Author Topic: Hurricane Sandy (Read 5567 times)

BobbyR · « **Reply #25 on:** October 29, 2012, 06:23:46 PM »

Well I lost a big Pine that came down where the cars are parked. And I am running on generator power.

Frostyboy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 29, 2012, 08:06:57 PM »

I can't believe the pictures I'm seeing on TV. Subways flooding etc. The storm surge is unbelievable, it will likely cause more damage than the wind & rain. Hang in there you ppl.

333 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2012, 08:11:14 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on October 29, 2012, 01:22:08 PM

Quote from: Bob Wessner on October 29, 2012, 12:00:51 PM
A real shame on all fronts, but you have to ask, what were they doing out there under the forecast conditions.

I asked myself the same question Bob. At noon the news said they were trying to get around the storm to Fla but had lost engine power. I don't suppose they could sail in that mess.

Like any large ship, they had no business being in port. Their mistake was not getting out sooner, but losing the engine didn't help any either.

Gordon · « **Reply #28 on:** October 29, 2012, 08:17:22 PM »

Quote from: BigBrownDog on October 29, 2012, 06:01:36 PM

I'll give it a shot if the pantyhose won't work Thanks, BBD

You could always make some "cowboy coffee". Used to make it a lot when camping. Just boil the water, toss the grounds in, remove from the heat and let steep a couple of minutes and then gently pour the coffee off the top without disturbing the grounds at the bottom too much. It makes for a chewy cup of coffee, but it gets the job done and you may even start to prefer it that way after a while.

Stay safe everyone! It seems, unfortunately, that this storm has lived up to its worst-case-scenario potential.

Hush · « **Reply #29 on:** October 29, 2012, 11:22:15 PM »

Batten down guys, we are watching from afar but feel your anguish!

mick7504 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2012, 01:23:22 AM »

Hang in there all.
Times like these bring the best out of everybody to work together & unite.
Best wishes from Oz & stay safe guys.

70CB750 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:18:47 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on October 29, 2012, 08:17:22 PM

Quote from: BigBrownDog on October 29, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
I'll give it a shot if the pantyhose won't work Thanks, BBD

You could always make some "cowboy coffee". Used to make it a lot when camping. Just boil the water, toss the grounds in, remove from the heat and let steep a couple of minutes and then gently pour the coffee off the top without disturbing the grounds at the bottom too much. It makes for a chewy cup of coffee, but it gets the job done and you may even start to prefer it that way after a while.

Stay safe everyone! It seems, unfortunately, that this storm has lived up to its worst-case-scenario potential.

That was the way coffee was made when I was growing up - we called it the turk - but I was happy to move to percolaters.

Anyway, Sandy pass us by a wide margin, all my trees are still up, we have power and I feel lucky indeed.

BobbyR · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2012, 01:06:41 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on October 30, 2012, 03:18:47 AM

Quote from: Gordon on October 29, 2012, 08:17:22 PM
Quote from: BigBrownDog on October 29, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
I'll give it a shot if the pantyhose won't work Thanks, BBD

You could always make some "cowboy coffee". Used to make it a lot when camping. Just boil the water, toss the grounds in, remove from the heat and let steep a couple of minutes and then gently pour the coffee off the top without disturbing the grounds at the bottom too much. It makes for a chewy cup of coffee, but it gets the job done and you may even start to prefer it that way after a while.

Stay safe everyone! It seems, unfortunately, that this storm has lived up to its worst-case-scenario potential.

That was the way coffee was made when I was growing up - we called it the turk - but I was happy to move to percolaters.

Anyway, Sandy pass us by a wide margin, all my trees are still up, we have power and I feel lucky indeed.

Ahhhhhhhhh yeah. My Wife bought a Percolator and she tried it for the first time today since we have Nat Gas. It was a bit crunchy but passable. I have had worse. I run the generator on 4 and off 4. Gonna buy a bigger one so she can use her fancy coffee machine.

BigBrownDog · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2012, 01:28:02 PM »

Thanks again Guys for all the kind words and advice. Made it through OK. Half our town has no power but we still do. No work today, drove there ducking downed trees and powerlines only to find a sign on the door. They didn't even have the decency to call us. Down to a quarter tank of gas in the car and all stations do not have powerback yet. I've got a full tank in the bike at least. Thanks again to everyone!!!! BBD

Markcb750 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:31:22 PM »

New threats to NYC

Skiparachi · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2012, 05:45:04 PM »

Praying for all of the families who had to endure the storm. It's documented that it was one of the biggest hurricanes since the 1800s. It stretched over a 1,000 miles wide and was very slow moving only to cause more destruction in it's path. Where the President had to have an conference about this hurricane before hitting shores Heard on the news that it's over 5,000,000 people suffering power outages and the damage was incalculable. FEMA and many other organizations have been dispatched to help with evacuation and help those in need. New York has called a state of emergency this morning.

