Something About Nothing..........# 9

[KStarfish82]

Hey everyone!

Raining on and off right now....we are supposed to evacuate by 5 pm but we are going to ride it out. I was out before taking some photos of the boarded up houses and shops and I will post some of those later.

Gas stations are out of gas, banks are closing early, and the grocery stores are packed....

 

[macraven]

you are in raleigh, right?

looks like that is on the edge of it.

too much rain is yucky!

we have dear friends in the triangle park area.

 

[macraven]

Hey everyone!

Raining on and off right now....we are supposed to evacuate by 5 pm but we are going to ride it out. I was out before taking some photos of the boarded up houses and shops and I will post some of those later.

Gas stations are out of gas, banks are closing early, and the grocery stores are packed....

eat the ice cream up first from your freezer when the power goes poof....

 

[Melanie230]

I am in Garner which is Southeast of Raleigh...the rain isn't horrible..it is the wind gusts. Most everyone around us has no power...I am not sure how we stayed on, but we did. There are thousands of people with no power. But the good news is that IRENE is really easing off. Last I heard she is a Category 1 hurricane, and is moving very fast. Nights in Rodanthe house still standing! http://www.wral.com/weather/video/10054787/#/vid10054787

 

[macraven]

i just heard on the radio that irene is going out to the atlantic ocean now.
but, she will gain more power and momentum when she turns back to the inland.

sounds like it will be gaining strength when that happens.

but, and a big but at that, this hurricane can change at any time no matter what has been predicted


i feel awful for those that are in irene's path and for all that have suffered due to this hurricane.
it's just not good at all.

i read on the dis side how homies have ruined vacations.
some saved for years and now they can't change their vacation dates from work.

makes you tear up.

son did make it into the airport today but how he is going to get home from there is another story.
as far as i know, he could be home and just not calling me back.

what is it with sons.......

they don't understand the mom's creed of 'peace of mind'

 

[Melanie230]

I agree it is terrible. Lots of damage throughout the coast and all the way inland where we are. But we have BTDT and NC residents are tough...they will move on. I just got this picture from the homies up north....it sounds like it is good news.

Enough with this bad weather...I am ready for the sun to start shining tomorrow! Going to have to call the insurance man...our roof started leaking today. I am guessing something smacked the roof or some shingles blew off. Ughh!

 

[ky07]

Stopping by to say hi homies and super excited our oldest DS is coming home for two months after being in Australia for a year

 

[KStarfish82]

Update:

We now have a Tornado Watch along with the Hurricane and Flood warnings.

Many people here actually did leave the area. The block is actually eerie with empty houses and front porch lights. All of our neighbors across the street have left and many on each side of us.

The subways, trains and buses have all been stopped and they have called for evacuation in parts of Manhattan!!! My husband is a custodian and worked today at his school to help the Red Cross and National Guard set up cots in their gymnasium for a shelter.

I'll try and get some pics up in a little bit.

Hear noises outside, going to see what they are...be back soon

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Hear noises outside, going to see what they are...be back soon

Have you learned nothing from horror movies ... you never investigate strange noises!!!!!

Glad to hear that all the East coast homies are OK ... we're thinking of you all!!

 

[KStarfish82]

I was just thinking that after I typed it....just like "I'll be right back!"

Here are some of the images of preparations before Irene:

Can you make out what it says?

 

[macraven]

Stopping by to say hi homies and super excited our oldest DS is coming home for two months after being in Australia for a year

i know you and your wife are thrilled!!

Update:

We now have a Tornado Watch along with the Hurricane and Flood warnings.

Many people here actually did leave the area. The block is actually eerie with empty houses and front porch lights. All of our neighbors across the street have left and many on each side of us.

The subways, trains and buses have all been stopped and they have called for evacuation in parts of Manhattan!!! My husband is a custodian and worked today at his school to help the Red Cross and National Guard set up cots in their gymnasium for a shelter.

I'll try and get some pics up in a little bit.

Hear noises outside, going to see what they are...be back soon

stay safe!

 

[minniejack]

Aren't you all glad that this isn't Scabbers?


http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/08/27/Giant-rat-caught-killed-with-pitchfork/UPI-90781314464842/

 

[macraven]

i thought you were talking about something else but then i checked out your link.


Scabbers. Born: 1959 or 1960 (year based on James's dates-DH16). Died: March 1998 ...









who knew..........

 

[macraven]

good morning homies.


summer is gone.


it is 62 degrees now and gonna have to get used to it......

 

[Melanie230]

good morning homies.


summer is gone.


it is 62 degrees now and gonna have to get used to it......

Still Summer here...BRIGHT SUN and 92 degrees today. I would love a 62 degree day. Just one would be nice.

 

[bubba's mom]

Stopping by to say hi homies and super excited our oldest DS is coming home for two months after being in Australia for a year

That's great! When's he gettin' there?


in other news....what hurricane? just some leaves on the ground here... living on a mtn = no floods

getting ready for school tomorrow...where does the summer go SO fast??

also...wanted to share something a niece shared with me:


How do you expect kids to listen to their parents when Tarzan lives half naked, Cinderella comes home at midnight, Pinocchio lies all the time, Aladdin is the king of thieves, Batman drives at 200 mph, Sleeping Beauty is lazy, and Snow White lives with 7 guys. Seriously!!! We shouldn't be surprised when kids misbehave, they get it from their story books.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Aren't you all glad that this isn't Scabbers?


http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/08/27/Giant-rat-caught-killed-with-pitchfork/UPI-90781314464842/

Awwww poor rattie!!!! Stupid idiots get these as pets and turn them out because they get so big.

 

[RAPstar]

Have you learned nothing from horror movies ... you never investigate strange noises!!!!!

Glad to hear that all the East coast homies are OK ... we're thinking of you all!!

And you never say "be right back" or "be back soon"

 

[SharkyGoddess]

good morning homies.


summer is gone.


it is 62 degrees now and gonna have to get used to it......

Trade ya! We had a heat index of 105 last week. I am sooooo over this hot weather nonsense

 

[SharkyGoddess]

protect the nanners

Your little halloween smilie kills me every time I see your posts