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Across the Fence:  Safety for All from SANDY  |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 08:58:14 AM
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Hello Farmgirl Sisters,
Just wanted to say I am praying that anyone in "Sandy's" path stays safe, and that we dont have too much damage. I know the media loves to hype things up, but I do think this is going to amount to some damage, and power outages for sure.
Glad I have all of my farmgirl skills, which have helped me to prepare.
To all here in the NorthEast, and anyone on the Eastern coast, please do what you can to stay safe.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
698 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
698 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 09:02:48 AM
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I just got on the computer to send a FB message to a friend who lives on the Jersey Shore. Stay safe Laurie and any other farmgirls in Sandy's path!
Hugs, Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 10:16:20 AM
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I will be praying for all of you. Please, be safe! Keep us posted when can.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 3:59:25 PM
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Prayers going out to everyone who is going to be affected by this storm. Stay safe!
Emily |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 4:36:30 PM
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Thank you friends!
They have issued a state of emergency and have already cancelled school for the next 2 days during the storm. It is already very very windy here- rain has not started yet. They are saying we should expect the worst of it from mid afternoon Monday thru late afternoon Tuesday. I will update as I can, but expect that we will loose power by mid day tomorrow and honestly it could be quite a while before it is back up.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated- it sounds like this one is going to be a doozy!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 6:58:00 PM
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Oh, Laurie! I am praying for you!!! So scarey.
The parents in our school district received calls today as well announcing that schools will be closed beginning Tuesday and for the rest of the week. They told parents they just don't know what to expect, that they are anticipating a few days without electricity and in light of the state of emergency, they feel having the kids stay home is the safest decision.
We're hunkered down and ready. My hubby still has to go to work, though, which is making me very uneasy. He's not worried, though, and I've got a whole bunch of things ready for him to take on the road with him, just in case. I just pray if it gets bad enough, his boss will send everyone home. He'll be an hour or so away... It's going to be a long wait for him to get home, that's for sure. Please say a little prayer for his safety.
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 7:02:44 PM
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Nini-
Sending prayers your way as well! I pray that your DH's boss sends them home early!
We anticipate no electricity here for a while during/after the storm. The power company has already called us and said to expect at least 7-10 days of outages....As much as I am looking forward to playing "farmgirl- pioneer woman" I hope that it doesnt last quite that long.
Prayers being said for all affected and in the path of this monster.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 7:14:05 PM
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I know what you mean, Laurie... playing "Laura Ingalls" can be fun at first, but after a while, you just want to be able to connect with the world and watch a little t.v., am I right? They are calling for massive power outages here, too, but they haven't said how long they're anticipating it to be out. They did just say on the news that we could get over 2 feet of snow! WOW. We'll see. I'm as ready as I'm going to get, I think. I know it's going to be a lot worse for all of you, though. I'm not complaining. I will definitely look forward to "seeing" you again in the posts once this is over, though. Please be safe, please evacuate if they tell you to, and please be sure to touch base as soon as you are able. I'll be thinking of you and praying! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 05:11:17 AM
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Laurie, I am praying for your safety there on the island and others in Sandy's path. Having lived in FL and LA for so long, I know all about hurricanes! I do not think we will get that much here in upstate NY, but taking precautions anyway. Hope your power stays on.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 05:36:26 AM
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Have family in NJ, DE and NY. Praying for them and all who live in Sandy's path.
Sarah
Warmth of Friendship Necessary for Life |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 05:42:11 AM
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Laurie,
Prayers for you and so many others safety. Really concerned about this storm.
Hoping any of our Farmgirls in affected areas stay safe and prayers that the storm ends up calming down before landfall.
Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers!
