I Don't Like Mondays
this morning, i was on this train, in the second car.
i was one of the many lucky ones. my knee's a bit sore, from when i hit the seat in front of me when we stopped short, but i'm not complaining. it could have been so much worse.
the local police and fire departments were on the ball, as were the train crew. people that normally don't make eye contact with you, were helpful and concerned. and everyone remained unbelieveably calm. there were a few grumbles, but i think we all felt a little bit lucky that for the majority of us, the worse would be that we'd get to work a little late.
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how bizarre! i'm glad you didn't get too banged up. now, when someone poses the random question of, "have you ever been in a train wreck ?" you can says "yes!" ... so unexpected and uncommon.
so, rats! i did not see you at rhinebeck. i did not see the fantastic scarf! i did play bingo, but i wasn't a very good player, because i don't notice the people very much because i'm always trying to look past them and see the yarn. and the big blogger meet up gave me the geebies, so i fled to touch more yarn. that was my lost, but perhaps i will see you at a future sheep & wool somewhere :)
Posted by: gray la gran | October 30, 2006 at 09:43 AM
holy crap! i didn't hear about that. i'm glad you're ok and yes it could have been much worse. dang.
Posted by: domesticat | October 27, 2006 at 03:57 PM
Yikes! How terrifying. I'm so glad to hear that you're ok. Hope your knee feels better by now.
Posted by: Chris | October 26, 2006 at 10:51 AM
OMGosh! You were on that wreak!!! YIKES! I seen it on the TV a few times. So glad your OK!
Posted by: michelle | October 25, 2006 at 09:07 PM
Holy CRAP! I'm so glad you're okay.
Posted by: Cassie | October 25, 2006 at 08:41 PM
holy shit, I didn't hear about this either. so glad you're ok!!
Posted by: melanie | October 25, 2006 at 09:45 AM
I totally did not hear about this yesterday.
Damn. That was some accident.
Posted by: claudia | October 25, 2006 at 08:41 AM
Very frightening! Glad you're doing all right.
Posted by: Siri | October 25, 2006 at 12:40 AM
This didn't show up for me until just now- I'm so sorry this happened!
Posted by: Cathi | October 24, 2006 at 11:33 PM
I got chills looking at the photos.
Be ready to take some asprin if you need it tomorrow.
Take care.
Posted by: sunflowerfairy | October 24, 2006 at 11:00 PM
Oh holy crap! I'm so glad that you are well enough to blog about it. Best to get the knee looked at.
Posted by: Suzanne | October 24, 2006 at 07:40 PM
OH MY GOODNESS!! You all had some fabulous guardian angel flying along side, didn't you? I saw that on the news, I am so glad you are fine. Hope that knee feels better very soon. Funny, as I watched the news, and the interviews they did with passengers I had a strong feeling that I would see someone I knew. You must have spoken with a different station. :)
Posted by: Teresa C | October 24, 2006 at 05:59 PM
Some people will do anything to get out of work...seriously though you OK? I can't believe missed this yesterday :(
{{Maryse}}
Posted by: Carol | October 24, 2006 at 05:17 PM
OMG, Maryse! What an awful way to start your week after such a lovely weekend! Most importantly, I'm so glad you're okay, though shaken up I'm sure.
Posted by: Manise | October 24, 2006 at 03:46 PM
YIKES! I had no idea. I just read the news story about it, and I too am amazed that no one was badly hurt. So glad you are OK -- and can't wait until we meet again.
Posted by: Lucia | October 24, 2006 at 02:47 PM
That's a horrible way to start a Monday morning. Glad to hear that you are ok.
Posted by: Jen | October 24, 2006 at 02:19 PM
holy crapola. now that we've established that you're ok (although, sometimes, it's worse the next morning, no?)... what about the project you were working on in the train?
Posted by: cyn | October 24, 2006 at 02:06 PM
Holy train wreck Maurice! Glad you are ok!!!!
Nice meeting you by the by.....
;-)
Posted by: beth | October 24, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Glad you're all right!
Posted by: Grace | October 24, 2006 at 11:59 AM
Well, f*ck. That's not good. I'm glad you're okay! Take good care of yourself...you must be pretty shaken up.
Posted by: Lee Ann | October 24, 2006 at 11:10 AM
So glad you are okay.
Posted by: yvette | October 24, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Geez, glad everyone is ok!! Not a good way to start the week.
Posted by: Marsha | October 24, 2006 at 10:57 AM
holy f*^k.
Posted by: Kellee | October 24, 2006 at 10:53 AM
Geez! I'm so glad you're ok! I'm also glad to see that according to that article there were no major injuries at all.
Posted by: scribblesnbits | October 24, 2006 at 10:07 AM
Maryse!! I'm glad you're okay. Take care of your knee. That is so crazy and you must be very shaken up.
Posted by: Kristin | October 24, 2006 at 09:50 AM
Oh, GOD! So glad you're okay. Is it completely awful to say that you took good photos of it all? Because you did.
Posted by: JulieFrick | October 24, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Oh, GOD! So glad you're okay. Is it completely awful to say that you took good photos of it all? Because you did.
Posted by: JulieFrick | October 24, 2006 at 09:44 AM
I was just wondering this morning while reading the Globe whether I knew anyone on that train. So sorry to hear that you were on it! But glad you're okay. Hopefully today will be a much better day.
Posted by: Martha | October 24, 2006 at 09:43 AM
Oh, GOD! So glad you're okay. Is it completely awful to say that you took good photos of it all? Because you did.
Posted by: JulieFrick | October 24, 2006 at 09:42 AM
Oh, GOD! So glad you're okay. Is it completely awful to say that you took good photos of it all? Because you did.
