Frankenstorm Sandy - Page 13

Sunny · 10-29-2012, 07:31 PM

Just got home from work. What a day!!! We had about 35 customers come in. Crazy people. We were ready to close and what happens, our eletric went out. I had to stay, the wind was up to 90 miles an hour. Being in a big cement building and watching the cables sway was very unsettling. It shook that building. We were in darkness with only lanterns. The building creeked and pipes shook. Water was coming in through the doors. The registers making a haunting beeping noise every second. 15 registers beeping all at one time. Well the electric came back on at 715pm and I just got home. Most roads are closed here including the Parkway. What a DAY!!!!!!

Corkey · 10-29-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claybaby

Am really concerned about my friend in Baltimore area. I last heard from her at 630pm in a text.
I was to call her when I got back in from errands. I have been trying since 730pm.
Anyone here in that area who knows if power is gone? I tried both home and cell to no avail, and she is not answering texts. My guess is power is out and cell towers not working!
......
please let me hear from you soon....

Clay, hundreds of thousands have lost power, so be patient, this is going to be a long night and even longer week. Have faith that your friend is alright.

Dance-with-me · 10-29-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claybaby

Am really concerned about my friend in Baltimore area. I last heard from her at 630pm in a text.
I was to call her when I got back in from errands. I have been trying since 730pm.
Anyone here in that area who knows if power is gone? I tried both home and cell to no avail, and she is not answering texts. My guess is power is out and cell towers not working!
......
please let me hear from you soon....

I hope you hear from your friend soon! I can only speak for myself, but our power is on, cells and texts are all working (three different cell services), and landline is still working. I'm in Baltimore city.

easygoingfemme · 10-29-2012, 07:39 PM

Upstate NY check in
Pretty mellow here. It's windy, maybe 25-30 mph and raining, but nothing too crazy. Supposed to peak overnight and last through noon tomorrow.
Thankful this is what it is...
Thinking of everyone who is getting slammed right now.

DapperButch · 10-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Status quo here. Level 2 ban continues with essential personnel only on the roads.

LeftWriteFemme · 10-29-2012, 07:58 PM

My building just shook from top to bottom the way it did when we had that earthquake....I can't imagine what caused the shaking, the lights flickered, but so far things are okay.

BrutalDaddy · 10-29-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

My building just shook from top to bottom the way it did when we had that earthquake....I can't imagine what caused the shaking, the lights flickered, but so far things are okay.

More inlikely it's the wind. You'd be amazed at how strong the bands of gusts that come off a hurricane can be. Stay inside and safe.

Just woke up from a nap and been reading online how bad NYC and surrounding areas getting hit. Y'all please stay safe and inside if you can.

Keeping Y'all In Thoughts,
Brute.

BrutalDaddy · 10-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Just FYI,

While I was on I 80 yesterday and today, I saw at least eight caravans of electric companies from as far away as Arkansas all heading east on I 80 so those without power, please just hang on. Help is on the way and has been for days now. That made me feel good to see all those folks coming from far away to help if needed.

Brute.

clay · 10-29-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dance-with-me

I hope you hear from your friend soon! I can only speak for myself, but our power is on, cells and texts are all working (three different cell services), and landline is still working. I'm in Baltimore city.

Thanks DWM!!! Just found out the power is off there...sooo hopefully tomorrow she will contact me.
Thanks..and you be safe...stay inside....

RockOn · 10-29-2012, 08:19 PM

Geez, Ridge Riding Sherrie ... shuddering buildings are not a good thing.

I wish you had packed up and left!

I have the u.s.p.s. ticket but cannot pick up the surprise box tomorrow because I am downtown in a Microsoft conference all day ... it is being held in the State Capitol building auditorium. If I leave to go to the post office, won't get back in time. Plus ... parking spaces will be a high commodity.

Here is a

for you.
Hang in there.
Hugs from Kelly, Kevin and I!
Brock

Geez, I wish you had left there for a few days!

Metro · 10-29-2012, 08:19 PM

To offer some idea of the expanse of this storm...

Predictions tomorrow in Chicago for this "weather event" (so dubbed by local meteorologists) call for 20-25' waves at the shoreline of Lake Michigan along Lake Shore Drive (fueled by 60mph winds). As of this evening the lakefront trail has been closed to joggers, bikers, etc..

What I can't understand is why nobody is mentioning the possibility of a storm seiche.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiche

I experienced a seiche firsthand in 1981 while on a large sailboat tied up to a dock (we purposefully tied it off to protect the boat, and it worked) -- the water rose and fell 7-10+ feet or so in 20 minutes due to the wind pushing water from E to W across the lake. Which is the sort of wind that is predicted from hurricane Sandy.

clay · 10-29-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkey

Clay, hundreds of thousands have lost power, so be patient, this is going to be a long night and even longer week. Have faith that your friend is alright.

hey my friend...yes, I do have faith. She has some health issues..so worry about her without power, etc.
I know it may be a day or so before I hear from her.... She will call me or text me just as soon as she is able to...thanks everyone..

