twinmami01 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: Wow, so glad you are all ok. I can't imagine how scary that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: Glad you all are safe! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: Glad you are all right. I was thinking of you all and your kitties. Hope they are doing all right as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 So glad to hear you made it through. I'm so glad you have a place to go during the day. I'm sorry about your books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: so glad to hear you're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm so glad you're safe and that you sustained minimal damage! I hate that you lost so many books, but I'm glad your house is OK. The terror you felt had to have been crazy. I have only been through tornadoes and those are over fairly quickly. I can't imagine what it feels like to ride out a hurricane! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Glad you all made it safely! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm glad you all are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Thank goodness. At least it was the books in the garage and not the cats. I'm sorry about your books, though. I hope none of the precious ones were lost. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 How terrifying. I do not think you are stupid. Those decisions are not easily made and sometimes we cannot entirely predict the outcome. Glad that you are safe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie75 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Glad you are ok. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 How terrifying. I do not think you are stupid. Those decisions are not easily made and sometimes we cannot entirely predict the outcome. :iagree: We know several people who live on the coast, and no one evacuated. They're all fine (no power, but no real damage). It's impossible to know where the hard strike will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm glad you and your family are ok. What a horrible experience! I hope your power is back soon, and you and your family can start recovering. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I am so relieved to hear that you are safe. What a terrifying ordeal! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 OMG, how frightening. Did the sun room windows burst? <shiver> So glad ya'll are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I was worried....I know what it is like there when it floods. I am relieved to hear from you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 That is too close for comfort :eek: So glad you are OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Oh my, that sounds absolutely terrifying!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :grouphug: Sounds really scary! I am glad you all are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 So glad to hear that you, your family, your pets, and even for the most part your home are all ok! I'm sorry about the books but, man, when you think about how bad it could've been, I'm glad that was the worst of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I was praying for you, Jeannie! When the winds were howling through the trees here, I was (seriously) trying to remember all the New Jersey WTM people -- you and Nono and Oak Meadow and DB in NJ and (I think) Donna and Debbie and I-can't-remember-your-name-but-I-remember-your-avatar and everyone else in the storm. I know what you mean about tired of hearing about it, though. :grouphug: Guess what? Our power came back on, so we moved back home today. AS WE CARRIED IN THE LAST LOAD, the power went back off. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: We did laugh at that one. And we had let the kids play and get filthy in the backyard while we unloaded two vehicles, so we had to bathe them in the dark. :001_smile: But it was only out for about 50 minutes, and back on now, thank God. I hope your power comes on soon, I hope all is restored and repaired in good time. I'm sincerely glad you are alive and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 :svengo: I am just glad you are all safe. How can you really tell, anyway, whether you should go or stay until anything actually happens? My grandparents always said that, about when they were living in London through the Blitz. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I am glad you are okay. What a nightmare! I am inland. Please don't hesitate to PM me if there is anything I can bring to you. I can get to the stores here, and have gas in my car!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 So glad you are okay! Books can be replaced, but people cannot. :grouphug: I hope your power returns soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Oh Jeannie! I'm so glad to see you here. You have been in thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 :grouphug: So glad you are ok! You all are not stoopid! Praying for you and everyone displaced to be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Jeannie - I am sooo close to mt laurel. seriously. the people in this area want to help. The shelter at burlington county college was so inundated with supplies they had to cut it off after 2 days. same thing at the church in burlington. please, please, please let me know via PM if there is ANYTHING we can send with your daughter when she travels back to you. there are frequent meet-ups at the mt laurel chick-fil-a in one of my moms groups. They have items to donate and want to send it with locals directly to the area. Robin in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I don't know where you are, but friends from college with family out in NJ have been updating each other on FB and this just came across: "NJ Star Ledger is reporting tonight that Residents of several town including: Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, island sections of Berkeley Township, South Seaside Park, Lavallette, Ortley Beach and Mantoloking, eill not be allowed back for as long as 8 months because of severe damage to infrastructure. Any residents that refused to evacuate are now being forced out for their safety. Full article can be read here: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/hurricane_sandy_continues_to_d.html#incart_river_default " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I don't know where you are, but friends from college with family out in NJ have been updating each other on FB and this just came across: "NJ Star Ledger is reporting tonight that Residents of several town including: Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, island sections of Berkeley Township, South Seaside Park, Lavallette, Ortley Beach and Mantoloking, eill not be allowed back for as long as 8 months because of severe damage to infrastructure. Any residents that refused to evacuate are now being forced out for their safety. Full article can be read here: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/hurricane_sandy_continues_to_d.html#incart_river_default " Where is everyone going to go??? :confused: From other articles I've read, it seems that most shelters set up are only able to cope temporarily. Eight months? God. Prayers for everyone :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 still no power. we are at sil's house during the day until late at night enjoying her heat and computer then head back home. dh has a bad back and sil does not have really anywhere for us to sleep. Actually at home once we all get into bed with our 7 blankets and 8 cats, it is actually toasty until we have to get up in the morning and then the house is very cold but we leave as soon as we can. Today a convoy of Alabama Power was heading over the bridge into town and people were honking and waving at them. Were we happy to see them, so hopefully will have power soon. we watched news tonight at sil's and we are so lucky, the news is heartbreaking. our damage is nothing compared to these people and no one is our town lost their life. my dd is still staying with her boyfriend's family in Mt. Laurel and they are going to Hoomecoming Dance tomorrow so life goes on. She has been there since Sat and we miss her but we do not want her to come home until we have power and they are taking good care of her there. Ds misses her.j I will have to start soon tossing out all the books. I will do it fast without looking at titles, that should make it easier. There are about 20 bins but some might have survived. However, compared to what some people lost, it is really nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 still no power. we are at sil's house during the day until late at night enjoying her heat and computer then head back home. dh has a bad back and sil does not have really anywhere for us to sleep. Actually at home once we all get into bed with our 7 blankets and 8 cats, it is actually toasty until we have to get up in the morning and then the house is very cold but we leave as soon as we can. Today a convoy of Alabama Power was heading over the bridge into town and people were honking and waving at them. Were we happy to see them, so hopefully will have power soon. we watched news tonight at sil's and we are so lucky, the news is heartbreaking. our damage is nothing compared to these people and no one is our town lost their life. my dd is still staying with her boyfriend's family in Mt. Laurel and they are going to Hoomecoming Dance tomorrow so life goes on. She has been there since Sat and we miss her but we do not want her to come home until we have power and they are taking good care of her there. Ds misses her.j I will have to start soon tossing out all the books. I will do it fast without looking at titles, that should make it easier. There are about 20 bins but some might have survived. However, compared to what some people lost, it is really nothing. Unless something had changed since I heard the news on the radio, they turned those trucks around and sent them home. Something about them not being union workers. I hope you get power soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Unless something had changed since I heard the news on the radio, they turned those trucks around and sent them home. Something about them not being union workers. I hope you get power soon. Sorry, this is not true: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/sandyunion.asp One AL truck turned around because they got false information or misunderstood information they were given and believe/believed they would need to affiliate. But there are other non-union crews working in NJ. Jeannie, I'm glad you are safe, but terribly sorry about your books! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 :grouphug: No words...just amazing and so glad you and yours are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 :grouphug: Glad you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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