Leone is OK.
 

Thank you for your very kind regards. I am just fine. I walked home yesterday, past the Pentagon, so did see what had occurred. My prayers are with all of you, and I do hope no one from your family or circle was near any of the sites where these terrible things occurred. I would offer my insight, but to be honest, I have nothing of interest to say. And certainly nothing of value. Except to say I really appreciate you guys, and to any I've really pissed off on occasion, and my god, you probably were right, I say hello, I'm still here, and the time will come when you're pissed with me once again. I suppose that will be my contribution to a return to normalcy, which of course is sheer idiocy because that will never again be the case. Take care, and your are in my thoughts, all of you. Your friend, L/Joseph. God, you'll be onto me now. :>

Are we sure this is really him?

Yes, Jackie, I am he and he is me, and if you doubt it, just post something about Gatlinburg, and stand back. Yep, and you may ask Olive as well. Trust me ... no one in his or her right mind would ever claim to be me. LOL. Ciao, Leone

I was thought to be Leone for a while...or was he thought to be me? Anyway, trust me, it wasn't fun! Glad you're well and accounted for, Leone.

Glad to hear you are safe, Leone. Also glad to hear from the many NYC regulars. As the eventual destination of those airplanes, those of us in CA were very tense yesterday. Tense and sad.

Leone, <BR>How glad I am to hear you're okay. I may have strongly disagreed with you in the past, but no one would wish harm on you.......that's what makes us different from those vile beings behind yesterday. <BR>I hope those you know and love are safe as well.

Thank you ... we're fine. Just feeling terrible for the people who had families and friends involved. Life will not be the same. I hope our country will act wisely ... we have an opportunity to learn. I hope you and your family are alright. You are in my thoughts. Ciao, L

Dittos to all the above, my Fodor-Family-Friend. <BR>Mr & Mrs. Kal

Ditto. <BR>When I planned my trip to DC last year, so many of you from the area offered great advice. You are in my thoughts, L, Joy, Ilisa, Cindy, Lisa, etc.

Glad you're doing fine. Even though you must order sweetened tea instead of sweet tea. ;)

jeannie, have any of those people you mentioned checked in yet? <BR>Kal

Leone, sometimes you DO piss me off. Other times you make me laugh out loud. Then there are times I sit and nod in agreement with your insights. <BR> <BR>But today I am relieved that you are okay. You make all of my DC contacts accounted for... wish I could say the same for my NYC friends. Thoughts, prayers and solidarity to all.

To Kal: I don't think I have seen a post from any of the DC people I mentioned earlier. However, I recall a post yesterday on another thread that Lisa2 is traveling in Italy.

Leone, great to hear from you! You've been in all our thoughts, as you can see...

Hello, Joan ... in sunny FL. I trust TI and SS beach are calmer places than here. Thanks for your concerns ... and as you note, I'm just fine. A bit of a walk getting home yesterday, but I am so lucky. My heart really goes out to those who lost people or still don't know. Take care of yourself, and ciao. Better times will come, but it will be a while. Leone

L- <BR>When the world gets back to normal (whatever that may be), what the hell--let's all plan a trip to the big G and count our blessings. <BR> <BR>Glad you're well and my thoughts are with those who weren't as fortunate. <BR>Sal

Hi Everybody -- thanks for thinking of me! A perfect example of why I love this forum so much. I'm here in DC (have been back from Italy for a week -- great trip but it seems like ages ago now -- I posted a trip report on the Europe forum) and am OK after a horrendous day yesterday -- like Leone, I walked home yesterday (and walked, and walked...). DC felt like a war zone yesterday and still does, to a certain extent. The sound of military aircraft and sirens is fairly regular. Streets are deserted. Friends and family are all safe and sound, but we're all so sad for the horrible loss of life. The Pentagon burns. Will any of us ever feel safe again?

Ciao bella...Hooray for lisa2...Welcome back? <BR> <BR>Now on to seeing if the rest of our Right Coast Fod-Friends are doing OK. <BR>Kal

Good to hear from you both. :) k

Life is not fair. All of this warmth is going to make me change my approaches. Change is tough, have some mercy. Quick, give me some relief ... say something nasty to me. Mention Gatlinburg. Ask me about wearing plaids. I hope you won't, but I probably need it. But seriously, I must agree with Lisa about the feelings toward the Fodors board. You guys are really too much. I should have known. Best to you for this day, and ciao. L

L, <BR>Remember, plaids are OK as long as you wear them with the correct Hawaiian shirt and dark sox! <BR> <BR>Saluti tutti, or something my Italian in-laws say...Kal

OK Leone, what's your opinion on monkeys wearing black to a wedding after Labor Day? And should we just leave the children at home? <BR>Seriously, after reading these last few posts, tears are in my eyes. Despite sometimes having differing opinions on a wide range of isssues, the people on this board feel like old pals. to me. This tragedy puts it all in perspective.

Hi Leone, <BR>SO Good to know that you are ok. I thought about you yesterday when I checked in at this site. And Cindy and Ilisa too. Gosh, I don't know any of you, but everyone here just seem so familiar! <BR> <BR>Stay safe, <BR>Becca

Lisa, glad to hear you're safe. Yes, Leone, things are calm here. Eerily calm. Our business ( a restaurant) is down...it's hard to go to work each day, nobody is smiling, there's only this growing helpless feeling. Feel guilty opening, feel whipped if we close. Can't even give blood, they tell us to wait a while til the lines go down. All we can do is fly our flags. And that we are doing. Even the tropical storm off the coast is getting a yawn. Evacuate? Sure, no problem. No problem at all. <BR> <BR>I am hoping President Bush will declare a national day of mourning soon. then I can close my business and stand proud, and get some of these emotions out. But I guess we need to know who we are mourning first, don't we. <BR> <BR>Thanks all for letting me vent. <BR>Joan

Each month, for years, we've worked with a counsellor, a woman we love and trust ... talking about whatever emotions and events are troubling our lives or are making us happy and full of pleasure. We see her this afternoon, and I know you know what we shall be talking about. How life changed Tuesday. So, Joan, fellow poster and human being, vent away ... it's allowed. Encouraged. And I'm glad you trust us enough to tell us how you feel. I will be thinking of you guys later today. A woman in my office has a mom who worked for the army at the Pentagon. I'm told her name was listed as among the missing, possibly in the Post today, I'm not sure. A silent thought for Elza would be wonderful. Ciao.

Hey L...... <BR> <BR>Good to hear from you....Take some time off....I hear there's a great timeshare deal in Gatlinburg.....:-) <BR> <BR>Chris

Leone: <BR> <BR>So glad that you are doing well! <BR>I was traveling for 6 weeks and have had no time to visit this site. <BR>I logged on this evening and must say that the one touching thing about the site has been the sincere concern that some posters have for one another, putting all fights aside. The rest of the threads are well..oh well(frown). <BR> <BR>At any rate, my very best to you and all of the other posters! <BR> <BR>Oaktown Traveler