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House in Cheshire CT took a tree, place in the Berkshire's has water over our dock, but no wind or rain damage.
Hurricane check in ..
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Well my boat survived. but I almost didn't. Went down to the marina this morning, walking to the docks thinking I should see my boat soon soon soon... no boat...heart attack!
The Marina worked like crazy and got 106 boats out of the water before the storm.. mine was one of them. No wonder I didn't see it....
But a 40 ft sail boat that broke off it's mooring downstream was sitting on the launching ramp way out of the water, laying on it's side, so if mine had been left in, this big sailboat would have been bouncing off mine on it's way to the ramp. I've had enough excitement for the week....
The Marina worked like crazy and got 106 boats out of the water before the storm.. mine was one of them. No wonder I didn't see it....
But a 40 ft sail boat that broke off it's mooring downstream was sitting on the launching ramp way out of the water, laying on it's side, so if mine had been left in, this big sailboat would have been bouncing off mine on it's way to the ramp. I've had enough excitement for the week....
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What's amazing is that this was a Category 1 hurricane -- a huge one, admittedly, and a slow-moving one, but a Cat 1. Had it come ashore in NJ as a Cat 2 or 3, with more winds, I hestitate to think what kind of additional damage it would have done there and up the coast where most of you folks are. Fact is, it's been so long since a hurricane hit heavily populated areas, people don't know what to do, plus have outdated infrastructure. This same scenario could happen on the Florida coast later in the season. Now, you'd think they'd know what to do, but it's been so long since a big one hit places like Ft.Lauderdale, that there could be even more serious problems. Scary, yes?
Hickory tree is off the roof. Neighbor brought over his backhoe and after 7 hrs of work the tree is down. He salvaged about 30 feet of hickory for his mill, and a lot of wood for me to cut up and split. No word from the insurance company yet, will cover the roof tomorrw and wait for the adjuster.Power was just restored, woke me up with all the brightness.
My cousin didn't do too well tho, he lost his house on the shore in East Haven, one of three on cosey beach ave.
My cousin didn't do too well tho, he lost his house on the shore in East Haven, one of three on cosey beach ave.
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Well my boat survived. but I almost didn't. Went down to the marina this morning, walking to the docks thinking I should see my boat soon soon soon... no boat...heart attack!
The Marina worked like crazy and got 106 boats out of the water before the storm.. mine was one of them. No wonder I didn't see it....
But a 40 ft sail boat that broke off it's mooring downstream was sitting on the launching ramp way out of the water, laying on it's side, so if mine had been left in, this big sailboat would have been bouncing off mine on it's way to the ramp. I've had enough excitement for the week....
Was it this boat?
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Has anyone heard from or of oldecoach? He lives inVT and we have all seen the terrible scenes of the flooding there and the destruction caused. He is over near Middlebury.
We,also, have family with ski property near Quechee and the destruction there including to the Quechee Bridge and all along the Ottauquechee River has been devastating. There are several stunning videos on YouTube of the area and the flooding there. Anyone knowing the area will be shocked.
We,also, have family with ski property near Quechee and the destruction there including to the Quechee Bridge and all along the Ottauquechee River has been devastating. There are several stunning videos on YouTube of the area and the flooding there. Anyone knowing the area will be shocked.
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Yes, that's the boat. I have the exact same picture lol. Hope it wasn't yours.....There were a lot of boats out on the marsh island across from the marina too. Wonder how they get those off there.
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I just saw the picture blown up on my desktop computer... I was there at low tide, about 6 am and the boat was about 25 ft from the water...
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I just saw the picture blown up on my desktop computer... I was there at low tide, about 6 am and the boat was about 25 ft from the water...
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We belong to a beach club in East Haven. They put up pictures on their Facebook site. The place was heavily damaged.
Two days before the storm, we were staying for a night at the place my son was renting for a week on Long Beach Island, NJ. Gorgeous place.Anyway, we were due to come home on that Thurs, which we did, and my son and his family due to leave on Sat. They left Thurs night, which was a great idea because there is one main road and one bridge off the island, the bridge being 9 miles from their place. There was mandatory evacuation from the island and I can only imagine how bad the jam up was if everyone left at about the same time. According to the news, the island had the most extensive beach erosion of any part of the Jersey shore.
