iron ram Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 It about to hit here at high tide also lots of flooding here already and we were on a low They are saying up to 10 feet of storm surge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 This was earlier around 10:45 Could not check in to the hotel So I ducked into a bank parking deck for a few hours This is just as it started http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkxWsSUQwyA&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short TRooper Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hay just a storm report Finished pack at 5 am drove wife's car in to the storage unit I rented at 7 Heavy rain strong winds but not as strong ( thank god ) as forecasted so far but the dangerous part of the storm is not here yet ( around 6pm ) At a hotel with a good view We have not lost power yet But over 205 k people are with out power in this region of Virginia Have the A/C cranked freezing in here but if we loss power it will take longer to get hot in here Will keep you posted Hope our UK Brother is ok on his flight to N.C Glad you are safe now...and will pray your stuff will be safe! Diana (ShortTRooper ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks I'm never to proud for a helping hand ( or some prayers ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well we had our dance with Irene So I guess it's your turn Dirty Boy. Hope she's light on your toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Oyyy.....I hope so too....all I need is another flooded basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Keep safe Prepare Gas cash If you have solar powered lights in your yard they make great light source if you loose power And they last a long time I have 3 in my truck and 1 in my hotel room mine you can turn the light on and off plus they will come on when it gets dark if you leave It on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I'm in Orange County, NY which is about an hour north of NYC and we are supposed to get smacked pretty hard. They evacuated all of lower Manhattan today and basically shut down the entire city. I work for Verizon and last week I was out on strike. We went back to work this week (thank god!) and of course it's just in time for this baby to arrive. Wouldn't you know it, my rotation for Emergency Call out duty came up this week as well, which means that starting yesterday at midnight, I am the guy on call for any and all equipment, power or high tech emergencies that come up. Basically that means that when the cell phone rings, I have to go in and try to keep things running in my area. That phone is gonna start ringing soon and then it's game on. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Dude glad it's not me Stay safe and stay as dry as you can Well I can say I have verizon and I never lost phone or internet service on my phone And I'm sure it's thanks to guys just like you Do sandys swim ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Do sandys swim ? We're gonna find out tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short TRooper Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 that is a good idea...... Safe way of having light with out electricity... Cool! Be safe Dirty Boy and your family too...and every one else on here...praying for you all out there... Diana (ShortTrooper ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks Diana....I think we are pretty set. My biggest fear at this point is the "dirty boy" shop flooding....ive got about 10 packs in production....not to mention all the supplies. I'll have to take a walk down to the beach and get some pics Good luck John!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 It 2:30 am Irene is still hanging around Wind blowing 20 - 30 and still raining but from the other direction Great news my neighbor txted me at. 11:30 he said everything looks fine and we have power !!! Will have to see if we can got to the outer banks of N.C for our vacation hope the house we rented is still standing WE GOT SOOO LUCKY !!!!!! We never got hit with full sustained hurricane winds If we had we would have been wiped out Thanks Short trooper. I think we may have to change your handle to PRAYER WARRIOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 It 2:30 am Irene is still hanging around Wind blowing 20 - 30 and still raining but from the other direction Great news my neighbor txted me at. 11:30 he said everything looks fine and we have power !!! Will have to see if we can got to the outer banks of N.C for our vacation hope the house we rented is still standing WE GOT SOOO LUCKY !!!!!! We never got hit with full sustained hurricane winds If we had we would have been wiped out Thanks Short trooper. I think we may have to change your handle to PRAYER WARRIOR Thats great news Ed....its 5:30 here and the winds are picking up....we will see. Couple of areas are out of power but this isnt much to speak of yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 7:30 am Dirty boy I see on the news you area is getting pounded with large power outages I hope you and yours are faring well Your in our thoughts and prayers I hope Santa's basement work shop does not get flooded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks man....as of right now we still have power and have been able to keep the water out....some tree limbs have fallen. Shop still dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthChridan Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Oooh man....our radio stations report that the hurricane in the afternoon german time meets on new york....that thing should be as big as Europe :o God bless New York and the rest of the east coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I know this is old news, but I just HAD to post it:  ‎** THIS JUST IN ** As Hurricane Irene prepares to batter the East Coast, federal disaster officials have warned that Internet outages could force people to interact with other people for the first time in years. Residents are bracing themselves for the horror of awkward silences and unwanted eye contact. FEMA has advised: “Be prepared. Write down possible topics to talk about in advance. Sports...the weather. *Remember, a conversation is basically a series of Facebook updates strung together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Lol..... They just downgraded it to a tropical storm. Still pretty windy and wet but I'm thinking we are in the clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Short TRooper Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 It 2:30 am Irene is still hanging around Wind blowing 20 - 30 and still raining but from the other direction Great news my neighbor txted me at. 11:30 he said everything looks fine and we have power !!! Will have to see if we can got to the outer banks of N.C for our vacation hope the house we rented is still standing WE GOT SOOO LUCKY !!!!!! We never got hit with full sustained hurricane winds If we had we would have been wiped out Thanks Short trooper. I think we may have to change your handle to PRAYER WARRIOR Thank you Iron Ram....PRAYER CHANGES THINGS when you ask God for help and have faith He will answer! Glad to hear all is well and every one here is ok! I do have it written inside my Sandy armor about putting on the full armor of God when you pray! Good to hear Dirty Boy you didn't get hit bad and no flooding of your workshop! Diana (ShortTRooper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Just got home Lots of dead limbs on tha ground in my yard ( good now they wont fall on my truck ) The only water in my house was on my counter ( 1 foot square ) got some papers wet And have know idea were it came from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 GOOD RIDDANCE IRENE You were a Life take Heart breaker And a home wrecker You were a true witch with a B Thank everyone for prayers and good wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Ya....petty much everyone atoned us is without power...maybe we lucked out on the power being that we are right near the coast guard base and the major hospital for the area. I guess Irene had a heart. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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