Archive through September 06, 2002
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Archive through September 06, 2002
Wigglepuppy | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 05:35 am     It's funny, Suitsme, because I just woke up from this horrible apocalyptic dream - there were planes flying into eveything, a cloud of debris choking everyone. I was so scared when I woke up; I hugged my husband on his way to work and turned on the computer to hang out on this board of fun n' frivolity... I'm a Canadian and I didn't know anyone on the flights or in the buildings, but still I wept for them all, and the families they left behind. I think, damnit, that we can't be sad or scared all the time. Our lives are a fleeting moment in the scope of the universe - and often painful and unfair. We have to make the best of what we've got, and we have it really, really good! Our lives will *never* be the same: we have all been touched by 9/11. I remember, as a child, hearing my mom talk about JFK's assassination (she worshipped that man) and how "our innocence was lost". Those planes put all that into perspective! BB's a game - but these boards are populated by *real* people (sorry, but to me, the HG's are all actors), who are having fun expressing their opinions and thoughts - and we should continue to do so. I know when 9/11 happened I had great conversations with people right here! Sorry for the disjointed post, but I'm still a little shook up from my nightmare...I'm going to have a cup of tea, now. |
Dogdoc | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 05:48 am     I wonder it this topic can be re-titled so people know what we are talkin about? |
Suitsmefine | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 06:31 am     TY, everyone for responding to my post....as others have said, we have alot of friends on this board. Wiggle, I hope you sleep a more peaceful sleep tonight...I am not sad or scared all the time, it was just watching the show on the heroes of flight 93, and the show the other night on the 63 babies born since 9-11, who will never know their fathers that sent me to a sad place for awhile, but all I had to do was mention these feelings to my friends here on this board and I feel so much better about the world. We truly are blessed |
Chiparock | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 06:56 am     Suitsmefine, thank you for starting this thread. I still find it hard to deal with the reality of 9/11, and don't know how I'll deal with the first anniversary of the horror. This board and all you wonderful folks will be a tremendous comfort. As far as BB is concerned, I am still outraged that they kept Monica, Will and Nicole in the house to continue the game after 9/11. Granted, they couldn't have flown home, but for crying out loud, would it have killed BB to give them each 1/2 million, or even a lousy 50 thousand? For Monica to leave with nothing but her stipend was a disgrace. She suffered the greatest loss. When BB told her that the WTC was attacked, her first thought was for her cousin (who was like a sister to her)and worried the rest of her time in the house. Finding out the worst when she was evicted was a crushing blow. Thank God for the TVCH members showing the kindness of making the quilt for her. God Bless America. God Bless TVCH. |
Thefan | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 08:59 am     Chiparock, I agree, it was totally disgracefull the way the did not tell the hg's, especially Monica, what was going on in the world. It seemed they were more worried about ratings than anything else. I am with many of you on this board. It is still so hard to put my feelings into words. My heart actually hurts and my throat gets choked up when I think about it. Some days (to my own disgrace) I try not to think about it. But that is letting them win, that is what they want. They want us to be afraid and to loose our freedom. We will never forget. Thank you all for sharing. |
Kalekona | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:24 am     Anyone feeling guilty about watching BB during this historic week, think about this- For millions of us we didn't know a soul on those planes or in those buildings but Monicas cousin made us feel like we did, it brought it home. Monica's cousin, Angel the firefighter from "murder in a small town" and one woman who was always on CNN, FoxNews and Politically incorrect all but a face on this tradgedy for all of us, making the victims just that much more human. We didn't know them but in an odd way we felt like we did. I'm one of those who felt BB did the only thing they could at a time when none of us knew what would happen tomorrow, they tried to keep life going. yes I think they should have been told the whole truth not just bits and pieces but they needed the game to go on just to prove that life would go on as well. |
