Hurricane Central

[pomtzu]

It looks like all of us PTers from the Mid-Atlantic to the Cape, could be in for some nasty weather come Monday. I can't believe that the little "nothing storm" that we were hearing about, has turned into a potential monster storm named Sandy (sorry Sandie! ) Time to check your emergency supplies and make sure you have enough to get by on for a couple of days at least, and if possible, fill a bathtub with water too. Keep a sharp ear for the latest day by day reports, and if it does strike your area, please do what it takes to stay safe!
My granddaughter who goes to college in North Jersey, lives in an oceanfront condo leased by the college for upperclassmen. I hope they have evacuation plans for them. But she already has a plan - she and her boyfriend will go inland about 20 miles to his grandmother's house. At least I can rest easier knowing that! Whew........

[Pinot's Mom]

We're ready (I hope our trees are, too!). We'll early vote on Sunday and hunker down to see what happens! Stay safe, Ellie!

[pomtzu]

We're ready (I hope our trees are, too!).

Oh yeah - I hear ya. It's not the trees I worry about, but what's in their path if they come down! We have tall pines (about 40 years worth of growth) for about 300' along one side of our property line - and not planted by us and not on our property - and the garage could be wiped out if one in that vicinity came down. On an even mildly windy day, you can be outside and listen to them creak and groan and snap - makes me jittery as all get-out! One came down some years ago, but it was way back from the garage and there was nothing in it's path.

The latest prediction I heard, Maggie, has the storm coming in along the Chesapeake or Delaware Bay. Are we ready??? Of course, it could take a lot of different directions before then - Monday is a long way off when it comes to what this storm will do.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Pet Talker sandtatsxxx11 is out there too. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. This sounds like a bad bad bad thing.

[Freedom]

First time in my life time we have reach the "S" names and have a storm with my name - figures it is a quirky one! Some are calling it "Snowcane Sandy" with the possibility of snow.

I spent an hour and half this morning getting all the loose branches cut up and in a barrel (not in the garage) and putting away all the stuff we had out for summer. Surf is already up along the RI coast.

I am all set for batteries and lamp. We've been told to prepare for several days without power. Next, I need to address food for me. The dogs and cats are all set, their closet is packed full with food and treats, ha haaa!

Looks like we may have to postpone Halloween! We had that early snow storm here last year and up around Woonsocket RI to Worcester Mass did that for the Trick or Treaters.

[Catty1]

Praying and hoping that everyone will be safe and there are no casualties.

[carole]

Just wanted to say KEEP SAFE everyone, i have been watching the news, and it looks mighty scarey, i hope all my lovely PT friends and their families and furbabies will be safe and well, take care, thinking of you all.

[Karen]

Many across the region are without power tonight, we have had bouts of high winds, downpours and rain of every sort - from sideways wind-whipped rain to gentle misting drops ... but we have not lost power, for which we are thankful.

[cassiesmom]

In Chicago ... Wind speeds 25-35mph with gusts 40mph and up. High waves off Lake Michigan affecting lakefront running/bicycling path as well as northwest Indiana and southwest lower Michigan. Temps in the high 40s all week. I have candles and a flashlight ready in case the power goes out from the wind.

[david p]

Pomtzu, we could have some "fun" with this storm in western Pa. area too. The weather forecasters are tossing around the word "snow" for us out of this frankenstorm. Everyone one on the east coast: Please batten down the hatches and BE SAFE!!

[kaycountrygal]

I was listening/watching the weatherman this morning on tv. It does sound as if this hurricane could be a terrible storm. I'm in central NC and 2.5 hrs from the coast. Once in awhile we have high winds and have lost trees I think this one is not supposed to affect my area very badly. I feel sorry for all of you who might be affected if this storm comes your way. I'll keep watching the weather. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers... Kay in NC