# New York Dopers Check In Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 11, 2001, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861 "2001-09-11T13:50:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/121 "2001-09-11T22:28:20Z")
Just got home. After I left work I found my ex-girlfriend downtown, she’s ok, then my best friend who worked in the WTC, found him as I was walking across the Manhattan Bridge, that was an adventure in itself, and we headed to Carroll Gardens where we met up with some of his office mates. Dusty, Sweaty, but alive. I finally found a car service to bring me back to Coney Island. Vix, glad you’re ok, and everyone else who’s made it home or to someone’s home safely. I wish tomorrow morning I could wake up and see them there again on my way to work. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/122 "2001-09-11T22:33:42Z")
zev, cmkeller, Cartoonivers, GilaB? ---
**Author:** ![Nefarious\_Chipmunk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nefarious_chipmunk/32/1045_2.png) [@Nefarious\_Chipmunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefarious_Chipmunk)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/123 "2001-09-11T22:34:35Z")
I am so happy to hear from all of you who are okay. I know that I am not that well known, but I do know all of you and I am so glad to hear that you are safe. My prayers go out to all who have been affected by this tradgedy. ---
**Author:** ![GilaB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e7dd6/32.png) [@GilaB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GilaB)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/124 "2001-09-11T22:38:46Z")
I’m fine, thank God. I was asleep when the planes hit (the joys of being a college student), far uptown. Thanks for thinking of me, **Biggirl**! I think that **Zev** and **Chaim** do work near there, though. ---
**Author:** ![ladybug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@ladybug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladybug)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/125 "2001-09-11T23:01:58Z")
I’ve been worried about the New York Dopers all day, and I’m glad that so many people posted info. As I was reading this thread I was praying for good news about all of you. I hope you’re all somewhere safe tonight. My prayers are with everyone who has family or friends around the World Trade Center. ---
**Author:** ![Gregor\_Samsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@Gregor\_Samsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gregor_Samsa)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/126 "2001-09-11T23:09:34Z")
I’ve been worried all day about the NYC dopers, too. You’re the only people I know from New York (the first thing I thought when I saw the footage was “I hope Manhattan doesn’t work in that building.”) Hoping the last two or three check in soon. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/127 "2001-09-11T23:10:04Z")
Just wanted to check in myself and let everyone know that I’m back on Long Island, safe and sound. I’m so glad to hear that everyone else is ok. **Vix** , you were foremost on my mind. I’m so glad that everyone is ok. I love you all. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/128 "2001-09-11T23:10:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > \*\*zev, cmkeller, Cartoonivers, GilaB? \*\* [Cartooniverse was accounted for here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=1599222#post1599222). > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AbbySthrnAccent \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > > \*\ ***Cartooniverse** is in Manhattan this week, doing some filming. He called me on Sunday night from the west side highway. I have been trying for most of the morning to reach him and can not. If anyone hears from him, please let me know. \*\* > > He was shooting a few blocks from the WTC and has been in touch with family since the planes crashed. He was going to get EMT stuff from the van and volunteer EMT services last I heard. \*\* However, we haven’t heard any more from or about him since this morning (10:30AM PST). If he’s busy with rescue efforts, it’s not likely we’ll hear from him for a while. Let’s hope (and/or pray) that he and all the other dopers who haven’t checked in are ok. ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/129 "2001-09-11T23:19:12Z")
Just wanted to thank those of you who took me up on my blatant plea for someone to talk to me while I was still at work and scared senseless. I’m still scared, but I’m home now, after spending most of the afternoon with my ex and his family. I seem to have limited use of my regular phone-- some long distance numbers work, some don’t-- and my cell service comes and goes, but if anyone is still having trouble reaching loved ones I’ll give it a shot for you if you like. [fairyrose@earthlink.net](mailto:fairyrose@earthlink.net), or my home AIM name, TofuRose. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/130 "2001-09-11T23:48:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Shayna \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by AbbySthrnAccent \* > > He was shooting a few blocks from the WTC and has been in touch with family since the planes crashed. He was going to get EMT stuff from the van and volunteer EMT services last I heard. \*\* > > However, we haven’t heard any more from or about him since this morning (10:30AM PST). If he’s busy with rescue efforts, it’s not likely we’ll hear from him for a while. Let’s hope (and/or pray) that he and all the other dopers who haven’t checked in are ok. \*\* Oh, lord, I hope he’s OK. There was a horrific toll among the rescue workers. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/131 "2001-09-12T00:27:11Z")
Here is a list of NYC area Dopers who have checked in: Alessan Alphagene Annie-Xmas Cartooniverse c\_goat’s sister dalovindj delphica DrMatrix eggo E-Sabbath Eve friedo lurkernomore Maeglin Nen Pixellent Rosebud soulsling & g/f stuyguy SuaSponte Thespos TruePisces Ukulele Ike & family Wonko The Sane WordMan Zebra I have not seen any posts from **zev** or **cmkeller**. Let’s hope it is due to poor search techniques on my part. I called my friend in NYC and got her VM, and someone said that her building is well away from the WTC. (Was that in this thread? Geez, it’s hard to keep track.) I also called my friends in NJ. Husband was home. Wife is a nurse and is at the Union Hospital (?) in NJ and will be working late tonight. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/132 "2001-09-12T00:36:00Z")
cmkeller responded in gq thread re: top floor of wtc. i guess he doesn’t stop by mpsims too often. ---
**Author:** ![delphica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9a140/32.png) [@delphica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/delphica)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/133 "2001-09-12T00:47:58Z")
Has anyone heard from **Capt’n Crude**? ---
**Author:** ![Gregor\_Samsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@Gregor\_Samsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gregor_Samsa)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/134 "2001-09-12T00:49:14Z")
I’m glad to hear Chaim’s okay. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/135 "2001-09-12T00:56:11Z")
Zev\_Steinhart also posted in GQ recently. ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/136 "2001-09-12T01:00:16Z")
I’m OK. I was one block away, on Park Row. I’m still trying to process everything that happened. I’ll post again tomorrow. Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/137 "2001-09-12T01:33:46Z")
I know most of the NYC dopers by user name only, but when I heard about this horrendeous act today, I worried and prayed and watched helplessly not only for the thousands of unknown victim, but for those who are apart of our little community. As your familiar names have checked in, tears of joy and relief stream down my face. Big hugs to everyone today. ---
**Author:** ![Cap\_n\_Crude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Cap\_n\_Crude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cap_n_Crude)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/138 "2001-09-12T02:03:50Z")
I’m still breathing – I didn’t even hear about today’s attacks until about 11:30 am. Right now I’m just pissed that I can’t do anything to help. I can’t even give blood because I’m sick. I’ll do my part to restore the supply once I’m better. Marshall ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/139 "2001-09-12T02:26:26Z")
Please, if anyone needs to talk, I’m a great listener. Email me. You all were among my hysterical listing of the family and friends I have in the city. As most of you know, my parents are transplanted New Yorkers, so my entire extended family is in the city. Luckily, my uncle’s office is in the 40s, and he’s fine, and my cousin, who works in the Empire State Building, is in Ireland at the moment. My godmother is in the Upper East Side, and while I don’t think we’ve gotten in touch with her yet, there is literally NO reason why she’d be downtown. She’s an Upper East Side kinda gal. Everyone else is safe. Anyway, that’s the word from the fake New Yorker. ---
**Author:** ![VarlosZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d78d45/32.png) [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2001, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861/140 "2001-09-12T03:07:56Z")
I’ll check in as “alive,” FWIW. At school in Albany. Families fine, friends are fine, I’m freaked. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-dopers-check-in-thread/80861.md?page=8)