KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I am in MD just north of DC in Silver Spring. It has been raining all.day.long with steady winds right around 40 miles per hour with gusts up towards 60 every now and again. Some of my neighbors have some water coming in, but so far we are doing okay. The rain and wind is very steady, though, and don't have any signs of letting up anytime soon! hey - we're neighbors! Yes, the rain has been non-stop. We live at the top of a hill and the way our house is situated I think we're pretty safe from the worst of the winds that may come. I'm in Columbia. THIS SUCKS! I'm convinced that each gust will bring a tree through my hose. I can handle anything else. We're sleeping downstairs tonight. I seem to be the only one who is nervous. The rest of these punks are just happy we have power. All hail buried power lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Not on the East Coast, but we just talked to everyone in NJ. My parents, as well as my brother and his family, are in Union County and they lost power earlier this afternoon. Parents have a power line down in the street and brother had a tree come down in his yard. My ILs in Passaic County are also without power. KungFuPanda, my dad said the same thing -- all he cares about is that a tree doesn't fall on the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm in a wooded neighborhood on the north side of Baltimore. I am astounded that we still have power. Lights have been flickering all evening but always recover. The gusts of wind sound like we're next to an expressway. I can occasionally hear thumps and bangs outside that make me wonder if our neighbors didn't secure everything before the storm started. We put my 3.5-year-old down in his own bed, but are planning to move him downstairs once he's good and asleep. We have a one-story house and a lot of tall trees. They're healthy, but... Weather reports seem inconsistent right now. Weather.com says we'll be over the worst of the wind by 10pm or so, other sources say expect a much slower tapering off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm in a wooded neighborhood on the north side of Baltimore. I am astounded that we still have power. Lights have been flickering all evening but always recover. The gusts of wind sound like we're next to an expressway. I can occasionally hear thumps and bangs outside that make me wonder if our neighbors didn't secure everything before the storm started. We put my 3.5-year-old down in his own bed, but are planning to move him downstairs once he's good and asleep. We have a one-story house and a lot of tall trees. They're healthy, but... Weather reports seem inconsistent right now. Weather.com says we'll be over the worst of the wind by 10pm or so, other sources say expect a much slower tapering off. So does anyone know what IS the best source for local storm coverage? I've hopped around all day and still don't know where to get the most current, accurate information. I'd love to hear something that helps me sleep tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm in Columbia. THIS SUCKS! I'm convinced that each gust will bring a tree through my hose. I can handle anything else. We're sleeping downstairs tonight. I seem to be the only one who is nervous. The rest of these punks are just happy we have power. All hail buried power lines. I totally agree. My son's at UMBC. Didn't want to come home - says everything is fine there (ie. he can still go out to the cafeteria and get food :001_huh:). Other son lives off campus. I'm sure he's fine too, but he lives in a very old part of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 this is my driveway in inland nj. we are about halfway between philly and the ocean. robin in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 So does anyone know what IS the best source for local storm coverage? I've hopped around all day and still don't know where to get the most current, accurate information. I'd love to hear something that helps me sleep tonight. I like the Capital Weather Gang blog on washingtonpost.com . My normal source for weather, http://www.wunderground.com, keeps insisting that I'm experiencing 6mph winds. Not 60mph, 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 this is my driveway in inland nj. we are about halfway between philly and the ocean. robin in nj wow. I guess you aren't getting out until that's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 this is my driveway in inland nj. we are about halfway between philly and the ocean. robin in nj Yikes!! Cute pic though. I'm sure your girls will always remember this. And this is random...but...my DD is wearing the same PJ bottoms right now. (blue peace signs) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) So does anyone know what IS the best source for local storm coverage? I've hopped around all day and still don't know where to get the most current, accurate information. I'd love to hear something that helps me sleep tonight. We keep hopping between DC (which gets a little dicey), Baltimore and the Salisbury stations. They're all pretty much saying the same thing. (And none of them seem to realize there's a whole lot more to the eastern shore than OC, though Salisbury does report on the islands) Eta: Channel 2 has a decent current update, and the 7 weather channel (7-2 with our antenna) is updating continuously. 