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2012-10-29 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Mass Evacuations, 100s of Flights Canceled as Hurricane Sandy Nears U.S.

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Posted by Fred 2012-10-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11125 views ] Top

#1 I came to work this morning, up I-95 to the Beltway, even though the gubbamint is closed. Somebody has to feed the 47%.

Posted by Bobby 2012-10-29 05:45|| 2012-10-29 05:45|| Front Page Top

#2 While your efforts are certainly lauded here Bobby, I wouldn't hold my breath for "gubbamint" accolades or any recognition of your dedication. In fact, I wouldn't even mention it in the lunchroom tomorrow.
:-(

Posted by Besoeker 2012-10-29 08:37|| 2012-10-29 08:37|| Front Page Top

#3 And advice for anyone deciding to hang out on the beach - be sure to write your name, address and SS# on your chest in indelible marker - it will make things much easier for the Rescue and Recovery teams later.

Posted by Glenmore 2012-10-29 08:40|| 2012-10-29 08:40|| Front Page Top

#4 When Isaac come crashing down on Louisiana, Barry kept campaigning, but Sandy affects a number of swing states and posh beaches, and its back to the olde' situation room - if that makes y'all more or less comfortable.

I think its because he is a racist who hates the African American communities of New Orleans and surrounding areas; amiright three letter news places?

Posted by swksvolFF 2012-10-29 10:31|| 2012-10-29 10:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Here near Dulles Airport, we just have a hard cold rain with lots of gusts. I'm staying home today and probably tomorrow. One of my coworkers Friday moaned about how the 'right' people (he meant 'left' people) won't be able to vote next week, that Romney will win, and that we'll be at war within two years.

Posted by Eric Jablow 2012-10-29 12:49|| 2012-10-29 12:49|| Front Page Top

About an hour ago someone posted this on the web.

Posted by Beavis 2012-10-29 12:58|| 2012-10-29 12:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Drive on out Route-50 to Upperville Eric and lift a pint to me at the Hunter's Head.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-10-29 13:00|| 2012-10-29 13:00|| Front Page Top

#8 In a presser about the storm, just heard Pres. B-HO use the phrase "pre-positioned assets" twice. So he isn't entirely unfamiliar with the idea.

Posted by SteveS 2012-10-29 13:30|| 2012-10-29 13:30|| Front Page Top

#9 Excellent picture Beavis, thank you.

"But where are the horses?"
-preezy

Posted by swksvolFF 2012-10-29 13:34|| 2012-10-29 13:34|| Front Page Top

#10 In a presser about the storm, just heard Pres. B-HO use the phrase "pre-positioned assets" twice. So he isn't entirely unfamiliar with the idea.
Posted by SteveS

As in the potentally recent usage:

Yes Mr. President, we have "pre-positioned assets" which can reach Benghazi.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-10-29 13:41|| 2012-10-29 13:41|| Front Page Top

#11 I hope someone ties down his empty chair.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2012-10-29 13:53|| 2012-10-29 13:53|| Front Page Top

#12 "I hope someone ties down his empty chair."

Good suggestion, BP. :-D

Actually, I took my empty chair (and signs, and hanging baskets, and wind chimes) in on Saturday. (Central Virginia)

Posted by Barbara 2012-10-29 14:08|| 2012-10-29 14:08|| Front Page Top

#13 Central Virginia here.

Went to work as usual (raining, but not bad). Firm was then closed at 12:30 (and we're not a firm that normally closes for anything); were told to call tomorrow morning at 10:30 to check on status of office opening. Still raining when I left, but about the same as this morning. Now it's really coming down; guess the bosses had access to better info than we did.

Our offices in New York and Richmond are closed, period. Our offices in Washington, Baltimore, and Norfolk are working "virtually" (meaning not physically open, but expected to work from home if you can). Good luck with working remotely in Norfolk - I expect a goodly amount of Tidewater has lost power already. :-(

I'm going to get off the computer and go do stuff I need to do around here that requires electricity. Will check back later (if I can).

Y'all in the storm's path, stay safe.

Posted by Barbara 2012-10-29 14:29|| 2012-10-29 14:29|| Front Page Top

#14 Windy, snow and rain mix here in the mountains of east Tennessee.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2012-10-29 15:36|| 2012-10-29 15:36|| Front Page Top

#15 They cut us loose about 3:00. Heavy rain, real bad visibility, wind gusts that bounce the car around like a knuckleball, some minor flooding. Worst of it is supposed to be tonight.

Posted by tu3031 2012-10-29 17:06|| 2012-10-29 17:06|| Front Page Top

#16 Dang, Beavis. That pic makes me teary.

Posted by SteveS 2012-10-29 17:33|| 2012-10-29 17:33|| Front Page Top

#17 That is a wonderful picture.

I am just a few miles south of them. The rain is steady, but fairly light. The wind is ceaseless and the gusts are fierce. A whole night of this is going to do some damage.

Posted by RandomJD 2012-10-29 18:05|| 2012-10-29 18:05|| Front Page Top

#18 The picture was taken in September. But they're still out there.
Not that I had any doubt...

Posted by tu3031 2012-10-29 18:45|| 2012-10-29 18:45|| Front Page Top

#19 First the surge, then Après moi, le déluge and then ~~"burn baby burn"~~ (too wet) lootapoolata.

Posted by tipper 2012-10-29 19:35|| 2012-10-29 19:35|| Front Page Top

#20 Stay safe and well, Rantburgers. My prayers are with you!

Posted by Frank G 2012-10-29 20:22|| 2012-10-29 20:22|| Front Page Top

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