Sandy update and experiment in cross-posting

[rthstewart]

After living in this location since 1994, we weathered the first major event without losing power.  In July, with the Derecho, we were out for 5 days, plus or minus.  It all tends to run together.  There are uprooted plants in the backyard and debris everywhere.  I have a bathtub full of water (I learned that after a couple of boil water advisories) and lots of frozen jugs (I've had to throw out hundreds of dollars in food over the years).  Hotel reservations cancelled -- I made those last week.  Sandy's eye, or whatever was left of it, came ashore within about 100 miles of us.  We had been assuming 18 hours of gale force winds (more or less true) and 6-8 inches of rain.  It was frightening.  Fortunately, all the utility crews will soon be free here to quickly head north to help everyone else.

And to those of you who can't read this because you have no power, heat, and the only water is on your doorstep, I'm terribly sorry and I hope your repairs and recovery are speedy.  

Comments

[cofax7]

Glad to hear you weathered it okay!

[rthstewart]

yep yep. Silly people are still driving too fast and spinning out on wet leaves. We are fine. Others of course are in a terrible situation.

[autumnia]

Definitely glad to hear all is well on your end!

[rthstewart]

And I'm so sorry to hear about what is going on in your part of the world. Ugh

[sailorsol]

Hurray for not losing power!

[rthstewart]

It's a first!

[animus_wyrmis]

I'm so glad you're okay--it looks awfully scary in that part of the country. :)

[rthstewart]

Is your family OK?

[animus_wyrmis]

They are--my town got some wind and some rain, and a lot of people lost power, but my parents got lucky. No damage to the house, and they only lost power for like a minute.

[andi-horton.livejournal.com]

So very relieved to know you're all still okay, and with power. Thinking of you.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's cold and wet and we're so fortunate. New York is terrible.

[amine-eyes.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're okay :)

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

We are! I hope you are feeling better!

[adaese.livejournal.com]

Relieved to hear that the damage is limited to your garden. How did the dog take it?

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

The dog was very pleased to be able to sleep all day with her people. I was wearing very fuzzy socks and she finds them an excellent pillow.

[harmony-lover.livejournal.com]

So glad to know that you are okay and still have power. I've been thinking good thoughts and hoping that all was well. I now hope that the cleanup is not too arduous.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

I emailed you hoping that all was OK with you and your family. I hope they all managed OK!

[min023.livejournal.com]

I'm so pleased that you have weathered the mess so well. From the news coverage we've been seeing, we were thinking the 'worst' might have missed you, but it's hard to tell at this distance. What you did get does sound very scary, and its good to know you're doing ok.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

We are fine. We had a lot of rain and the winds were strong for a very long time, but I guess we were in better shape in part because of what we went through over the summer. Others are certainly are in very dire situations.

[inkvoices]

Glad that you're okay and that there's not too much damage for you *hugs*. All the best for the clean up.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I thought your post on risk very insightful. Some of our local weather bloggers have been talking about that Italian prosecution.

[inkvoices]

Thanks right back at'cha :) Risk is an interest of mine and something I've studied - nice to know that my communication of it isn't going to get me in trouble ;) What've your bloggers been saying, out of curiosity?

[(Anonymous)]

I was wondering how you had fared through Sandy's devestation. I'm glad to hear that you came through with power and water. Hope the cleanup outside isn't too bad.

ClaireI

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

We're fine and really after what we have been through in the past and what others are coping with now, it's nothing. Thank you!

[heliopausa.livejournal.com]

Very glad indeed to hear that you have come through safely.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Thanks!