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Waiting for the Power to Go Out
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RE: Waiting for the Power to Go Out
(October 29, 2012 at 3:32 pm)festive1 Wrote: No, so there's a spot of luck. I don't have to worry about storm surges!

That is the only area that I would be concerned with in regards to this particular storm. Do I remember you saying you live near a flood zone? If so, I recommend having some towels ready if the water tries to enter your home (and you haven't found some way of securing this already), that's what my friend by the lake would always do. I think you'll be fine, honestly. Your biggest concern will probably be boredom if the power goes out.
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Waiting for the Power to Go Out
Hubby is rearranging the basement as we speak. We've already got some water down there, but its not too bad, yet... According to NOAA we're supposed to get sustained winds of 45mph and gusts up to 60 tonight and tomorrow. The wind is picking up. So, if the trees and their branches stay up, it's just a matter of time until the power comes back on. It hasn't gone out yet.
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I think your tree will stay up, but I just can't say either way with any real certainly. I don't know much about basements, either. I have lived in Florida my whole life and we tend to call basements 'swimming pools'. Haha. I have no doubts that you're smart and cautious enough to get through the storm with no big issues,
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Yup. I've gone through my fair share of tornadoes. But it's more the kids, I think I wouldn't be so anxious if it was just hubby and me. Mommies worry, part of the job description.
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To all you guys, stay safe, don't take stupid chances, hope to hear from you in a couple of days, at the most! Smile
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#16
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Just got an e-mail on the neighborhood listserve, a few blocks away just lost power :-(
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#17
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So who's all going looting? I hear there are some big plans on the east coast to loot all the stores.
Live every day as if already dead, that way you're not disappointed when you are. Big Grin
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It's quiet here.....too quiet
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I just want to say I am thinking about you all best wishes.
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RE: Waiting for the Power to Go Out
The worst of it is supposed to be tonight. Right now it isn't too bad, raining and windy, but we still have power at least.

(October 29, 2012 at 5:39 pm)Tino Wrote: It's quiet here.....too quiet

Yeah, even my boys are quietly playing with Legos and watching Scooby Doo.
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