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Gail Davison | all galleries >> Photo Galleries >> Walking in My Shoes >> PESO 2004 - 2008 >> 2004-2005 >> July 05 > 7 July
Grrr!
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07-JUL-2005

7 July
Grrr!

First I want to say a big thank you for the messages of concern and support. They are all much appreciated.
Fortunately I was already at work by the time the terror struck but it wasn't much fun watching the events unfold on CNN at work. Firstly the story of a power surge (couldn't see how that could be) and then the horrible truth. Once I knew that all my team and family were ok I felt a little easier but it's hard not to think of the people who weren't so lucky. So, am I scared.... no. I've lived through London bombing campaigns before and I feel angry more than anything - I'll be at work as normal tomorrow...but I guess I'll be watching my fellow passengers a little more closely than I normally would!

and the shoes......these aren't exactly walking shoes but that's what they had to be tonight because along with thousands of others I had to walk home the 6.2miles from work! It took 1 hour and 40 minutes - not bad eh?!

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Pepe Zyman09-Jul-2005 05:37
I'm glad everything it's ok with you and your family.
Ian Clowes09-Jul-2005 00:03
Also glad you're OK. Maybe you should walk every day :)
Sheena Woodhead08-Jul-2005 22:03
Gail...so glad you are okay. I was thinking of you, especially after seeing your images you take from the bus. Well thought out PaD.
Lee Rudd08-Jul-2005 19:47
I'm so glad your are ok, and hope that the feet dont hurt too much... will you be taking up the marathon next? :)
Guest 08-Jul-2005 19:44
:-)
Bill Miller08-Jul-2005 19:40
Those boots were made for walking - good to hear you are OK...
Leo Charette08-Jul-2005 18:27
Gail, I have thought about you, knowing your daily commute. So glad to hear all is well with you and yours, though saddened at loss of life by such a senseless action. How tragic to those families affected.

6.2 miles is quite a hike but ... 15 min miles, impressive. ;) Take care.
Guest 08-Jul-2005 11:04
glad to hear everything is ok with your family and you. :)
laine8208-Jul-2005 09:50
So good to hear all is well Gayle. Have been watching now for twenty four hours & my admiration grows for the folks on how they've handled this. I know you have all faced bombs before & you have every right to feel both mad & sad, but your all so brave with a no nonsense approach.
Take care & I wish you well.
Chris Sofopoulos08-Jul-2005 09:48
We are really happy to hear that you are ok Gail. Our hearts and thoughts are to all Londoners and mostly to those who killed so tragically..
I think that always innocent people pay the wrongs and mistakes of governments!

Dominic Kite08-Jul-2005 08:04
Glad to hear you're OK Gail, I was thinking of you yesterday.
Guest 08-Jul-2005 07:04
Glad to hear you're OK, especially with your affinity for buses.
Guest 08-Jul-2005 03:34
I'm glad you are ok, Gail.
Linda Willets08-Jul-2005 03:27
Glad you are safe.. a long walk.
Guest 08-Jul-2005 02:58
Glad to hear you're ok,Gail.
I like the crop on your shoes. Wow...6.2 miles of walking,eh?
Hope your feet get some rest tonight.
Guest 08-Jul-2005 02:15
great attitude...and a meaningful image..
JeremyGood08-Jul-2005 01:57
Wow, what a walk. Less than two hours though, are you thinking of taking it up on a regular basis?
Guest 08-Jul-2005 01:12
Stiff upper lip thats the attitude! Sorry you had to walk so far and glad all
are safe and sound!
GRRRR! : )
Guest 07-Jul-2005 21:44
I got a lift home in my MDs swanky car - and I only live about two miles from work! Glad to hear you're ok as well.
Ric Yates07-Jul-2005 21:42
Good to hear you're OK. Glad the shoes were up to the task!
Linda Alstead07-Jul-2005 21:36
cheesh - more than 6 miles - many of my friends and colleagues have done this too - good on you kiddo
Zak07-Jul-2005 21:34
glad to hear you're safe.
aren't you glad you didn't wear high heels to work?
Ray :)07-Jul-2005 21:33
I was certainly thinking of you today, Gail - I had the feeling your route home would be by foot but of course I had no idea about how you faired earlier. Take Care.