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Uploaded by: teach50 — Die Martis October 30, 2012 — Valley Stream, NY (Current Weather Conditions)

Everyone has seen photos of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy that destroyed New Jersey, NYC, & Long Island as well as other areas on the East Coast. I am finally back on line after 4 days without power. It has been a long ordeal. My block was extremely fortunate. We didn't have any trees fall and no flooding but the entire area is devastated. This is a photo of a tree that fell between the street, smashed, the car, and blew out the tires. No one was hurt.

 
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1. Biskitten 08:49 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Glad you have power back & are safe and sound, Linda!
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2. trailhiker44 08:53 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Glad to hear that you are safe and sound !
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3. teach50 08:53 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Long Beach, Jones Beach and the park where I take my sunset photos have been totally destroyed. Fire Island is destroyed and cut in two. The landscape of Long Island has been totally changed. The communities on the South Shore of Long Island are in ruins. On the North Shore of Long Island which faces Long Island Sound has been decimated.
The destruction in NYC is unreal as well as in New Jersey. Places that I have taken many of my photos are in ruins.
I have not had school all week. This is unprecedented.
We will rebuild.
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4. jerseyshoretoo 08:58 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Welcome back Linda! I got power back today too:)
Happy to hear that you and yours are safe and you didn't incur any serious damage.
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5. canuckjune 08:59 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
I am sure it is mind boggling and I am so glad you are safe and made out OK despite being without power that long. I feel so sorry for the ones that lost everything and the landscape will be forever changed. God bless.
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6. beanhead 09:01 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Glad to know you're safe.
So sad to hear more firsthand of the total devastation and its impact.
Hoping for a great recovery for all.
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7. ChrisAnthemum 09:03 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Gosh, Linda, how awful! I feel so bad for you and everyone who had to go through this mess. I know it will take a very long time before rebuilding is complete, and in one sense it never will be, because you can replace buildings and trees, but can never make them as if this disaster hadn't occurred. Thank heavens you (and we) have your many photos to help us all remember the way things were. God bless you, my friend, and all who were affected by this superstorm!

"... and behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice." I Kings 19:11-12.
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8. SVLover 09:03 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
So glad you made it through the killer storm and are safe, Linda. What an amazing and awful thing to witness.
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9. kippic 09:09 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
It is good to see you back on line and that you survived this storm. Yes, rebuilding will take some time. I'm glad no serious damage was inflicted on you and your family.
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10. ChrisAnthemum 09:17 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Update: Congrats on a quick blue frame for this photo, Linda!
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11. newenglandlight 10:04 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
So glad to hear you are okay Linda. All that damage is hard to imagine and the pictures are heartbreaking. Now that winter is on our doorstep, the recovery will be even more difficult, but I know people are resilient and my prayers are with all of you. Congrats on the VIP and AC!
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12. RNJoel 10:04 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Glad you are safe, that's the important part.
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13. ColoradoKat 10:30 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
I'm glad you got through the storm safe and unhurt, Linda!
I have said many prayers for the people who were
in harms way and will continue to do so.
Congratulations on your Blue for this timely
photo!
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14. catilac 10:36 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
Linda, I am so glad you are O.K.! Having been through Katrina I know what you are experiencing. It will take time but things will get back to normal again! Take care and Congratulations on this great photo!
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15. katy99780 10:59 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
I am always impressed at the resilience of New Yorkers!

SO GLAD you escaped unscathed, though you are surrounded by ruins.
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16. MTDisk 11:27 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
SO happy to hear your safe! Prayers continue for those less fornunate!!
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17. Susie77 11:49 PM GMT die 01o November, anno 2012    
I'm glad you're safe and okay.
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18. Kennebunker 12:41 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Welcome back, Linda! Your presence has been missed, and now this community can breathe a sigh of relief that you are safe. No, things will never be the same again, but joy and beauty will surface again in Long Island, New York, and the rest of the east coast that has been devastated. Kudos to you, and congratulations on this well earned Blue Border.
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19. docshovel39 12:48 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Glad you're OK Linda !
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20. lenag 12:55 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Glad you are safe!!
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21. CalicoBass 01:11 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Congrats on your VIP and AC, so glad you are okay!
My thought and prayers are with all that were in
Sandy's path of destruction.
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22. Bobells 01:18 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
I live in Point Pleasant Beach in the flood zone. East of the tracks has been with out power since Monday evening. A wise decision in my opinion. Many homes were flooded. Given the chance to dry out, some homes will not catch fire. Now the gas company is talking about down service......
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23. Bobells 01:19 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    

Quoting teach50:
Long Beach, Jones Beach and the park where I take my sunset photos have been totally destroyed. Fire Island is destroyed and cut in two. The landscape of Long Island has been totally changed. The communities on the South Shore of Long Island are in ruins. On the North Shore of Long Island which faces Long Island Sound has been decimated.
The destruction in NYC is unreal as well as in New Jersey. Places that I have taken many of my photos are in ruins.
I have not had school all week. This is unprecedented.
We will rebuild.

