General Chat

<3 Rollo - the world is such a small place its not surprising that some people have friends of friends caught up in a tragedy. The worst is probably the 'Not Knowing' what has happened to the missing.

The media in general is skirting around the cultural clash, no doubt trying not to stir up further antagonisim. Perhaps when the hurt has subsided they will, but I doubt it. If they don't talk about it, it doesn't exist.

Thank you for your kind thoughts inc those who sent us pm. They are appreciated.

Our kith and kin are ok I just wish I could say the same about all of our friends and their families a few of whom are burning candles of hope.

British polticians of all parties right now would do best to button up.

Paris is not just a geographical entity on a map. It is an idea, a dream, a place of hope and creation, a place of love, the incarnation of two thousand years, the city of lights. The outrage is an outrage against all humanity.

If the BBC et al are going to run long programs about the tragedy then they should at least get people with some idea of Paris life away from the 8 and XVI arondissements and the geography of the city, the very complicated relationship with the muslim community and of course a basic appreciation of near east politics.

I am gutted, our son is gutted, Paris is in a state of shock going through the motions of normal commercial life. Yet if you have planned or are thinking of a trip to Paris soon or the next few months then do go you will receive an extra special welcome. The £ is strong against the €uro take advantage!

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Rollo I am so pleased that your son is safe and well. We had a few agonising hours on Saturday waiting to hear news of our French students living in Paris, all of whom sent us messages to say they were safe. Even our students living in others areas of France contacted us. God bless you. God bless France.

Dear Rollo the Red

Hello

I am so glad that your son is safe.

Deepest sympathies to the families and friends of all those killed.

With much love and respect
Elizabeth, EOS

Thinking of All who have suffered .Special big ((((((((Hug))))))))) for those who need it . <3

Rollo,. so pleased that your extended family are all safe....... huge relief for you all.

Thoughts and prayers for all in Paris who have lost family and friends in horrific attacks

France has sent 20 Bombs
So more innocent to die :-( :-(

http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/11/16/07/52/france-launches-bombing-raid-in-syria-in-wake-of-paris-attacks

I reckon IS have bitten off more than they can chew with this - France will send all they've got into Syria - The French Foreign Legion are a formidable force

They are on their way home.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pictured-sombre-looking-eagles-death-6836574

They are probably in shock after what they witnessed.

Very poor.imo.

Someone has access to their FB

"Eagles Of Death Metal
13 November at 23:44 ·
We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation."

Kay, maybe no one else is authorised to update their FB or Twitter pages except themselves? in which case given the shock and that they are travelling home, I wouldn't really expect anything yet. News of the group only seems to be coming from the family members who have been in contact with them so far.

I'm astounded there has been no news condolances from or on behalf of the Eagles group,,,that is shocking.! imo :-(.

From just outside the Bataclan theatre

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-pianist-perform-john-lennons-imagine-outside-paris-bataclan-20151114

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Thoughts today go to all in France and to those with family and friends there.

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Rollo good to hear that all your extended family are safe

Vive la France

God bless the people that have been victims of this heinous act

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I said exactly the same a few weeks ago on Gr Iris
and got reported

Well when it happens here i will just say

I TOLD YOU SO :-( :-(

I wonder how soon it will be before we get the same type of attack in London , as sure as eggs are eggs it will happen one day . :-(

one of the terrorists was a 15 year old boy :-( :-(

"tourist visits in the near future are out."

In my opinion, within a few days it will be the best time to go. Sure, there will be hightened security at the check-ins, but the terrorist cell (if that it who it was) will have gone to ground.
More people will be aware of their surroundings, just like the London Tube/Public transport users.

Terrorists set out not only to create carnage, but also induce Terror & Fear. If we all give in and stay away after the incidents of just one night, they've won.