Irene
Aug 26th 2011, 3:16 pm
#46
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Re: Irene
Well it is to pass over mid-long island on Sunday so that means the McArthur, LaGuardia and JFK will be closed, if not for rain, then certainly for wind. It is then to be going to Connecticut which will leave out Hartford for landing and then up to mid-Massachusetts.
Philly will be getting some rain and winds but if it stays on track they will not get the blunt of it by a long shot.
Philly will be getting some rain and winds but if it stays on track they will not get the blunt of it by a long shot.
The USAirways website has some advisories up about Irene. You can also sign up for text and e-mail alerts on their website so you will know straight away if the GLA to PHL flight is delayed or cancelled.
Aug 26th 2011, 3:26 pm
#47
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Re: Irene
I just looked up an album that I had as a kid that I thought sure that Good Night Irene was on- Note that there are some Brit songs in the list.....
45 Songs Childrten Love to Sing
Jim Crack Corn --
Blue Tail Fly --
I gave my love a cherry --
Foggy, foggy dew --
Grandfather's clock --
Sweet and low --
The Campbells are coming --
Comin' through the rye --
My Bonnie lies over the ocean --
Annie Laurie --
Loch Lomond --
Polly wolly doodle --
Sweet Betsy from Pike --
Irene --
Clementine --
Get along little doggie --
Red River Valley --
Old Chisholm trail --
Jessie James --
Oh! bury me not on the lone prairie --
Big Rock Candy mountain --
On top of old Smokey --
She'll be coming 'round the mountain. (Cont.) Poor little buttercup --
Tit willow --
The band played on --
Skip to my Lou --
Turkey in the straw --
Buffalo gal --
There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight --
This old man --
I've been working on the railroad --
Down in the valley --
America the beautiful --
The Star spangled banner --
A warrior bold --
Sailing, sailing --
The British grenadier --
When Johnny comes marching home again --
Animal fair --
Mr. Froggie went a-courtin' --
Listen to the mocking bird --
All through the night --
Brahm's lullaby --Sleep, baby, sleep.
Last edited by cindyabs; Aug 26th 2011 at 3:29 pm.
Aug 26th 2011, 3:32 pm
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Aug 26th 2011, 3:34 pm
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Re: Irene
I was supposed to be flying from Glasgow to Philly on Sunday which obviously ain't happening. After having spent an hour waiting on the phone for Orbitz, they tell me they can't reschedule my flight, and that I have to call US Airways. So I call USAir and wait for about 15min, and then the rep says he has to transfer me to their Reissuing Dept. I hear the beep that says I've been transferred, and the new message says "your wait time is currently 40minutes". 
Well finally got through, and I've changed my flight to Friday. I could have gone back on Monday, but I figured since we don't know how much damage there could be, I didn't want to have to reschedule again in case the airport was still closed. Plus, that means I get to stay here with the hubby for another few days.
Well finally got through, and I've changed my flight to Friday. I could have gone back on Monday, but I figured since we don't know how much damage there could be, I didn't want to have to reschedule again in case the airport was still closed. Plus, that means I get to stay here with the hubby for another few days.
Aug 26th 2011, 4:03 pm
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Aug 26th 2011, 4:06 pm
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Re: Irene
Reg Frank R.
Aug 26th 2011, 4:17 pm
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Re: Irene
I was supposed to be flying from Glasgow to Philly on Sunday which obviously ain't happening. After having spent an hour waiting on the phone for Orbitz, they tell me they can't reschedule my flight, and that I have to call US Airways. So I call USAir and wait for about 15min, and then the rep says he has to transfer me to their Reissuing Dept. I hear the beep that says I've been transferred, and the new message says "your wait time is currently 40minutes".
Well finally got through, and I've changed my flight to Friday. I could have gone back on Monday, but I figured since we don't know how much damage there could be, I didn't want to have to reschedule again in case the airport was still closed. Plus, that means I get to stay here with the hubby for another few days.
Well finally got through, and I've changed my flight to Friday. I could have gone back on Monday, but I figured since we don't know how much damage there could be, I didn't want to have to reschedule again in case the airport was still closed. Plus, that means I get to stay here with the hubby for another few days.
Aug 26th 2011, 5:00 pm
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Re: Irene
If anyone has bought a petrol stand by generator remember to put some fuel stabiliser in the tank which is reccomended for ethanol as if it left unstarted for a couple of months the carb will be clogged with the residue from ethanol.
Aug 26th 2011, 5:08 pm
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Re: Irene
We embarrassed our son by saying that if the power went out, we'd just go to bed. I really don't know why that embarrassed him - what does he think Mum and Dad do in bed anyway?
Aug 26th 2011, 5:30 pm
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Re: Irene
All units, Irene. I say again, Irene.
Aug 26th 2011, 5:47 pm
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Aug 26th 2011, 8:18 pm
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Re: Irene
Take care everyone that is affected by Irene. Please keep in touch with us so we know you are ok.....be safe.....we're thinking about you...
Aug 26th 2011, 8:23 pm
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Re: Irene
The governor has ordered that NYC mass transit shut down as noon tomorrow. They're determined that folks will stay home!