bob leeper 55 Report post Posted October 25, 2012 hurricane sandy is a killer. its coming straight up the coast headed for the carolinas... time to stock up on the essentials, toilet paper, meds, bottled water, purifyer kit, generator and fuel.. god bless... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted October 25, 2012 http://news.yahoo.com/noaa-east-beware-coming-frankenstorm-171317994.html They are talking some nasty weather all along the coast. Good luck to our family along the coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awake 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 heres a link to stay informed. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Sandy is going to cause some big problems. The hurricane will run into a cold front in the Mid Atlantic area. Snow is predicted. I will bet some power outages as well. Forewarned is forearmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) I informed my staff this morning to expect a large truck carrying wood. As soon as they delivered we would start on the Ark. I was in Tractor Supply last evening and noticed that the backup generators were flying out the door. Edited October 26, 2012 by Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awake 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Good lord. Dont mention the word snow in Georgia. There will be a panic run at the grocery stores. Milk and bread will be in short supply for 7 days for every snow flake. Forget finding a generator or wood. I just smile and shake my head. The sheep never learn. I just make a couple phones calls and have my team do a double check on their readiness. Yall in harms way of this strom stay alert. Might be nothing. Might be one heck of a storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Eastern Va. is going to be HIT Hard..calling Daughter !!! DC will catch it the most!!! Thanks for posting!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Too bad they are out of session if DC gets hit....lol. Wonder if we can move them out to the leeward islands or some place in the Carribean?? It's not like they actually represent US anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossfly 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 A hurricane is bad enough, but I can't even fathom one with SNOW mixed in! Prayers goin up for the coast. Hunker down ya'll! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NanaQuilts 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 And I'm calling my daughter in DC. Hope she is ready for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowplyr 17 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 hey guys, reporting in from NOVA just about 20 min out of DC. LUCKLY i got sick earlier this week and am almost better so i can be prepared to handle this situation this is where being pre prepped is great, i didnt have to battle the crowds at the store (other than to get my lady flowers for taking care of me while sick). i just grabbed a pack and made sure to stock it with flashlights batteries and glowsticks, the solar charger, and battery operated cell charger along with the hand crank radio. we already have water and food stores so thats all i really need to know where to locate. i recommend everyone else do the same. and remember, if you store tap water, put it in a jug but leave the cap off for ~24 hours to get the chlorine flavor/smell out of it. if any of you need updates from the NOVA area, PM me, ill be glad to tell you what i know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awake 10 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Stay informed if you are in the path Sandy.There are predictions of a 2-3 day event due to its slow movement. Power outages of several weeks due to downed trees. I heard that this storm will hit 2 different cold fronts as it reaches the Atlantic Northeast. Good article on Sandy............ http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/26/us/tropical-weather-sandy/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossfly 10 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 I was in Charlotte, NC when that Great Storm (from the movie) hit. We got 9 inches of snow in about two hours. Me and another courier were making the Saturday FedEx pickups and deliveries. We met up at one point when it was about four inches deep and thought about calling it a day because it was getting dangerous. We were parked right next to each other, trying to talk over the radio. The signal had to go thru the repeater about 3 miles away and back, and it was snowing so hard that we couldn't hear each other. At least that's what we figured. Finally got in the same truck to talk.. If this thing does half of what they say, it's gonna be just ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
83K10 10 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Just an update from Holly Ridge NC, 30-40 mins north of Wilmington. The rain started this morning and some wind. The weather channel is calling for squalls starting around 1900. So far its been calmer than Irene but its only supposed to brush us. Hope everyone up north of me is prepped and ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Thanks for the update 83K10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 1525..southern Wv. Temps falling..preasure falling...starting to get a sprinkle.. We be ready..filled up any holes..the stores parking lots are NOW full..lol people are saying its over reacting! Thats ok ...everything we have we can use during the winter...cleaned the propane heater just in case will keep advised.. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Good luck. Maybe you'll be able to make a snowman for next time you head to the mountains with Lil Boy....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr K30 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Been quietly watching it, so for those in it's path know your in my thoughts and prayers. As Hossfly already said, hunker down and stay safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 I can track a dear MUCH better in the snow! Bow is ready...lol and little boy is coming along.he he Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NavyVet_77 13 Report post Posted October 27, 2012 Matt, Hope you know this already. WeatherChannel is calling for wet snow in East/SE WV along with the hurricane winds. GOod chance you'll lose power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
83K10 10 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Still raining in NC, not that windy any more, I'm gonna have to fix some siding when it stops raining though. It still looks like you guys up north are not gonna have a fun start of the week. Stay safe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bart 113 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Guys, take care up there. This is going to be really ugly before it gets better. Let us know how you guys make out, please. You are all in our prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted October 29, 2012 http://news.yahoo.com/storm-sets-off-frantic-rush-supplies-across-us-223701851.html I hope everyone was already prepared... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
