I hope that all of my fellow East-coasters are all battened down for the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The grocery store shelves are all empty. We were very concerned that flights would be cancelled, and prevent us from getting home from vacation. Parts of the south New Jersey shore are being evacuated.
Everyone stay safe. All we're supposed to get up here in Toronto is rain and strong winds.
Yes, Everybody stay safe. In central Ohio they are calling for strong winds and heavy snow and there are flood warnings in Ohio, too. Possibly by Monday night. I pray everybody stays safe.
They just announced that our local school district will be closed Monday and Tuesday - in anticipation of the storm.
Quote from: Bromptonboy on October 28, 2012, 01:19:53 PM
They just announced that our local school district will be closed Monday and Tuesday - in anticipation of the storm.
Really? Is that normal to call off two days in advance like that?
Not at all normal. I hope this storm is all hype. We are looking to get hit with heavy rain tonight and for the next day or so. Heavy wind gusts up to 95MPH.
High wind warning till 6pm Tuesday. Possible 4in of snow. Of course nothing like what the east coast is getting but could still be bad with the high winds and flooding. I know that the wind wasnt predicted at 95mph though. Wow. Again stay safe.
I just want to go home. Wife and Kid are still in Boston and I'm in Texas for another forced two days.
Quote from: X on October 28, 2012, 10:49:03 PM
I just want to go home. Wife and Kid are still in Boston and I'm in Texas for another forced two days.
I bet. This storm is likely to keep you there for at least 48 hours. I hope you managed to book a hotel room.
You going to work Pete? I'm staying home today, maybe tomorrow. Philly is in a "state of emergency" for the next two days.
Quote from: Jobydrone on October 29, 2012, 04:53:13 AM
You going to work Pete? I'm staying home today, maybe tomorrow. Philly is in a "state of emergency" for the next two days.
I am actually off today (pre-planned). I would just work from home while I could if I was on duty. I have one of those cards for both NJ and PA that lets me be on the streets to get to work in an emergency (my company got them for us).
I am in my office but market is closed today and likely tomorrow. In all the years I have been a stock broker, i can't recall the markets closing for two consecutive days. Be safe everyone!
We're in a severe wind warning here as well. Nothing closed but it wasn't a fun drive into work this morning.
Quote from: Bryancd on October 29, 2012, 05:43:45 AM
I am in my office but market is closed today and likely tomorrow. In all the years I have been a stock broker, i can't recall the markets closing for two consecutive days. Be safe everyone!
I can, but it involved planes and terror. now it's frankenstorms
Quote from: X on October 29, 2012, 07:29:53 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on October 29, 2012, 05:43:45 AM
I am in my office but market is closed today and likely tomorrow. In all the years I have been a stock broker, i can't recall the markets closing for two consecutive days. Be safe everyone!
I can, but it involved planes and terror. now it's frankenstorms
Right, that was a full week. I was thinking weather related and had the question aswered on CNBC this morning. It was back in the lat 1800's when weather caused a two day closure.
The white Horse Pike collapsed..... :( most of my home state's southern barrier islands are under water, my cousins tell me its real bad. And high tide is going to be around when Sandy comes ashore.
Marko
Praying for all you yankees up there in the north. Be careful, stay safe. :/ We're thinking of you.
Looks like the boardwalk in Atlantic City got wiped out.
I am not seeing or hearing that on the news, Pete. Lot's of BAD info online, lot's of rumors, little facts.
I heard the whole east coast is now underwater and has become part of Atlantis. Detroit is the capitol! ;)
(Just some humor to keep the spirits up!)
Quote from: Rico on October 29, 2012, 04:51:59 PM
I heard the whole east coast is now underwater and has become part of Atlantis. Detroit is the capitol! ;)
(Just some humor to keep the spirits up!)
:roflmao My Dad and family are in southern CT and bearing the brunt as well as many clients who I called today who live in CT, NY, and NJ. The one I am worried the most about is my client in Long Island, she had water on her street very early today.
Quote from: Bryancd on October 29, 2012, 04:46:21 PM
I am not seeing or hearing that on the news, Pete. Lot's of BAD info online, lot's of rumors, little facts.
I was watching a live stream from Washington DC and apparently part of the Boardwalk did take some damage but not all of it. So far anyway.
