Hurricane Sandy - Page 5

14holestogie · 10-30-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Could be the water you see from your ceiling was forced under the shingles and through a seam in the tar paper
and your roof is fine. Wait til it does it again in a rain event to start worrying. hurricanes blow water in through
places you could never imagine. Glad to hear that no one yet is devastated. i like the name of that ride in the
photo...typhoon, lol.

Brad is wise. I have an area in my roof that only gets a small leak when the wind actually blows hard from the due south driving the rain up and under a seam.

kelmac07 · 10-30-2012, 07:39 PM

Dom (Jonumberone) just texted me back so let me know he is fine...just without power. Still waiting on word from Keith (BigAsh).

EricF · 10-30-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Dom (Jonumberone) just texted me back so let me know he is fine...just without power. Still waiting on word from Keith (BigAsh).

Good to hear!!

yachties23 · 10-30-2012, 07:51 PM

After what was a very eerie night an a rough morning, made it home ok. All things considering my family got off very lucky. No major damage, and although most of us are without power, for what could be days, nobody was hurt, all our houses are ok, and compared to the utter carnage I saw on my way home, southern Connecticut and Westchester it didn't feel like a tree or power line was left standing.

I'll try and get some pictures up when I get to work tomorrow.

pnoon · 10-30-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yachties23

After what was a very eerie night an a rough morning, made it home ok. All things considering my family got off very lucky. No major damage, and although most of us are without power, for what could be days, nobody was hurt, all our houses are ok, and compared to the utter carnage I saw on my way home, southern Connecticut and Westchester it didn't feel like a tree or power line was left standing.

I'll try and get some pictures up when I get to work tomorrow.

Glad to hear everyone is safe, Chris. Could have been a lot worse.

ColdCuts · 10-31-2012, 02:21 AM

I got hit pretty hard in Brooklyn. My basement is an aquarium. Still about five feet of water down there. High-water mark in my living room indicates I had about a foot of water in there. But I was smart enough, or lucky enough, to move a good deal of my most-valued belongings up to the second floor on Monday morning before landfall. Otherwise, I suppose I'd have lost most everything. But, end of the day, it's all just "stuff." I'm grateful I have someplace else to be, and I am safe.

longknocker · 10-31-2012, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

I got hit pretty hard in Brooklyn. My basement is an aquarium. Still about five feet of water down there. High-water mark in my living room indicates I had about a foot of water in there. But I was smart enough, or lucky enough, to move a good deal of my most-valued belongings up to the second floor on Monday morning before landfall. Otherwise, I suppose I'd have lost most everything. But, end of the day, it's all just "stuff." I'm grateful I have someplace else to be, and I am safe.

Thoughts & Prayers With You, Dave. Hoping Things Improve Soon, Brother.

pnoon · 10-31-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

I got hit pretty hard in Brooklyn. My basement is an aquarium. Still about five feet of water down there. High-water mark in my living room indicates I had about a foot of water in there. But I was smart enough, or lucky enough, to move a good deal of my most-valued belongings up to the second floor on Monday morning before landfall. Otherwise, I suppose I'd have lost most everything. But, end of the day, it's all just "stuff." I'm grateful I have someplace else to be, and I am safe.

Well said, my friend.

kelmac07 · 10-31-2012, 08:05 AM

Keith (BigAsh) texted me last night...he's fine!! He claims to be "trapped" in Cancun but his son has informed him that they are without power at home in Philly.

pnoon · 10-31-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Keith (BigAsh) texted me last night...he's fine!! He claims to be "trapped" in Cancun but his son has informed him that they are without power at home in Philly.

I was just thinking about him.
Glad to hear he and his son are safe.

hotreds · 10-31-2012, 09:29 AM

Glad it appears all BOTLs appear to be safe! . In the Charlotte area we just had wind and clouds. Our way home to Cinci is basically impassable due to snow! Happily we aren't planning to go home until Sunday.

Folks in DC lost power for about 20 hours; but no worse for the wear. Sister in Columbia MD lost power as well but had a leak that ruined her carpet. But, all in all, she also fared well. Trishield is who I'm worried about!

Again., PTL that all appear to be ok physically anyway

OLS · 10-31-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Brad is wise. .

I stayed in a Holiday In Express last night. They had the same problem there.

10-31-2012, 11:24 AM

I haven't been following the storm, but yesterday something reminded me of our BOTL on the East Coast here. I just wanted to pop my head in quickly and let yo know you're all in my thoughts. I'll come back and go through this thread later tonight.

Steve · 11-01-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Sandy is a *****. Mean assed gal, for sure. She popped up right as my wife and I were leaving on a cruise including a stop in Nassau. Sandy stopped those plans. They had to cancel the Nassau stop. Then, we spent 3 days at sea, riding out waves that rolled a huge-ass ship like a toy. Got into port in Jacksonville, Fla on Saturday morning, made it to Va. Beach that evening, being chased by Sandys rain and wind for 9 hours. Spent today getting to the Washington DC area (wife in a nursing contract here). Chased by rain and wind. I guess we will ride out the next several days in the hotel (hospital for her). Maybe, the weather will clear and I can catch a plane back to Bama sometime this weekend????

Nothing good out of this witch for me to celebrate, for sure!

I saw that boat come in and heard y'all had a bunch of rough weather. Sorry to hear about your trip being cancelled.

Islayphile · 11-01-2012, 10:31 AM

I was just able to make it into work today and we have power.

Been without power at home since 6:00pm on Monday, but thankfully no damage to anyone or our home.

