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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => Weather and Hurricane Info => Topic started by: Hotrod on October 30, 2012, 12:22:34 PM
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I can only hope everyone fared the same as I.
Home OK ( no power )
Phyllis Ann Fine.
Camper Fine
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t^ good to here Rod
Good here Lost power cable and Internet. But all are safe !
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Good to here you made out okay Rod. Boat and house good over here, made power arrangements, back to work tomorrow.
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I made out good. No damage to house or boat. My mobile home made out good also. The only damage I had was the roof of my aluminum shed at my mobile home blew off. Bent a post on my awning. Other than that, all good.
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A fellow charter captain walked to my marina for me....The boat did come up off blocks....but she is sitting almost straight upright...doesnt seem to have any damage to the hull props or shafts...little gel coat damage to the bow where she is resting against another boat....didnt move far from where she was on blocks....maybe a boat length or 2
Somehow it seems she survived....no pics but im trying to get there tomorrow to survey ot myself and get the insurance claim started.
Hope others fared the same with their boats.
House never lost power
Some flashing curled up on roof amd a couple.of shingles missing.
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Good news Carl.
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Good to hear Carl. t^
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Glad to hear its not to serious Carl.
Southern Lehigh County PA here
No power here, and cant get much of anywhere due to so many trees down across roads and wires, ventured out about 7am and every 100yrds or so theres a tree down....lost power around 4pm yesterday and still nothing, sump out and water in the basement. Winds like ive never heard before...read we had 70 steady and 85mph gusts....but cant confirm anything...
My kitchen looked like a meth lab this morning with me trying to make a cup of coffee...(thank god for gas stoves) boil this, stir that, pour water over grounds into another container thru a strainer...I was like Breaking Bad meets Starbucks.....needles to say after all the work, was the best dam cup of coffee ive had in a long time...... Given everyones situation, if a flooded basement, no power and making a cup of coffee is a pita....ill take it.
Guys, you are all in my familys thoughts.......cant see on TV whats going on over there, but reading some of what is being posted on here and some internet news stations is really breaking my heart.......Your all in our prayers
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Gutters collapsed, a few fences in my back yard broke down, still kept power. Not bad in any way.
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Congrats to those who made it through unscathed. To those who did not, it is time to show how strong we are in getting over this. our shore bungalow in manasquan had 3 feet of water, and I hardly want to think about where Say When might be right now. Life goes on, someday this will be a distant memory.
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Glad to hear little or no damage for most. We have no power or cable and lost a wind chime, that's it. Most around me have trees down on houses with some damage. We have a 7 pm curfew and no driving in town. They said 7-10 days for the power to go back on and postponed halloween to some other day. Not as bad as others have it.
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Upon a closer inspection by my cuz...looks like i had my platform ripped off the brackets,and possibly some rudder and prop damage as well.....will inspect it more closely when i can get in there
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Sorry to hear Carl, hope it all works out for you.
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whs nosmly
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Next time the boat stays put in water. ;D
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Hey everyone I finally got us back on the web and checking in t^ We faired pretty well here in Pa. other then no power through out the whole town of Morrisville since 5pm Monday. There are a lot of downed trees and wind related damages. I haven't seen our boat but just seen a post on facebook from the owners there were only 5 boats with minamal damage. Mine was 10feet in the air on a rack so I'm guessing it stayed there and held up against the wind thudPot of chilie is on the stove and my Harborfreight genrator that I bought last year is kicking butt. TT^ Haven't had a chance to read everyones post yet so I hope everyone is ok slt
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Good to hear you came out of the storm in one piece Skip and Cathy. Your boat should be ok up on the rack. t^
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@capt Carl next time leave your boat in the water in the Belmar Marina transient slips. They all did great with no problems.
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Still no power here in upper Bucks. POS generator still going strong. Trying to keep 2 young kids busy is tough. Some tree and wires down around town. Back to work tomorrow night.
I finally just heard from BigAl. He said his house is "gone" but he and his family is ok. He appreciates the thoughts. He has limited service.
Glad you all are safe and only what appears to be minor damage in the grand scheme of things. If I can help with anything let me know.
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@capt Carl next time leave your boat in the water in the Belmar Marina transient slips. They all did great with no problems.
thx Irish....i heard clarks landing came out good too!