2 is saying they're expecting it to park over central PA tomorrow. Wow, you're thrashing us in rainfall by 2"! We've had about 6.5, and have sandy, quick draining soil over here. (Hence all the corn) Edited October 30, 2012 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I like the Capital Weather Gang blog on washingtonpost.com . My normal source for weather, http://www.wunderground.com, keeps insisting that I'm experiencing 6mph winds. Not 60mph, 6. Yeah, they lost me when they were reporting 9 for us earlier. Uh, no. 9 is normal wind here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yikes!! Cute pic though. I'm sure your girls will always remember this. And this is random...but...my DD is wearing the same PJ bottoms right now. (blue peace signs) :lol: we got them at good will. as you can see, they are many, many sizes too big!! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Our lights keep flickering but we haven't lost power yet. Our house is set up with cages. If we lose power, the exotic roosters will have to come inside as their heat lamps will be out.:glare: lovely.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 we got them at good will. as you can see, they are many, many sizes too big!! Robin Yeh, we just got ours at a garage sale. They are many sizes too big for my 6yo, but she just had to have them. I hope you are able to get out of your driveway tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Our lights keep flickering but we haven't lost power yet. Our house is set up with cages. If we lose power, the exotic roosters will have to come inside as their heat lamps will be out.:glare: lovely.:glare: When I was at the grocery store, chicken diapers were completely sold out. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Power back. Nothing serious yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 When I was at the grocery store, chicken diapers were completely sold out. :lol: there is really NOT such a thing as chicken diapers.. is there???:glare: robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 there is really NOT such a thing as chicken diapers.. is there???:glare: robin Oh, but there is. http://chickendiapers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 there is really NOT such a thing as chicken diapers.. is there???:glare: robin One of the many Strange-but-True things I learned about on THIS board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 When I was at the grocery store, chicken diapers were completely sold out. :lol: Oh, but there is. http://chickendiapers.com/ not enough eye bleach in the world can undo THAT.:lol::lol: robin in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/USVA0462 I've found this radar map to be the most accurate. Plug in your zip code to get your local info. It's been spot on for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 When I was at the grocery store, chicken diapers were completely sold out. :lol: It is our second winter with these things. I want them to live, But I need them to stay out of my house! I guess if they only have to come in durin g a power outage...... I wish someone in a warm climate would take pity on me.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We still have power--I can't believe it. (Now watch, I probably jinx it...) Fed Gov't is closed tomorrow, so I only have one walk. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We still have power--I can't believe it. (Now watch, I probably jinx it...)Fed Gov't is closed tomorrow, so I only have one walk. :D Same here. I thought for sure power would be gone by now. It's been flickering all night and we have some pretty scary wind outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 It is our second winter with these things. I want them to live, But I need them to stay out of my house! I guess if they only have to come in durin g a power outage...... I wish someone in a warm climate would take pity on me.;) Sometimes I forget about your chicken diaper saga for months at a time. Then, just when I need it, I remember that you have a diapered, indoor chicken and my day is better. Thank you for helping me through Frankenstorm. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Dd is in college in the mountains in southern Vermont. Can I tell you how much I hate that she doesn't have power and I don't know what's going on. It's crazy. I know she's fine unless a tree comes down on her but I'm a little crazed anyway. Boo. Yay, she found some power and is text skyping! Edited October 30, 2012 by Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Starr - glad ur dd is well! Electricity went out hours ago. I'm in basement with kids and I cannot fall asleep. