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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:48 am
Thanks Sanfran, she sure is big
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:49 am
What part of NY is in the mandatory evacuation area? I have cousins in Staten Island and Jackson Heights.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:56 am
Just made my ziploc ice bags. I had put our ice pack things in the freezer this morning and I have the hot/cold packs that I use for my aches and pains in there also. At least in Boston, it is not TOO hot. It's just muggy.
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Lobster
Member
04-13-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:00 pm
Roteach, I'm in Hyde Park. The last I heard was the worst for us will be between 5am and 5pm tomorrow. Originally heard it would be tomorrow afternoon into night. Guess Irene is excited to come to MA. LOL
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:05 pm
dfng I beleive in dover, he profile says that. carochar you are not alone we are all here for you.
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Rubyroo77
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:19 pm
I live in Connecticut- and it is going to plow through our state. I have seen a few hurricanes so we are prepared..I live in the country, and if a leaf falls on the powerline we lose electricity! I am worried, because we live with huge maples, oaks..etc..surrounding our whole house. (we live in a forest) I know we won't have power probably for at least a week- that's what happened with Hurricane Gloria..so if you all could please, please keep good notes of what happens in the BB house for those of us on the eastcoast..it would be so greatly appreciated!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:33 pm
Thinking good thoughts for everyone. Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. We care!
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:35 pm
Parts of Staten island are evacuating but jackson Heights is ok.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:41 pm
the rain is not as bad as it has been. the birds are back enjoying the seed I put out for them and bathing in the puddles. Hope it stays gone for a while.
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Callasin
Member
06-21-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:43 pm
Sorry if I am repeating but I don't remember where I read this. You can fill your washer with ice. Then pack food in plastic bags and store it there. When the ice melts use the water for flushing and washing. Anything that is left can just go down the drain. Rain has started here (MA) and satellite just went out while I was watching the Dance Mom's marathon.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:49 pm
wow that is a great idea (the washer) love it.
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Hwest
Member
07-01-2011
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:58 pm
I'm in a mandatory evacuation area in NYC and I'm leaving in a few minutes. Hope this is over hyped. Good luck to any fellow evacuees.
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Gusmonster
Member
06-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:02 pm
I'm in Concord NH, almost 90 minutes off the coast so hoping we get only high winds and rain here but nothing devastating. Good thoughts and prayers for those nearer to danger. We've got extra rooms if anyone in the area finds themselves without shelter.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:02 pm
Hwest good luck.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:09 pm
Please stay safe everyone! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:18 pm
Here's a good tip: I fill up 4 or 5 of those double-guard, 1 gallon or bigger size ziplock bags with water and freeze them--you end up with solid blocks of ice. They work great in coolers and last a lot longer than ice cubes when the power goes out. And if you keep a couple of them in your freezer/fridge, and don't open the doors after the power goes out, you're good to go for 3 or so days. Also, invest in at least 3 good flashlights and stock up on batteries. Forget candles. It's way to hot and muggy to have them burning during or after a storm in the summer. Worst part of hurricanes for me is losing power. No lights, no a/c, no tv, no reading, no computer. It's dreary and drives me nuts if the power is out for over two days. Makes for very long evenings and nights.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 1:32 pm
That's a great tip aobut the gallon size ziplocks, Holly. It's a little late for this to help with Irene but my bestest buddies these days are my LED book lights. You can read very comfortably in bed and not wake up the person next to you because the light is directed, and they use very little battery power. I would recommend them all the time, but especially in a power outage.
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Tresbien
Member
08-26-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:08 pm
I put some plastic containers, the kind that lunch meat come in, filled mostly with water in the freezer. They stack well, too!
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:21 pm
Where do you buy them, GAL. I'm definitely getting one to put in my hurricane kit. I'm assuming they run on batteries?
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:23 pm
My freezer is always pretty full Tresbien so I find those gallon size ziplocks great as they lie flat along along the base and I can pile my food on top of them.
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Geri
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:23 pm
Take your ice out of your icemaker and put it in plastic bags or you will have a major puddle on your floor. Set up a cooler with drinks and stuff to eat so you don't have to open your fridge or freezer . If you are in a harder hit area, don't discount pulling a mattress over yourself for protection if trees fall or glass starts flying. a lot of people did that for Andrew it saved lives. Good luck to all of you in the affected areas.
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Justplainme
Member
05-06-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:26 pm
One of the local newscaster said to turn up your refrigerator to the highest setting to get things colder so they would take longer to cool down just in case you loose your power.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:27 pm
Anyone in the Bronx area?
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:32 pm
Holly, you can get them at any book store or at Walmart/Target/the like. Yes, they usually run on tripe-A batteries.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 2:37 pm
Thanks, GAL, I'll pick one up at Target tomorrow. I never thought of those before--perfect for those long nights when the power is out.
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