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Sorry to hear about your damage.. at least not a total loss
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nosmly Sorry to hear about Al. I've been wondering about his since I heard bad things about his neighborhood overnight.
We were very fortunate. Lost power and still out. Generator is working great, but come 5am I gotta find fuel.
No damage for us, but there's probably 15 homes in our development with large oak trees on their roof's.
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Anyone hear from Trish?
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Anyone hear from Trish?
Eddie? pcrn
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nosmly Sorry to hear about Al. I've been wondering about his since I heard bad things about his neighborhood overnight.
What Happen to Al.. 5hrug
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Still no power here in upper Bucks. POS generator still going strong. Trying to keep 2 young kids busy is tough. Some tree and wires down around town. Back to work tomorrow night.
I finally just heard from BigAl. He said his house is "gone" but he and his family is ok. He appreciates the thoughts. He has limited service.
Glad you all are safe and only what appears to be minor damage in the grand scheme of things. If I can help with anything let me know.
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That's tuff to take. I wish the best for Al and his family.
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nosmly Sorry to hear about Al. I've been wondering about his since I heard bad things about his neighborhood overnight.
I posted that I finally heard from him this afternoon. He said via text that his house is "gone" but he and his family is ok. He's got limited services. He thanks us for the well wishes. Itold him to reach out if he needs anything.
What Happen to Al.. 5hrug
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Ah..WTF... sheezz...
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Wow! So sorry to hear that. nosmly
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whs.
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Sorry to hear that AL nosmly..
All we had here was trees down and power out for about 24 hours... Was a nice firework show tho watching all the transformers blow in a line...
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I lost power around 7:30 Monday night. It was eerie hearing the wind howling, stuff blowing down the street and also watching the sky with one big flash after another. My section of Totowa got power back around 5 AM this morning. Half of the town still without power. 1/2 mile line for gas station open in town. Didn't they listen and fill their tanks before the storm? rgmn
I hope everyone made it through safely. Everything else can be replaced as it is only a material thing. The pics of the boats piled on top of each other at the various marinas is very sad.
Tight Lines,
Bob G chrz slt
PS: I found this picture on one of the newspaper websites. It is a boat on the Morgan creek train tracks. The name of the boat is "Emotional Rescue" which I thought was very ironic.
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We faired well. Some friends and family not so well. We lost power monday night and just got it back on now. My parents house (Bayville) had water up to the front door and about 3 feet deep in the garage. The boat stayed in the water and thankfully they cast some lines to the opposite side of the lagoon to keep it in place. No damage there. My cousins house off of rt 37 along the toms river had 3 feet in his first floor.
Took a ride up to Neptune and asbury to check on some side jobs of mine. The damage is extensive. Asbury is a time bomb right now. Too many bored people walking around.
As an aside, I looked out my front window last night and saw flash lights shining into my jeep. I booked out the front door with a flash light and a baseball bat. It's kinda of a blur cause it happened so fast and the adrenaline was pumping. But words were said and two teenage kids went running as they claimed they were only playing man hunt. They knew I wasn't playing though >:( and that hiding in or near someone's car when everyone is on edge was potentially a very bad move.
Check out what happened to the mantaloking bridge and surrounding area. What a shame and I hope everyone got out. There is an inlet there now.
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Wow, so sorry to hear of so much damage to property. nosmly
Up here thank God all safe. Very lucky no trees came down on my property and that we had minimal rain.
Lost power at 6 pm on Monday but no damage to my home or property so very lucky.
No generator, so after I went out on Tuesday and saw the damage around town and in the surrounding area I took all the frozen food to the local Shoprite that was storing food for people, as I don't see the power coming back on for many more days.
The tree and power cable damage is unreal with numerous streets closed.
Got the fireplace going for heat and hope the flashlights hold out.
Just got to my office building today and power back on here. So this is my first look at what's been going on except the from the AM radio.
Good luck to all of you as we ride this out.
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Lost power about 10:30 Monday, got it back at 4AM today.
I now reside in senior housing in Garfield and it was a little hard watching some of my fellow older residents trying to cope with no power, no elevator in a three story building,in a totally electric apt..Can't cook, no heat,and darkness.
I fared well,had my lantren, and 1 burner propane stove from my camping days, so I had light and could make coffee.
A family friend who has 12 rental properties in Manasquan has lost every building. They where all on 1st Ave. and my Cousin's boat is missing from marina on the Manasquan river.