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Made it through the night with power. Schools are open today in my town. Thankfully unlike Irene where our area was devastated and still repairing, it appears we had little damage. Praying for all the areas that have been severely devastated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We made it through the night without losing power. Local news tells us there are several closed roads in the area and thousands in the county and more in the neighboring counties without power. I feel fortunate. In another hour I'll be walking around outside to see if there's damage. It's still windy and quite rainy, but much colder than yesterday. I feel for all of those with major damage and without power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well, that wasn't terrible at all for us. We lost power about 9:30pm and it was back on two hours later. When my big girl came into our bedroom at 4:30am, it was calm outside. I did a walk around our house and everything seems in place, nothing blew away. There is some flooding in the back but that is normal with heavy rains. I thought it was going to be a lot worse because we were right in the hurricane's path in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We haven't lost power and the winds have significantly died down now. Still forbidden to get on the roads. Work is closed. It's still raining steadily. Apparently western Maryland has two feet of snow. I think the major damage from this storm is going to come from flooding, not wind. Remember that with Irene and Katrina, most of the damage came after the storm, not during. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Tuesday afternoon -- We had super-strong winds last night, the worst I've ever heard in any hurricane in 45 years. It sounded like a freight train coming through for at least two hours. I'm so glad we made it through. Lots of huge trees are down, and on our street a few trees landed on the houses. Our house is without any damage, no flooding, no power. We lost power around 9 pm on Monday, and it looks like we'll be without it for a week. :confused: We do have water, though, so that's a blessing. We're over at my parents' house in the same town. They do have power. Most of the county (Mercer) is without power last night and today. The schools are closed. The storm didn't last as long as we thought it would, and there wasn't as much rain as we expected. Overall, I'd say that we made it through without any hardship, other than loss of power. Oh, and I didn't sleep last night... :tongue_smilie: My husband SNORES without his C-PAP, to the point where the walls shake (and not from the storm). HE had no trouble sleeping through the worst of it. :lol: :toetap05: I think I'll leave him here tonight, and take the girls back home. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Tuesday afternoon -- We had super-strong winds last night, the worst I've ever heard in any hurricane in 45 years. It sounded like a freight train coming through for at least two hours. I'm so glad we made it through. Lots of huge trees are down, and on our street a few trees landed on the houses. Our house is without any damage, no flooding, no power. We lost power around 9 pm on Monday, and it looks like we'll be without it for a week. :confused: We do have water, though, so that's a blessing. We're over at my parents' house in the same town. They do have power. Most of the county (Mercer) is without power last night and today. The schools are closed. The storm didn't last as long as we thought it would, and there wasn't as much rain as we expected. Overall, I'd say that we made it through without any hardship, other than loss of power. Oh, and I didn't sleep last night... :tongue_smilie: My husband SNORES without his C-PAP, to the point where the walls shake (and not from the storm). HE had no trouble sleeping through the worst of it. :lol: :toetap05: I think I'll leave him here tonight, and take the girls back home. :D They told us a week, but our power is now back on. I hope yours comes on soon, too. Keep warm! Lots of cuddling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Tuesday afternoon -- We had super-strong winds last night, the worst I've ever heard in any hurricane in 45 years. It sounded like a freight train coming through for at least two hours. I'm so glad we made it through. Lots of huge trees are down, and on our street a few trees landed on the houses. Our house is without any damage, no flooding, no power. We lost power around 9 pm on Monday, and it looks like we'll be without it for a week. :confused: We do have water, though, so that's a blessing. We're over at my parents' house in the same town. They do have power. Most of the county (Mercer) is without power last night and today. The schools are closed. The storm didn't last as long as we thought it would, and there wasn't as much rain as we expected. Overall, I'd say that we made it through without any hardship, other than loss of power. Oh, and I didn't sleep last night... :tongue_smilie: My husband SNORES without his C-PAP, to the point where the walls shake (and not from the storm). HE had no trouble sleeping through the worst of it. :lol: :toetap05: I think I'll leave him here tonight, and take the girls back home. :D Glad to see you made it through okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Too many threads, not enough consistent internet time. If I didn't check in on this one, my apologies. Still here. We got 11.91" of rain yesterday in the storm. (We're #1, Yea!) :001_huh: So where I live did very well, as expected. Middle of the island and north end of the island had a lot of flooding, which we didn't think we would be able to dodge this time, but we did. I so hope all the affected areas will be able to pull out quickly from the mess. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 So glad you are well, nono. Our electricity is still out. Sigh. Third day with no school for ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) They told us a week, but our power is now back on. I hope yours comes on soon, too. Keep warm! Lots of cuddling! Thursday afternoon -- No power yet. We are at my parents' house. For some reason, they have power (thank God). Same town. Our house is 53 degrees F. And very, very dark. P.S.E.