And Rescue Psychology...

That is seriously the thing about all of this phase of the operation that scares the hell out of me. I was once caught in a not very crowded lift in New York for about half an hour and it left me mildly claustrophobic ever since. 

So would I if it wasn't pre-arranged!

I think I would have to just keep my eyes closed until I reached to top..... I do that whenever I have to have an MRI..... it's the only way I can deal with enclosed spaces...

It would be awful if there was a problem at this late stage

Ah MRI's are horrible I've had 5 this year and I still can't get used to them. Thing is, I was ok for the first 2 but then I really started to notice it.

I'm confused. (Again). The capsule is 54 inches in diameter but the drilled hole is only 28 inches in diameter or did I miss summink?

I do hope it was a Rawky-type related pre-arranged Karms!  

Baz what are you doing at this time?!

 I've  only had 3 so far...  that's quite enough!

LOL ... Hi Charli

Aye up there's the badly dressed bird!

Eh??

LOL... I agree..... awful outfit

Yeah... morning

I really, really hate to ask this... but do you think she's pregnant? I mean! That outfit accentuates every curve you might choose not too! 

Sorry. I was reading Rawky's facebook thread. I wondered if you'd chatted to him on FB. Sorry again! 

*tries to keep a straight face* No, unless she's growing in a weird way.

If the jacket had been print and the dress black I think it might have looked a (hell of)a lot better. Or just black with print accessories, or just a print mask over her head. Also it should have been just below the knee as opposed to just above

Right, I am having time called at this end So, nite nite, everyone.. sleep well once you get to bed

Ohhh don't be daft! Nowt to be sorry about! Nooo it's not Rawky

Yep! It was wrong in so many ways... and you're right. The length of her dress was the final sin!  

I'm so nervous for him!

I know Charli. I can't imagine the courage of that man. If you're looking for a hero *cue movie script* he'd be the focus. (And would it be outrageously bad taste to say right now that guy who went down had movie good looks?)  

Anyhoo. I'm off to bed now to watch. 

Night night. 

This is remarkable and terribly touching.
A miner is winched up through that narrow hole.
Incredible and emotional.

Goodness!   That was heart-rending.
The man is free.

I'm in bed but couldn't sleep! Seemed like it took forever for that capsule to emerge. The miner's little kiddie crying when he saw his dad done me in I wanted to at least see the first one rescued, will watch a bit more but I'm signing off from here for now. Adios!

Adios Karma!    I'm glad you saw that rescue.

We also stayed up to watch the first rescue, amazing moment  The whole operation has been amazing with the skill, dedication and time put into it, a great day for Chile! Hopefully the rest of the rescue will continue to be safe for all concerned. Interesting fact of the day - 13.10.10 = 33, the number of the miners

I am watching BBC News 24, and the fifth miner is now in the rescue shaft, on his way up to the surface. They say it may take two days before the last miner is rescued.
Considering the time they have spent underground, the rescued miners seem to be in very good physical condition.

Well the last one didn't look too hot but I can relate to that...I'd have gone mad trapped in a confined space for that long....

I have to say the whole operation from start to nearly finish has been well planned and executed.

He was the youngest miner (19) and had only been a miner for 5 months. They said he was the one who was the most vulnerable, emotionally.

Watched them being rescued since 7.30. So far everything is methodical and all going to plan.

How emotional it must be for the people at the surface, its emotional enough watching it.

Well i can't see any of them going down a mine again. Not if they are paid well for their stories.

It is, Evelyn.

Some of the miners do not want publicity - they just want to go back to a quiet life.
However reports of some of them "going to ground" are totally untrue

   


So relieved and thrilled to see his wife when he emerged, Osmana Oria.
He had a lovely smile on his face when on the stretcher.  awwww He is thanking everyone.




Jose Ojeda the 7th miner to be rescued a diabetic and a concern to the doctors.They are just mentioning the fact it is a miracle they didnt need serious medical help when they were underground.

damn I missed the news this morning ..glad to hear they are getting them out with no problems so far any. . think they'd have to knock me out to get me in a tight tube for 20 mins..

Wonder what they'll all do after they have had time to get over their ordeal. .bet not many will go back to work down the mine again.. hope they are taken care of financially by the owners of the mining company cos the ordeal could have a lot of long term effects..

It's making me feel claustrophobic just watching it. I would have to be knocked out to get in that capsule.

I tried to stick with the coverage but frankly after 3am it went downhill.