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nosmly..Funny how things work...You grow up trying to be a strong husband and father figure but in reality its my wife. I am a volunteer fireman and it seems everytime a major incident is about to happen I am at the firehouse leaving my wife to guard the home. I left the house about 3pm Monday and came home Tuesday around 2pm. The only damage was to my trees. My boat is fine but the marina is gone, they lost all the docks so my striper season is done. Did better than most. I have no power and visit the firehouse daily to recharge phones and use the internet....... t^ Lucky man I guess..Hope everyone is doing well and powered up soon... chrz
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I cut up 6 huge trees today and stacked it out on the street. I'm exhausted and have no heat/power/water, but I honestly am heartbroken for what I saw when I went to Keyport. I spoke with Al, he and his family are ok but his house is destroyed. I pulled my boat out of the water with intention of bringing it home. It ended up slightly cockeyed on the trailer so I opted to leave it at Brown's Point. Well, a huge tree fell right where my boat would have been at home. Fate..... Except it would have been destroyed if I left it at Brown's Point. Al called me and asked me to help him pull his boat on Saturday. He saw where mine was and told me there was no way it would be safe there. I even argued a bit because I was tired but he insisted I hook it back up and follow him to a secret spot he knew of. I finally did, and thanks to him my boat is intact and no damage. While I was at Brown's yesterday a man I talk to regularly asked me if I saw his boat. He couldn't find it at all. I was fighting back tears thinking about all that my brothers and sisters of the fishing and boating community lost. I couldn't imagine having to ask someone if they saw my boat because it went missing in a storm. I would not have a boat today if it weren't for Al. This community has brought on so many great friendships, and I am forever thankful that I found it and count myself a part of it.
If there is ANYTHING I can do for any of you, please don't hesitate to ask.
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The shore house now has a 23 ft center console that tried to come in the front window and a 28 ft wedged between us and the neighbor. Also one jet ski and dock along with lots and lots of wooden debris. House had about 5 inches of water and mud in it. So glad I brought my boat back from the shore.
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Sorry to hear that Dave..
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God bless you guys!
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Guys I am ok, My wife and son and dogs are ok also, My boat ok also, house nosmly 7' of water throughout it walls shifted of foundation, 3" of silt throughout sheet rock falling off walls broken windows but im ok. Thanks for all your concerns I went back to work today so Im able to get access. No cell phone service still rgmn sprint ???. I got it bad but there is alot worse my town is demolished houses are completely gone and so are people. If you have facebook check out jersey shore hurricane sandy.
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Sorry for your loss Al, nosmly
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Sorry for your loss Al, glad the family is ok, everything else can be replaced.
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Sorry for you loss Al. As you know, we are here if you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. Bless you and your family.
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t^ Thanks guys have some pictures will try to post if i get cell service
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Sorry for you loss Al. As you know, we are here if you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. Bless you and your family.
whs
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wts Hang in there Al
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Sorry to hear about this Al. Lets us know what we can do to help.
I had two large pine trees topple over. First one missed the house and cars. The second one landed on the house but looks to of done minimal damage. No power since Monday. Don't expect it back anytime soon.
I don't know the boats status. On the way to pull the boat this last weekend someone hit my trailer and bent the axel. I had the boat hoisted and blocked up at Manasqaun River club. I go down this weekend to check it out and figure out how to get it home.
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Hers some pics i was able to take so far cant get to other parts of my house yet.
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OMG Al... nosmly
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As Joe said...don't hesitate to call. We're here for you...
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Al, if you need help moving the furniture out, whatever you gotta do. Call me, Lynn and I will be there.
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That stinks Al. nosmly Let me know if you need anything. t^
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whs my prayers are with everyone.
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No power, phone, Internet or cell service at my house. I do have hot water. Reel McCoy II made it through fine.
Very sorry for those who suffered losses. I have been cut off from the news and I am just seeing the devestatation when I got connected at work.
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Very sorry to hear about your house Al. But glad you and the family are safe. Thats the most important part.
If there's anything you need, say the word.
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On the bright side if there is one I did save my fishing poles all my tackle boxes pretty much floated away but its all replaceable.
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On the bright side if there is one I did save my fishing poles all my tackle boxes pretty much floated away but its all replaceable.
Not the new tog stick I hope?
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Sorry to see the damage Al! If there's anything I can do to help any of you, please let me know.
