Originally Posted by Debbie C

We, in Irene's path, thank all of you for your prayers. I've just returned from a couple of day's visit with my daughter in Binghamton and am now preparing. My husband went out and bought a $900 generator!! We've been told we should evacuate, but with six kitties, where would we go? We're on the eastern end of long island's south shore and it seems we're not getting hit as badly as NYC. So all my featherweights have been moved upstairs - will keep you all posted.