Just heard from Matt (Gram-Man) he's back home, has power. All good.
Tropical Storm Sandy
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In A Silent Way
, Oct 23 2012 03:11 PM
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Posted 30 October 2012 - 09:27 PM
Great. Car accident right up the corner from us. Scared the crap outta me... I thought another transformer blew.
No one hurt but I'm wondering which of the idiots involved ran the stop sign. And also which part of "please stay off the roads" they didn't understand. The cops have better things to do today.
No one hurt but I'm wondering which of the idiots involved ran the stop sign. And also which part of "please stay off the roads" they didn't understand. The cops have better things to do today.
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Posted 30 October 2012 - 09:37 PM
Great. Car accident right up the corner from us. Scared the crap outta me... I thought another transformer blew.
No one hurt but I'm wondering which of the idiots involved ran the stop sign. And also which part of "please stay off the roads" they didn't understand. The cops have better things to do today.
Morans.
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Posted 30 October 2012 - 09:48 PM
Just got off the phone with Roo. He was the first area to lose power yesterday in Riverhead, still without it. Biggest complaint is he's beyond pissed that he put the "good" burgers on the grill and ran out of propane, chucked them across the lawn. "Some raccoon was fuckin happy!".
Got cut off due to poor service, but he is good and property is ok.
Got cut off due to poor service, but he is good and property is ok.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 01:37 AM
we're at home and just got power back a little while ago. we're fine. Lucy the dog's home is still under water so she's spending a little more time with us until her people can come home.
we got REALLY lucky. as it turns out, our home sits at the highest point in our neighborhood. at high tide last night the water climbed 3/4 of the way up our back slope (for those who haven't seen it...it's an 8-10 foot drop to the lagoon from the back of the house) before it receded. many, many homes in the cove were destroyed, any boats that were left moored at dock were relocated to improbable places. many docks were ripped out, and there is debris everywhere you look. but those who needed to evacuate did and cleanup has begun wherever possible.
we've heard a lot about the destruction in Lavallette (same island as Seaside Park/Heights) but have no access to know whether Jason's parents' house still stands. they are safe and sound at his sister's home though, and the next time they have access to a phone we'll invite them all to come here since we now have power and they're still waiting. there are so many stories like theirs...people who evacuated and now have no way of knowing what awaits them, or when they'll be able to return to assess the damage.
cellular service is spotty all over. if you've yet to hear from a loved one, our thoughts are with you.
we got REALLY lucky. as it turns out, our home sits at the highest point in our neighborhood. at high tide last night the water climbed 3/4 of the way up our back slope (for those who haven't seen it...it's an 8-10 foot drop to the lagoon from the back of the house) before it receded. many, many homes in the cove were destroyed, any boats that were left moored at dock were relocated to improbable places. many docks were ripped out, and there is debris everywhere you look. but those who needed to evacuate did and cleanup has begun wherever possible.
we've heard a lot about the destruction in Lavallette (same island as Seaside Park/Heights) but have no access to know whether Jason's parents' house still stands. they are safe and sound at his sister's home though, and the next time they have access to a phone we'll invite them all to come here since we now have power and they're still waiting. there are so many stories like theirs...people who evacuated and now have no way of knowing what awaits them, or when they'll be able to return to assess the damage.
cellular service is spotty all over. if you've yet to hear from a loved one, our thoughts are with you.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:03 AM
Having trouble finding out when OEM or FEMA is going to show up in these devastated areas.... Friends and family in Rockaway are desparate for information and I am coming up empty 
Keep getting text 'please help us find out what is happening' but I can't seem to find any information! 
Keep getting text 'please help us find out what is happening' but I can't seem to find any information!
#511
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:31 AM
Karen, this is the NYC.gov site: http://www.nyc.gov/html/index.html
Check the scroller on the right (NYC Right Now), there's contact info for requesting assistance from FEMA. Don't know if they'll be able to give you info, but maybe you can help get the ball rolling re: requests for assistance
Check the scroller on the right (NYC Right Now), there's contact info for requesting assistance from FEMA. Don't know if they'll be able to give you info, but maybe you can help get the ball rolling re: requests for assistance
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:50 AM
Thanks hon. Not much info there, at least the stuff I am looking for. Trying to find out when LIPA is estimating power restoration but no news yet...