&G. trucks are all over the place, though. The linemen are working like beavers. When you think of what they have to do, it's remarkable that they are making such good progress. All the traffic lights were out, now they are back on. The shopping centers are back on, but had to throw out all their dairy and eggs (and a bunch of other stuff). What a disaster this has been. We are warm and dry, though. Not one bit of damage to our house, not so much as a stick or twig. Amazing. We had HUGE trees that came down on houses just down the street. I don't sleep so well at my parents' house. My dad has this habit of saying, "Beth? Are you asleep? Beth? Are you asleep? Okay, I just wanted to be sure you could sleep up here." :lol: The other one is knocking on the bathroom door, "Beth? Are you okay in there? There's toilet paper in the cabinet if you need any." :001_huh: I drank an entire can of prune juice this morning to counteract my father's hospitality. :leaving: I want to read further, to see if Nono is okay. I was prayin' for ya, Nono! Edited November 1, 2012 by Sahamamama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Beth? Beth? are you sleeping? :tongue_smilie: :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Too many threads, not enough consistent internet time. If I didn't check in on this one, my apologies. Still here. We got 11.91" of rain yesterday in the storm. (We're #1, Yea!) :001_huh: So where I live did very well, as expected. Middle of the island and north end of the island had a lot of flooding, which we didn't think we would be able to dodge this time, but we did. I so hope all the affected areas will be able to pull out quickly from the mess. :grouphug: Very, very glad to hear you are okay, Nono. When the wind was whipping through our street and tearing up huge 100 year old trees, I was praying for you, believe it or not. Just thinking about the people at the coast is enough to make me :crying:. :grouphug: To all the shore people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Beth? Beth? are you sleeping? :tongue_smilie: :auto: :lol: Yes. Just like that. What a twerp, Justamouse. :D Must be an East Coast thing. :lol: When we call to ask my mother a question at, say, 8:35 pm, she might be upstairs "reading." ;) He calls up, "Honey!? Honey!? Are you asleep? Are you asleep? Beth is on the phone, are you ASLEEP?" No amount of pleading will make this cease. He's 80. He's not gonna change, KWIM? If I say, "Don't ask Mom if she's asleep," he will instead call up, "Honey, are you AWAKE?" Edited November 1, 2012 by Sahamamama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Just got power. Thank you to the power crew from Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very, very glad to hear you are okay, Nono. When the wind was whipping through our street and tearing up huge 100 year old trees, I was praying for you, believe it or not. Just thinking about the people at the coast is enough to make me :crying:. :grouphug: To all the shore people. Oh, you are so lovely to think of us and pray for us. Thank you! We were thinking of and praying for everyone else inland, because we were more scared for you. Luckily, we don't have 100 year old trees. Ours are only 4 yrs old, so they are puny. :) One was mostly dead (didn't take well) and it went down in the wind. We've already dug it out and cut it up, and the town will be picking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I saw some friends from central Jersey last night. It's very bad for them. No power, no water, can't even flush toilets. And the weather got very, very cold last night. Please keep them in your prayers. Our township got permission from the governor to do Halloween today since it was announced before the state announcement that Halloween will be celebrated on Monday. But, honestly, I'm a bit worried. There is still a lot of debris from downed trees and branches. Even the stuff that's been cleaned up is still awaiting pick up on the side of the street where little ones could trip on it in the dark. I'd hate to see someone trip and go face down into a bundle of it. A minor problem, yes, but no one needs a little accident right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I saw some friends from central Jersey last night. It's very bad for them. No power, no water, can't even flush toilets. And the weather got very, very cold last night. Please keep them in your prayers. Kelli, tell your friends we are indeed keeping the rest of NJ in our prayers. I believe AC Electric is already sending crews inland and north to help out. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We got our power back last night (Thursday) around 10 pm. Hubby and I went over to put on the heat, fridge, freezer, and situate things a bit without stumbling around in the dark. We are moving back today! Yeah! Here's to a good night's sleep, LOL. And my dad goes to the doctor today, to find out how his PET scan turned out. Cancer or no cancer? We find out today. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 And my dad goes to the doctor today, to find out how his PET scan turned out. Cancer or no cancer? We find out today. :001_unsure: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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