Our house in Hamden survived well. No power loss, and even with several tall trees, only a lot of leaves blown down. As of yesterday, there were a lot of trees blocking roads in town and power was out in large parts of the Dixwell Ave. shopping center area.
Two days before the storm, we were staying for a night at the place my son was renting for a week on Long Beach Island, NJ. Gorgeous place.Anyway, we were due to come home on that Thurs, which we did, and my son and his family due to leave on Sat. They left Thurs night, which was a great idea because there is one main road and one bridge off the island, the bridge being 9 miles from their place. There was mandatory evacuation from the island and I can only imagine how bad the jam up was if everyone left at about the same time. According to the news, the island had the most extensive beach erosion of any part of the Jersey shore.
Our house in Hamden survived well. No power loss, and even with several tall trees, only a lot of leaves blown down. As of yesterday, there were a lot of trees blocking roads in town and power was out in large parts of the Dixwell Ave. shopping center area.
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Rev. Ice- I hope oldecoach is okay, too. He may be without power and/or road access. We often vacation in the Brandon/Middlebury areas, and the destruction from rising rivers is terrible to see. Today the old joke "you can't get there from here" is, sadly, no joke at all. Prayers go out to all up there!
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How's the family?
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Absolutely true and very likely but it would be good if someone hears from him to share it.
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Our family was essentially unscathed although my brother who works with a landscaper has been working long hours cleaning up trees and messes in other folks yard. My parents had a large branch fall between them and the neighbor and like so many in CT they are without power but doing fine. All is good thanks for asking.
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I just spoke to OC and he is fine. He said that west of the ridges the rain was less torrential and filled the rivers but not with the same vengeance as to the east. He only lost power for a half hour. He did note that depending on the area folks were still having trouble hooking up with fa,ily because sometimes they were on opposite sides of closed bridges or washed out roads.
He, actually, played golf today and sends his best to all.
He, actually, played golf today and sends his best to all.
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Nice to hear some good news for a change. Glad OC is o'kay!
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Holy Carp....I am going through some SERIOUS internet withdrawl. Sitting here in the Manchester Public Library getting my fix. CL&P has given us an estimated service restoration of 12:30 AM tonight (Wed morning), but really, that is just a guesstimate. Earlier today it was 12:45 pm tomorrow (Wed). Maybe if I am lucky, when I get home the power will have magically been restored.
My frig and freezer have an appointment for a serious cleaning once the power is restored. Might as well do that since it will be completely emptied. Not a chance I am attempting to eat anything that remains in it.
Man, this is crazy. I am still trying to figure out how I didn't die from boredom in my childhood.
My frig and freezer have an appointment for a serious cleaning once the power is restored. Might as well do that since it will be completely emptied. Not a chance I am attempting to eat anything that remains in it.
Man, this is crazy. I am still trying to figure out how I didn't die from boredom in my childhood.
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Internet back on at 1pm yesterday (Tuesday).
Sunday was exciting at our place in West Haven. Yes, our power went to "brown-out" dim at about 4;30am due to a downed tree on the next street. We're right on the water at Oyster River Point and rode out the storm FINE until about an hour before high tide. I mean, the wind was not as bad as many previous storms.
However, at about an hour before high tide, the waves had advanced as close to the house as I's ever seen. We are protected by a double seawall. That is, we have an old rock and concrete deal (certainly more than decorative) which defines and protects our yard. More substantial, is a system of gigantic granite blocks (think, breakwater / jetty) which is laid on the shoreline against the inner sea wall.
During the surge - thankfully, the outer wall (the revetment) broke the real force of the waves, thus, dissapating most of the power. As the astronomical high tide (rightly named BTW - I'd estimate 8 feet HIGHER not closer than normal) the water continued up our lawn, under our deck until it covered the ground under 2/3 the length of our house. We took sea water in our basement (about 3 feet deep) innundating our gas boiler-furnace and upright gas water heater.