Judging by the amount of power lines down in the ROck, it'll be quite a while before they fix it.
Judging by the amount of power lines down in the ROck, it'll be quite a while before they fix it.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:53 AM
Talked with my parents...power's out in most of Rockland. No electricity, no hot water. Trees took out houses around them...our house was spared. Their marina..which is like their fucking social club (
) has major damage...
Does anyone know how Chinatown fared?
) has major damage...Does anyone know how Chinatown fared?
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 03:00 AM
Thanks hon. Not much info there, at least the stuff I am looking for. Trying to find out when LIPA is estimating power restoration but no news yet...
Judging by the amount of power lines down in the ROck, it'll be quite a while before they fix it.
Are they LIPA or Con Ed?
LIPA storm center: http://www.lipower.org/stormcenter/
ConEd: http://www.coned.com/
Might be some timetable info. I've heard estimates of 7-10 days for either utility.
If I hear any new info, I'll let you know.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 03:15 AM
Are they LIPA or Con Ed?
LIPA storm center: http://www.lipower.org/stormcenter/
ConEd: http://www.coned.com/
Might be some timetable info. I've heard estimates of 7-10 days for either utility.
If I hear any new info, I'll let you know.
Thanks! I've been checking LIPA and the whole peninsula is still 'unassigned' so no estimates there.... I am guessing 7-10 days at least. Coned is saying that Brooklyn and Manhattan will be restored in 5 days.
My sis needs to just get the hell out of there, and she knows it. She is just trying to come up with a plan right now. I want to drive out there and give her my car as they lost theirs...
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 12:07 PM
PSNH - the local electric supply company can eat a dick. Wasn't even that bad here. Barely any trees down to speak of and just like every other time a few people make a fart in the same direction, we're out of power for a couple days and are offered no updates from them. fuckers 
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 12:32 PM
Talked to a buddy who lives on 46th and 2nd...he said there is no power at all soouth of 42nd, so all the restaurants and stores around him are being slammed by the people comjng north. He said the wind was easily 80mph at times, and the east river came up to 1st avenue, unheard of levels. He says people are gonna start freaking out soon with no subways or power down there.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:03 PM
hope everyone weathered this out safely...limited internet service and spotty phone service...yay everything at work is up and running.
will try and read through everyone's posts but I've got 3 days worth of work to do today!
so far it seems y'all are OK...keep it that way
will try and read through everyone's posts but I've got 3 days worth of work to do today!
so far it seems y'all are OK...keep it that way
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 02:12 PM
Power back on late last night.
Not sure why it went out? New Hampsire sucks.
Cant complain though just out some cash for what i had to throw out in the refrigerator.
I have not had time to read this whole thread or really check the boards heading out to work 11-11 tonight.
I hope everyone is okay
I know some folks must have been really screwed by this storm.
Not sure why it went out? New Hampsire sucks.
Cant complain though just out some cash for what i had to throw out in the refrigerator.
I have not had time to read this whole thread or really check the boards heading out to work 11-11 tonight.
I hope everyone is okay
I know some folks must have been really screwed by this storm.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 03:19 PM
Pretty devistating video of Mesquamickut State Beach and the businesses that line the waterfront in Westerly, RI:
www.vimeo.com/m/52513169
We are okay up in nothern RI. Nowhere near the damage I've heard about. My heart goes out to all those in the community dealing with loss and hardship right now. If you guys need anything at all, just let us know!
www.vimeo.com/m/52513169
We are okay up in nothern RI. Nowhere near the damage I've heard about. My heart goes out to all those in the community dealing with loss and hardship right now. If you guys need anything at all, just let us know!
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 03:45 PM
Glad to hear peeps are ok (Sarah B check in?)
The pix of what used to be the shore are devastating. LI. Man, you guys have all had enough.
