 12th of September. It might have footage that may cause distress.