O/T Batten Down the Hatches

[barrysloate]

We've heard warnings like this before, which ultimately didn't pan out, but somehow I suspect this one may be the real thing. Somebody is likely to get hit really hard by it and I'm afraid we may have a national emergency in New Jersey, or somewhere nearby. Let's hope everybody is safe and does not take this storm too lightly. Here in Brooklyn our electrical wires are underground so a power outage is far less likely. Some parts of the country will surely be without electricity for many days.

[murcerfan]

I love the "we've heard this before and it didn't pan out" thinking.

Man has conquered nature! priceless!

[goodtricks]

I'd keep playing

[Deertick]

Sissies.

The funny thing about the old "Much ado about nothing" take: I spent three days preparing for a storm in 2004 that luckily (for me) took a turn at the last minute and hit 200 miles south and tracked to within 45 miles of me. It never even got breezy! I never once second guessed my preparations, and I'm sure the people in 20% of the state that was without power or water for a week (or more) wish they had done even more than they had. If you have never experienced the aftermath of a hurricane, I truly hope you never do. Godspeed to those in it's path.

[judsonhamlin]

We're on relatively high ground here in Central Jersey, but think we will get hit pretty hard. I've got 10000 1987 topps and 1991 fleers to soak up any water we get.
Best of luck to all the net54 crowd down the shore or in floodplains

[CobbSpikedMe]

Central Jersey here too. Luckily not in a flood zone but we've been preparing for a big storm. Two towns out this way that flood all the time are Manville and Bound Brook. With SGC moving to Bound Brook I hope none of your cards are there yet as they may be swimming next week if they are.

Best of luck to all who get hit.

AndyH

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[Paul S]

I lived in NYC for 17 years. Best place to be in this sort of condition. Now I'm out in Suffolk County on Long Island. Really, as previously stated, flooding and wind is key, no matter where in the Tri-State area. If my cable goes out I'll have to listen to the World Series! What a drag.

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I'm afraid we may have a national emergency in New Jersey

I always though Jersey was a national emergency

I hope everyone out there is safe and sound through this. I have family from SC up to NY on the coast so I hope the impact is minuscule. Be safe and remember to burn your PSA graded cards and 206's first if needed

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

We've heard warnings like this before, which ultimately didn't pan out, but somehow I suspect this one may be the real thing. Somebody is likely to get hit really hard by it and I'm afraid we may have a national emergency in New Jersey, or somewhere nearby. Let's hope everybody is safe and does not take this storm too lightly. Here in Brooklyn our electrical wires are underground so a power outage is far less likely. Some parts of the country will surely be without electricity for many days.

Barry, our lines are underground also here in Michigan, but we lose power 4-5 times a year. The above ground wires are feeding your underground wires.

Joe

[jcmtiger]

On another note, I was on the expressway today in Michigan and noticed about 12 or more trucks heading south, the ones with buckets on them. There was a small pickup truck with lights flashing leading them. I think they are heading out East to help with any problems. Good Luck out there.

Joe

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

Barry, our lines are underground also here in Michigan, but we lose power 4-5 times a year. The above ground wires are feeding your underground wires.

Joe

Joe- losing electricity is what scares me the most. It's almost impossible to do anything without it- no hot water, no refrigerator, no computer....gasp-no TV! I heard on the news that some people who lose it should not expect it back for 7-10 days!

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Joe- losing electricity is what scares me the most. It's almost impossible to do anything without it- no hot water, no refrigerator, no computer....gasp-no TV! I heard on the news that some people who lose it should not expect it back for 7-10 days!

That's why you make sure you have a smart phone. Can live life off that unless the cell towers go down.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

That's why you make sure you have a smart phone. Can live life off that unless the cell towers go down.

Cell towers go down easily in this kind of storm............

[mrvster]

i might have to evacuate......i hope not.....im going to ride out the storm.....i live 2 minutes from manasquan inlet n.j. where the direct hit is predicted..........God i hope all is ok....i will be praying....i am battening down the hatches for sure......

well just wanted to say to all....LOVE YOU ALL

Peace

Johnny V

[wolf441]

Good luck to everyone in the path of the storm. We're getting ready to ride it out in Massachusetts. All prep done, fireplace is roaring (chilly morning) and we have about have about 1/2 a cord of wood ready in the basement.