If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
OT Fire on my beloved Pier
Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my
beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Oh, Suzie, I'm sorry to hear about your pier. Always hate to hear landmarks
have been destroyed. Surely there is still a spot for you, or is it completely destroyed? Hugs, Donna -- Donna in Idaho Website: www.LinusIdaho.org "Paul & Suzie Beckwith" wrote in message news Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Oh, my. Read the news link after my first post. Doesn't sound so good,
does it? Donna -- Donna in Idaho Website: www.LinusIdaho.org "Paul & Suzie Beckwith" wrote in message news Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) -- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK -- Please remove NOSPAM when emailing me! http://community.webshots.com/user/suziekga |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Oh dear. Sorry to hear this Suzie - yet another pier gone.
.. In message , Paul & Suzie Beckwith writes Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Paul & Suzie Beckwith wrote:
Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) Oh, poor Southend! I started my teching career in Benfleet... All the kids used to go on the pier at the weekends. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Oh Suzie, how sad. I was able to watch the video in the news link, and that
is one big fire! I hope they catch whoever is responsible. Karen, Queen of Squishies |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
In article ,
Paul & Suzie Beckwith wrote: Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) Oh, Suzie, how awful! I'm so sorry -- I hope it can be rebuilt quickly, and I'm glad no one was hurt. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Oh shoot ... that is bad news. As you say, it is not devastation,
but we all grow fond of the quaint structures and quirks of nature that make our home towns unique. Maybe a new pier can be constructed. I still have the Southend Pier decal on my sewing room window ... and I will keep it there! PAT in VA/USA Paul & Suzie Beckwith wrote: Woke up this morning to some sad news - a huge fire has devastated my beloved Southend Pier http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/4325430.stm Latest news reports say that no-one has been hurt but that several of the buildings have collapsed into the sea. And the weirdest thing is that we live a mile from the seafront and didn't hear any fire engines (we're almost directly en-route from our local fire station to the seafront as well!)... I was also up til nearly 1am flitting around the Web, and the news was the last thing I checked... first we knew about it was on the 7am news this morning! Paul and I both work in an office block overlooking the pier, so may well take camera's in today... Whilst this doesn't come close to the weekends devastation in Pakistan, it none-the-less is a very sad time for Southenders, as our pier is so much of a focal point. Suzie B (may have to change my signature now!) |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
number of facets | m4816k | Jewelry | 7 | March 26th 05 09:59 PM |
OT house fire | maryd | Quilting | 8 | December 13th 04 08:37 PM |
OT - Fire | Beadbimbo | Beads | 23 | August 15th 04 12:52 AM |
Swarovski Fire Opal!! | Amanda Richards | Beads | 19 | July 20th 04 05:10 AM |