Frankenstorm Sandy

SmoothButch · 10-31-2012, 10:26 AM

Laerkin & I are safe.

The lights flickered a couple of times but we kept our power throughout. I am grateful because this could've easily been a hundred times worse.

My thoughts are with those and their pets that have been negatively affected by this storm.

Martina · 10-31-2012, 11:22 AM

Yeah, the pets. Been thinking of them too.

Did you see all the people commuting into the city this morning?

The complaints about the commute made me realize what hell I went through last year, commuting across the Bay Bridge after coming down from the north on I-80, the fourth worst commute in the United States. What some of them went through would have been a daily thing for me had I not left the house by 6:15AM.

Still it looks like it was a rough morning for folks. Hoboken still has water in the streets -- from the pictures. Man. Hoboken. Not the city you want without power for a week.

MissItalianDiva · 10-31-2012, 11:39 AM

Geez....thought I clicked Frankenstorm Sandy thread a min ago but was reading something completely non related so I scrolled up and realized it was "ask a trans person" thread...well after trying to piece the puzzle together I am awake.

Really glad everyone here seems to be safe ...hope everyone has power and is able to stay warm.

aishah · 10-31-2012, 01:09 PM

nick and aleja are doing so-so, they've gotten some extra batteries i think so his ventilator is lasting longer, and they have people planning to cover shifts to charge the batteries for the next few days. they're working on getting some pca care for aleja since all of their resources have been taken up trying to keep nick's ventilator on. fdny tried to force them to evacuate but it seems like they have been able to stay where they are since nick can't be moved (thankfully the paramedics agree and did not try to evacuate them). thanks to paypal and a LOT of driving back and forth, they now have 36 hours of battery time instead of 3!

still waiting to hear from a few other friends - hoping it's just that their power/internet is out and nothing is seriously wrong.

i'm so grateful my partner (in virginia) is okay - they only got some rain and wind where he is, nothing too serious.

thinking of you all with love.

LeftWriteFemme · 10-31-2012, 06:20 PM

Safe and sound in western Jersey. No power, heat or internet, but they say we may have them back in 7 to 10 days......I'm hoping sooner! Thanks for all the support everyone! I don't know when I will be able to get back online, but I will be thinking about all of you!

firegal · 10-31-2012, 06:28 PM

Glad to hear so many folks are ok...thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Sandy.

LipstickLola · 10-31-2012, 06:35 PM

It may only be Oct. 31 (a lil while longer anyway) but it's ok with me if it doesn't snow anymore this fall/winter!!

Was without power/internet etc for a short amount of time, my parents are without now, 400,000+ homes affected still but hope to be restored by Sunday. Schools are closed in various areas state wide still, and more remote areas have yet to be visited by National Guard/EMS/other emergency workers.

So thankful to be warm and dry this Halloween night. Trick or treating was cancelled til tomorrow.

Been catching up on photos from NJ, NYC, and it's so heartbreaking, almost incomprehensible the shear devestation. I'm also very thankful for the storm warnings and preparations, thus giving us time to gather the things we needed and for those who needed to get out of town.
I will never ever be complacent again.

Happy to read of those checking in and glad you are all ok!
Lola

MsMerrick · 11-01-2012, 04:48 PM

Heard from Maryoosa ... They are ok. power just came back on...

10-31-2012, 10:26 AM	#1
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LipstickLola Member How Do You Identify?: Happy Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Earth Posts: 682 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,679 Thanked 1,597 Times in 433 Posts Rep Power: 5678218	It may only be Oct. 31 (a lil while longer anyway) but it's ok with me if it doesn't snow anymore this fall/winter!! Was without power/internet etc for a short amount of time, my parents are without now, 400,000+ homes affected still but hope to be restored by Sunday. Schools are closed in various areas state wide still, and more remote areas have yet to be visited by National Guard/EMS/other emergency workers. So thankful to be warm and dry this Halloween night. Trick or treating was cancelled til tomorrow. Been catching up on photos from NJ, NYC, and it's so heartbreaking, almost incomprehensible the shear devestation. I'm also very thankful for the storm warnings and preparations, thus giving us time to gather the things we needed and for those who needed to get out of town. I will never ever be complacent again. Happy to read of those checking in and glad you are all ok! Lola __________________ Happiness......it's a choice!!

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10-31-2012, 11:22 AM	#2
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,280 Times in 4,165 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Yeah, the pets. Been thinking of them too. Did you see all the people commuting into the city this morning? The complaints about the commute made me realize what hell I went through last year, commuting across the Bay Bridge after coming down from the north on I-80, the fourth worst commute in the United States. What some of them went through would have been a daily thing for me had I not left the house by 6:15AM. Still it looks like it was a rough morning for folks. Hoboken still has water in the streets -- from the pictures. Man. Hoboken. Not the city you want without power for a week.

10-31-2012, 11:39 AM	#3
MissItalianDiva Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Miss Twiggy Preferred Pronoun?: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and that shit doesn't sound atrocious! Relationship Status: divorce happens..all that glitters ain't gold Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 2,284 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,768 Thanked 7,159 Times in 1,793 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Geez....thought I clicked Frankenstorm Sandy thread a min ago but was reading something completely non related so I scrolled up and realized it was "ask a trans person" thread...well after trying to piece the puzzle together I am awake. Really glad everyone here seems to be safe ...hope everyone has power and is able to stay warm.

10-31-2012, 01:09 PM	#4
aishah Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme shark baby girl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, little one Relationship Status: dating myself. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 1,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,823 Thanked 6,439 Times in 1,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	nick and aleja are doing so-so, they've gotten some extra batteries i think so his ventilator is lasting longer, and they have people planning to cover shifts to charge the batteries for the next few days. they're working on getting some pca care for aleja since all of their resources have been taken up trying to keep nick's ventilator on. fdny tried to force them to evacuate but it seems like they have been able to stay where they are since nick can't be moved (thankfully the paramedics agree and did not try to evacuate them). thanks to paypal and a LOT of driving back and forth, they now have 36 hours of battery time instead of 3! still waiting to hear from a few other friends - hoping it's just that their power/internet is out and nothing is seriously wrong. i'm so grateful my partner (in virginia) is okay - they only got some rain and wind where he is, nothing too serious. thinking of you all with love.

10-31-2012, 06:28 PM	#6
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11-01-2012, 04:48 PM	#8
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