"Frankenstorm" coming up

Balthazar

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I'm in the North East and it seems like we'll see "the storm of a lifetime" when Hurricane Sandy meets a huge cold front in the upcoming days. It's so unusual that all the "experts" that I've heard in both Canadian and American media have never seen anything like it and can't really predict what's going to happen. All they know is that the tropical storm will "blow up" when it meets the cold front from the north.

I usually like extreme temperatures but this one could be devastating. Sandy has killed more than 40 people already. We'll see.
 
Anyone been in contact with our dear friends on the East Coast today to see how they are faring? Haven't heard from Secret yet in NY today.

Hope you all are safe/well. It's a beautiful sunny, fall day here in the Midwest.
 
It's not in NY yet. It's in NC and SC area at this time, tonight will be worse for them. It won't be in NY until Monday. Monday night or Tuesday will be the worst for our area.
 
Hi,

So far, so good but I am dreading delivering on Monday morning. I am going to avoid the tree lined roads as much as possible. I am moving my usual parking place for my van at home (from under my huge oak tree) and parking it in the road.

I was watching the Weather Channel and had to turn it off to a different channel, it does not look good at all...right now I am watcing 'Pro's guide to Las Vegas' LOL on 'Destination America'. :):eek::D

Be safe everone and hope you have plenty of batteries, water, hopefully a generator of somesorts...charge up your cell phone now and candles.

Thanks, Beth for your concern....:cool::)
 
Yes, right now, Beth it's a tease, it seems. :D

Oh, one more thing my fellow 'nor easters...don't forget to fill up your vehicles today, as who knows what will happen tomorrow?

I made my husband do it...I said to him DO YOU REMEMBER LAST YEAR??? He went and did it. haha
 
Email from Tropicana Casino (B&M)

Dear Jane,
.
Per the direction of Atlantic City Emergency Management, Tropicana Casino and Resort will close on Sunday, October 28 at 4 P.M. and a reopening date to be announced due to forecasted weather conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused; however, we value the safety of our employees and guests. Please continue to visit Tropicana.net or Facebook.com/TropAc for details, updates and rescheduled events.
.
Thank You,

Steve Callender
General Manager
Tropicana Casino and Resort
.
 
The film "Perfect Storm" dramatises one such event, covering the loss of the fishing vessel "Andrea Gale". They are rare, but seem to occur when a hurricane transforms into a "cold core" storm upon meeting the jet stream rather than dying as it moves over colder waters. You are right to fear it, as it breaks the usual rules for both types of storm. Evacuating the coast does not mean you will be safe, even though it will be safer than staying put. It seems most are doing the right thing in stocking up on supplies so that if necessary they can ride out the storm from the relative comfort of home.

I thought this thread was about a new slot too, till I heard about this "superstorm" on the news this morning.
 
I've gotten home from another 3 day "vacation" at the hospital to prepare for this crap :( People here are paranoid as many are STILL doing cleanup from last years Irene and Lee damage. I have to go Wal-Mart today to have my prescriptions filled and it's the LAST place I want to be. My son says they've been crazy for the last few days, my daughter told me the grocery store shelves are almost bare already and none are expected to get deliveries until Wed. or thursday (after the worst of the storm is over).

I received a text message from my electric supplier stating to expect massive power outages beginning midmorning Monday so they can supply areas which get hit first to aid in rescue, etc.

To everyone in the path of Sandy, please keep yourselves safe! secret2,BingoT, rockycatt, justplay, LHofsdal and anyone else I've forgotten!...keeping everyone in my prayers that you all remain safe and protected with minimal damage!

Kim
 
And take a shower! I was sick last year and didn't shower for 2-3 days, then power went out, no hot water!!! It was bad.

Taking a shower soon...a loong hot one! We're on the same page...lol!

Moved my van away from huge tree, trying to get generator to work...got the candles lined up.


Be safe peeps...getting very dark right now....

Have to go to work early....so , we'll see what happens.
 
Thanks Kim and glad you went to pick up your meds....I deliver the 'meds to the pharmacies every day and so this a quick reminder, that you should all do the same today......as I have NO idea if the 'line haul' driver from Mckesson, AmerisourceOR Cardinal will be able to deliver to our warehouse.....so please please...get them today.

Sorry, I was late in posting this....

I've gotten home from another 3 day "vacation" at the hospital to prepare for this crap :( People here are paranoid as many are STILL doing cleanup from last years Irene and Lee damage. I have to go Wal-Mart today to have my prescriptions filled and it's the LAST place I want to be. My son says they've been crazy for the last few days, my daughter told me the grocery store shelves are almost bare already and none are expected to get deliveries until Wed. or thursday (after the worst of the storm is over).

I received a text message from my electric supplier stating to expect massive power outages beginning midmorning Monday so they can supply areas which get hit first to aid in rescue, etc.

To everyone in the path of Sandy, please keep yourselves safe! secret2,BingoT, rockycatt, justplay, LHofsdal and anyone else I've forgotten!...keeping everyone in my prayers that you all remain safe and protected with minimal damage!

Kim
 
Taking a shower soon...a loong hot one! We're on the same page...lol!

Moved my van away from huge tree, trying to get generator to work...got the candles lined up.


Be safe peeps...getting very dark right now....

Have to go to work early....so , we'll see what happens.


We have a HUGE tree behind our garage that is attached to our house :eek:

They are saying NOT to use candles? I have this little lantern type thingy, it has a light and radio, that's what we used last year.

You know what's weird? I'm in Massachusetts and it's already pretty windy out.

My husband drives for a living, I'm a nervous person in general, but I'm very nervous about him driving around tomorrow and Tuesday. :baby:
 
I understand you being nervous.....just tell your hubby, as I am sure he will...is that HE is number ONE and the customers have to wait...his safety comes first..,and that's how I feel.



Um...got a spare xanax? ;)






We have a HUGE tree behind our garage that is attached to our house :eek:

They are saying NOT to use candles? I have this little lantern type thingy, it has a light and radio, that's what we used last year.

You know what's weird? I'm in Massachusetts and it's already pretty windy out.

My husband drives for a living, I'm a nervous person in general, but I'm very nervous about him driving around tomorrow and Tuesday. :baby:
 

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