North jersey is a mess from the wind meet trees meet power lines deal. Lots of rearranged landscape in NJ now.
We've got no power but sustained no damage so the elder's are good. Now I have to find away to feed my little generator monster that is keeping the frig and a couple things going. I waited in a 30 car car line this morning to fill the small cans I have.
I'm sorry electricity. Please come back.
The pix of what used to be the shore are devastating. LI. Man, you guys have all had enough.
North jersey is a mess from the wind meet trees meet power lines deal. Lots of rearranged landscape in NJ now.
We've got no power but sustained no damage so the elder's are good. Now I have to find away to feed my little generator monster that is keeping the frig and a couple things going. I waited in a 30 car car line this morning to fill the small cans I have.
I'm sorry electricity. Please come back.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 03:47 PM
i am afraid my ((((boston blondes)))) abodes didnt fare well
terra lost the roof off her apt and tatums was damaged and flooded
prayers for them both, please?
they are safe but its a lot to deal with right now...i cant imagine
terra lost the roof off her apt and tatums was damaged and flooded
prayers for them both, please?
they are safe but its a lot to deal with right now...i cant imagine
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 04:10 PM
macdonalds, taco bell, kfc and Dunkin Donuts are all up and running...plus I'm right close to my bro with a generator and plenty of food.
thank goodness I won't be the one drinking their own urine and making defication sandwiches
thank goodness I won't be the one drinking their own urine and making defication sandwiches
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 04:18 PM
macdonalds, taco bell, kfc and Dunkin Donuts are all up and running...
thank goodness I won't be the one drinking their own urine and making defication sandwiches
Those of us with sticks up our asses about food might say that you will be.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 05:01 PM
macdonalds, taco bell, kfc and Dunkin Donuts are all up and running...plus I'm right close to my bro with a generator and plenty of food.
thank goodness I won't be the one drinking their own urine and making defication sandwiches
Where can I get these deification sandwiches? They sound heavenly.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 05:16 PM
Jason is traveling north to deliver ice to his sister who is without power. his parents got word that the rescue effort is still very much ongoing in Seaside/Ortley/Lavallette and it may be weeks before they are allowed access to assess the damage to their home. we don't expect much to be salvageable when all is said and done. they are devastated to lose the home built by J's uncle for them 40+ years ago, but we are all more concerned for family and friends who chose not to evacuate and are now in need of rescue.
needless to say, without a home to go to, his parents are coming to stay with us for a while.
Lucy the puggle's family is on their way with a general contractor to assess the flood damage to their house. i'm pretty sure the water has receded from that end of our street, so cleanup can begin as long as they can safely enter. she might be with us for a while, we'll see. fingers crossed that it's a relatively simple process.
sending love and light out to all who need it today we discovered a very small amount of damage to our place (water damage in one room, a door that was ripped away in the storm and needs to be replaced, and our dock will need repairs before it's utilized again) but overall we were very, very lucky and we are here to assist anyone we can, in any way we can.
heading over to help an elderly neighbor now, but i'll check in periodically. if anyone needs anything we can provide, please don't hesitate to ask.
needless to say, without a home to go to, his parents are coming to stay with us for a while.
Lucy the puggle's family is on their way with a general contractor to assess the flood damage to their house. i'm pretty sure the water has receded from that end of our street, so cleanup can begin as long as they can safely enter. she might be with us for a while, we'll see. fingers crossed that it's a relatively simple process.
sending love and light out to all who need it today
we discovered a very small amount of damage to our place (water damage in one room, a door that was ripped away in the storm and needs to be replaced, and our dock will need repairs before it's utilized again) but overall we were very, very lucky and we are here to assist anyone we can, in any way we can. heading over to help an elderly neighbor now, but i'll check in periodically. if anyone needs anything we can provide, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 08:13 PM
Seaside Park (Beepo) http://photos.newhav...aerial-tour/#12
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Posted 31 October 2012 - 08:18 PM
Walnut Beach, Milford http://photos.newhav...aerial-tour/#24
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Posted 01 November 2012 - 03:22 AM
a family friend flew over the McEwan home today and confirmed what we already suspected: there is nothing to come home to.
his parents are with us now, and devastated beyond belief. 40+ years of memories in that home, on that island...all traces gone. the place we were married. Jason's elementary school. his uncle's store. their home. so many homes and businesses. everything...just...gone.
