I hope everyone on the east coast made it through Hurricane Irene with as little damage as could be. Here in NY it was pretty nasty. I lost 1/2 of a very old Maple tree in my front yard. Luckily it landed across the driveway and into the road so no real damage was done. Being on town property I now have to wait for the town to remove this thing so I can get into my driveway again but I had already moved the cars out so we can go about our daily thing without too much hassle. (moved them about 5 min. before it came crashing down)
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- MEMemberAug 29, 2011
Am here in PA, an was very lucky. Just about 2" of rain, some down tree limbs, and gusty winds. But luckily no major damage, no power outage. Was truly blessed during Irene.
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NoneAug 29, 2011One wonders how foolish the usual panicky hoarders felt when their stripping of the store shelves of bread, milk, water and D cell batteries.
I have always wondered about that with the bread and milk thing. Can someone please explain? We worry more about major snow storms here than Hurricanes but we did get slammed with Irene and everyone buys all the bread and milk? More than a weeks worth of bread or milk should surfice. If it's longer than that bread and milk will be the least of their problems.ReactReply - GE
Gerry-4Aug 29, 2011There's electricity at work (which is why I can write to you), but none at home -- yet. I fear we may have to throw some perishables out. It's been close to 10 hours. The big freezer is still cool, but not freezing per se.
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ThomasAug 29, 2011Buying up milk definately does not make sense since a reason for concern is loss of power and milk will go bad quickly when you have no electricity for your fridge. I don't do any special shopping before a hurricane, my normal shopping pattern has my needs taken care of.
NIMA, it is indeed a strange feeling when the eye of a hurricane passes over. When hurricane alica hit Houston in 1983, I woke up because of the quiet. I went out on my porch, nude of course, and enjoyed the strange peacefullness. Power was out all over the city so the only light was from the stars. After about 15 minutes the 140 MPH winds resumed, this time coming from opposite direction.
ReactReply - THThomasAug 29, 2011
Gerry, hopefully you will get power back soon. Most freezers wil hold their temp for a couple of days if not opened. I have chest type freezer because you lose less cold air when it is opened.
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Cheri Donna DawsonAug 29, 2011Gerry, I hope all doesn't defrost before you can use it.
We didn't get even a drizzle in the midlands of SC.
Hugs, Cheri
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MarkRunNJAug 29, 2011I was the only visitor to enjoy the watery bliss that Irene had to offer at the nudist camp on Saturday. The next day, winds tore down trees and limbs. Tried to go to work on Monday but had to retreat due to the floodings.
ReactReply - DADanandJanetteAug 29, 2011
Thousands without power here, but luckily we're not among them. However, our neighbour's very large tree is now laying across our backyard...just missed the shed. Trunk split right down the middle. The drive to work this morning was interesting, no traffic lights. But everyone took it easy and treated every intersection as a four way stop.
ReactReply - MEMemberAug 29, 2011
South Shore of Long Island, about a quarter of a mile from the bay, in the mandatory evacuation area. Never lost power, a few trees down around the neighborhood. Lost cable for about 15 hours. Not anywhere near as bad as they hyped it up to be.
ReactReply - DADanandJanetteAug 29, 2011[quote][quote]Thousands without power here, but luckily we're not among them. However, our neighbour's very large tree is now laying across our backyard...just missed the shed. Trunk split right down the middle. The drive to work this morning was interesting, no traffic lights. But everyone took it easy and treated every intersection as a four way stop.[/quote] I was just in NB and walked through St. John (and Halifax NS). The courtesy of your drivers is remarkably polite-as are the people. Be careful if you come to the US-it will be a shocker for you.[/quote] Grew up in Saint John, lived there for the first 49 years of my life. On your way to Halifax you probably drove through Moncton, where we now live. We've had plenty of experience driving in the US, and I can tell you that if you drive at the posted speed limits on the Interstates, you'll be left standing still. On multi-lanes, I'd stick to the second lane from the right ( to avoid cars merging who don't look ), and hope for the best. We've seen some doozy pileups, including a trip to the old Birch Acres where a red car was torn completely in half after being Tboned. That happened on a two laner not more than 5 miles from BA. Scary stuff.ReactReply
- NONoneAug 29, 2011[quote]There's electricity at work (which is why I can write to you), but none at home -- yet. I fear we may have to throw some perishables out. It's been close to 10 hours. The big freezer is still cool, but not freezing per se.[/quote] Unless your freezer is an extremely warm place your frozen food should last 48 hours or a little more. Do not keep opening the freezer to look. Your frig is different 12 hours with the door being opened and closed and your pushing it. If there is a store with ice buy it and put in your frig and freezer. Your freezer will act like a giant cooler and keep your food longer that way. If you have a large freezer and keep a lot of food in it next time buy a non self defrosting freezer. Your frozen food will last up to a year and in the case of a power outage the food will last much longer.ReactReply