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wilsontl19191 · November 2012

Hi ladies. I hope you are all doing well, especially my neighbors in the tri-state area! We lost power on Monday night and finally got it back yesterday! Aside from being cold, and a loss of food and such, we are doing fine! More than anything, my heart goes out to those who lost EVERYTHING! P is doing good and I was so happy to pick up a warm baby this morning!

ally510 · November 2012

I have been wondering about you. Glad you made it through the storm ok and finally have your power back!

Liz4444 · November 2012

We got our power back last night also, and just got cable/internet/phone a few minutes ago! We had to empty out our fridge and freezer, my dad told us that you can claim spoiled food on your home owners insurance. We can't go anywhere because the lines for gas are at least 2 1/2 hours.

Ally, we were up by you at my aunt and uncle's house all week because they have a generator. I don't think they wanted the baby to leave, they've been texting saying how much they miss her!

CMonkey515 · November 2012

I'm so glad to hear you're ok! I was hoping you'd check in soon.We are still without power here. Our area got hit really hard so I'm not sure when we can expect it. I heard possibly by wednesday but who knows. We blocked of the doorways around our living room with plastic and blankets and are all living in there. We have no more clean clothes. We have a fireplace and a small propane tent heater we are using at night. They are keeping the temp somewhat tolerable. None of ye are sleeping that well though. We only have two nights worth of fuel left so we have to go out today to try to scrounge some more up. DH hasn't had work since before the storm. We're hoping he can go back soon. It's still crazy here. The firemen and military walked our neighborhood this morning checking to see if everyone is ok who is still here. Most of our neighborhood is abandoned because of the flooding. There are cop cars constantly patroling at night looking for looters. It's scary. I'm still thankful that we fared so well compared to most, but I'm really looking forward to having some sense of normalcy back.

wilsontl19191 · November 2012

ally - Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts!!

Liz - Enjoy!!

Wishful - I am so sorry to hear of the tragic events on your block. I saw SI on the news this morning and it looks awful! Hang in there! *hugs*

CMonkey - you are MORE Than welcome to come to my house to wash clothes, shower, have a hot meal, etc. I am not too close, but the gas in my area is abundant and there are a lot of stores and restaurants open, so the trip may be worth it. I am in Freehold right off route 9 by the Freehold Raceway Mall. Text or call if I can help in ANY way! I will PM my number to you. hang in there!!

AngLK987 · November 2012

My heart goes out to all of you, and all of the people in your areas. Hopefully the power nightmare will be over soon so everyone can get back to normal and start rebuilding their lives!

CMonkey515 · November 2012

wilson, thank you so much for offering! That is more than generous of you. My bff just got power last night in forked river so I may go do some laundry there. I'm trying to avoid the gas lines though so we'll see. I feel bad even complaining or stressing about menial things like that when do many people are worse off, but my patience is just wearing thin I thinko

blu-eyedwife · November 2012

Thank you for checking in. It's so heartwarming to hear how lucky so many of our October mamas have been. Here's hoping for a speedy return to normalcy.

ally510 · November 2012

Liz4444:
We got our power back last night also, and just got cable/internet/phone a few minutes ago!nbsp; We had to empty out our fridge and freezer, my dad told us that you can claim spoiled food on your home owners insurance.nbsp; We can't go anywhere because the lines for gas are at least 2 1/2 hours.nbsp;
Ally, we were up by you at my aunt and uncle's house all week because they have a generator.nbsp; I don't think they wanted the baby to leave, they've been texting saying how much they miss her!

Of course they didn't want Li to leave! I'm glad you got your power back finally! If you come back up this way, the gas lines in Westwood are not bad. MH and I went at different times yesterday and each only had to wait 20 minutes. If you want the street address, let me know.

ally510 · November 2012

CMonkey515:
wilson, thank you so much for offering! That is more than generous of you. My bff just got power last night in forked river so I may go do some laundry there. I'm trying to avoid the gas lines though so we'll see. I feel bad even complaining or stressing about menial things like that when do many people are worse off, but my patience is just wearing thin I thinko

I teach classes at NYSC. I'm not sure how close one is to you, but they are letting anyone come in and use their showers charge their devices. If you let me know what town you're in, I can let you know the closest one to you with power. You can even put your LO in the childcare and take a long, hot, stress free shower.

Liz4444 · November 2012

ally510:
Liz4444:
We got our power back last night also, and just got cable/internet/phone a few minutes ago!nbsp; We had to empty out our fridge and freezer, my dad told us that you can claim spoiled food on your home owners insurance.nbsp; We can't go anywhere because the lines for gas are at least 2 1/2 hours.nbsp; Ally, we were up by you at my aunt and uncle's house all week because they have a generator.nbsp; I don't think they wanted the baby to leave, they've been texting saying how much they miss her!
Of course they didn't want Li to leave! I'm glad you got your power back finally! If you come back up this way, the gas lines in Westwood are not bad. MH and I went at different times yesterday and each only had to wait 20 minutes. If you want the street address, let me know.

Thanks. On the way back from Cresskill there were major lines, but DH went to Parsippany during the Giants game (he figured everyone would be home watching), and he waited less than an hour.

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