Mom did take a minute to pack up a few irreplaceable family mementos before evacuating before the storm hit Lava. they're with us for safe keeping until they can establish a new home, somewhere. they hope to rebuild, but we don't know yet if that will even be possible.
lots of sadness today as reality sets in, followed immediately by deep gratitude that they are safe and sound and here, not there.
so many of our friends are now homeless. it's hard to take it all in at the moment, really. unfathomable.
his parents are with us now, and devastated beyond belief. 40+ years of memories in that home, on that island...all traces gone. the place we were married. Jason's elementary school. his uncle's store. their home. so many homes and businesses. everything...just...gone.
Mom did take a minute to pack up a few irreplaceable family mementos before evacuating before the storm hit Lava. they're with us for safe keeping until they can establish a new home, somewhere. they hope to rebuild, but we don't know yet if that will even be possible.
lots of sadness today as reality sets in, followed immediately by deep gratitude that they are safe and sound and here, not there.
so many of our friends are now homeless. it's hard to take it all in at the moment, really. unfathomable.
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Posted 01 November 2012 - 04:16 AM
a family friend flew over the McEwan home today and confirmed what we already suspected: there is nothing to come home to.
his parents are with us now, and devastated beyond belief. 40+ years of memories in that home, on that island...all traces gone. the place we were married. Jason's elementary school. his uncle's store. their home. so many homes and businesses. everything...just...gone.
Mom did take a minute to pack up a few irreplaceable family mementos before evacuating before the storm hit Lava. they're with us for safe keeping until they can establish a new home, somewhere. they hope to rebuild, but we don't know yet if that will even be possible.
lots of sadness today as reality sets in, followed immediately by deep gratitude that they are safe and sound and here, not there.
so many of our friends are now homeless. it's hard to take it all in at the moment, really. unfathomable.
Oh honey. There are no words.... My heart goes out to your family.
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Posted 01 November 2012 - 04:22 AM
a family friend flew over the McEwan home today and confirmed what we already suspected: there is nothing to come home to.
his parents are with us now, and devastated beyond belief. 40+ years of memories in that home, on that island...all traces gone. the place we were married. Jason's elementary school. his uncle's store. their home. so many homes and businesses. everything...just...gone.
Mom did take a minute to pack up a few irreplaceable family mementos before evacuating before the storm hit Lava. they're with us for safe keeping until they can establish a new home, somewhere. they hope to rebuild, but we don't know yet if that will even be possible.
lots of sadness today as reality sets in, followed immediately by deep gratitude that they are safe and sound and here, not there.
so many of our friends are now homeless. it's hard to take it all in at the moment, really. unfathomable.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I have fond memories of Lavalette... many wonderful family vacations there when I was a kid.
Sending love to Jason's family. So glad they are safe but can't imagine the heartache they must feel.
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Posted 01 November 2012 - 07:18 AM
a family friend flew over the McEwan home today and confirmed what we already suspected: there is nothing to come home to.
his parents are with us now, and devastated beyond belief. 40+ years of memories in that home, on that island...all traces gone. the place we were married. Jason's elementary school. his uncle's store. their home. so many homes and businesses. everything...just...gone.
Mom did take a minute to pack up a few irreplaceable family mementos before evacuating before the storm hit Lava. they're with us for safe keeping until they can establish a new home, somewhere. they hope to rebuild, but we don't know yet if that will even be possible.
lots of sadness today as reality sets in, followed immediately by deep gratitude that they are safe and sound and here, not there.
so many of our friends are now homeless. it's hard to take it all in at the moment, really. unfathomable.
My love to you, J, his parents and your friends. This post made me cry, that has not happened thus far, it takes a lot. Anything you need, all you have to do is ask. I love you both, always.
