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[PeaceFrog]

wow this thread really took a turn for the best! woohoo!

congratulations... or something...

[insolent cur]

how to help in nyc after hurricane sandy:

http://www.timeout.c...hurricane-sandy

[In A Silent Way]

If you're on Twitter, the hash tags #nygas and #njgas are being used to identify open gas stations.

[hoagie]

Gas seems plentiful here in Mercer county nj.

[In A Silent Way]

Same in Shoreline, CT. No price increase.

[Jwheelz]

I was down in Greenwich last night and saw a tanker truck unloading a gas delivery as we drove by, CL&P is all over the place, they were being put up in the hotel that a fundraiser I went to last night was held in. It looks like the power is almost restored down there, and they had cops keeping order and managing traffic around the gas stations in town. We passed at least three stations that either still had no power or no gas, but I think that supply shortage should be getting resolved pretty soon in the region.

[BHB]

Brooklyn is a mess. I drove up the BQE at 3am and it's just a sea of stranded cars. Hoping the gas comes soon and wondering what the rush will be like when it comes.

[BHB]

rumor has it our bldg might be getting the hot water tonight.

now ya see... the thing about hot water is that it's hot. mmmmm. hot water.

[Jersey Thug]

YAY for hot water!!! my first hot shower after we got power back was epic. i can't even imagine the happy noises that will emit from that shower tonight!

[BHB]

it will be a vocal shower... oh yes.

i could stay with family members who have hot water... but after 8 nights of that i'll opt for my own space even if it's cold and dark.

me with my hot shower:

[elder]

Yay for hot water happy noises !!

[BHB]

if there is no hot water I have a plan B..... it involves a baseball bat and relieving some frustration on the hundreds of dead cars they are towing and dumping at the lot across the street. Mostly full of Lexus's, Mercedes etc.... batter up!

[scarfire]

hit a homer BHB. found this pic of a below ground garage in downtown NYC during the storm:

[scarfire]

[scarfire]

[scarfire]

[scarfire]

could have been worse!

[BHB]

ya man crazy pic!

but seriously.... all you had to do was move your car like 1 mile and you'd be off long beach and safe.

there's a totaled 68 corvette out there.... it was mint, I'd see it around town all the time. i mean cmon!

[Java Time]

could have been worse!

worse than sitting thru the Day after tomorrow?!? really?!?

[BHB]

The thing that sucks about rumors is that they are sometimes not true.
no power. no heat or hot water. No hot water means... Anyone? Anyone?

NO HOT SHOWER!!!!! Hahahahaha!!!!

Instead of bashing those dead cars outside with a bat,I am packing some bags and driving about 300 miles away. There are rumors of hot water there that are believable. Gonna high 5 some national guards as I drive off. Bye!

[nancykind]

coming up this way? drive safely and feel free to give me a shout, if so.

[BHB]

Much appreciated miss kind!

Hunkering down for another night here and will leave in the AM. I'm actually going even further into flannel shirt territory than ur neck of the woods. After 12 days of urban decay I'm yearning for some proper redneck livin'.

And hot water

[Java Time]

hot water vibes....sorry you gotta trek for normalcy

[sarah b.]

Yeah, hot water! The dude who gutted my grandma's basement got a new hot water heater for the house today. We has hot water!

[Java Time]

NICE!!!

[hoagie]

could have been worse!

[sarah b.]

My eldest aunt just implied my mom's not being helpful. I replied my mom's a freakin' saint, and i'm the only one with a car (among the three of us), so I'm running the errands. Jiminy fucking cricket. Must. not. explode.

[BHB]

there is no doubt that situations like these bring out the best / worst in people. your mom is a freakin saint though!

day 15 - no power here.... Actually we have learned the bldg does have power but they are intentionally keeping all power / heat off to prevent residents from staying there. the bldg still hasn't been deemed safe and needs to pass inspection code....as with most other bldgs right by the water.

I'm like shit yo... it's still standing, good enough for me.

[elder]

Thinking of you guys out there on the Island

Again though, your govt should not get off easy on this. There is now way you should be a week behind NJ in getting your power, your lives back.
Its like the storm hit you guys a week later, or that was just when your officials reacted.

I'm pissed for you.

But first lets get your juice back. Then riot.

[TEO]

Damn!

[BHB]

DAMN THEM!

I hear ya.... but I feel more for the people north of us who live in big residential neighborhoods.... I can't see why they still have no power. Up in Oceanside is where Cuomo keeps visiting and people are throwing shitstorms.

It does suck, but think a lot of people in my area have the same attitude... if you're really gonna get upset at the recovery time from hurricanes, you prolly shouldn't live on a barrier island.

[BHB]

and then there's the real victims.. sad link..

http://whitneyhess.c...urricane-sandy/

[Jersey Thug]

my inlaws were able to visit their home for the first time today. the town of Lavallette organized buses to bring residents to their homes for short scheduled visits. the downstairs is a total write off and mold's beginning to grow which puts the rest of their belongings at risk if we can't get contractors on it soon...but it definitely could be a lot worse and i'm so glad they finally at least know what they're facing.

i hope to go over with them tomorrow, if the city will allow it. we're still trying to find a licensed contractor and they can't handle this on their own.

we lost a friend to Sandy last Saturday. Mark 'the barber' Caramanna (Ortley Beach) was allowed to visit his shop in Lavallette over the weekend...businesses were given first access because things were getting really ripe in the business district by mid-week, from what i can gather.

upon entering and seeing the destruction of his business, Mark suffered a massive heart attack and died on the spot. he leaves behind a wife and two college aged children. RIP Mark

[MeOmYo]

and then there's the real victims.. sad link..

http://whitneyhess.c...urricane-sandy/

damn, some of these stories are crazy

[BHB]

sorry to hear about your friend thug

damn, some of these stories are crazy

ya it's crazy to look at their picture and imagine what those last minutes of their life were like. some of those stories are horrible.

