I Hope Abbie And All Our British Members Are Ok!

I touched base with Abbie on FB right after it happened ... she is okay. Fingers crossed and love being sent for everyone else and all their loved ones.

Okay, good, whew, what a terrible thing that happened today!

Abbie, hope you and yours keep safe. Much love to the great folk of Manchester.
Pity pity the innocent children.

The world is more impossible every day; the human race is rushing toward self-destruct mode. I can't even imagine the world my beautiful, 18-month-old niece will grow up in.
So very sad . . .

Hope the best for our friends across the waters. I hope the appropriate steps are taken to rid ourselves of this disease that hampers good people from living a peaceful life.

Hi, yes, I'm just outside Manchester and was not there yesterday. Last week was the latest I had been.

It's so terrible.

It was a suicide bomber they say and I was going in today but they've asked us to stay out if not urgent so I'm going elsewhere.

I'm lucky that I can do that :(

Even more pleased than usual to see/hear from you today, Abbie!

So tragic....

The Arndale has now been evacuated. Just now.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-arndale-shopping-centre-evacuate-police-arena-suicide-bomb-city-centre-attack-explosion-a7751041.html

Now? Seriously? I don't get this kind of hate, I just don't.

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Susan Maxwell Schmidt
So-so Board Moderator and
Artist Extraordinaire

Look at the police in Abbie's video - they are such an amazing bunch of heroes as they walk towards potential trouble and calm down the public simply through their professionalism.
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Abbie, when I first saw the news I thought of you immediately. So glad to hear that you and yours are safe.

Manchester may be across the pond from some of us but it still feels like it happened in our backyard.

The world has been Mad for a while now. Be safe, cautious, and diligent in your travels near and far!

Hardly ever watch the news anymore. Too much of this... My first clue last night was seeing the views spike on an image here that I did several years ago of the Union Jack with Manchester on it. It's still at the top of the graph now. Normally that's an exciting thing. Today not so much. :-(

Glad Abbie is okay but sorry for all those affected...

It is bad when anyone is killed like this but sadly most of the dead and injured are youngsters at a concert. 22 dead and 59 injured

If, like me, you're not into prayers, then perhaps you could consider a donation to directly help the victims.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/westandtogethermanchester?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socpledgedesktop&utm_content=westandtogethermanchester&utm_campaign=post-pledge-desktop&utm_term=4jdNWe4d3

~Richard
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Terribly tragic. Disease is a good way to put it, Glenn. I can never figure out why so many sign up to go against human nature and cause harm others, and it makes me furious. It's like a flip has been switched in their brains. Wish we could crack that somehow.

So Sad and senseless... Prayers to all! ♥

My love and thoughts are with all affected by this terrible attack.
- Abbie, I am so glad you are safe!

Terrible.

Dave

Wow...glad you're okay, Abbie! Prayers for all involved....such evil in this world sometimes.

Yes so glad you're safe Abbie!!
I'm further down to Midlands from Abbie, its shocking news to what's happened in Manchester 😢💔

Now there's another warning in Birmingham for Bank Holiday Weekend......Birmingham Pride Festival
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/manchester-bombing-west-midlands-police-13079328

Richard, I see they are well over their target of 500,000 now :)

Just heartbreaking. Prayers for the victims and their families.

Keep safe Abbie, Theresa and all other fellow members, keep alert in your travels. Thoughts and prayers to all affected by this tragic and senseless killings.

My heart goes out to all those poor innocent people and their families.

I live just north of London so not near Manchester but I imagine that all the big cities are at risk from these evil cowards.. How can anyone want to maim and kill innocent children, they must be depraved.

Manchester United is up 2 nil in the Europa League Championship vs Ajax. Something else to think about for a couple of hours.

"My heart goes out to all those poor innocent people and their families."

Me too.
There's a lot of innocent people being killed these days...

National Geographic ~ Half-Million Iraqis Died in the War (Conservative Estimate)

A homeless man being hailed as a hero for his actions following the bombing in Manchester on Monday will soon have his own place to stay, thanks to West Ham United.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/24/homeless-manchester-hero-given-life-changing-offer-helping-terror/

Abbie, the MEN is now partnering with the British Red Cross and it's now at £1.2M and rising.

My prayers go out to all the Bristish friends, a sinless act! We stand behind you.

So sad to hear more sad news, shed some tears this morning. .....
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3633408/manchester-bombing-victims-latest/

My heart goes out Teresa, we all have to fight this evil and drive them out.