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    Default Did everybody survive the storm ( sandy)

    Hi everybody
    I saw the devestation and damage on T.V and was wondering if all the peole on the forum are ok.
    From South Africa the damage and destruction looked severe.
    praying that evberybody survived unharmed.
    The At leaves you breathless and gives you stories to tell. Scatterlings of Africa on a long walk to freedom

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    30 miles from the ocean here...no water or electric but no damage to critters, people or property...thanks for caring!!!

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    The storm is still going on-right now pouring in Rhode Island and dropping sleet on the AT in Hamburg winds up on the trail are 8 mph with gusts to 22mph... the fallen apart eye is somewhere near Pittsburgh PA
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    i live in central vermont it miss us was just a small storm little wind light rain lasted for 4 or 5 hours no power lost i was all set to camp out in the house he he

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    catastrophic property damage, all things considered loss of life has been minimal.

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    At the Indian River Inlet Bridge (almost the bridge to nowhere) the road bed which was protected by dunes was shown clearly removed on both sides.... Rehobath to Bethany is cut.
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    We're fine in central NC, just a little wind. My folks north of Philly have no power or phone since yesterday when a very large oak came down in their yard, grazing the house. They should be ok, but it's getting a little cold.
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    We just had a lot of rain but no damage.

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    All the damage and unfortunate problems are all Obama's fault.
    "Something hidden. Go and find it. Go, and look behind the Ranges. Something lost behind the Ranges. Lost and waiting for you . . . Go!" (Rudyard Kipling)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    The storm is still going on-right now pouring in Rhode Island and dropping sleet on the AT in Hamburg winds up on the trail are 8 mph with gusts to 22mph... the fallen apart eye is somewhere near Pittsburgh PA
    Funny - I was over at the church attempting to blow off the parking lot when you posted this - I didn't finish. Rain was very heavy for a couple of hours.
    As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11

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    friends and family in jersey lost there homes. 2 friends homes are gone. just gone. whole blocks just missing. most can't get there to even check.
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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    My heart & prayers go out to all those with losses in the storm. Sorry to hear bout your friend's loss' Karl & HB.s family.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak karl View Post
    friends and family in jersey lost there homes. 2 friends homes are gone. just gone. whole blocks just missing. most can't get there to even check.
    i know what you're going through.my thoughts and prayers are with you

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    Quote Originally Posted by SunnyWalker View Post
    All the damage and unfortunate problems are all Obama's fault.
    Actually Trump has access to the underground tomb where Obama's Harvard grades are kept and has discovered he blames his prof & the anointed one for being lenient.

    All Joking aside Sunny walker - thanks for the pun.
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    Just got my power and heat back after a day without. A lot of downed trees and property damage here. My heart goes out to those who have major losses.

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