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Old 08-26-2011, 07:45 AM
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We were without power for 21 days a few years ago during an ice storm here. Believe it or not you learn how to cope!! And praying helps. We also had a fireplace and plenty of wood which was a real blessing.
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Old 08-26-2011, 07:54 AM
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i hope everyone affected by this stays safe, my son and his family live in VA , they are going farther inland for the weekend
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Old 08-26-2011, 08:02 AM
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in Ok. we have been experiencing great drouth but I think the weather for you will be much worse. will pray for all of you.
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Old 08-26-2011, 08:48 AM
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All my best to you all during the storm. Going without power is a small price to pay to be safe and sound . Bless you all .
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Old 08-26-2011, 08:53 AM
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Take care, bring in everything that could be a wind hurled
weapon, and bring out quilts to put over your freezers if they are full of food.
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:06 AM
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We are as ready as we can. We have had a bad storm last night. Ground was saturated and it blew limbs and tops of trees down. Not looking forward to Irene but, we have been through them before on vacation on Top Sail Island in North Carolina.
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by hobo2000
Wash. DC is in a direct line from Nags Head. Virginia Beach, Norfolk and 140 miles due north to DC. So many people here from foreign countries have never lived through a hurricane. The media is trying to keep it a little quiet so as not to upset the people. Our power goes down on a regular basis so I know we will be without. Have my treadle geared up to go and my kerosene lamps. Still have to go to Harris Teeters for dry ice for the freezer. I am ready. LOL
I LOVE Harris Teeter!! When I lived in Alrlington (right next to the Ballston Mall) they opened one up about a block away. That was the BEST grocery store I ever got to shop at. Moved back to RI - when we had children that were old enough we went back to DC for a couple of vacations - one of the things they still talk about is riding the elevator in Harris Teeter with the grocery cart!
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:15 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the East Coast in harms way!
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:31 AM
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You DO have a treadle, don't you? Times like this make them worth keeping, IMO. I hope you don't get hammered too badly by the storm. Stay safe! :)
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:40 AM
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Wishing a safe few days for all.
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