hurricane sandy on long island

[frank long island]

this storm did some damage here on long island the south shore is destroyed many houses burned to the ground because fire dept. could not get to them. i worked the storm at my firehouse i was there for 36 hr's. we answered 97 calls in that time as well as aiding other depts we run average 1500 calls per year. we are a volunteer dept as well as many on long island all of which did a wonderful job with the limited services. thankfully the 60 ft pine in my yard didnt come down although it raised the ground and split the roots .as for the ranchero she survived in the garage with nopower all i can do is install trim hope everyone else is safe

 

[The Master Cylinder]

Frank, Good to hear you are safe. My heart goes out to all our Brothers and Sisters on the North East coast.

 

[Ole Don]

Its good to hear from you Frank. You folks have been getting very good coverage on CBS news every night this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don

 

[frank long island]

thank you all no power since monday night thank heaven for batteries have a 1000 watt gen running fridge and burner and a light or two fireplace for heat barbque and turkey fryer for cooking just like the pioneers minus the gen camping was a lot more fun when i was younger

 

[parklane]

Hang in there Frank. At least it sounds like you still have your house.

 

[trulyvintage]

Frank,


Great attitude

Hang in there man

Thanks for your service !



Jim

 

[Ford blue blood]

camping was a lot more fun when i was younger

Know what you are talking about. Used to camp all the time when going to rod runs, now the wife's idea of camping is Motel 6!

Hang in there guy, went through 5 days during an ice storm while in rural TN. Had water, snow to keep the food good and the a gas range for coffee (life blood for us old Navy guys), cooking and heating water for washing up. Even in sub freezing temps we were able to stay comfortable (reasonably so) buy closing off all the house but the three rooms we lived in.

 

[John Burne]

Frank,

Sounds like you and your Dept did some great work. You should all be proud. I've had some experience with unstable big pines up here in Maine. As I'm sure you know, once some of those roots have broken you will want to get that down in a controlled manner as soon as possible. With all you have going on I just wanted to remind you because another wind from the same direction could be dangerous. I had a similar big pine that had to come down. It became a huge 3 plank harvest table, which has been enjoyable. I'd be happy to send you plans and pictures if your interested, although you probably have your hands full. - John

 

[frank long island]

thanks for the offer but i will be happy when its down expecting a noreaster tomorrow so it may be down sooner then later tree guys are backed up 2-3 weeks just have to hope for the best