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24. nanapoo 01:21 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
great weather capture! glad you are ok! congrats on the ac!
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25. LovePix 01:25 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Oh my, Linda. Such a nice capture of such an unbelievable tragedy. I'm along with everyone else, glad that you are ok. We lucked out in this part of Jersey, just an unreal wind train during the night. I'm thinking you will find other wonderful places to take your beautiful photos. Congratulations on the AC, and for the world view recognition.
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26. fotomacc 01:40 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Glad to know you, at least, are OK Linda. Our thoughts are with all those not so fortunate.
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27. gilg72 01:51 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Wowser! Linda, this is such a big devastation throughout Sandy's Path. Glad to see you are posting photos again. Been wondering.
Congratulations on the AC& the VIP!
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28. summer04 02:20 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
The photos tell the story!
Glad that all in your block are ok and that power is restored.
The clean up will happen, the land will heal. Homes will be rebuilt, but, loved ones will never be forgotten.
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29. suzi46 02:24 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
so good to hear from you Linda..our hearts are breaking and tears are falling for all in the hardhit areas of the North East..prayers being said daily!
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30. Willow13 02:33 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
I'm so relieved to hear that you were not hurt
and that your house wasn't flooded,
or destroyed by the strong winds, Linda.
The devastation is so shocking and our hearts
are with you all as you recover from this!!
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31. llpj04 04:22 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
I just hope that the hurricanes don't continue to break records like Isaac & Sandy. Glad you didn't have any loss to your family-it can happen so fast.
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32. got2dogs 04:31 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
so good to have you back! so much devastation, I'm so glad you and your family are okay! take care, it will be a slow recovery, but recover, it will!!
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33. Faasai 07:21 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Nice to hear that you are safe.Bad situation but an good shot.Congrats on AC!
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34. Madermade 11:36 AM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Oh my goodness Linda, I am so happy you are ok.... God was holding you in the palm of his hand. Praying for you and all who need His help! Thanks for sharing painful reminders in photos.
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35. Arbie 01:05 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
I have been wondering how all our New Yorkers are doing. I'm glad you are doing okay!
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36. Doesiedoats 02:21 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Excellent reporting, Linda, and so very
glad you are safe and sound.

Congratulations on the AC.
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37. luvne32 02:26 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Linda, I hope you are heartened a bit by the long list of admirers above. Thankfully you are safe.
I have fond memories of Jones Beach as a kid. The boardwalk and the sports activities were well operated and maintained then. I am so sorry to hear you description of the damage.
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38. teach50 02:46 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
To Everyone: I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it is to read everyones comments. It is truly a blessing to have such wonderful friends. I hope all is well with all our East Coast friends who we haven't heard from yet. We will rebuild.
Linda
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39. 13468 02:49 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
So happy you survived and esp. you have all those wonderful photo memories of those 'historical' sites. Having gone through Hurricane Andrew, I feel horribly for all the lives affected by this monster. We become amazingly strong and resourceful--but it's so difficult! Hang in there!! (great capture)
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40. icmoore 03:05 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
So glad you made it out of Sandy okay, Linda!!
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41. WurzelDave 09:31 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
Like everyone else glad to hear you are OK, the road to recovery for all concerned will be long because of such a wide swathe of damage but it will happen. Maybe better sea defences will be constructed after this. Congrats on VIP & AC.
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42. Wanda1948 10:13 PM GMT die 02o November, anno 2012    
It was a terrible tragedy! I am very glad that you are safe! Congratulations for this picture, Linda!
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43. sillygal 09:12 PM GMT die 03o November, anno 2012    
WOW,At least everyone is safe
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44. randel52 02:35 AM GMT die 04o November, anno 2012    
so sorry you had to have your turn in the bucket so to speak thank god you and yours are safe, I am also sorry to see another century oak go down mother nature can sure humble us in secods be well and take care. Randel
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45. tomekandjola 01:14 PM GMT die 04o November, anno 2012    
Glad to hear that you are safe Linda. Awful many damages after Sandy and I ąm sorry for all those people who suffered.
Congratulations on your AC.
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46. gardner48197 08:53 PM GMT die 04o November, anno 2012    
Glad to see you are safe and sound, hope the recovery is sooner than later!!! Congrats on the AC & VIP!!!
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47. Doesiedoats 02:04 PM GMT die 06o November, anno 2012    
UPDATE:

Congratulations on the World View recognition!
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48. trailhiker44 08:30 PM GMT die 06o November, anno 2012    
CONGRATULATIONS on the WORLD VIEW selection !!!
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49. Wanderoo 06:56 PM GMT die 10o November, anno 2012    
Hi Linda,
My husband and I walked around Abbot Blvd. in Ft. Lee and in areas of Cliffside Park. Your photo of the downed & uprooted tree mirrors what we saw. Lots of power lines down and most homes without service, too.

Frantic residents waited for gas for hours, either in cars or on line holding their empty gas containers. Curfew for pedestrians in Ft. Lee from 6PM to 6AM, as it was too dangerous to walk around.

We live in a 1 bedroom hi-rise on 26th Fl where we lost water and power, which included use of the elevators. 30 residents had their windows blown out. That was scariest for us, too, as our windows face East, but they didn't blow out.

Walked down and drove to nearby Leonia to get more water as elderly neighbor was panicking as she was running out. The walk up w. a couple of gallons of water took a lot longer. We got service back, a few hours after that climb. Three other bldgs. in our complex were out until Election Day.

Glad to hear that your block escaped devastation. My sister, in Knollwood Beach in Huntington, whose home faces Northport Bay, had significant damage as water came into her home during the surge. Perfect storm: A Nor'Easter storm, strong winds, huge surge, and full moon. YIKES!

Put your photo in my Favorites.
May the weather be milder. Cheers!
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