Chilean Miners

[waynetta]

Apparently one of the miners is a love cheat and his wife is going to dump him when he is rescued!

[Ted Max]

They have food, water, and medicines. They have contact with the outside world - they can talk with their families and they know that rescue efforts are underway. There are doctors and psychological experts on the surface trying to make their conditions as tolerable as possible, and trying to establish a routine for the miners.

They're encased in miles of rock. Above them rock ascending to an indifferent sky; below them rock descending to a molten, angry, core. Their hearts yearn for the soft warm breath of their lovers. They sing lullabies to children that cannot hear. They beat themselves raw to the porn their rescuers have so thoughtfully provided.

It's not a bad life.

[Jeremy]

Well... I never said it was pleasant down there...

[waynetta]

I can't even bring myself to do anymore Top Tips on this subject. That's how emotional I feel about it.

[RosieH]

Heavens to betsy - that's some hardcore emotion

[waynetta]

Well...I suppose I could do this one, as there is absolutely no chance whatsoever that it will happen to them down there.

If being pursued by a rogue Rhinoceros, run in a straight line directly away from the animal. Just before he catches you, dart quickly to one side or the other. Unable to stop or change direction, the bulky animal's momentum will carry him a good distance away, enabling you to run up a tree and call for help.

I wrote that through my tears and it's dedicated to those poor men.

[waynetta]

I haven't heard much about these poor guys lately. Any news on them and how they are holding up?

[waynetta]

The drill got through to where the

miners are yesterday.

Am I the only one who gives a monkeys about these poor fellows? Maybe i should just discuss lipstick or dodgy tracksuits.

[katie1997]

waynetta Wrote:

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> The drill got through to where the

> miners are yesterday.

>

> Am I the only one who gives a monkeys about these

> poor fellows? Maybe i should just discuss lipstick

> or dodgy tracksuits.

Er .... lipsticks and dodgy* tracksuits just don't go together (btw, that's a top tip) ;-)

*what other kind are there?

[hibbs]

waynetta Wrote:

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> The drill got through to where the

> miners are yesterday.

>

> Am I the only one who gives a monkeys about these

> poor fellows? Maybe i should just discuss lipstick

> or dodgy tracksuits.

and don't forget top tips

[woofmarkthedog]

TopTip?

Don't go down a dodgy mine shaft, it might collapse & you'd be stuck there 'til X-mas

W**F

[waynetta]

Well I have got one Top Tip for them when they do finally get out.

Coal Miners. Save having to wash your clothes by taking a night time job delivering sacks of flour.

[EDKiwi]

Sounds like they're doing alright considering.

A day in the life of trapped Chilean Miners

[Mick Mac]

Apparently rescue is still 6 weeks away. Amazing for them and their familes when they eventually get out. Must be soul destroying.

[waynetta]

I saw a picture of the cage that will be used to carry them up in the other day. Their family members were trying it out.

[Tarot]

I hope it goes alright for those men, someone said the cage is only twenty inches round.!

[EDKiwi]

Looks like they might be out quite soon all going well

Rescue set to begin mid October

Rescue Capsule

[ruffers]

Apparently getting them to work clearing the rocks from the bottom of the newly dug shaft is good for them psychologically, they feel involved rather than just completely passive. That and the Prozac their food is being laced with.

[ianr]

>That and the Prozac their food is being laced with.

I trust that's not meant seriously.

[ruffers]

Kinda

[ianr]

So from "preparing medication" you derive "lacing food with Prozac." So be it.

[Captain Scarlet]

They could be playing hide the sausage to pass the time....[no telly]>:D

[waynetta]

They could be out as early as tomorrow.

I feel like rejoicing with a totally unrelated top tip !

Avoid cut fingers when chopping vegetables by getting someone else to hold the vegetables for you while you simply chop away.

[*Bob*]

Don't fret, Waynetta

There'll be another human life-or-death drama climaxing in triumph over adversity along before you know it.

[waynetta]

Yes.

ALWAYS keep tubes of haemorrhoid ointment and Deep Heat rub well seperated in your bathroom cabinet.