Remembering Bali

Aelia Jusa · 10-11-2003, 04:35 PM

One year on. It's funny, last year I wasn't terribly affected by it, when it actually happened. I mean I was shocked, and sad, but I felt detached from it. Now one year later and the magnitude and the horror of it has really hit me.

Lest we forget.

Downunda · 10-11-2003, 04:42 PM

lest we forget.

Djinn Raffo · 10-11-2003, 04:57 PM

Tragic.

wellard · 10-11-2003, 05:16 PM

Painfull memories. A sad day for us all.

Davros · 10-11-2003, 08:13 PM

I have just been watching some of the documentaries and memorial services this morning. One year on, and it is a poignant reminder of the magnitude of the whole thing. I know what you mean Aelia about being very open to things one year later. I don't think it is hitting me any harder than last year (although there was a day or two of shock before we got too many details back then) - more that a lot of the same thoughts and emotions are back today.

Davros · 10-12-2003, 08:53 AM

I have just written a note to a good American friend of mine explaining what Bali was all about. That shocked me a little, and given that this thread has not recieved many responses, could I please ask any Americans who read it that they please reply indicating whether they know what the thread is about.

Melusine · 10-12-2003, 09:06 AM

I'm not American, but of course I know what this is about. I read this thread a few hours ago and was planning to answer it after I did some chores.
It was a tragedy, what can I say...
I've read stories in several Dutch magazines about people that were killed in the Bali bombing. Hugh performed at the memorial concert, I thought that was great. It's not forgotten.

Jorath Calar · 10-12-2003, 12:22 PM

I remember how furious I got when I heard about this, bombing a club full of tourists that are there to have good time, damn such cowards...

lets hope it doesn't happen again

Iron_Ranger · 10-12-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davros:
I have just written a note to a good American friend of mine explaining what Bali was all about. That shocked me a little, and given that this thread has not recieved many responses, could I please ask any Americans who read it that they please reply indicating whether they know what the thread is about.

Hmm, and here I thought you were against generalizing. Yes, of course I know (And I would think most Americans) what happened in Bali a year ago. Although I will admit I didn't know it has already been a year.

Arledrian · 10-12-2003, 02:33 PM

Davros, I'm from Holland, but now living in America, and I have to say, if anyone here doesn't know about Bali, it's purely because big events on the other side of the globe are not given very much (media) attention due to the fact that they're simply out of America's geographical ball-park. I often can't believe how much the U.S. is kept in the dark either, so I do understand your incredulity.

To me, the Bali bombing was shocking news. A terrible tragedy. I certainly won't forget it.

10-11-2003, 04:35 PM	#1
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	One year on. It's funny, last year I wasn't terribly affected by it, when it actually happened. I mean I was shocked, and sad, but I felt detached from it. Now one year later and the magnitude and the horror of it has really hit me. Lest we forget. __________________

10-11-2003, 04:42 PM	#2
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 45 Posts: 2,975	lest we forget. __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

10-11-2003, 05:16 PM	#4
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Painfull memories. A sad day for us all. __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

10-11-2003, 08:13 PM	#5
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	I have just been watching some of the documentaries and memorial services this morning. One year on, and it is a poignant reminder of the magnitude of the whole thing. I know what you mean Aelia about being very open to things one year later. I don't think it is hitting me any harder than last year (although there was a day or two of shock before we got too many details back then) - more that a lot of the same thoughts and emotions are back today. __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

10-12-2003, 08:53 AM	#6
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	I have just written a note to a good American friend of mine explaining what Bali was all about. That shocked me a little, and given that this thread has not recieved many responses, could I please ask any Americans who read it that they please reply indicating whether they know what the thread is about. __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

10-11-2003, 04:57 PM	#3
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 49 Posts: 2,397	Tragic.

10-12-2003, 09:06 AM	#7
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	I'm not American, but of course I know what this is about. I read this thread a few hours ago and was planning to answer it after I did some chores. It was a tragedy, what can I say... I've read stories in several Dutch magazines about people that were killed in the Bali bombing. Hugh performed at the memorial concert, I thought that was great. It's not forgotten. __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

10-12-2003, 12:22 PM	#8
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	I remember how furious I got when I heard about this, bombing a club full of tourists that are there to have good time, damn such cowards... lets hope it doesn't happen again

10-12-2003, 02:33 PM	#10
Arledrian Egyptian Goddess of the Dead Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 3,771	Davros, I'm from Holland, but now living in America, and I have to say, if anyone here doesn't know about Bali, it's purely because big events on the other side of the globe are not given very much (media) attention due to the fact that they're simply out of America's geographical ball-park. I often can't believe how much the U.S. is kept in the dark either, so I do understand your incredulity. To me, the Bali bombing was shocking news. A terrible tragedy. I certainly won't forget it. __________________ Marvellous banter; I am bereft of ribs.

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