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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:42 pm
Thanks for all the well wishes! Right now it's like the calm before the storm. Winds have died down and rain lightened up a lot! I am watching anything on TV that is not storm related, I can't do anything about it so not going to spend my time worrying too much! Stay Safe all Hugs Hugs Linda
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Angelrsg
Member
08-08-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:42 pm
I'm in Brooklyn and we've had tornado warnings until 5 a.m. for a few hours now. Unfortunately, price gouging is starting in some of the small grocery stores. My sister went to the store to buy some bread and milk and the guy tried to charge her more than the usual. She said she wasn't going to pay it, put the amount that she usually pays on the counter, and took her groceries. Please, stay safe. Maris, I know the worse is not supposed to come until early morning, but I would feel better if you would keep us updated on how you are doing.
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Teacuppy
Member
06-10-2011
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:43 pm
Just outside of Philly tornado passing through now!
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Rainlvr
Member
05-28-2004
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:45 pm
Tornado warning here, hiding out in the basement! It's HOT down here!
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Lorry
Member
08-05-2007
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:46 pm
It's now 10:30 in NJ. The winds have really picked up and the rain is really heavy. I guess my little doggie will have to use my bathroom for his business LOL. My daughter just came over to stay with me and keep me company. She really didn't have to, but at least we can sit in the dark together. They are now predicting tornados in our area. That scares me because I live upstairs. Just keep thinking and praying for us and we will all report in tomorrow that we are safe. Must keep a positive attitude!
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:54 pm
Heavy rain here in Brooklyn, humid out. My nod to the hurricane was to make a big pot of cous cous with squash. Should last me for three days. If I were smart I'd get some juice or something. I remain optimistic. (Please god no power outage)
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:25 pm
Out of curiosity does anyone know how the weather is in Harrisbugh, PA? We only have a little bit of wind and rain out here on Eastern L.I. right now. I've got my fingers crossed for you guys in the city. I don't even want to imagine what the city will be like after the storm if you do get really bad flooding. I've got my rowboat ready to go on a moments notice and plan on floating down Montauk Hwy if I need to evacuate. 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:28 pm
Harrisburg is at least a 2 hour drive from the coast, so I don't think they are in crisis. Does that help?
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Dfng
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:30 pm
electricty outage wide spread in northern delaware. Possible tornado touched down in claymont, delaware - on my brothers street. Most people are spending time in there basements. And all the cable chanels can talk about right now is NY...
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:31 pm
I'm feeling very grateful that the hurricane has passed Virginia. God bless to all still in the storm's path.
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Dfng
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:33 pm
I'm glad your hubby is out of the storm and safe Shenanagon.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:33 pm
Grooch you kill me, even during a crisis, you in that rowboat lol I want a pic!!!!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:34 pm
Thanks, Karuanna. I know someone who panicked about the storm and evacuated herself to there.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:37 pm
I think it would be funny if the Cloverfield monsters showed up. You know, to make it a "disaster week" trifecta in NYC.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:37 pm
Shenanagon, someone just gave a Jolly Roger flag a few days ago. I'll snap one w/ it flying.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 8:43 pm
I'm excited to get it!!!
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:01 pm
when I was growing up in Massachusetts. Our streets would flood and Yup people would use row boats and anything that floated LOL
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Teacuppy
Member
06-10-2011
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:06 pm
Okay 45 min from Harrisburg east near Philly all is well here and we still have power
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Angelrsg
Member
08-08-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:20 pm
The news just reported that the Stapleton section of Staten Island lost power for a few minutes. Most likely further power outages will occur. I'm off to bed, hope all of you stay safe.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:22 pm
Hurricane eye is about 6 miles wide so you will have a short time to take out puppies and get right back in...After the eye passes, you get it from the other side. Stay away from trees and windows because they will be weakened. The eye seems to be hanging out over the ocean but close to shore with most of the rain to the west.
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Jarreau
Member
03-01-2008
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:29 pm
Being a Hurricane Veteran....Carla, Betsy, Camille, Juan, Andrew, Katrina, Rita, Ike, Gustav and those are just the ones I can remember!!! My thoughts are with y'all, stay safe and pray for no loss of power! Oh, and I hope you got ice! Ice is your friend after a storm....
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:29 pm
Waiting for storm here in Northeast Connecticut. Was amazed that rain died down mid-evening and is still quiet, although within past 1/2 hour rumbles of strange thunder have sounded. The worst is expected here 6AM to Noon EST Sunday. Really got to me when they said 50/50 chance of loss of power here in Connecticut. I went and filled the bathtub with water so I can flush toilet if that happens (have own well). Many places are closing down already for MONDAY, which really surprised me!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:55 pm
Jarreau, re your comment "Ice is your friend after a storm....". I assume to help keep fridge items cold? But doesn't it melt pretty rapidly?
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:07 pm
I believe the "Ice is your friend after a storm...." is that first it keeps food cold longer. Then, once it melts, you can drink the water.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:24 pm
Hope Maris checks in that she and her doggie are ok
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