[TEO]

[Lemireacle]

Wow Jennie, that's really awful. Much love and good vibes to you and Jason and Mark the barber's family and friends.

[PeaceFrog]

wow this thread really took another turn for the worst

[Karen]

Hometown is still a mess....good news is, mom's apt has power so she went home for the first time in two weeks and she is SUPER happy about it.
Cancer + chemo + dementia + being away from her home + storm devastation = not so happy mommy. Today? Happy mommy. I am scheduled to arrived on 11/15 and staying for a few weeks to care for her in her home and volunteer in Rockaway. Cleanup is huge but my hometown folks are not giving up.

[Karen]

my inlaws were able to visit their home for the first time today. the town of Lavallette organized buses to bring residents to their homes for short scheduled visits. the downstairs is a total write off and mold's beginning to grow which puts the rest of their belongings at risk if we can't get contractors on it soon...but it definitely could be a lot worse and i'm so glad they finally at least know what they're facing.

i hope to go over with them tomorrow, if the city will allow it. we're still trying to find a licensed contractor and they can't handle this on their own.

we lost a friend to Sandy last Saturday. Mark 'the barber' Caramanna (Ortley Beach) was allowed to visit his shop in Lavallette over the weekend...businesses were given first access because things were getting really ripe in the business district by mid-week, from what i can gather.

upon entering and seeing the destruction of his business, Mark suffered a massive heart attack and died on the spot. he leaves behind a wife and two college aged children. RIP Mark

Sending you all so much love. RIP Mark.

[August West]

Yeah, hot water! The dude who gutted my grandma's basement got a new hot water heater for the house today. We has hot water!

"hot water heater" why do you want to heat hot water?

indoor running hot water one of man's greatest accomplishments! now if we can just get the drains working better.

[Jersey Thug]

safe travels, Karen sending you strength and love and lots and lots of hugs.

tomorrow, Jason is going over to the island for the first time with his dad. they're pulling out carpeting and whatever else they can handle in the 4 hours they'll have there. boxing up stuff that is important to them that the mold could get to, and mayyyyybe a visit from the contractor to assess whether the house needs to be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up. seems like there may be a foundation issue, and the mold is a huge worry, especially with his parents' health concerns...we shall see.

i have an interview in a little while, but afterward i'm visiting the local relief center to see what's needed and what i can do to help. got calls and emails over the last couple of days from even more out of state friends wanting to do something to help, which is great, and makes me thankful to have the caring friends that i do.

thanks, friends

[MeOmYo]

Hometown is still a mess....good news is, mom's apt has power so she went home for the first time in two weeks and she is SUPER happy about it.
Cancer + chemo + dementia + being away from her home + storm devastation = not so happy mommy. Today? Happy mommy. I am scheduled to arrived on 11/15 and staying for a few weeks to care for her in her home and volunteer in Rockaway. Cleanup is huge but my hometown folks are not giving up.

I can get you in contact with relief efforts in Rockaway if you haven't already.

[MeOmYo]

this was just posted on Rockaway Relief 's FB too.

URGENT: We are in need of an experienced administrative professional to assist with organizing, charting, etc. relief efforts and documents in Rockaway alongside local leadership. Position to begin immediately, through end of year. Past admin experience required, hours flexible, compensated position. Email your resume to ksharp@jpublicrelations.com - no calls please.

[BHB]

all the best to the family Thug! and they probably know this, but they should wear masks if they're gonna be there awhile. I spent an hour in my bldg yesterday without one and felt sick after... mold, sewage fumes. narsty.

so, I've got my 'transitional' digs setup in Westchester county. One of my cousin's doesn't use the upstairs of their house... just spare bedrooms... so I'm settled in pretty good there. At least I'll be close to the next James BongBBQ.

[Tad Dense]

hit a homer BHB. found this pic of a below ground garage in downtown NYC during the storm:

SICK!

[BHB]

tomorrow will be day 20. I'd be lying if I didn't say I miss being in my own place. It'd be nice for FEMA to respond to my application. oh well. tomorrow is Saturday, see ya.... o' land of destruction

[elder]

Sorry for your displacement, and I admire your attitiude. I'm glad you're all as tough as you are.
Thinking of you guys

[BHB]

Thanks elder.

The thing that's hard is like... I am not starving or have no place to stay... so I'm hesitant to really hound FEMA for help. There are undoubtedly people who need help more than me. Nevertheless, I've paid taxes every year since I was 16, and 3 weeks of 'mobile' living in order to get to work here every day costs a lot of extra money. Still no timeframe on when our bldg will be liveable or if they will let us out of our leases.... so ya feel stuck.

The reality is that the only thing FEMA can really offer people is money. They have said many times that there is no room to setup temporary shelters down here, there are no hotel vacancies within 100 miles and the apartment vacancy rate is under 3% in a lot of the affected areas. You're stuck until you can go back home.

Anyways I'm just venting. Life is good.

[sarah b.]

You know you should visit your neighbor. Lol.

Nancy, I'm staying downstate to play fun time with moldy storage unit this weekend.

Karen, feel free to give me a holler. Anyone who has my # is welcome to pass it along, if she needs it.

Time to go pick up my mom's new ride.