myrocky
Boxer Insane
Have any of you been following the situation reguarding PA miners in Somerset PA who are trapped underground?
www.cnn.com
It is a terrible situation and the families of the trapped miners have been staying at the site watching the progress in the hopes they will see their loved ones again. :( If anyone knows anything about Western PA you know that it is a huge mining community and this is a nightmare that no one is ever prepared for.
I grew up in South Western PA and my dad was a coal miner. He always came home from work the dirtiest man I ever saw :p The only thing that was clean was his eyes where his goggles were. He was totally black from head to toe! He could of showered at the mine but he preferred to come home. He said he felt cleaner if he bathed at home
My dad had a huge metal lunchbox! If you have ever seen a miner's pail it is huge and has multiple layers. My dad always packed an extra container of water and extra food along with his lunch. When I was younger I asked him why he packed some much food and he said "In case I get stuck Andie, me and the crew will have some things to eat." He never said trapped just "stuck". Like it would only be for a short bit then he would be OK. It wasn't until I was older that I fully understood what he meant and how risky his job was that he did everyday with no complaint.
I was wondering if we all could take some time and have our thoughts be with these families who so desperatly need some positive and optimistic vibes. Let's hope that their loved ones are OK and this nightmare will be over quickly.
www.cnn.com
It is a terrible situation and the families of the trapped miners have been staying at the site watching the progress in the hopes they will see their loved ones again. :( If anyone knows anything about Western PA you know that it is a huge mining community and this is a nightmare that no one is ever prepared for.
I grew up in South Western PA and my dad was a coal miner. He always came home from work the dirtiest man I ever saw :p The only thing that was clean was his eyes where his goggles were. He was totally black from head to toe! He could of showered at the mine but he preferred to come home. He said he felt cleaner if he bathed at home
My dad had a huge metal lunchbox! If you have ever seen a miner's pail it is huge and has multiple layers. My dad always packed an extra container of water and extra food along with his lunch. When I was younger I asked him why he packed some much food and he said "In case I get stuck Andie, me and the crew will have some things to eat." He never said trapped just "stuck". Like it would only be for a short bit then he would be OK. It wasn't until I was older that I fully understood what he meant and how risky his job was that he did everyday with no complaint.I was wondering if we all could take some time and have our thoughts be with these families who so desperatly need some positive and optimistic vibes. Let's hope that their loved ones are OK and this nightmare will be over quickly.