OLS · 11-01-2012, 10:56 AM

I realize now that I have read all these items and seen stories on the news that it might have been a good idea to
have a thread where the old hands from down in Dixie could pass on hard-bought advice on storms of this nature that
could really help when the sand starts filling the streets miles from the beach. I apologize for this, and in truth, I only
have a few tips of my own, but I am going to start a thread where we can pop em in as we think of them so that
the next time something like this looms large, people can benefit. Sorry I did not do it before.

AD720 · 11-01-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Keith (BigAsh) texted me last night...he's fine!! He claims to be "trapped" in Cancun but his son has informed him that they are without power at home in Philly.

Good to hear. I wonder how Joel (yourchoice) is doing.

All told we got really lucky in philly. Downed trees, power lines so lots of folks still without power but there is really nothing to say but we got really lucky.

11-01-2012, 03:59 PM

Just heard from my uncle. Had five feet of water on the first floor. Siding is warping. Boat gone, dock smashed by some other boat there. Yard scoured and left with debris. Both cars gone. Sewers backed up. Nearby houses burned down. 114 looters arrested, so far. No power. 6 to 6 curfew. His last description, "total devastation".
All the family is fine, besides.

joeobx · 11-01-2012, 09:18 PM

Just got home from working hurricane restoration and getting just about everyone in our service area back on. The company has released all of our off system contractors and a good portion of our on system contractors plus a large contingent of our own linemen to head to NJ and NY. So to our brothers and sisters up north, more help is on the way. I know there will be a lot of frustration from being without power for this long, just remember when you see these guys out there, they have been working 14 to 16 hour days with 8 to 10 hours off for 4 days already.

Dave128 · 11-02-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Just heard from my uncle. Had five feet of water on the first floor. Siding is warping. Boat gone, dock smashed by some other boat there. Yard scoured and left with debris. Both cars gone. Sewers backed up. Nearby houses burned down. 114 looters arrested, so far. No power. 6 to 6 curfew. His last description, "total devastation".
All the family is fine, besides.

That really sucks that they had that much damage. Awesome news that the family made out OK.

10-30-2012, 07:39 PM	#82
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hurricane Sandy Dom (Jonumberone) just texted me back so let me know he is fine...just without power. Still waiting on word from Keith (BigAsh). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-30-2012, 07:51 PM	#84
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: Hurricane Sandy After what was a very eerie night an a rough morning, made it home ok. All things considering my family got off very lucky. No major damage, and although most of us are without power, for what could be days, nobody was hurt, all our houses are ok, and compared to the utter carnage I saw on my way home, southern Connecticut and Westchester it didn't feel like a tree or power line was left standing. I'll try and get some pictures up when I get to work tomorrow. __________________ Lover of the One and Only, New Castle Brown Ale

10-31-2012, 02:21 AM	#86
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Re: Hurricane Sandy I got hit pretty hard in Brooklyn. My basement is an aquarium. Still about five feet of water down there. High-water mark in my living room indicates I had about a foot of water in there. But I was smart enough, or lucky enough, to move a good deal of my most-valued belongings up to the second floor on Monday morning before landfall. Otherwise, I suppose I'd have lost most everything. But, end of the day, it's all just "stuff." I'm grateful I have someplace else to be, and I am safe.

10-31-2012, 08:05 AM	#89
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hurricane Sandy Keith (BigAsh) texted me last night...he's fine!! He claims to be "trapped" in Cancun but his son has informed him that they are without power at home in Philly. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2012, 09:29 AM	#91
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Hurricane Sandy Glad it appears all BOTLs appear to be safe! . In the Charlotte area we just had wind and clouds. Our way home to Cinci is basically impassable due to snow! Happily we aren't planning to go home until Sunday. Folks in DC lost power for about 20 hours; but no worse for the wear. Sister in Columbia MD lost power as well but had a leak that ruined her carpet. But, all in all, she also fared well. Trishield is who I'm worried about! Again., PTL that all appear to be ok physically anyway __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#93
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hurricane Sandy I haven't been following the storm, but yesterday something reminded me of our BOTL on the East Coast here. I just wanted to pop my head in quickly and let yo know you're all in my thoughts. I'll come back and go through this thread later tonight.

11-01-2012, 10:31 AM	#95
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Hurricane Sandy I was just able to make it into work today and we have power. Been without power at home since 6:00pm on Monday, but thankfully no damage to anyone or our home. __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)

11-01-2012, 10:56 AM	#96
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Hurricane Sandy I realize now that I have read all these items and seen stories on the news that it might have been a good idea to have a thread where the old hands from down in Dixie could pass on hard-bought advice on storms of this nature that could really help when the sand starts filling the streets miles from the beach. I apologize for this, and in truth, I only have a few tips of my own, but I am going to start a thread where we can pop em in as we think of them so that the next time something like this looms large, people can benefit. Sorry I did not do it before.

11-01-2012, 03:59 PM	#98
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hurricane Sandy Just heard from my uncle. Had five feet of water on the first floor. Siding is warping. Boat gone, dock smashed by some other boat there. Yard scoured and left with debris. Both cars gone. Sewers backed up. Nearby houses burned down. 114 looters arrested, so far. No power. 6 to 6 curfew. His last description, "total devastation". All the family is fine, besides.

11-01-2012, 09:18 PM	#99
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Hurricane Sandy Just got home from working hurricane restoration and getting just about everyone in our service area back on. The company has released all of our off system contractors and a good portion of our on system contractors plus a large contingent of our own linemen to head to NJ and NY. So to our brothers and sisters up north, more help is on the way. I know there will be a lot of frustration from being without power for this long, just remember when you see these guys out there, they have been working 14 to 16 hour days with 8 to 10 hours off for 4 days already. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up