Relieved to hear the London 'Catters seem to be present and accounted for... are there any we haven't heard of/from yet?

The analysis I heard on BBC radio seemed to think the G8 taking place would explain the timing & location of these attacks -- due to the world's attention being focused on the UK, the attacks would get more attention/have more impact.

LtS, your story reminds me of a Zen story (here's a much-shortened version): A farmer finds a horse grazing in his yard one morning; all his neighbours say "What good fortune!" He says "Maybe... maybe not..."

The horse kicks his son & breaks his (the son's) leg; all his neighbours say "You were right after all -- what bad luck!". He says "Maybe... maybe not..."

The army comes by 'recruiting' (think press-ganging), but leaves the son because he has a broken leg...

You won't take it wrong if I say I'm glad you fell off your bike?

YY, thinking of those who have not been so lucky...