EAST COAST FRIENDS
08-26-2011, 03:05 PM
#32
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Metrowest Boston but still a true NYer
Posts: 324
I bought the last generator at Boston Lawnmower at 8:05am this morning. It's a huge store. They probably sold more this week then they sell all year. I went without dh knowing and then called him when I knew which one to get. He wasn't happy, but it is very expensive insurance for our sump pump. We just picked it up. Tomorrow we will remove anything from the yard that can fly. I'm more worried about my tomato plants then anything else, poor babies. We used to live in NY city and Long Island. Glad I'm further north this time. Stay safe everyone.
Camille
Camille
08-26-2011, 04:04 PM
#33
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 460
Originally Posted by mscupid804
Thank you for the well wishes, I have to say I am scared to death. We were also a victim of Isabel when she came thru here a few yrs back. Irene is suppose to hit us here in VA and I'm not looking forward to it. I live in Newport News and yes, we're going to get it. I know we're going to be w/o power but I won't know for how long. I also have surgery on Monday to boot! :| :thumbdown:
Be safe!! I travel to that area and it's beautiful! The one bright spot is that the rain should put out the Great Dismal Swamp Fire.
sharon
08-27-2011, 02:43 AM
#35
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 640
Originally Posted by Carole Angel
Absolutely - everyone take care of yourselves. Maybe I've been living in D.C. too long. First and earthquake and now a hurricane. I'm thinking even God is ticked off at the politicians....
08-27-2011, 03:17 AM
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 848
Originally Posted by thenonnielady
Originally Posted by Carole Angel
Absolutely - everyone take care of yourselves. Maybe I've been living in D.C. too long. First and earthquake and now a hurricane. I'm thinking even God is ticked off at the politicians....
08-27-2011, 03:38 AM
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: blink and you've missed it
Posts: 2,562
not sure how bad we will get it, lots of rain and wind. Already packed up the yard (we have a pavilion with seating for 55, fun times). Only need to put away the pool toys since I ran out of daylight. Going to fill jugs of water and make ice this morning.
Thought about a generator but in all my years here we never lost power for extended periods of time. The flashlights are ready, cars gassed up and cash on hand.
My concern is my office- it's across the street from a creek and has a sump pump. Nothing there to damage in the basement but the computers, etc. I would cry. Going there this afternoon to do a back up and make sure all is out of harm's way.
Most important- quilt project planned and hand quilting waiting at moments notice if needed.
I'm ready, come on Irene, I want to quilt.
Thought about a generator but in all my years here we never lost power for extended periods of time. The flashlights are ready, cars gassed up and cash on hand.
My concern is my office- it's across the street from a creek and has a sump pump. Nothing there to damage in the basement but the computers, etc. I would cry. Going there this afternoon to do a back up and make sure all is out of harm's way.
Most important- quilt project planned and hand quilting waiting at moments notice if needed.
I'm ready, come on Irene, I want to quilt.
08-27-2011, 03:47 AM
#39
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 1,266
Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
Thanks Suziec, looks like Raleigh NC is just going to get some showers and a bit of 30-40mph winds. yeah the coast is getting it big time,
I have family and friends in Jersey City 2 blocks from the Hudson river 4 blocks from the holland tunnel and do worry about flooding. I am hoping that everyone will keep safe and if evacuation orders are given they all leave!
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