Again, I'm praying for the families who was in harms way. Stay safe and keep your faith. Let this be a testimony and one great story for your grand kids. STAY BLESSED, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:07:24 PM »

Sandy claimed the HMS Bounty and two crew members(one was the captain). 14 crew saved by the Coast Guard. The ship was a replica of the original Bounty and was built for the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty staring Marlon Brando. The ship began taking on water due to the heavy weather but was not in immediate danger until an engine and electrical failure. No power for the large capacity pumps doomed the ship. The Bounty and crew were trying an end run around Sandy and were 150 miles west of the eye which would put them on the navigable side of the hurricane. Winds of 40 knots and 18 foot seas would not have been deadly for a ship like this if there had not been the power failure.
Large ships will often put to sea in this situation and given enough time and sea room the idea is to get to the navigable side of the hurricane where the wind and sea push you out of it's path.

Hush · « **Reply #37 on:** October 30, 2012, 11:58:51 PM »

I guess this is why there are sailing ship wrecks all over the Carribean as navigating with sails in such conditions is not really an option.

74cb750 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2012, 04:37:59 AM »

Here in southern Vermont we did not get much damage
unlike last year.

Only a little rain and no wind in my area.

Lost power for a few minutes, instead of days like last time.

Hope all those in NY,NJ are well.

demon78 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:18:47 AM »

Couple of trees down here, so more firewood for next year, power flickered off and on several times and the net went away for a while but other than that no problems, now if it would stop raining I could finish my out side work.Hope every one came out OK.
Bill the demon

bwaller · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2012, 07:04:30 AM »

It is odd how things work out sometimes. Here in southwest Quebec province we wouldn't have known about Sandy had it not been on the news. There was a strong breeze Monday night, but no rain to measure. Yesterday it was 70d and I watched as West Virginia suffered through a blizzard!

My heart goes out to those affected, and those who are now homeless. It will bring out the best (& likely worst) of people in the next while.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2012, 01:19:45 PM »

Considering the flooded subway system, I recall a tidbit I heard once, they pump 13 million gallons of water a day (stormless ordinary Days) from the system. Of course it is not salt water. That could mean real problems to equipment.

rb550four · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2012, 01:27:48 PM »

We haven't seen the worst of the destruction yet , there is allot of places that where evacuated and folks aren't allowed back in yet to see what's left. Gas leaks are always an issue.When it's considered safe , then we'll be seeing some horrendous footage. I'm thinking of coming south east when the initial shock is over and see if I can help.

BobbyR · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2012, 04:50:55 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on October 31, 2012, 01:19:45 PM

Considering the flooded subway system, I recall a tidbit I heard once, they pump 13 million gallons of water a day (stormless ordinary Days) from the system. Of course it is not salt water. That could mean real problems to equipment.

Since I do work with the Subways they were smart and moved their cars to high ground. They have opened some lines. The subways are almost gallon in and gallon out. The PATH system that runs from Newark bought a new fleet of over 300 cats from us. Word is they were flooded and salt water and the new electronics will not mix.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #44 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:17:19 PM »

Cats?

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #45 on:** October 31, 2012, 08:13:25 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on October 31, 2012, 04:50:55 PM

Quote from: Bob Wessner on October 31, 2012, 01:19:45 PM
Considering the flooded subway system, I recall a tidbit I heard once, they pump 13 million gallons of water a day (stormless ordinary Days) from the system. Of course it is not salt water. That could mean real problems to equipment.
Since I do work with the Subways they were smart and moved their cars to high ground. They have opened some lines. The subways are almost gallon in and gallon out. The PATH system that runs from Newark bought a new fleet of over 300 cats from us. Word is they were flooded and salt water and the new electronics will not mix.

My cats have the older style mechanical purr box so they will not be affected by salt water like the new electronic models.

rb550four · « **Reply #46 on:** October 31, 2012, 08:40:07 PM »

This is going to effect prices and availability on everything nationally, if you were thinking about purchasing a.... you may want to do it soon.
The east coast is in need of everything,lumber,gas,oil,tools,cars,fridg,freezers,washer/dryers,food,drinking water, toilet paper,bedding, motorcycles,computers .

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2012, 03:54:39 PM »

Really bad time of the year for this (as if there 's a good one), winter is on the way, I hope for the sake of those affected, it 's another mild one so rebuilding can move ahead.

demon78 · « **Reply #48 on:** November 01, 2012, 05:13:46 PM »

Me too Bob but it could have been worse think of Dec, Jan, Feb..
Bill the demon..

BobbyR · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2012, 06:05:11 PM »

There is plenty of rebuilding to do. Could put a lot of folks back to work. The sawmills will be humming. Cement plants too. Not to mention plumbing and electrical. Hammers will be banging.

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Author Topic: Hurricane Sandy (Read 5567 times)

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