Trey339 · 10-29-2012, 08:28 PM

Wishing the best to anyone being effected by this,,,

Ginger · 10-29-2012, 08:30 PM

My neighbors were just over for a couple hours. We watched TV and snacked and they brought their white English bulldog, what a love. One of them is from North Carolina and knows hurricanes well. She said the loud gurgling of my kitchen sink pink is normal, as is the lapping of the water in the toilet, and how low that water level is. The subways are out tomorrow too, and I won't be going to work tomorrow. The wind is really, really loud. There's an occasional siren and unbelievable lightning, but I'm among the lucky ones who haven't lost power. The wind is so loud I can barely hear the TV at times.

stargazingboi · 10-29-2012, 08:48 PM

and there goes the power

BrutalDaddy · 10-29-2012, 09:03 PM

Power went out here for first time since I've been parked early this afternoon. Back on now though but lordy did it feel like a Green Lanten moment when sky went green from a transformer blowing. Lol.

Brute.

Corkey · 10-29-2012, 09:45 PM

Night line has a crew here and they will be reporting from the library.

Hollylane · 10-29-2012, 11:20 PM

After spending time with Gaige on the way to work, on her first break, and for her half hour lunch, I do feel better...Her excitement at every big gust is so fun to hear, that she may be wearing down my worries...I love her spirit, fearlessness, dedication, and the way she soothes me...I also love that she doesn't get annoyed with my worrying about her.

According to the forecast for her area, there are still some big gusts and sustained winds on the way, but I hope that they are no worse than those seen in Baltimore already. I also hope I can get some sleep and not be up and down all night looking at the news.

I hope that those bearing the worst of this storm are safe, warm, and in contact with loved ones.

Kobi · 10-30-2012, 02:25 AM

Has everyone checked in? I see Alex from RI hasnt been back yet. Hoping he isnt floating around in the Pawtuxet River again.

Seems there are others unaccounted for too but my brain cant find them. Anyone? Bueller?

Martina · 10-30-2012, 02:50 AM

God bless all the first responders and the people helping their neighbors and just all the people in the cold and the dark. I hope tomorrow doesn't reveal too bad a scene.

10-29-2012, 07:31 PM	#241
Sunny Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 423 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 396 Thanked 745 Times in 283 Posts Rep Power: 6521617	South Jersey Just got home from work. What a day!!! We had about 35 customers come in. Crazy people. We were ready to close and what happens, our eletric went out. I had to stay, the wind was up to 90 miles an hour. Being in a big cement building and watching the cables sway was very unsettling. It shook that building. We were in darkness with only lanterns. The building creeked and pipes shook. Water was coming in through the doors. The registers making a haunting beeping noise every second. 15 registers beeping all at one time. Well the electric came back on at 715pm and I just got home. Most roads are closed here including the Parkway. What a DAY!!!!!! __________________ Sunny

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10-29-2012, 07:58 PM	#246
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10-29-2012, 09:45 PM	#257
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10-29-2012, 07:39 PM	#244
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: 3,682 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,014 Thanked 14,950 Times in 3,308 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Upstate NY check in Pretty mellow here. It's windy, maybe 25-30 mph and raining, but nothing too crazy. Supposed to peak overnight and last through noon tomorrow. Thankful this is what it is... Thinking of everyone who is getting slammed right now.

10-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#248
BrutalDaddy Member How Do You Identify?: Her Asshole. Preferred Pronoun?: Him, hym, he, whatever. Relationship Status: Bitch has no more excuses now. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 206 Thanked 2,785 Times in 499 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Just FYI, While I was on I 80 yesterday and today, I saw at least eight caravans of electric companies from as far away as Arkansas all heading east on I 80 so those without power, please just hang on. Help is on the way and has been for days now. That made me feel good to see all those folks coming from far away to help if needed. Brute.

10-29-2012, 08:19 PM	#251
Metro Senior Member How Do You Identify?: • Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: • Posts: 1,606 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 2,911 Times in 730 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	To offer some idea of the expanse of this storm... Predictions tomorrow in Chicago for this "weather event" (so dubbed by local meteorologists) call for 20-25' waves at the shoreline of Lake Michigan along Lake Shore Drive (fueled by 60mph winds). As of this evening the lakefront trail has been closed to joggers, bikers, etc.. What I can't understand is why nobody is mentioning the possibility of a storm seiche. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiche I experienced a seiche firsthand in 1981 while on a large sailboat tied up to a dock (we purposefully tied it off to protect the boat, and it worked) -- the water rose and fell 7-10+ feet or so in 20 minutes due to the wind pushing water from E to W across the lake. Which is the sort of wind that is predicted from hurricane Sandy.

10-29-2012, 08:28 PM	#253
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Ginger Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme lesbian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East coast Posts: 2,416 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,829 Thanked 12,298 Times in 2,057 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	My neighbors were just over for a couple hours. We watched TV and snacked and they brought their white English bulldog, what a love. One of them is from North Carolina and knows hurricanes well. She said the loud gurgling of my kitchen sink pink is normal, as is the lapping of the water in the toilet, and how low that water level is. The subways are out tomorrow too, and I won't be going to work tomorrow. The wind is really, really loud. There's an occasional siren and unbelievable lightning, but I'm among the lucky ones who haven't lost power. The wind is so loud I can barely hear the TV at times.

10-29-2012, 08:48 PM	#255
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10-30-2012, 02:25 AM	#259
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10-30-2012, 02:50 AM	#260
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,286 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	God bless all the first responders and the people helping their neighbors and just all the people in the cold and the dark. I hope tomorrow doesn't reveal too bad a scene.