Hurricane Irene: is this lady NUTS?!

[Freedom]

Surfers have come some distance to enjoy the conditions! Beaches will close later today.

We have a high tide tomorrow at 7:45 AM and 8 PM. That 8 PM one is the high monthly tide. We've been told to expect a good 12 feet of additional water. Area reservoirs have been lowered in anticipation of all the coming rains.

The area colleges had move ins planned for this weekend; all students have been told to stay home and move ins will start Wednesday.

School was to start Monday in several communities, and this too has been postponed until further notice.

[pomtzu]

It started raining and blowing here at around 10 a.m., but nothing major, just the outer bands moving in. We're supposed to get the worst of it overnight tonight and into early tomorrow. I hate it when a big storm hits during the night - you can't see what's coming at you!
My son didn't take any chances with leaving the Harley in the potentially vulnerable garage, and took it into the Harley dealership in town to store it till the storm passes. That building is a lot safer and secure than our garage. I suggested a couple of days ago that he do this, but he nixed it. Mom was right again....

[Marigold2]

Here in Ohio I am pretty removed from the Lady, but my son is in NJ and niece is in CT.
I JUST WANT ALL OF YOU TO BE SAFE, TAKE HEED, TAKE SHELTER, TAKE FURBABIES WITH YOU AND MAY THIS BE MORE OF A WIMPER THEN A SCREAM WHEN IT FINALLY ARRIVES.

[Karen]

The heavy rains just started a little while ago here, and we're not supposed to get the brunt of the storm for another day or so. We'll see what the next 48 hours brings!

[lbaker]

Karen & Paul... if it really hits just west of Boston (dare I say Newton??) silly question but will Petofthe Day be online? If not, we here on the East Coast will understand, but others around the world!! (Aren't we great!!!) May appreciate a heads up and not worry about their PetTalk..
Laurie

[Karen]

It will stay online - our server is somewhere else. I forget whether it is Texas or elsewhere ... but i know it's not physically located near here.

[Alysser]

It just started pouring here about and hour and a half ago, and this is only one of the bands. The entire Jersey Shore has been evacuated, many friends and co-workers of mine. I have all my phone charged with an extra extended battery, everything charged. Mikey's all good about going potty for now. My car is filled with gas. We have all flashlights ready. I think we're pretty well prepped. Hopefully if the power goes out it's only for a day or two! I'll keep you guys updated if I can. Hoping we don't loose power until tomorrow if we are to loose it at all! Hope everyone remains safe throughout the night and tomorrow!

Let's hope that this storm isn't too bad. I still have my doubts about this storm and I hate to admit it but I've been wrong before

Apparently, my dad MAY have to go into work in the next 48 hours or so...really hope not.