I Feel It Is Very Important All The Miners Come Out Alive
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
August 26, 2010 4:27am CST
I reckon most of you will know about those Chilean miners trapped underground. My heart goes out to them and their families, most of whom are keeping a vigil waiting for them to come out.
Can you imagine how the world will feel if and when ALL the miners are rescued, especially if it's around Christmas-time, which is what the experts are predicting (and the miners have been told this). It would be wonderful and make up for the disastrous earthquake that devastated that country some months ago.
There have been far too many disasters happening this year so I am hoping and praying that the guys all get out alive. It's great that NASA are helping out too, giving advice on how to sustain them underground and what food to give them, amongst other things.
It reminds me somewhat of the Kursk submarine disaster some years ago which upset me greatly because Russia was reluctant to get help and by the time it arrived, it was too late to save the men. This situation is different and I am so glad it is, I cannot tell you!
From a purely selfish point of view we need to start 2011 with something positive for a change.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100825/twl-chilean-miners-trapped-in-hell-told-4bdc673.html
I also think it is right that the miners have been told it will take some time to get them out. If they hadn't been told they would wonder why it's taking so long and become paranoid that they were being "forgotten." They have my admiration as my Dad used to be a miner years ago (before working as a Council labourer) so he will be routing for them, no doubt.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100825/twl-chilean-miners-trapped-in-hell-told-4bdc673.html
I also think it is right that the miners have been told it will take some time to get them out. If they hadn't been told they would wonder why it's taking so long and become paranoid that they were being "forgotten." They have my admiration as my Dad used to be a miner years ago (before working as a Council labourer) so he will be routing for them, no doubt.1 person likes this
4 responses
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
26 Aug 10
I have heard about this story on the radio. It is amazing that they have been able to communicate with them and get supplies to them even though they will not be able to release them for so long. Can you imagine the feeling of being told that you may have to stay there for a few months! 
You are right though, it is better that they know from the outset that it is going to be a long stay so that they are prepared for it and can set themselves up down there. I imagine, they would not have any blankets or bedding. I wonder if they are able to get anything that big down to them?
You are right though, it is better that they know from the outset that it is going to be a long stay so that they are prepared for it and can set themselves up down there. I imagine, they would not have any blankets or bedding. I wonder if they are able to get anything that big down to them?
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
26 Aug 10
Yeah, there is no doubt that they all would have lost some weight already and they will most likely lose more or maintain what they have already lost. I thought that it would have been cold down there but in that article it says that it is warm in there! 
I think it is good that they are providing an exercise plan for them as I was wondering what they would do to maintain health down there. I had no idea that they had such a big area down there too. I just hope that it does not collapse further as that is always a risk with mine collapses. There is no way that I would ever work underground! I am too claustrophobic for that! 
I think it is good that they are providing an exercise plan for them as I was wondering what they would do to maintain health down there. I had no idea that they had such a big area down there too. I just hope that it does not collapse further as that is always a risk with mine collapses. There is no way that I would ever work underground! I am too claustrophobic for that! @Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Sep 10
I couldn't work underground either, it's bad enough going on the Tube in London where we visit now and again. I have high hopes for the guys though; they're a resilient bunch.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
26 Aug 10
I don't think the hole is big enough to get bedding and such down there and the hole they will be drilling (I believe) will be the size of a standard mountain bike wheel across. I don't mean this as an awful thing to say but - realistically, if any of the miners are a bit rotund at the moment, by the time they are rescued all of them should be able to get up through this hole as their weight will be less. That's what I'm hoping for - perverse as that sounds. I think you know what I mean, anyway!
@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
7 Sep 10
I am chilean and much as we all were overjoyed at finding them alive, we are aware that it is not over. We all hope they can tolerate the months still to come of being alive. They are being fed now and they have been having psychologic counseling but still it is unimaginable
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Sep 10
I agree. I don't underestimate how difficult it must be for all concerned trying to get these guys out and for morale to remain high. The fact that there IS contact though must be brilliant for them. They know now that things are being done to get them out. Every little breakthrough..like the drill appearing recently, must lift their spirits immensely..it would mine anyway.
Everyone around the world wishes them well, I'm sure of that.
@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
26 Aug 10
You are so correct, the world is in need of some good news. It is also in need of examples of cooperation. I had not heard that they let the miners know how long it would take. I am glad they were straightforward about that. They were sure to hear rumors anyway, so might as well be truthful up front.Here is a chance for humans to be "human" in the best sense of the word.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
26 Aug 10
Well said GardenGerty! With everyone routing for them around the world this just CANNOT fail, we can't let it!
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
26 Aug 10
I'm thinking about them too. A psychologist was on telly yesterday and said that it will actually help them, the fact that they are miners and used to those cramped, dangerous conditions. It's not as though it's "ordinary" members of the public that are down there. I only hope the strong guys (mentally) outnumber the weaker ones because I reckon there will be a mixture of both..it's human nature, after all.
Put it this way; if I was down there (it was bad enough at Beamish) I wouldn't last a day which is why I am full of admiration for them, plus the people that refuse to give up on them..unlike the Kursk disaster of course.
A psychologist was on telly yesterday and said that it will actually help them, the fact that they are miners and used to those cramped, dangerous conditions. It's not as though it's "ordinary" members of the public that are down there. I only hope the strong guys (mentally) outnumber the weaker ones because I reckon there will be a mixture of both..it's human nature, after all.
Put it this way; if I was down there (it was bad enough at Beamish) I wouldn't last a day which is why I am full of admiration for them, plus the people that refuse to give up on them..unlike the Kursk disaster of course.