Posted by: JulieFrick | October 24, 2006 at 09:41 AM
So glad you're alright-I saw it on the news. It sounds like people were pretty shaken, but luckily not as bad as it could have been. Scary!
Posted by: Heather | October 24, 2006 at 09:41 AM
So glad you're alright-I saw it on the news. It sounds like people were pretty shaken, but luckily not as bad as it could have been. Scary!
Posted by: Heather | October 24, 2006 at 09:40 AM
Holy hell, I'm so glad you're OK. I watched the news coverage of this incident to see if anyone I know was involved. Thankfully it was just your knee, but how was the ride in this morning? Scary?
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | October 24, 2006 at 09:03 AM
Holy crap!
Posted by: caro | October 24, 2006 at 09:02 AM
Glad you're ok! I'm also glad to hear that the PD and FD and train crews handled it capably. I guess all the increased disaster response in recent years has helped...
Posted by: Danielle | October 24, 2006 at 08:54 AM
Wow, what a crappy start to a week. Glad you're okay though.
Posted by: Alison | October 24, 2006 at 08:45 AM
Holy shit, woman! That sure is a hell of a way to start the week. I'm very glad you're ok.
Posted by: Marcy, Not so Blogless | October 24, 2006 at 08:05 AM
Oh my! I am so glad that you are only slightly damaged. I know its hardly any comfort, but it could have been so much worse!
I had a car accident last month (not my fault) and it was mostly minor, but I still have a black eye, the car needed $4k+ of work, and I had weeks of physical therapy and pain. Everytime I go through that intersection now I cringe like I am going to be bashed again. Its gonna be really hard to get on the train again for you. I am so sorry.
Posted by: suzanne | October 24, 2006 at 07:52 AM
I saw that one the news last night. And you were on that train?!! I'm so glad you're okay. Be more careful from now on, I don't want to have to worry about you.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 24, 2006 at 07:41 AM
Thank god you weren't hurt. My goodness.
Posted by: elisa | October 24, 2006 at 06:07 AM
Yikes! That must have been scary. I'm glad you're OK.
Posted by: Jess | October 24, 2006 at 12:14 AM
Shit, Maryse. I'm glad you're okay. Trains! What a noise that must have been. I hope you can sleep tonight. Oh damn, be well.
Posted by: julia fc | October 23, 2006 at 10:46 PM
Yikes! I am so glad you are ok!
Posted by: Coleen | October 23, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Oh Maryse, I heard about that today, I can't believe you were on that train! That must have been so scary. Thank god you're ok. I hate when life sends us little reminders. {hug}
Posted by: Debbie | October 23, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Wow!! I'm soooooo happy you are all right. It was so nice to meet you on Saturday. FYI for J, the Aerodrome was a big ho-hum.
Posted by: Christine | October 23, 2006 at 10:38 PM
Woah, scary. Very happy to hear that you are A-OK.
Posted by: Mintyfresh | October 23, 2006 at 10:35 PM
I am so glad that you have a minor injury. All the what ifs makes one shudder. Godspeed in healing!
Posted by: i.d.d.a. | October 23, 2006 at 10:33 PM
Whew. Close call! Clearly not your time. Thank god.
Posted by: Laurie | October 23, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Yowza! Glad you're okay. Mondays suck, yo.
Posted by: Kim | October 23, 2006 at 10:01 PM
So glad you are OK. After seeing the photos and reading about the size of the object that the train hit, I'm amazed (and thankful) that no one was seriously injured.
Posted by: Kat | October 23, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Holy Crap! I heard about that on the NPR news... yikes! So glad you weren't badly hurt....
Posted by: Liz | October 23, 2006 at 09:51 PM
Holy cow, Maryse. I'm SO glad that you are okay. I saw that on boston.com this afternoon -- take good care.
Posted by: Kathy | October 23, 2006 at 09:41 PM
Just another Manic Monday, huh? I'm glad you're ok... and I think we should start boycotting Mondays!
Posted by: Carla | October 23, 2006 at 09:21 PM
OH. MY. GOD! You were on that train. I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. good thing I did not see your picture on the news, I'd have had to drive there myself.
I'm glad you are okay. Quite upsetting though. And a rude awakening from the high of the weekend.
Life. pshsttt.
Posted by: sandy | October 23, 2006 at 09:18 PM
whoa! I'm so glad that you are OK Maryse! How scary!! Get some good rest & feel better!
Posted by: Leah | October 23, 2006 at 09:11 PM
Whoa! So glad to see that no one was seriously injured.
Posted by: colleen | October 23, 2006 at 09:03 PM
I'm so glad to hear you are ok. I've been watching this on the news. Such a mess.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | October 23, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Maryse! I am so glad that you are okay and you could walk away from a train versus 18-wheeler accident!
So how does one get to work the next day? Hmmm?
Posted by: meg | October 23, 2006 at 08:53 PM
Holy crap! I'm glad you're ok. It was nice to see you this weekend. I'm sorry we didn't get to hang out more. Let me know if you ever make it up here. I'll tell you the next time I'm in Boston. xoxoox
Posted by: kate | October 23, 2006 at 08:49 PM
well, the day could only improve from then on!
glad you are fine!
Posted by: benedetta | October 23, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Wow. That puts the usual Monday grumbles into perspective.
Posted by: Jenn C. | October 23, 2006 at 08:35 PM
well, the day could only improve from then on!
glad you are fine!
Posted by: benedetta | October 23, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you weren't hurt!!
Posted by: Carole | October 23, 2006 at 08:28 PM
Holy Schnikies - what a Monday morning :o\
Posted by: JessaLu | October 23, 2006 at 08:03 PM