Be safe and keep us posted as you can!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 07:38:02 AM
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 08:25:45 AM
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 08:39:46 AM
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I have been watching the news all morning and it is a scary thought about this is going to hit us pretty dead on. I am glad for my certificate to MJF for the farmgirl of the year. I used most of it to purchase camping food, and now it looks like we will be using it. We have been told to have enough food for 10 days of no lights. we have our grill ready to go for heating water for the MJF food, which is awesome, highly recommend the bare burrito. we live at the top of a hill and I dug trenches throughout our backyard during the last rainfall to help with the flooding. Right now the winds are steady but the bursts are scary. Even to make things worse, the winds are only 6 mph away from a catagory 2, yeah, a catagory 2 hitting jersey. I am praying for everyone so much.
Please add to your prayers my in-laws, they made no preperations in northern jersey, saying that the news was making a big deal out of nothing. I know I pray every few minutes for them.
Good luck girls and stay safe.
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Farmgirl #2951
2012 Farmgirl of the Year
http://simpileeliving.blogspot.com/
And my new Etsy listings http://www.etsy.com/shop/alterationsbyemily |
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
698 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
698 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 10:11:24 AM
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My friend Jenny lives blocks from the beach on the Jersey Shore. She is updating on FB as long as she can, but says power is flickering and that 17,000 are already without power in NJ already. They are ready to evacuate at any time....so scary!
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6650 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6650 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 12:25:21 PM
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Praying for all of our friends on the East Coast!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 1:27:32 PM
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Praying for y'all Laurie, Nini and Emily! And Everyone else!
My brother drives large fuel trucks in Texas and his company has a FEMA contract. So he left yesterday with his truck, his job will be to provide fuel for emergency vehicles. I'm worried about him, but I know he loves to be of help during a crisis. He should be in New York State by now. His name is Joseph if anyone wants to call his name in prayer...and all the other hard working men and woman who'll be out in the storm!
Shanda
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 2:09:58 PM
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Going to try and tyoe this quickly. It is now 5:00PM and the winds are really starting to kick up. The official storm is due to hit in a few hours. We have already lost power twice, but it has come back on after about 1/2 hour- I know that shortly we will loose it and it will be off for quite a while. There are already many big trees down all over, and the storm hasnt even really "hit yet".
I continue to pray for everyone in the path of this terrible storm, and thank you all for your prayers.
We are all set to head downstairs to the basement in a little while, where we will spend the night, for fear of the huge trees that hover over our home.
I will update when I can, and hope other farmgirls will check in when they can, altough I know this will be difficult soon when we loose power.
Stay safe everyone!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3480 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3480 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 2:53:47 PM
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Oh I am praying for all of you girls on the East coast. Please be safe though the storm.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1692 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1692 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 4:52:05 PM
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Praying for all the farmgirls and anyone else in the path of Sandy. Ya'll stay safe.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 06:42:47 AM
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Although there are lots of people around us who have lost power here in the Boston area, DH and I are fine. We had alot of high wind and rain throughout the afternoon and night yesterday. I have not been outside to see if anything near us is flooded, but I feel truely blessed that we are safe and fine.
It broke my heart and I cried tears when I heard on the news that parts of the Atlantic City NJ boardwalk had blown away. I grew up in Phila, PA and my grandmother lived just outside Wildwood. I was going to Atlantic City long before the casinos and have so many good memories. One of my earliest memories as a child is when my grandmother took me to see the horse diving into the little tub of water in Atlantic City.
Praying this am that all farmgirls are safe and unflooded. Laurie, I know you in Long Island got hammered and I think Portia lives near there too. Keeping you close in my heart and offering us prayers for all affected by this huge storm. Joey
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 06:50:08 AM
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Farmsisters in the path of Sandy. My prayers are with each of you and
all of your loved ones, beit family, friends and pets.
Please do not venture out..stay put and stay safe. Keep in touch when you can.
God Bless
Debbie H
Buzzn Bee
The winds here in Muncie Indiana are bending the trees and stripping them of their beautiful fall foilage. Our lights keep flickering, but we have yet to lose power. Hubby "Big Buzz" just told me, the winds are to exceed 60-70 miles per hour by this afternoon.
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