Well, all the wondering is over. We know what happened to the Titan. I mean, that was the stuff of nightmares there, wasn't it? Envisioning five people alive in a tiny submersible. Cold. In the dark. Waiting for the oxygen to run out. That scenario made me sick to think about.
Today, they announced that they'd found a debris field consistant with a catastrophic implosion. Reading further about it, it says that the implosion would have happened quicker than the victims could have processed what was happening. They died instantly and never knew what hit them.
Their grief stricken families probably take some solace in that, I imagine. I would have.
We went up and worked again today. It was cooler. We did not make the progress we had hoped for, but we are half way done with the joists.
We're getting another load of lumber dropped off tomorrow, a reminder that we've only just begun.
I am worried about you two working too hard. Please pace yourselves and don't overdo.
ReplyDeleteDitto! Please be careful. It's okay to rest a day, but I don't know if you two know how to do that. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWe've been watching all this submersible news... glad it looks like the implosion was quick. But the story from an aunt of the 19 year old is awful... he didn't want to go but since the dive was Father's day weekend he went with his father,
ReplyDeleteI just read that, Bettina. It is a heart breaking thought.
DeleteThe more I read about the CEO and lack of safety regulations, and inspections, the ignoring of warnings by employees and experts--the madder I get. It didn't need to happen. Such hubris! Still, I was relieved that it turned out to be an implosion, the most humane scenario of the much worse options.
ReplyDeleteThe similarity of mindsets of that CEO and the captain of the Titanic have been remarked upon. Their confidence in their craft exceeded common sense.
DeleteI agree with Margaret..it was unnecessary. And calling the passengers technicians or whatever so that they could dive deeper than 150 metres...
ReplyDeleteTake care, work steady xx
Wow. I had not heard THAT one. That is horrible.
DeleteA terrible waste of lives. So unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteYou two try to have a break before something breaks you!
We really can't stop at this point.
DeleteHow much did the attempted rescue cost the US and Canada? Goodness knows but a lot. There will be much more spent of recovery. There is risk taking and then going to the extreme, but who knows how persuasive the company was to attract passengers. Nevertheless it is a tragedy and awful for their families.
ReplyDeleteSomeone should write a song with the line 'We've only just begun'.
You should copyright that opening line, Andrew.
DeleteI feel the same way about the sub. At least it happened quickly.
ReplyDeleteYou may have only just begun BUT you have begun and that is so often the hardest part.
ReplyDeleteDon't overwork, it will do no good. It was a tragedy for those five people but they did sign a waiver contract, they took the risk and very sadly the family must pay.
ReplyDeleteIn the end, you are correct, Thelma. They made a choice to accept some pretty big risks. The waiver discussed death
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Please tell me you are hiring a framing crew for the house. That is way too much work for two people getting up in years.
ReplyDeleteWe aren't actually. We have got nearly all the joists in. The material for framing is being unloaded now.
DeleteYou guys must be as tough as nails.
ReplyDeleteWe are holding things together.
DeleteWe were hoping the Coast Guard could rescue them. Listening to James Cameron on the submersible too many corners were cut and safety experts were ignored or fired. Sadly it is an unregulated industry. Perhaps Congress can pass legislation requiring inspections and certifications for these vessels. If they do that would only mean it would be safer in US waters.
ReplyDeleteI hoped the same, but by Wednesday, I was increasingly certain it would not happen. In the end, I suppose that people are responsible for their own choices. Given the published controversies and safety concerns, I would never have signed that waiver.
Delete...Let alone talked my kid into joining me.
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