Goddessatlaw | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:27 am     I force myself to watch the documentaries because I still haven't totally processed the fact that 9/11 really happened. I seriously have to remind myself that it wasn't a bad dream and it wasn't a bad movie. The events of that day are seared in my brain - I watched it all unfold in real time but it still hasn't truly sunk in. I was chatting on the internet with my brother, who is a network news producer, and he immediately clued me in when the first plane hit. I watched it on tv and read Ewings reportage on the general discussion page all day, while we all freaked out trying to locate one of my sisters who was flying from Boston to California early that week. We didn't hear from her for almost 24 hours (she was locked in meetings and had no idea of the scope of what had happened until early the next morning). One of my brothers also periodically works in the side of the Pentagon which was hit, but thankfully was elsewhere at the time. I haven't forgotten how lucky my family was that day, so I try not to forget those who were not so lucky. Now I gauge my attention more toward the many military personnel I know who are suffering for us overseas - letters and care packages and little things like that that can make a big difference in harsh and deprived conditions. All in all, it's just surreal to me. This thread has reminded me, though, that I haven't written down how that day was experienced from my personal viewpoint. I would like for my descendants to have a family record of what it felt like to live through such a hideously tragic event so they can also feel the event rather than regard it as a set of facts to be memorized from a history book. Maybe that's what I'll do on 9/11. |
Secretsmile | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:37 am     I have felt as you did Suitsmefine, because the events of 9/11 has effected my daily life, my husband, a firefighter will never be the same again, not only working at the site but losing so many brothers. Too many wives and children are without their fathers and husbands, something every member of a firefighter's family thinks of constantly. If 9/11 didn't happen my oldest(19) son would be in college not overseas at this minute. I for one was thrilled to loose myself in BB3 this season, but I do thank you for your insight. |
Suitsmefine | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:57 am     Goddessatlaw, that is agreat idea, to put those thoughts down for future generations. Just as everyone remembers where they were when JFK was assassinated, so to will we remember the exact moment we all realized that we were under attack and so many innocent lives were being lost.I had just returned home from taking the kids to school and was watching Today, and as I watched the smoke billowing from the first tower, I see a plane headed toward them and I'm thinking it was a replay of the first plane hitting the building...then my brain kicked back on, and I realized it was a different plane and this was no accident. My first thought was of my children, so I debated going back to school and bringing them home, then I decided to let them have as normal a day as they could because no day after would be quite the same...and spent the rest of the day on the phone talking to loved ones and crying, just wanting them to know how much I loved them....I too think of our service men and women who are sacrificing so much for the freedoms we have,and pray for them and our nation daily....We must never forget that everything comes at a price , except pure love for one another. |
Secretsmile | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:58 am     BTW, I wasn't trying to preach, I'm sorry if it came off that way. |
Kalekona | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 10:10 am     I had to go to work on 9/11 I work retail and I kept thinking how trivial it was, now I'm glad I had somewhere to be, as a "family" those of us in the building hung out in the lobby and just talked and passed on information as we got it radio, etc. I had many people who either hadn't heard or were stuck because of the airports closing. My mom had called and told my hubby "turn on the tv we've been attacked" if you knew my mother you'd understand our first response was yeah right. Watching the plane hit the tower was an unimaginable thing but when they said one had hit the pentagon I lost it- to me being a navy wife for many years that was the center of our strength and defense the thought that it could be attacked was beyond what my mind wanted to believe. The thought that it was a movie was a theme repeated over and over by almost everyone it just couldn't be real, not here. Watching a show last night It was talked about what item or type of memorial will be left for our futures children who will say " I wasn't born on 9/11 but I remember" That gave me chills as I understood it, i wasn't born for Pearl Harbor but I've stood on the Memorial and I remember! |
Suitsmefine | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 10:11 am     Secretsmile, I for one did not take it that way.Just sharing your feelings like the rest of us here.I will pray for your son and your family and may God Bless and keep you....... |
Suitsmefine | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:57 am     Kalekona, That is a awe inspiring quote......when I read your post I too got chills also.....as they anniversary draws nearer, I find myself thinking What can I do to memorialize this tragic day, in a way that will help my children to understand.... |
