Hurricane Sandy....

[sno_duc]

No it wouldn't.

We all hope he's OK.

My apologies, I mis-read your 1:02:30 post and thought that Rat had made it thru ok.
The sooner I read a pithy (as only RAT can be) post the better.

[OT]

Finally got power back here about 30-miles west of Philadelphia.  Sandy's eye went pretty much over the house - really strange during about a 20-minute period as the wind picked up, seemed to die completely, and then kicked in again with a vengeance.  That's when the trees in the area started falling and taking out the power lines.... I really feel for everyone back in my hometown, NYC.  I worked all along the Gulf of Mexico for 6-months after Katrina and Rita came ashore in 2005; this sounds as bad if not worse than then.

I've heard from friends in the Morristown NJ area that 80% to 90% of the area is without power/gasoline.

Plenty of gas in South Jersey near Philadelphia - and it's 30-cents a gallon cheaper than in PA -- pass that along.

[TiNi]

No it wouldn't.

We all hope he's OK.

hopefully he is
glad t talked to her sis

cell service is non-existant for most

[cokey]

Our company has about 45. Mill n damages  been working all week trying get the city cable back up

[ducpainter]

Our company has about 45. Mill n damages  been working all week trying get the city cable back up

It has to be a cluster make the beast with two backs down there.

[The Architect]

It has to be a cluster make the beast with two backs down there.

I'm hearing about people waiting four hours for gas.  It takes five times longer to get anywhere.  I don't have the heart to ask them why they don't walk or ride a bike instead.  Although I know it's a L.I. thing, they drive everywhere. 

They're getting a little grumpy down there. 

[thought]

Hopefully this might help you guys out when finding gas:

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2012/10/list_of_open_gas_stations_in_bergen_county.html

I know the Hess on rt4 right by the gwb is open and selling but the line there is over a couple of miles long during the day.

I also saw on NY1 that the NJ ports will be opened by today or tomorrow for the new shipments of gas to come in so lets hope that the gas issue should be cleared up soon.

[He Man]

Food is starting to become scarce  in the city. The people who live in the projects in manhattan are dumpster diving for "spoiled" food.

actually food that could of been given away orderly when they knew the power wouldnt be back on for days.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-4CXTKe6y3s#!

[thought]

If you can get to NJ, the shop rite in englewood is open with a lot of food in it.  I went there to pick stuff up and the shelves were full.  If you cant get 3 people in your car for the HOV restrictions a motorcycle is allowed to cross according to federal law.

https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=shop+rite+englewood&fb=1&gl=us&hq=shop+rite&hnear=0x89c2f118873d798d:0xc4c69a689e1f9bbe,Englewood,+NJ&cid=0,0,872544723516363114&ei=J3KUUOiJHPS80QGNoICoDQ&ved=0CIwBEPwSMAA

Also, seems that power just came on in fort lee on rt46 and the gas stations seem to be open there if you need gas... lines seem to be about the same as everywhere else though.

[Howie]

The Big Deal Supermarket on Morris Park Avenue in my neighborhood is pretty well stocked, as is Fairway in Pelham, just over the Westchester boarder on Boston Post Road.  Gasoline?  None around.

[Stella]

The Big Deal Supermarket on Morris Park Avenue in my neighborhood is pretty well stocked, as is Fairway in Pelham, just over the Westchester boarder on Boston Post Road.  Gasoline?  None around.

If I could send gas, I would.  Especially Randimus' and Brian's.   


Can I send anything else?   Are you even able to receive mail/packages (assuming not but don't want to not ask if you need anything).



He Man:  can you receive anything?  I'm sure many of us would jump at the chance to send whatever provisions we can - even for you to give to the strangers on the street.  Just say the word guys, ok?!

[kopfjäger]

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/sandy-nyc-death-toll-climbs-38-article-1.1195522

[thought]

Gasoline?  None around.

If you can make it to NJ, all the stations on rt46 right by the bridge should have gas.  They all lost power till just tonight and they should have stock as they just started selling them... i'm watching a line to one of them right now.  Around 7-8 gas stations in that one little strip right by the gwb alone... not sure how quickly it will sell out however.

[Howie]

If I could send gas, I would.  Especially Randimus' and Brian's.   


Can I send anything else?   Are you even able to receive mail/packages (assuming not but don't want to not ask if you need anything).



He Man:  can you receive anything?  I'm sure many of us would jump at the chance to send whatever provisions we can - even for you to give to the strangers on the street.  Just say the word guys, ok?!

You can keep Randimus' and Brian's gas, thanks.
If we could ship my Mother in Law to you we would appreciate that. 
3/4 tank in the car and near full tank in the bike should hold us over until fuel starts flowing in.
Food in the fridge and food in walking distance plus some peppers, salad, herbs and celery in the garden will get us through.
We are doing great here.
No mail yet though.

He Man, if you need something I can get to you by bike let me know.

Thanks Stella!

[IZ]

Food is starting to become scarce  in the city. The people who live in the projects in manhattan are dumpster diving for "spoiled" food.

actually food that could of been given away orderly when they knew the power wouldnt be back on for days.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-4CXTKe6y3s#!

That's like watching 9/11. Doesn't seem real. Take care over there all!!