Kevin
Seen some photos of flooding in the lower east side of NYC. Heck, 3500 people a few major intersections over from me here in Toronto are without power. There's some pretty wicked wind outside my window. Nothing compared to what they're getting further south though.
Quote from: Rico on October 29, 2012, 04:51:59 PM
I heard the whole east coast is now underwater and has become part of Atlantis. Detroit is the capitol! ;)
(Just some humor to keep the spirits up!)
Are you the king? All hail Rico! ;)
take care everybody, I hope all those affected make it through unscathed
We are without power in my area - the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. Lots of damage to trees, and some siding & gutters blown off in my neighborhood. Thankfully, life & limb & shelter ok for all.
I made it into the office (which is closed to non-essentials).
We have a report of one confirmed death in Toronto, a woman was hit by a dislodged Staples sign carried by the high winds.
Hope everyone is doing ok and things are slowly easing up now. Looks like some people are trying to enjoy the storm...
Not Everyone Is Taking The Storm Seriously (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukjsIOUz6iw#ws)
I hope all members living in Sandy's path are safe, including all family members. :)
Did anyone see Nana Visitor on the news today talking about her experiences during the storm?
It's the first time we've had NY weather on the news over here like that. Radio and TV.
The Boeing guys we deal with in Philadelphia just stayed at home on Monday. I think they're on the river?
Quote from: Feathers on October 30, 2012, 02:35:06 PM
It's the first time we've had NY weather on the news over here like that. Radio and TV.
The Boeing guys we deal with in Philadelphia just stayed at home on Monday. I think they're on the river?
If it is the Boeing office I am thinking of, they are outside the city proper - and very close to the Delaware River. Many of the bridges to New Jersey (the river separates NJ from PA) were closed.
It's incredibly unimportant compared to the human factor, but it appears the Enterprise over at the Intrepid museum may have sustained some damage as well:
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-103012a.html (http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-103012a.html)
All we ended up with here in central Ohio was rain and wind. And the wind wasnt that bad. They said it was going to be worst than it was. I'm glad they were wrong. Up near the great lakes they did get it pretty bad. Everybody continue to be safe.
We ended up loosing a few shingles off the roof - nothing too bad. Some neighbors lost gutters, and siding. Fences, and landscaping ruined. On the way to work I noticed that most places are still dark along my commute. Public transit starting running again in Philadelphia today.
My family's shore house in Tom's River is completely flooded yet still there...this is awful . I spent my childhood summers there and at seaside which is gone now :( I'll probably be headed north in a day or so to help out with the recovery. There was no flood insurance on the home which is normal there as it never flooded so many people there will have lost everything.
Marko
Quote from: MARKO on October 31, 2012, 06:47:15 AM
My family's shore house in Tom's River is completely flooded yet still there...this is awful . I spent my childhood summers there and at seaside which is gone now :( I'll probably be headed north in a day or so to help out with the recovery. There was no flood insurance on the home which is normal there as it never flooded so many people there will have lost everything.
Marko
Uggh - that is terrible. I have a friend with a home in Ocean City - they are still not allowed back on the island to check for damage.
I heard from Sue from Anomaly Supplemental. She lives four miles from the sunken Seaside Heights roller coaster. She said there are eight people in her house right now and they, of course, have no power...but they have plenty of food. She was able to get to work today in NYC.
This is quite an image of Sandy...
Yikes! There is a big Nor'easter header our way as well - due to hit Wednesday. Many in the area still do not have power. My roof hasn't been repaired yet either - getting it wrapped before the next storm hits.
Well hope everyone is safe. We have had quite a bit of flooding over the years, I've seen a whole village go under. Saying that the pub stayed open and I even saw someone canoe to the post office which was ironic considering all the post boxes were underwater. Hmm. Anyway thoughts are with everyone affected. Stay warm, stay safe.
Quote from: Jen on November 01, 2012, 11:44:21 AM
I heard from Sue from Anomaly Supplemental. She lives four miles from the sunken Seaside Heights roller coaster. She said there are eight people in her house right now and they, of course, have no power...but they have plenty of food. She was able to get to work today in NYC.
Has she ever run across the "Jersey Shore" crew in action?
None of my family has power yet..... and there is some looting in Tom's River.
Marko
Looting?? makes me so sad that people will do that kind of crap when people are in need.
Doesn't take long for the animals to come out.