You ever have your blood run cold?

[April]

Mine just did. Fucking scary as hell.

I won't (can't) tell the circumstances, but suffice it to say that I found out that a threat was made against someone in my community. Because her husband works here, for Nato. Someone called her and threatened to blow up her car, and kill her and her children.

Fucking crazies.

 

[Guest]

Ok. I won't do it again.

 

[Calamity Jane]

I was car jacked nine years ago. When I heard the gravel in the driveway crunch under someone's feet as I was opening my car door, and then turned around, expecting to see my sister (who's house I was visiting) and ended up looking down the barrel of a gun, my blood froze.

 

[April]

I can't imagine being car jacked. I've been very very lucky in my life. Little to no violence has been directed at me.

Honestly, I'm kinda worried now. I feel like I'm in someone's crosshairs.

 

[Calamity Jane]

It's amazing how a random act like that can change your outlook on almost everything.

 

[sheath]

A few years ago I was playing out in the yard with my best friend and his little kids. His son was four at the time. He saw something across the road and just bolted for it. You know how little kids are...nothing matters but the here and now. And they aren't quite old enough to consider danger or consequences. So, anyway...he takes off. Zoom.

I looked down the road and saw a grain truck barrelling down at full speed. The driver hit the brakes and that sound...Lord almighty, just the memory of those brakes locking up makes my blood run cold right now.

The truck missed him...thank God. But that is the one that still haunts my nightmares.

S.

 

[April]

I'm not dead yet. Just wanted you all to know. Heh.

 

[scrymettet]

I'm not dead yet. Just wanted you all to know. Heh.

Happy *sigh*

 

[Aquila]

this makes my blood run cold

 

[April]

That's just...wrong.


Seriously though, I'm a bit freaked out by the whole thing. To me, this is very serious. Maybe a little sympathy? I'm really not trying to be bitchy or tell anyone what to do. But car bomb and death threats kinda make me nervous. Yanow?

*looking at pic again* It's still...wrong.

 

[scrymettet]

That's just...wrong.


Seriously though, I'm a bit freaked out by the whole thing. To me, this is very serious. Maybe a little sympathy? I'm really not trying to be bitchy or tell anyone what to do. But car bomb and death threats kinda make me nervous. Yanow?

*looking at pic again* It's still...wrong.

I can only imagine.
I suppose the MP and Bundes... are alerted.

 

[alltherage]

Several times. I was attacked years and years ago. I was pretty certain i would die. Then, just now when i saw that picture. yikessssssssssssss/

 

[April]

I can only imagine.
I suppose the MP and Bundes... are alerted.

Yeah, they know. I'll talk with some of them tomorrow. If they come into the store.

 

[scrymettet]

Yeah, they know. I'll talk with some of them tomorrow. If they come into the store.

political or personnal death thread ?

 

[April]

Primarily political. But I think anyone on the receiving end would take it personally as well.

 

[sunstruck]

Just once. Once is enough.

 

[scrymettet]

Useless to say how I hate those cowards.
Listen to your safety drill instructor and do what he says.

 

[Touch1]

If it's any constellation, you have my best wishes for your safety. Life is uncertain at best. Please be careful. God bless. I'm emphasizing with your situation and wish you well.

 

[Pyper]

A few weeks ago I was staying over at my parents' house when I was awoken by the most unearthly and anguished screaming I have ever heard in my entire life...coming from downstairs. I was sure it was my mother and thought only two things could have caused her to scream like that- she was dying or someone else had died.

I raced downstairs, screaming, "What happened, what happened?!" It turned out it was only my dog, who had slammed his ungainly leg into a corner while playing. But I went into some kind of shock. I was cold, I started shaking, I couldn't breath, and a few minutes later I threw up. Even though I knew that everything was all right, my body didn't.

I don't think most people have experienced that kind of fear in their lives. It sounds funny, based on what the situation actually turned out to be, but I'm still not amused.

 

[April]

Thanks Touch. I like your av. It took me a while to figure out what it is.

I appreciate knowing I'm not the only one out there right now who's felt that ice in their veins.

The last time I felt it was when my father died. I was alone in the house when I got the call and had to call the rest of the family. I think that was the hardest and scariest thing I've ever done. That's when you find out just how strong you really are.

 

[Touch1]

At best, the human situation is fraile. I used to work in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and medical cilincs. It's so easy to take for granted that we'll always be here. I don't know how many times I've seen personal disaster in the form of health challenges. I find it disturbing that in your reach for someone to console with, people feel a need for humor. This is not a drill, you don't get to push pause and start over.
Hopefully, you have some form of security that will help your friend. 9-11 showed us that we should all consider each day as a gift and live it accordingly. Sorry to be so preachy, but having survived a near fatal car crash, I can identify with your concerns.