We made it out with some branches and limbs down, and a broken section of fence. Still no power.
Jason
732-300-1599
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Weve had our house on the BHW lagoons for over 40 years. NEVER even came close to a tide that came over our bottom dock. Last year we decided to renovate the house..Everything was new. The insulation, sheet rock, trim, tile, rugs, kitchen, appliances, furniture etc. We were pretty fortunate compared to other people though. :'( Ended up with 36 or so inches of water through the house but everything stayed in place but is ruined. That all can be replaced so whatever.
I went down tuesday morning and pulled out all my fishing gear and any valuables. 3 Boats and my box trailer made it. It's insane what happened down there. Im sick to my stomach over this. If anyone out there needs help in the BHW area this weekend PM me.
Best of luck to everyone out there.
On a side note. Someone got their ass kicked and robbed right outside my house last night 2am. ( garfield ) Ive heard of lots of luding going on. If the gas continues to be scarce you guys should put a gas cap lock on your vehicles. nosmly
Protect your family and yourself
LOCKED AND LOADED-
JAMES.
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Finally got into the Highlands today....thank you Highlands P.D. t^
Got to the boat to see 1st hand....she looks like she was the last boat to float being the last boat on the pile. Lots of gel coat work to be done....props and rudders are about 1/4 inch into the blacktop and only things supporting the boat so maybe some shaft issues as well...wont know the stbd side and bottom.damage until she is blocked back up again.
Looks like she fought like hell to stay put ....but tired out in the late rounds
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That sucks carl but luckily not total loss
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Sorry Buddy.. you will come back stronger than ever..
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Up in Levittown, no power since Monday afternoon,Gen getting me by. Last update we may get it back Sun but at least all the trees missed our house. National Guard is patrolling due to copper thieves,Still over 50%of homes still no power. Was contacted by Surf City police about info regarding re-entering island,looks like up to 8 days they'll keep us posted. To my shock our house was in one of the fly by pictures of Christies first tour. Windows were still boarded, siding and roof looked intact, no sand in the streets and no standing water. So far it looks promising. Still have pictures from the 62' storm and the water only came up to the first step of the old house. We'll see what happens this time. To all others our hearts are with you, things can be replaced and rebuilt, as long as your there to do it. Here's some pics of LBI. Good luck to all.
http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/news/stor.
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Up @5am this morning to get in the gas line and topped off then on the hunt for a gen...heard they had some at Lowes In mt olive so I jumped in the truck only to find out it was a rumor and they had none rgmn. Went to the 7/11 on the ride back to get coffee and got chatty with a women that had just the night before got one from Tractor Supply Co so I made a beeline over to the one near me, Flanders and they didn't have any :'(. But they said the Blairstown/Hope store still had them but couldn't sell them....I get the address and dial it into the GPS and make record time there on Rt 80....get there and they got 6 left ;D. $800 bucks later i have one in the back of the truck. Headed east into PA to find no lines at the pumps and top off the truck and the gen still in the box....a little wiring to the panel and got the whole house live ! A small victory but I think right now that's what we have....small victories as we all get back up and running....again guys call me if you need anything. 973 727-4699 cell
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Andy's Delight is home. Seeing all the loss firsthand in Keyport, a part of me honestly felt guilty driving out of there with an intact boat.
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Good to here Kenny t^
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Big Al....sorry to hear about your home. nosmly
Sorry to hear of every ones losses nosmly
Still no power at home and am still hanging out here at work to keep warm and see some news.
Good luck all. slt
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Sorry Buddy.. you will come back stronger than ever..
. Hang in there Carl. Like Rod said, stronger than ever bro...
You too Paule, hang in there
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Just got our power back now.. Jackson has 3 down tree, busted my fence, bbq, mower and pool heater.
Toms River, perfect.. Boat, perfect. My friend took his boat out of the water at a local marina, and it floated off the block. It is crazy to say, that this time, keeping the boat in the water was the better choice. All I had was high tide to worry about.
My Seaside house, did not survive at all. We have water damage, and 4' of sand around the house and parts of the boardwalk sitting in our driveway.
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t^ nosmly
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whs
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My buddy found the Wreckfish for me today. Said it doesn't look to bad. I'll be going down tomorrow to see for myself.
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UGH...
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Hopefully not to bad Phil, good luck fcp
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Good luck with the recovery Phil.
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whs
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wts
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whs t^