I called DNJ and just got a text from him in reply. It says:

"We're o.k. No power for 7-10 days. Massive damage on the shore...no stores open...no lights, etc. Just have to wait it out..."

Trying to call Gary's wife Carol now.

DonM

I did get to talk to DNJ on the phone just now. They are o.k, and didn't get any direct damage, but the entire area is pretty much devastated.
Carol doesn't answer. I'm hoping she is with relatives. I do know there home is way up on a hill, so there will not be any flooding.
DonM

thank you Don. Your a good man

Hello....no power here...what a mess....seaside devastated...were ok for now

AS one that regularly goes through this nightmare, I can only offer my deepest sympathies to those suffering this disaster. No-one knows what one of these are like until you go through it. I wish all of you a speedy recovery...

I got Carol on the phone....she and the Diamond property are A-OK. She said Gary took off across Charleston Harbor this morning and had a rough go of it...but he is okay. Condolences to DNJ and all you Yankees who have been affected by Sandy.
Eddie

Good to hear our SZ friends are ok. Thanks for the updates.

Man, it's been years, but I remember just going without ice water as a kid for three days in New Orleans. No one can even imagine what that is like in 97 degrees and 97% humidity. We had an icebox not a refrigerator. So, we couldn't even get ice from the ice house.

Think about that and then all of the real misery on top of that. All I have to worry about now is shoveling a little snow and buying groceries and I still complain.


Wasn't all of the eastern area just devastated by an ice storm a couple years ago? Or, is my memory that bad?

Donny, Fran, Dave be careful.

Donny I imagine there are live electrical wires dangling all over the streets like New Orleans?

I wish the best for all of you yankees.
Boo

Donny best wishes, hope you folks get cleared up sooner rather than later. I think you know I have family in Jersey, they are further north and inland, but are without power and don't think they'll be getting it back until Novemeber 4th.

Hello....no power here...what a mess....seaside devastated...were ok for now..n daughters house is gone under water.....they are safe here....she lives on the water shore....no power still......candles.....transistor radio.......BBQ......no gas....its bad.....Obama to visit here today......this sux........stay safe.....