Earthquake in NJ

[gmichael]

If there's flies up there or anywhere near it, I don't wanna be around it.

Haven't you ever heard the expresion, "He was on him like flies on..." Well, ya'know.

 

[Adam]

Just curious...was Mike C. in the D.C. area yesterday?

 

[Tarub]

The east coast earthquake was caused by an unknown fault line running through DC. Some call it Obama's Fault. Obama says it's really Bush's Fault. Another theory is that it was the founding fathers rolling over in their graves...

 

[majorloser]

Rick, don't worry about a little shaking ground. Worry about that big spinning wind storm headed your way.

We get to wave at it as it goes by today.

 

[adk highlander]

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Rick, don't worry about a little shaking ground. Worry about that big spinning wind storm headed your way.

We get to wave at it as it goes by today.

Where Rob (sawsalot) is from was ordered to Evacuate... Rick, watch out with that wind with all those trees around you.

 

[majorloser]

Winds are starting to pick up this evening as it's approaching off shore. Hopefully all we'll see is 40 mph winds.

 

[Rickster71]

Where Rob (sawsalot) is from was ordered to Evacuate... Rick, watch out with that wind with all those trees around you.

Thanks Doug. Funny you mention that. Our neighbors called and said they are having a large dead tree taken down tomorrow; it's tall enough to reach either one of our houses if it were to fall.

 

[Rickster71]

Rick, don't worry about a little shaking ground. Worry about that big spinning wind storm headed your way.

We get to wave at it as it goes by today.

Just got a call from the police, to be prepared for power outages lasting two to three days.
Something tells me I should've picked up a few sheets of plywood when I had the chance.
I charged up my six Milwaukee batteries for my radio and work light.
I feel like I should be out buying duct tape, milk & bread.

 

[highfigh]

Just got a call from the police, to be prepared for power outages lasting two to three days.
Something tells me I should've picked up a few sheets of plywood when I had the chance.
I charged up my six Milwaukee batteries for my radio and work light.
I feel like I should be out buying duct tape, milk & bread.

Do you have an inverter that can be plugged into your cigarette lighter or power port in a vehicle? I charge my Milwaukee batteries in mine a ll the time.

 

[Alex2507]

Fill your tubs and pots and pans with water in case the water supply gets fungued.

Candles and lighters are cool. I here the soy candles are extra gay so ...

Stay safe.

 

[majorloser]

Pack, and I mean every inch, of your refridgerator and freezer with bottled water. If you don't have bottled water use plastic containers full of water. Turn the refridgerator to the coldest setting before it's to late. If you lose power this can buy you a few days. Don't open the fridge doors unless absolutely needed. If you have access to a generator, you'll only need to run it for a few hours each day to refreeze the water and maintain a cold fridge. Gasoline will become tough to get if you have widespread power outages. And you don't want to be driving around afterwards looking for gas with no power for lights and storm debris all over.

You've still got some time, but not much.

As for Alex's idea about gathering water, the extra water is needed to flush your toilet if you lose all water pressure. Refill the tank to flush.

"If it's yellow it's mellow, if it's brown flush it down."

 

[gmichael]

Our water is gravity fed. Electric or not, we still get it. Gravity is not just a good idea. It's the law. We have a solid cement basement with heavy strutting overhead. We should at least be safe and hydrated. If it all still comes crashing down, I'll be hinding under my pool table with my boom-box and a bottle of water.

I see lots of good advice from hurricane alley though. All of us in the path should heed these suggestions as well as seeking more advice. We've already packed both of our refridgerators and freezers and have plenty of batteries. I didn't think to turn the temps down though. Thanks for that.

 

[Adam]

Gravity is not just a good idea. It's the law.

Hee, hee.

 

[Alex2507]

I think I'm ready. I bought two flavors of ice cream, two big bags of chips and two packages of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and some milk to wash it all down with ... plus a couple of loaves of bread to eat with the hard salami. That's just for tonight.

I guess I should check the weather to see if I need to get more cookies.

 

[Adam]

Sounds like Alex is hosting this week's "Hurricane Edition" Twister Party!

 

[sawzalot]

I just finished up installing over 50 sheets of 1/2 inch ply over various beach front homes and two homes being renovated , all throughout Cape May. I already secured my own property as best as I could under the circumstances, 350 gallons of water in reserve, 50 gallons of drinking water in a safe cool place, two boat coolers filled to the brim with ice ,two propane tanks full , candles, dry goods, canned goods, flashlights, and one generator between two neighbors, knucklehead across the road has a genny but couldn't afford gas so I made him an offer and thats how it will be I will supply 70.00 worth of gas and keep my fridge cold as needed. I will try to keep ya posted, peace, sawz.

Put the Grundens in the foyer as well , these things (irene) sure do bring the rain.

 

[Rickster71]

I think I'm ready. I bought two flavors of ice cream, two big bags of chips and two packages of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and some milk to wash it all down with ... plus a couple of loaves of bread to eat with the hard salami. That's just for tonight.

Before I read your entire post my reply was going to be........What are you going to eat on Saturday & Sunday?

 

[Rickster71]

I just finished up installing over 50 sheets of 1/2 inch ply over various beach front homes and two homes being renovated , all throughout Cape May. I already secured my own property as best as I could under the circumstances, 350 gallons of water in reserve, 50 gallons of drinking water in a safe cool place, two boat coolers filled to the brim with ice ,two propane tanks full , candles, dry goods, canned goods, flashlights, and one generator between two neighbors, knucklehead across the road has a genny but couldn't afford gas so I made him an offer and thats how it will be I will supply 70.00 worth of gas and keep my fridge cold as needed. I will try to keep ya posted, peace, sawz.

Put the Grundens in the foyer as well , these things (irene) sure do bring the rain.

Good Luck down there Sawz!

I kept hoping the storm was going to head further West or East, so I held off getting plywood.
I just hope it loses steam as the water gets colder up here.
Can't count how many Generator sets I've installed...and here I am without one. It's a very good bet we'll lose power.

 

[Adam]

Can't count how many Generator sets I've installed...and here I am without one. It's a very good bet we'll lose power.

Better go get one. There's nothing scarier than having the lights go out...and then realizing that Alex knows where you live.