pittstownkiller
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I am happy for the hookers, it must have been a struggle.
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Hurricane Sandy (1 Viewer)
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The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
The warnings around my town for this storm would be funny if they weren't so sad. This new storm and the floodings that can occur are not as big a deal as the wind. Right now, with so much garbage, debris and junk out at curbs, the big worry is that wind will pick items up and throw them. The very cleanup that we are all doing might prove to be our own worst enemy, since we can't get the debris cleared fast enough.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
Still no power and I don't expect it to come in the next day or two now that we have this storm upon us. Just hoping that we make it through this one without further damage.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Can't believe there is another storm coming - just unreal.
Gas stations still have lines - some getting a bit shorter.
Work with a bunch of people still without power - everywhere from Syosset to Massapequa to Merrick
LIPA is just clueless
Gas stations still have lines - some getting a bit shorter.
Work with a bunch of people still without power - everywhere from Syosset to Massapequa to Merrick
LIPA is just clueless
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
You guys without power, do you have gas? Just a bit of advice if you are weathering the storm in your house (go to friend or relatives if an option), I posted this before but boil some water, put it in hot water bags if you have any and wrap them in clothing or towels and take with you to bed to help keep you warm. Be safe.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Fat Nick
Footballguy
Oy. Where are you located? I'm at work in Madison NJ at the moment...looks breezy out, but nothing falling. IF we lose power again after just getting it back, I'm packing up and heading down to my parent's house in VA for the weekend.Edited @ 12:45 EST to add - It's dumping here now. Great.Damn Celt - hang in there
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El Floppo
Footballguy
Gawain
Footballguy
That requires gas. I got too low to wait in a gas line, so going to have to fill up a couple cans. Would prefer not to wait online outside while it is windy and snowing. Still no power and I can tell the inlaws are starting to get sick of me. At east it's supposed to be a warmer weekend. I can tough out lows in the 40's, but low's in the 20's a little much. Heard I may have power by Thanksgiving, but that was before the storm.Only time I've seen Red Cross or National Guard was when I voted yesterday. Good thing Murray and Mangano weren't on the ballot. They've been non-existant during the whole thing.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Our Controller in Valley Stream got power back last night, just in time for the N'oreaster.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Got a friend who could let you siphon just enough of theirs to wait in line? Or drive into Jersey to fill up? I have to imagine it's getting easier and easier to get gas in the north and west burbs as everything comes back online.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Driving snowstorm- traffic lights out again and a lot of stores have lost power again.
Wonder what the weekend holds?
Swarm of locusts?
Raining toads?
Wonder what the weekend holds?
Swarm of locusts?
Raining toads?
The Big Guy
Fear the Blitz
Heavy snow down here on the Jersey Shore. Just no end in sight for those who are still screwed. I hope my power stays on through this.
Gawain
Footballguy
I have a couple cans that I will fill up when I need to. We got 3 inches of snow since I posted this. Will wait until tomorrow or Friday to fill up when the temperature is supposed to be closer to 50 or so.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
JFC. Hang in there buddy. It can't go on forever.
Koya
Footballguy
Going to be a scary drive home. Have left my car at my office for the last week plus, using the wife's (her office had not electric so she had been working from here). Of course between no gas, no using my car and everything else, not to mention its the FIRST FREAKIN' WEEK OF NOVEMBER, I still have summer slicks on the rear wheel drive car.
It's been a good run folks.
It's been a good run folks.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Blizzard
Really dangerous out there right now
Really dangerous out there right now
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Ugh. Feels like a foot of snow. Lost power for about a half hour, but back up for now. This sucks.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
'gump said:
Can't believe you guys are getting another storm. Good luck all. Stay positive and as warm as possible.
Ned Ryerson
Footballguy
This is the start of Day 11 without heat, power and hot water here in Long Island.
No gas, my family left to go to my in-laws out of state. I am living with my sister, to be near work.
This has been going on for so long, although I am kidding a little bit, I barely remember what life was like before this nightmare began.
I am paying a mortgage, and ridiculous ####### taxes to live in a great neighborhood that I don't live in, and am not sure when I will be able to return. I just don't know how long I can take this anymore.
I know how lucky I am that my house is fully in tact compared to the damage some took in this storm, but, it is the indefiniteness, and the not knowing when this is going to end that I think is slowly making me lose my mind.
It is a good thing that LIPA is UPDATING ITS ESTIMATE AGAIN!!!!!
No gas, my family left to go to my in-laws out of state. I am living with my sister, to be near work.
