The Media’s Calling Hurricane Sandy A She-Witch
And I gotta wonder, if she’s a witch, wouldn’t she be a she?
I know, I know…Trivial in the face of this:
- Hazards: damaging winds of long duration.
- Winds: east 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, becoming southeast this evening.
- Timing: through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds are expected this afternoon and evening.
- Impacts: a significant threat to life and property exists. Damaging winds are expected. Winds will be capable of Downing trees and snapping off large tree branches. Power outages could be widespread and last at least several days. Debris will block some roads. Most poorly anchored mobile homes will be damaged. Other homes may have damage to shingles, siding, gutters and windows, especially if these items are not properly secured. Loose outdoor items will become airborne, causing additional damage and possible injury. Windows in High rise buildings could be broken by flying debris.
By: EUMETSAT
But honestly, news anchors?
They’re funny.
One on abc7news keeps dropping a line about “the ocean in motion”.
Yes I’m nitpicking.
Why?
Because when it’s 7am and still dark outside and the tree a block away looks like all it needs is a strong gust to snap off and come flying [a block over] through your window, ya gotta find something else to do other than panic over not having enough toilet paper.
And how can I see the tree through my boarded up third floor window?
Because we did what our neighbors did, nothing.
No boarding up anything.
According to my landlady all I need worry about it the one window that leaks when there’s a lot of rain.
I hope she’s right.
Cause once a window breaks, we’re all heading to the basement. Invitation or not.
In other news, I’m working on launching the other blog while the power is out. I figure I can play monopoly and write at least 5 blog posts and call it a productive day.
Also?
I closed up class signup for this week.
Don’t want to leave anyone hanging, you know?
Still got some work to do to get this blog back in shape, so I’ll catch y’all later.
I am closely watching the news. My familia is in NY and my rented apartment too. Stay safe and hope that it doesn’t hit that hard over by you.
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thank you girlfriend. hope your family in Brooklyn are doing well. the bronx has more of a wind worry than flooding and tidal waves
I love your attitude, lady. Stay safe. xo
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The hurricane has closed our schools today too. It’s a welcome break but we are bracing for the storm and the power outage that seems to hit my street frequently. Stay safe!
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you stay safe too girl!
Stay safe, lady! Know that you’ve got good thoughts coming your way from the Midwest…
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thank you my friend, thank you
I will be thinking of you and let us know how you are doing after it is over.
sure will!
Uhm yep. I knew it, It takes more than a hurricane to bring you down… I would trust my gut feelings too…
JanBierens recently posted..To much to do and little time – Time Crunch!
lol. hurricane? never. the kids? grrrr
Well witch is for females and males so I guess it’s ok, but annoying lol.
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Was thinking of you and everyone I know around NJ & NY. Scary how the witch came rollin but you are so freaking awesome!
me? awesome? ha! i panicked when the house started shaking. lol