Silksmoke | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 09:49 am     I was getting ready to go to work when I heard the announcement on CNN that there was a fire or explosion in the WTC. I went down to see what was happening and saw the second plane hit. I sat in horror thinking somehow control tower radars had gone haywire or something. It never occurred to me that there were people in this world who would do something so horrible. (how sadly naive of me). I completely lost interest in BB2 following 9/11, and felt they should have cancelled the show. The nation was facing such pain, and I felt the hg's (especially Monica) should have been released and the prize money split between them. I became glued to cable news 24/7 and went through weeks of seeing those buildings burning and eventually collapsing in my mind. I would shudder whenever a plane flew over the house, and experienced a time of depression that made getting on with life a bit difficult. I seemed to only be going through the motions of normalcy. All of this, and I live in Ohio and don't know anyone of the victims personally. I can only imagine the pain of those closer to the tragedy, and my heart goes out to all of you. My husband and I will remember the fallen on 9/11 with prayers, and a candlelight vigil. Our flag will be flying, as it has been everyday for the past year. Since then, I've come to believe if we change our lives in any way, then the perpetrators of this monstrous act have won. I'm back to enjoying BB and feel no guilt in doing so. I still shed tears when I see video clips of that day, and I imagine I always will. God bless all of the peace loving people of the world. |
Kalekona | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 09:58 am     I have to say I have one regret about bb3 sort of- i do think it is too bad that Josh, chiara and roddy will not be in the house on the 11'th, their stories, memories and impressions would have been interesting to hear. <that's the only regret about them being gone> |
Chiparock | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 11:32 am     Kalekona, don't forget Eric, who became a firefighter because he was so moved by the heroic firefighters of 9/11. As 9/11 rapidly approaches, I wish the Mods would entitle this thread so that everyone knows what it is about and can come here for comfort and support. An appropriate icon would help identify it, also. MODS, PLEASE??? |
Dogdoc | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 03:37 pm     The one group of people I have not heard mentioned as doing a tremendous job on 9/11 is the air traffic controllers. There were thousands of planes in the air that day that had to be landed asap. The personel at the major airports such as the one here in Pittsburgh handled the situation with no accidents. We can be proud of them.I send them a belated thank you now. |
Chiparock | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 04:05 pm     Wow, Dogdoc, that is something that many people (myself included) and the media in particular have overlooked. You are so right! The logistics of landing all those planes asap must have been a nightmare and something that must still haunt air traffic controllers. I join you in thanking them and will remember them on 9/11. [The BB houseguests want to do something for 9/11, and a new thread was started here: "We Remember - 9/11". It would be great if the Mods would combine these two threads ....] |
Pagal | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 02:17 pm     The houseguests decided that they want to do something on 9/11 to let the Nation know that,even though they are inside the BB house, they will be remembering the tragic events of last year. They discussed wearing special shirts or maybe getting hats with NYPD or NYFD on them. I hope BB helps them observe this day in a special way instead of letting them be cut off from the rest of the Nation as we mourn those who were lost. |
Twiggyish | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 02:27 pm     I think that's nice. |
Woofy | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 02:36 pm     very nice and totally appropriate. |
Pagal | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 04:21 pm     I'm going to give AS the benefit of the doubt on this one and guess that he will let the houseguests do their own thing on that day. They did mention wearing the hats and t-shirts during the show so they don't know yet that there is no show on Wednesday. |
Reader234 | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 04:42 pm     I hope they are able to know that the President has declared it "Patriots Day", and that we are to fly the flags half mast, and have the moment of silence. |
Pagal | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 05:37 pm     Maybe AS will give them a flag to hang in the yard - that would be really great. Now I'm wondering though - do they already have a flag? |
Jadarville | Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:59 pm     Pagal the live show is on Thursday so maybe they meant they would wear them a day later specifically for the show as well as on Wednesday. |
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