Given the fact that, MOST of the energy of the waves had been disapated by the outer sea wall and our house is SOMEWHAT elevated, OTHER THAN damage to the heat and hot water systems, we only sustained an amazing MESS ( the loss of some treasured privacy hedges and about 2 to 4 feet right off the top of most of the inner seawall).
BTW: I've never had flood insurance 'cause I didn't think it made sense to pay $1,500 or $2,000. yearly to insure the potential loss of a heating system (which is, pretty much the extent of our loss) . AFAIK, wind damage would be covered under normal Homeowners policy. That said, my faith in that decision was really tested as we watched - more water than I've EVER seen - advance toward my window Sunday.
We're dealing with the mess - we may or not eat a furnace and water heater replacement - I'll learn to do concrete repair on the inner sea wall but, all-in-all we're VERY fortunate. I'll post pictures when I figger' it.
PS: If anyone was praying for the safety of others, it WORKED! Thanks!
Sunday was exciting at our place in West Haven. Yes, our power went to "brown-out" dim at about 4;30am due to a downed tree on the next street. We're right on the water at Oyster River Point and rode out the storm FINE until about an hour before high tide. I mean, the wind was not as bad as many previous storms.
However, at about an hour before high tide, the waves had advanced as close to the house as I's ever seen. We are protected by a double seawall. That is, we have an old rock and concrete deal (certainly more than decorative) which defines and protects our yard. More substantial, is a system of gigantic granite blocks (think, breakwater / jetty) which is laid on the shoreline against the inner sea wall.
During the surge - thankfully, the outer wall (the revetment) broke the real force of the waves, thus, dissapating most of the power. As the astronomical high tide (rightly named BTW - I'd estimate 8 feet HIGHER not closer than normal) the water continued up our lawn, under our deck until it covered the ground under 2/3 the length of our house. We took sea water in our basement (about 3 feet deep) innundating our gas boiler-furnace and upright gas water heater.
Given the fact that, MOST of the energy of the waves had been disapated by the outer sea wall and our house is SOMEWHAT elevated, OTHER THAN damage to the heat and hot water systems, we only sustained an amazing MESS ( the loss of some treasured privacy hedges and about 2 to 4 feet right off the top of most of the inner seawall).
BTW: I've never had flood insurance 'cause I didn't think it made sense to pay $1,500 or $2,000. yearly to insure the potential loss of a heating system (which is, pretty much the extent of our loss) . AFAIK, wind damage would be covered under normal Homeowners policy. That said, my faith in that decision was really tested as we watched - more water than I've EVER seen - advance toward my window Sunday.
We're dealing with the mess - we may or not eat a furnace and water heater replacement - I'll learn to do concrete repair on the inner sea wall but, all-in-all we're VERY fortunate. I'll post pictures when I figger' it.
PS: If anyone was praying for the safety of others, it WORKED! Thanks!
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Chester, VA - All things considered, it could have been worse. Lost power, phone, cable, and internet around 5pm Saturday. The power returned around 5pm Monday; the phone, cable, and internet just returned. I can certainly identify with those going through internet withdrawal. What did people do to entertain themselves in the old days?
Saturday night was just miserable alone without power. On Sunday, a few of my neighbors and I purchased generators at Home Depot; With lines snaking through the store, Home Depot was pushing the generators out as soon as they came off the truck. The generator brought back a comfortable level of sanity and is a very good investment.
Again, all things considered...There are still a number of homes in the area without power with very little news of imminent restoration.
Saturday night was just miserable alone without power. On Sunday, a few of my neighbors and I purchased generators at Home Depot; With lines snaking through the store, Home Depot was pushing the generators out as soon as they came off the truck. The generator brought back a comfortable level of sanity and is a very good investment.
Again, all things considered...There are still a number of homes in the area without power with very little news of imminent restoration.
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here in western mass. we swim in the green river and tube down the beautiful deerfield river. wonderful gifts from nature, but then they become destructive forces beyond imagination. we were relatively untouched in greenfield, but people not very far west of us in the hilltowns, and 20 miles north of us in brattleboro and so much of vermont , have been devastated. they are just very close to those wonders of nature which they enjoy most all of the time. they will enjoy them again, but , for sure, it will take time.
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