Teasing the Korean Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Positive vibes to the Northeast US. I've gone through hurricanes and they are not fun. Wishing well to Organissimo members in that region. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 The wife never told me anything about about hurricanes slamming into bizzards (to say nothing about the earthquake about a year ago) when we moved out here for her job about 18 months ago. Mrs. Rooster and I are hunkered down here in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of NW, DC. All the power-lines are underground in this neighborhood, so I'm hoping we don't lose power (we've almost never lost power -- maybe once at most (if that) -- since we moved here 18 months ago, despite several really bad storms over that time). We stocked up a bit at the grocery store first thing Sunday morning, and understand the shelves were pretty picked over by late in the day yesterday. Supposed to be getting really bad by this evening, and all through the night. All we can do is wait and see.The wife never told me anything about about hurricanes slamming into bizzards (to say nothing about the earthquake about a year ago) when we moved out here for her job about 18 months ago. Mrs. Rooster and I are hunkered down here in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of NW, DC. All the power-lines are underground in this neighborhood, so I'm hoping we don't lose power (we've almost never lost power -- maybe once at most (if that) -- since we moved here 18 months ago, despite several really bad storms over that time). We stocked up a bit at the grocery store first thing Sunday morning, and understand the shelves were pretty picked over by late in the day yesterday. Supposed to be getting really bad by this evening, and all through the night. All we can do is wait and see. Quote
BeBop Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 I guess I have to consider myself fortunate, though with a bit of "bummer" mixed in. I'd been scheduled for three weeks of work (income!) in New York beginning today. But my flight from the Left Coast was cancelled yesterday and now I'm looking at three weeks of unemployment. But, having been through a few natural disasters, I send my positive thoughts to people going through this. Quote
Dan Gould Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Atlantic City is apparently where it may come ashore, and its already underwater, hours before. My link Quote
PHILLYQ Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 We have heavy winds, some rain, and flooding in areas of NYC on to the water. The storm hasn't even really hit yet. I have outside power lines, so I hope they hold up as thet did during Irene. The tabloids here are calling it 'Frankenstorm'. I secured my backyard, tied my grill to the fence, put paving stones in the garbage cans, I got plenty of food, batteries for the flashlights and a gas stove, so I can cook and see. I may not be back to work until Wednesday, as the NYC subways are closed and won't BEGIN to reopen until about 12 hours after the storm has passed. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Only one 5-liter mini-keg of Bitburger and a six of hefe-weizen in stock. Quote
Stereojack Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 The winds are howling here in Boston, and it's been raining for several hours. They're saying that the worst won't come until later this afternoon. Hoping for the best! Quote
mikeweil Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Geez - I sincerely hope you all get through this unharmed ... Quote
Shawn Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Hope everyone gets through safely! Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 The winds are howling here in Boston, just started kicking up here and i just lost a huge 80 foot oak tree 30 feet from the house. luckily fell down the hill.. this is gonna be bad. Quote
Tom 1960 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 The winds have gotten stronger as the afternoon has progressed. The lights have flashed a few times and I imagine at some point this evening the power will go out. Hopefully not for too long a period of time he says crossing his fingers. The rain hasn't been too hard if there is one good thing to say. The Post Office closed shortly after 1 this afternoon and I was off the street by noon. At one point when I was still out on my route, I heard a tree crack off in distance and a woosh shortly afterwards. That was alittle scarey. Quote
paul secor Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry you ended up working today, Tom. But glad you got out of there early. Quote
JSngry Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Have a chain saw handy. Learned that one the hard way... Quote
Tom 1960 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry you ended up working today, Tom. But glad you got out of there early. Thanks Paul. Actually the supervisor wanted me to work my day off tomorrow/Tuesday. I said no thanks. She wasn't happy Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry for the problems of all involved directly but I am concerned if Ann (my wife) can fly to Buffalo tomorrow. Our daughter-in-law is involved in a difficult pregnancy and asked for her help. Prayers/best wishes are all we can hope for. Quote
marcello Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 Chuck, I think you should be fine to fly tomorrow as long as the flight stays scheduled. The worst of it here in the Rochester area, will be over by 1AM. All the best to you and the family. Quote
paul secor Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 I'm sure everyone's prayers and hopes are with you and your family, Chuck. Quote
brownie Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 No Monday Nights at The Village Vanguard or at The Blue Note (and probably other) clubs in New York. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 It is still very bad. I am on Long Island, NY. The retaining walls to hold back ocean's tides (a real oxymoron) on the south shore are 11 feet. High tide was 13.5 feet. The highest ever recorded. So many homes have water up to their front doors. I thnk it is time to move to Denver. That city is a mile above sea level. 1. Hurricane 2. Full moon 3. Global Warming. Equals flooding. Quote
kh1958 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 No Monday Nights at The Village Vanguard or at The Blue Note (and probably other) clubs in New York. I had an email from Smalls that they did not sustain any damage but the power was out. Quote
BeBop Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Four days of trying, I finally made it to Manhattan, apparently before the work I was to do disappeared. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 It felt like it took me four days to get to work today! I live in Brooklyn but work in Jersey City, but the company I'm working at now has offices in Manhattan, so they let me work there today and tomorrow. With no subways, I took an express bus to Manhattan, and the traffic was horrible, it took me over two hours for a commute that should be about 50 minutes. The way home was a blast as well- I walked to the first stop of the express bus(about 12 blocks), figuring they'd get crowded, and I was right. I left the office at 5:00 and walked into my house at 7:45. Power was restored to my whole block this morning. I'm on one end of the block, and I had power except for about 4-5 hours when ConEd cut it off to do repairs. About 3/4 of my block was without power, and last night I looked down the block and there were no cars coming, and it was total darkness, unusual in a city. I hope the folks in NJ and Long Island get plenty of help, as they got slammed bad by Sandy. A friend of my wife's lives in Long Beach, LI, and she didn't evacuate. She now has no power and contaminated water and my wife can't reach her. The town had a beautiful boardwalk that is now underwater. Quote
BeBop Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 It felt like it took me four days to get to work today! I live in Brooklyn but work in Jersey City, but the company I'm working at now has offices in Manhattan, so they let me work there today and tomorrow. With no subways, I took an express bus to Manhattan, and the traffic was horrible, it took me over two hours for a commute that should be about 50 minutes. The way home was a blast as well- I walked to the first stop of the express bus(about 12 blocks), figuring they'd get crowded, and I was right. I left the office at 5:00 and walked into my house at 7:45. Power was restored to my whole block this morning. I'm on one end of the block, and I had power except for about 4-5 hours when ConEd cut it off to do repairs. About 3/4 of my block was without power, and last night I looked down the block and there were no cars coming, and it was total darkness, unusual in a city. I hope the folks in NJ and Long Island get plenty of help, as they got slammed bad by Sandy. A friend of my wife's lives in Long Beach, LI, and she didn't evacuate. She now has no power and contaminated water and my wife can't reach her. The town had a beautiful boardwalk that is now underwater. I usually stay in Jersey City when I'm working in Manhattan. This time, no way. Sorry you have to make that trek, but glad you got power back. Quote
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