Frankenstorm Sandy

princessbelle · 10-27-2012, 08:15 PM

Thoughts with anyone in harms way...

Stay safe out there!!!! Don't forget the extra batteries. No telling when some will get power back on.

Wishing everyone safety and that Sandy goes out to sea quickly!!!!

BullDog · 10-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Stay safe everyone! And those in the path, please keep checking in when you can so we know you are ok.

BrutalDaddy · 10-27-2012, 08:59 PM

500 more miles to go until I reach Distribution Center which will put me smack dab in middle of it. Lol.

Am hoping it will take a last minute turn too and not just for my sake but for everyone who will be in it's path.

Keeping Fingers Crossed,
Brute.

easygoingfemme · 10-27-2012, 09:05 PM

I feel like by tomorrow I'll have a better idea of what to expect.
I lucked out during Irene. I had a foot of flooding, but that was nothing compared to many towns just a few miles from me. Our farms are just scratching the surface of recovering from major disasters last year and I worry more for them than I do for myself.

I'll be bringing in my lawn furniture, have food in the house, need to get some batteries. I landlord a house with two apartments so I'm trying to make sure they are ready too, having lawn furniture in, etc.

Think I'll use the morning tomorrow to finish catching up on laundry. The freezing bags of water idea was great- thanks for that. I can do that.

The kid and I both have a stack of books from the library, head lamps, and a dog to keep us warm.

Think I'll be good...

Hollylane · 10-27-2012, 10:22 PM

I don't want to over-dramatize the situation...Gaige is still unconcerned, she's groovy cool like that...I'm reading more about it, and not liking what I am seeing. Working for the power company in Portland has me thinking about extended power and communication outages...

GreeneyedMe · 10-27-2012, 10:56 PM

clay · 10-27-2012, 11:09 PM

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Saying prayers and holding positive thoughts for everyone of the people in those areas....this is huge...WOW!!....

Dance-with-me · 10-28-2012, 12:03 AM

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If you're a hurricane/nor'easter virgin, please please please stay completely away from The Weather Channel and weather.com, as well as away from local news stations except to find out thing such as closings, local government declarations, etc. graphics such as this ine are a perfect example of the extreme degree that those places will sensationalize tpepwhat is going on, because they will make more money if they can scare the crap out of you and keep you glued to their channel.

Instead go directly to the national hurricane canter and get the real updates - www.nhc.noaa.gov. Wunderground.com is also good at not sensationalizing it, and I regularly read Dr. Jeff Matthews blog for analysis (link on first page). Yes, this is a potentially serious storm, but no need to try and figure out what's really going in from the company that has been caught with some of their reporters pretending to be struggling against a stein wind for the camera!

ruffryder · 10-28-2012, 12:16 PM

I do not think FrankenSandy is being "over hyped." I think people are taking precautions for whatever this storm brings! Most times, the worst is after the storm with the flooding, shifting of ground, and power/electrical problems. I haven't heard anyone compare it to Katrina, Issac, other hurricanes. They are calling it a "superstorm" from what I have heard based on the facts that it will be reuniting with warm ocean waters and a wintery and frigid front from two different directions. That in itself is reason to worry, not to mention millions of people will be affected in this area and will feel the effects of it and will cost billions of dollars to get the places affected back to normal after the storm. It may come to pass, all of it, but you never know. Again, be prepared and be safe everybody. Don't underestimate a storm of this significance' power. It has already killed more than 20 people and it has not made landfall!

Corkey · 10-28-2012, 12:30 PM

I think anytime there is a real threat of power outages, flooding, high winds that preparedness needs to happen. Sitting around doing nothing isn't going to help. It may not effect everyone the same, but it will have consequences if one doesn't take some actions for their situation. I lived in earthquake shake n bake CA. Now I live where it is cold n wet. Different situations, same effect, power outages.

diamondrose · 10-28-2012, 12:40 PM

Living in coastal south east 99% of my life, hurricanes/tropical storms are always unpredictable and I never under estimate them.

I am sending my best to everyone who will be directly hit by hurricane Sandy.

Glenn · 10-28-2012, 12:47 PM

Yes. Unpredictable should be the #1 operative. Folks; if you have or know anyone who has major health issues, or could be at risk during this storm, ambulances may not get through. So please make plans to evacuate, or call your MD., or local hospital, fore dept., to ask for their advice. Better safe than sorry.

Mr. Moon · 10-28-2012, 01:21 PM

First limb down off the half dead tree in front....couldn't get it taken down before this storm hit! It didn't hit house or cars....

They're evacuating (voluntarily at this point) Havre de Grace. Gettin real I guess.

10-27-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
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10-27-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,496 Times in 5,198 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Thoughts with anyone in harms way... Stay safe out there!!!! Don't forget the extra batteries. No telling when some will get power back on. Wishing everyone safety and that Sandy goes out to sea quickly!!!! __________________ ~ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

10-27-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
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10-27-2012, 09:05 PM	#4
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,692 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 14,975 Times in 3,318 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I feel like by tomorrow I'll have a better idea of what to expect. I lucked out during Irene. I had a foot of flooding, but that was nothing compared to many towns just a few miles from me. Our farms are just scratching the surface of recovering from major disasters last year and I worry more for them than I do for myself. I'll be bringing in my lawn furniture, have food in the house, need to get some batteries. I landlord a house with two apartments so I'm trying to make sure they are ready too, having lawn furniture in, etc. Think I'll use the morning tomorrow to finish catching up on laundry. The freezing bags of water idea was great- thanks for that. I can do that. The kid and I both have a stack of books from the library, head lamps, and a dog to keep us warm. Think I'll be good...

10-27-2012, 10:22 PM	#5
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I don't want to over-dramatize the situation...Gaige is still unconcerned, she's groovy cool like that...I'm reading more about it, and not liking what I am seeing. Working for the power company in Portland has me thinking about extended power and communication outages...

10-28-2012, 12:16 PM	#9
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I do not think FrankenSandy is being "over hyped." I think people are taking precautions for whatever this storm brings! Most times, the worst is after the storm with the flooding, shifting of ground, and power/electrical problems. I haven't heard anyone compare it to Katrina, Issac, other hurricanes. They are calling it a "superstorm" from what I have heard based on the facts that it will be reuniting with warm ocean waters and a wintery and frigid front from two different directions. That in itself is reason to worry, not to mention millions of people will be affected in this area and will feel the effects of it and will cost billions of dollars to get the places affected back to normal after the storm. It may come to pass, all of it, but you never know. Again, be prepared and be safe everybody. Don't underestimate a storm of this significance' power. It has already killed more than 20 people and it has not made landfall!

10-28-2012, 12:40 PM	#11
diamondrose Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,384 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 2,895 Times in 923 Posts Rep Power: 13536274	Living in coastal south east 99% of my life, hurricanes/tropical storms are always unpredictable and I never under estimate them. I am sending my best to everyone who will be directly hit by hurricane Sandy.

10-28-2012, 12:47 PM	#12
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10-28-2012, 01:21 PM	#13
Mr. Moon Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: he, she, it, hey you Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 636 Thanked 1,160 Times in 229 Posts Rep Power: 10385664	First limb down off the half dead tree in front....couldn't get it taken down before this storm hit! It didn't hit house or cars.... They're evacuating (voluntarily at this point) Havre de Grace. Gettin real I guess.