Grumble Alert Big Storm Coming..... Expect to see interuptions of service.

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I hope we keep power at the server but these days I don't trust power companies much. I do have temp power backup but only 5 - 8 hours worth. Last year it took a week to get it turn on again.

I hope everyone stays safe.

framer
 
I do, too. For those of you who might lose power during the storm, know that you remain in
our thoughts and prayers. We hope you make it through safely. Thank you for all you do, Bill.
 
Hamsters on standby. ;)

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Don't say that! :) We already had an Earthquake in the past 24 hours, a tsunami, and an election and hurricane are on the way. It's not even December yet! (just joking... mayan calendar)
 
My God! It is hitting me directly. allready towns are under water! Went in today and moved artwork on to high tables. I am really frightened of this one. Wish me luck!
 
The storm has passed here with little if any damage. What it did leave is a bunch of surfers really happy. I have never seen double overhead waves on the east coast, especially here.
Take care all you folks in the mid Atlantic. The ocean will be higher than ever recorded if some of the predictions are right. The confluence of Sandy and either one or two other low pressure systems, depending on who is doing the forecast, along with a Harvest moon at high tide, could lead to an incredibly high storm surge. Err on the side of caution, and get the **** out of there.
 
The weather channel predicted 8-10 ft storm surge possible on Tuesday - from long island, NY to Cape Cod. They said if it goes 1 foot higher than the last tropical storm, it has the potential to flood out the subway system in NYC and cause substantial damage that will cripple it for a long time. (wires may have to be replaced because of sea water corrosion concern)

That's one of heck of a large surge, if it happens.
 
Wow, hope you guys & gals up there on the notrhteast coast come thru OK, It sure can take a long time to restotre power and services after a hurricane ( we've had our share here) so please PREPARE NOW and evacuate if advised to do so. I imagine in such a populated area it will take longer to recover than it does in our remote neck of the woods. GOOD LUCK.
 
Hang in there East Coast Grumblers (and everyone else).
We're thinking about you here in the West.
Hope everything turns out all right.
 
This is really a scary one! Will be thinking of you and hoping for your safety until it clears out. Hang onto your hats!!
 
This thing is so big I'm sure many Grumblers will be affected. All we can hope for is minor inconvenience and very minimal damage. Hoping everyone heeded all of the warnings and stocked up and those in the high danger zones got out. Everybody be safe up there.
 
Hoping and praying for all on the east coast. So hoping it won't be the worst case scenario.
 
If you look at the size of the storm, it is fascinating. It is enormous. I hope media is exaggerating and we will all be fine. It is not cold, so that is a big bonus. Thank you all for thinking about us on the East Coast!
 
It's never a good feeling to turn on the news and see yellow arrows pointed at you and red arrows pointed at the beach house on the storm map.

It's starting to pick up now.:popc:


Bob
 
Mike Labbe @ GTP said:
The weather channel predicted 8-10 ft storm surge possible on Tuesday - from long island, NY to Cape Cod. They said if it goes 1 foot higher than the last tropical storm, it has the potential to flood out the subway system in NYC and cause substantial damage that will cripple it for a long time. (wires may have to be replaced because of sea water corrosion concern)

That's one of heck of a large surge, if it happens.
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Yes, large it is, but let's hope and pray that this is the news media hyping the severity of the storm and it won't be as bad as they are predicting. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who live in Sandy's path. Stay safe, warm, and get out if they tell you to. No amount of property is worth risking your life for.
Note: I read recently that the Mayan calendar doesn't end, it just starts over. Read on.....

MEXICO CITY – As the clock winds down to Dec. 21, experts on the Mayan calendar have been racing to convince people that the Mayas didn't predict an apocalypse for the end of this year.
Some experts are now saying the Mayas may indeed have made prophecies, just not about the end of the world.
Archaeologists, anthropologists and other experts met Friday in the southern Mexico city of Merida to discuss the implications of the Mayan Long Count calendar, which is made up of 394-year periods called baktuns.
Experts estimate the system starts counting at 3114 B.C., and will have run through 13 baktuns, or 5,125 years, around Dec. 21. Experts say 13 was a significant number for the Mayans, and the end of that cycle would be a milestone — but not an end.



Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012...yan-calendar-end-world-stories/#ixzz2AhFh8aWp
 
Pat Kotnour said:
Yes, large it is, but let's hope and pray that this is the news media hyping the severity of the storm and it won't be as bad as they are predicting.
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Well, so far it seems the storm has gone almost exactly where the early predictions showed, and it's actually stronger (higher wind speed, lower atmospheric pressure). Lastly, the storm surge predictions have only grown. Of course, it's not over yet and almost anything can happen, but it looks like they got this one right.
 
Here's hoping that you and yours remain in safety, JB Bob.
Remember, your lives matter more than your things.
 
I couldn't figure out what all those people were doing, until I realized, it looks like they're still
putting out sandbags. When I looked, an ambulance was at the curb with it's lights on, then
it pulled away. Sort of strange to see that tiny ambulance, with it's flashing bloom of red,
so close to the surging waves.
 
We are totally underwater and the storm hasnt hit us yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I'm so sorry. Just remember that your life matters more than any things.
My sister reminded that, if the power goes out, staying together with your
people can help you to keep warmer. Also, if you have a life jacket, it might
be a good idea to wear it.

Thank you for putting up with my little notes in the face of your struggles.
Being far away, they're the best I can do. My cousin in the DC area isn't doing
much to prepare, and boy do I wish that he was. Know that, even if you lose
power and connections, you'll still be in our thoughts and prayers.
 
.... and we're back online!

Way to go, Framer!
 
I looked through my list of e-mail addresses and sent a few off. Heard back from JBNormandog Bob that, so far, he and his family were doing alright. Although their beach house might be a different story. Artrageous Mark and his family seemed to have made it through okay, too. Don't know about FTP. If her shop was flooded even before it hit, she could be needing some real help in the weeks to come.

So nice to have the Grumble back up and running. :thumbsup:
 
Welcome back everyone :D. I'm sure I'm not the only one who missed their daily dose of the Grumble.

I'm so sorry that sections of your country have been so hard hit. You're in the world's thoughts and prayers. Your resilience is remarkable and will help get you guys through the tough times.
 
Found FTP's Facebook page, and it looks like she has power back up. Don't know anything else,
but that's always a good sign. My nieces in NY and Maryland are okay. What a terrible storm.
 
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