This has been going on for so long, although I am kidding a little bit, I barely remember what life was like before this nightmare began.
I am paying a mortgage, and ridiculous ####### taxes to live in a great neighborhood that I don't live in, and am not sure when I will be able to return. I just don't know how long I can take this anymore.
I know how lucky I am that my house is fully in tact compared to the damage some took in this storm, but, it is the indefiniteness, and the not knowing when this is going to end that I think is slowly making me lose my mind.
It is a good thing that LIPA is UPDATING ITS ESTIMATE AGAIN!!!!!
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Koya
Footballguy
I honestly don't understand it. Had tremendous patience through the weekend but at this point there's no excuse. Just a disaster and must blame all levels especially and including County and State leadership.
Koya
Footballguy
I honestly don't understand it. Had tremendous patience through the weekend but at this point there's no excuse. Just a disaster and must blame all levels especially and including County and State leadership.
jamny
Footballguy
Two out of the three stations nearest me have only had gas one day since the storm that I've seen. Anyone read any stories as to why the fuel isn't coming in more? Bad enough for people that need to fill up cars but some people can't fill up their generators still. wtf! Gotta stand in line in the snow to fill up a bucket so you have a couple of gallons.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
The problem is still power — or lack of it — not only for the state’s big distribution centers in Linden, Perth Amboy, Carteret, Sewaren and Elizabeth, but for the nearly 2,400 service stations throughout New Jersey.
"It’s not going to do any good if the pipeline is operational but the distribution centers are not," Risalvalto said.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/as_nj_gas_shortage_rolls_on_la.html
"It’s not going to do any good if the pipeline is operational but the distribution centers are not," Risalvalto said.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/as_nj_gas_shortage_rolls_on_la.html
jamny
Footballguy
Not acceptable. (not you I mean...thx!) That article is from last Saturday and says: However, he estimated near-full restoration of gas distribution by the end of the weekend as power is restored to more areas across the state. It also talks about easing restrictions on interstate deliveries by Christie. They should be eliminated totally until this crisis is healed. Get the trucks on the road from other states.
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
Okay, God. Yeah, the four year run up to the election was a bit much. But, hey- that's democracy in action for you. Maybe some of us were too wrapped up in the baseball playoffs. The NFL season. The new fall lineup on TV.
That whole Sandy thing was real rough on a lot of people, but as far as your works go it may have been a stroke of genius as well. It got us re-focused on what is truly important in life. No, really- I've seen and experienced it. People working together to get things done. Some putting their necks on the line to help others in need. Maybe we did need a good, swift kick in the behind to get us back on track…
…But don't you think last night's nor'easter and 6" of snow may have been just a liiittle bit of overkill? We get it. Seriously.
:(
That whole Sandy thing was real rough on a lot of people, but as far as your works go it may have been a stroke of genius as well. It got us re-focused on what is truly important in life. No, really- I've seen and experienced it. People working together to get things done. Some putting their necks on the line to help others in need. Maybe we did need a good, swift kick in the behind to get us back on track…
…But don't you think last night's nor'easter and 6" of snow may have been just a liiittle bit of overkill? We get it. Seriously.
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shadyridr
Footballguy
It cant be only power. Two gas stations by me had power the day after the storm. There were LONG lines of people waiting for gas. Theyve been closed ever since. Definitely not a power issue with them.
jamny
Footballguy
We never even lost power here and were hardly affected by the storm. At least not to the extent of other areas.
Keerock
Footballguy
There was a post much earlier in the thread from someone in the know re: why gas stations, even those with power, do not have gas. I'll try to find it...ETA: Here it is, FWIW: http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=664530&st=3000&p=14968517entry14968517
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shadyridr
Footballguy
Exactly, so the governor was lying when he said it wasnt a supply issue
Keerock
Footballguy
Unless #5 is the issue.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
The lame duck mayor of my town just fired the head of the Office of Emergency Management (who is the husband of the former mayor). I still have no power. 
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Francesa is just crushing the power companies today. Saying they have no leadership... no direction, and calling for them to bring in someone else to do the job.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
Bolded the part you are missing. The problem is further up the chain, if they cannot properly distribute the gas from the distribution centers local to NJ then there will be a delay trying to get shipments from distribution centers located further away.
Copeman
Footballguy
My company here in Pittsburgh has trucked thousands of gallons across state for many of those stations affected. Many other companies around here and in other parts have been doing the same. It's not been fun, logistically speaking...
