Hurricane Sandy

[moparbarn]

I've tried calling ray, goes striaght to voice mail......nails, have you heard from him? for that matter, hope you're ok also!

 

[Don Ferrette]

Tried to call Ray's cell phone this morning, left a message saying I know he's probably got his hands full but to please check in with one of us just to let us know he's ok.

 

[moparbarn]

Same thing i did, don. nothing yet, how 'bout you?

 

[Don Ferrette]

Same thing i did, don. nothing yet, how 'bout you?

Nope, nothing yet on my end either, I really hope one of us hears from him soon. Union Beach is about 1 mile from Raritan Bay which roughly a 5 mile wide stretch of water between him and Staten Island. Reading a little over 1/2 way down this news article I just found doing a search has me deeply concerned-http://www.nj.com/ne...ves_nj_but.html

 

[Ronald van Essen]

We got lucky, just a glancing blow. lots of rain, only 1 tree down that i saw. never even lost power! need to hear from kent & the hammer, you guys ok? hang on new york........

good to hear you are ok there Robin

 

[Slideblues]

Don, Yea watching the morning news they said NJ has lost 25 percent of their cell tower/cable and ISP systems and getting a message thru will be hard.

They are try'n to reroute communication in tha next few days,

Gene

 

[moparbarn]

That article & the fact that ray usually sends the family away & stays to watch the house has me worried.......praying it's just communications issues!

 

[Don Ferrette]

Got a brief text from Ray this morning said "we're ok no power talk soon".

 

[moparbarn]

Freakin' awesome! thanx for the info, don.

 

[Slideblues]

Cool beans,Thanks man

 

[Nigtmare]

Got a brief text from Ray this morning said "we're ok no power talk soon".

Thank God there ok. I'm praying for everyone down that way.

Thanks Don

 

[Tom Foley]

Breezy Point NY , 108 houses burned ..

 

[Andy Greene]

Glad to hear Hammer is ok, good news. Foley, was watching the news this am and it looked like a war zone- complete city blocks GONE .....

 

[HOTWATER]

Got a brief text from Ray this morning said "we're ok no power talk soon".

Good...thanks Don

 

[Mike Larson]

Is Ray functional, Don?.. Ray?... there are more guys east, that need roll call, Tunnelbill?... others?... storm was a kick in the sack....... keep us posted if you can get on.... thanks Mike

 

[Bob Morton]

Talked with Hammer,

He and his faimly are safe. Doing the best they can under the circumstances.

Nails.

 

[rctinman]

Thanks for the info Don and Bob! Been thinking about Ray and other fellow boaters and family in the storm track. Our prayers are with them.

Steve Ball

 

[Nigtmare]

any updates on how Ray is doing or is it any way we can help???

 

[bsmtboy2]

We just got orders today to go to NJ and NY to aid in the restoration of internet and phone lines. Managers said we will be up there at least 2-3 weeks. Looks like my crew is heading for jersey shore on friday.

 

[Don Ferrette]

We just got orders today to go to NJ and NY to aid in the restoration of internet and phone lines. Managers said we will be up there at least 2-3 weeks. Looks like my crew is heading for jersey shore on friday.

You might be in for a surprise when you get there. Virginia Dominion Power sent EIGHTY fully crewed trucks to New Jersey and New York to help and were TURNED AWAY! Even though most were union (Virginia unions are voluntary) some were not so they turned ALL 80 of them back. Same thing happened to crews from Kentucky and Louisiana. Yup that really does alot for our friends in Jersey and New York who STILL have no power. :angry: