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Hurricane Sandy
BonesMS:
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--- Quote from: Twoapenny on October 31, 2012, 10:37:40 AM ---Glad to hear from you! Pics and info coming to the UK are just awful. We always moan about the weather here but we're very lucky not to get the extreme storms that hit the States. Glad you're okay :)
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Thanks, Tupp!
Between the earthquake of August 23, 2011, the Derecho that came through June 29, 2012, and now the Frankenstorm.....makes me wonder, what's next?!?
Bones
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I know, Mother Nature likes to show she's boss at times. The devastation is huge. Glad you're okay xx
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Thanks, Tupp!
Hopalong:
Thanks, Tupp...unscathed where I live, but poor NY, NJ and all the other places.
If there can ever be a sliver lining when there's loss of life, for me it is that the
discussion of climate change denial is back on the table. I have prayed for that
because growing contempt for science (and disregard for nature) have made me fear
our country has lost its reason. Some kinds of cynicism or superiority-confused-for-accuracy
won't change but I think more people are awakening.
xo
Hops
debkor:
I live in PA. I lived in NJ and watched my town go out in row boats. My S lives in NJ but came home for the storm. I have family and friends In all three States..NY,NJ, PA.
We were hit but not even close to NY or NJ. I lost a fence, both sides, and a front door of kids fort. I was about as prepared as you could get and ready to go ...if I had to go.
I banned together with neighbor's...watch backs..some of their husbands were first responders so they held home (alone with children). We did not lose electric although many, many, did and still have none.
I opened my doors, water, food, heat, shower's....smash yourself in.
My H's job is still down.
We have NY and NJ here for shelter, gas, food and gas stations are running out of gas or have very long lines. They are having to be policed because of fights.
It is what it is......Sandy kicked Ass ....And we must have compassion for other's. I have an intact home, family and friends are safe. I am grateful. That is not the case for everyone.
My heart goes out and I don't mind waiting...
For the most part I find people to be So Very Human and can't do enough to help another... Very kind people and when someone gets (fired up) due to power outage, loss of work, cold...they remember ....Other's.
We all need to remember kindness and compassion. I can say....It's huge and infectious. That is my experience. Come in get warm, free coffee, charge your phones...hugs, tears, climbing over trees, people letting other's use their generator's for frig, heat....
There are so many Good Compassionate People in this World!!
Deb
Hopalong:
And you are one of them, Deb...
a light to all around you.
I am so glad you're okay.
You are a human hearth.
love,
Hops
Twoapenny:
I'm glad everyone is doing okay and Deb you are right, there are many, many good people around. Most can empathise and offer what they can. For a long time my world was one of people who were out for themselves. It's nice to know it isn't like that for everybody :)
Hopsie, you may be right. I hope more people think about it and make changes where they can.
Phoenix, what you say about people not being used to coping without power etc is so right. I remember a friend of mine talking about a big storm in their area and all the power going out. It was dark, very cold and there were a row of bungalows at the end of their road that were for elderly people. They went down to see if they were all okay - and do you know what, they were coping the best because they grew up in houses that didn't have heating, they baked and planned ahead and could make a meal out of a few scraps in the cupboard, they were used to being careful and doing without because they all had small incomes and had to be careful. Much hardier than many of us now.
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