Solidarity Pledge

[kangeiko]

For all those that wanted to stand in a major bit of London and spite the bombers -

go here and sign up.

I'm actually of two minds about this, as it sounds a bit wishy washy to say, "I'll march - but only if you will too." Er, no, we've marched anyway. Yesterday, we didn't really have much of a choice. True, we weren't carrying placards or chanting slogans, but we were definitely marching through major bits of London. The (hardcopy) Times has a picture of what I couldn't take a picture of in Matthew Parris' op-ed: people walking calmly across the bridges.

Believe me, we marched. We'll probably do it again. So I don't view the pledge as necessary. But, on the other hand, a show of solidarity with the victims and families of the victims - always good.

I thought perhaps of going to a museum tomorrow, if they're open. I'm supposed to be going to an ex-boss's flat-warming, but it's in Slough. I want to stay in London this weekend, somewhere public, with a notebook and a cup of coffee, and just hang out.

Actually, if lj-people are around and want to meet up - maybe just for ice-cream in Trafalgar Square, or something - it might be nice. Thoughts?

Edit: fabulous new icon by stargazer_dream *points*. Because, clearly incredibly appropriate. Must make London-related icon.

Comments

[gir1interrupted.livejournal.com]

Wish I could help somehow.

[kangeiko]

*hugs you* Caring is helping. *offers tea*

[gir1interrupted.livejournal.com]

Thanks, love. <3

[fluffyllama.livejournal.com]

Heh, well since I said exactly that, I signed :-) I'll be here July 15/15th anyway, not changing my plans ;-)

[kangeiko]

HP fun? *g* What's happening for it? I was going to make plans, but then yesterday happened, and I forgot. Must make plans now, before it's next week. What is happening London-wise, d'you know? *poke*

[fluffyllama.livejournal.com]

We're organising a get-together over at accio_meetup since it involves a fair few of the same people. The plans are laid out much better than I could summarise here (http://www.livejournal.com/community/accio_meetup/6470.html). The only thing that is likely to change is where we spend our reading time after midnight - we have a couple of other options people are looking into.

That should give you an idea of what's going on, as it lists actual events as well as what we're up to. Anyone is welcome to come along for all or part of the stuff planned, btw, it's not a private meet-up or anything :-)

[ex-ms-katoni171.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm going to that too! It sounds fun so far...

[kangeiko]

ooooh....

but - effort.

effort = double plus ungood. not even the HBP will make me give up the thought of a quiet night's drinking and lazing around. i may pick up a copy saturday morning and go sit somewhere quiet for a coffee. i believe that we're having a large group of people descend on our quiet abode sometime saturday, so i'm going to vamoose.

it does sound fun, though. *wistful look*

[fluffyllama.livejournal.com]

I'm just an over-sociable creature who can't pass up the chance to get some practice real-life squeeing in before Accio :-)

[queenspanky.livejournal.com]

I love/want/must have your icon.

[ex-ms-katoni171.livejournal.com]

I keep thinking I should go into London too, assuming it'll be OK to do so. Just because I haven't been for ages, and I want to give the finger to Al Qaeda.