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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   USA (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/)
-   -   Sandy (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/sandy-775771/)

Sally Redux Oct 29th 2012 7:32 am
Re: Sandy
 
Hope you're all OK.

Maddyjvn Oct 29th 2012 7:39 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10356177)
The reason the US has so many power outages is because most of the power cables are above ground...swinging on warped telegraph poles. Only takes a little rain or wind for the power to go off...then in some areas it can take weeks to get it up and running again.
Same here except normally it's because some stupid person of the native African variety has stolen the cables! ( and that isn't racist it's just true - shack dwellers steal the cables to sell on the black market or scrap ) Criminally inclined poverty stricken loveliness we all try to deny exists.

Jerseygirl Oct 29th 2012 7:41 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Maddyjvn (Post 10356207)
Same here except normally it's because some stupid person of the native African variety has stolen the cables!
:D

Yeah but the US is supposed to be a first world country. :unsure:

Sally Redux Oct 29th 2012 7:43 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10356210)
:D

Yeah but the US is supposed to be a first world country. :unsure:
Thanks for the laugh.

Lion in Winter Oct 29th 2012 7:45 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Maddyjvn (Post 10356207)
Same here except normally it's because some stupid person of the native African variety has stolen the cables!

Who are the "native Africans" exactly?

I have friends from South Africa - one is of Dutch/Boer ancestry and another of British, but both are South African natives from several generations ago.

Bluegrass Lass Oct 29th 2012 7:57 am
Re: Sandy
 
This is definitely one for the record books! I couldn't imagine living through this hell. Hope everyone has enough supplies to make it through.

N1cky Oct 29th 2012 7:58 am
Re: Sandy
 
Sounds horrible, hope everyone out there stays safe:fingerscrossed:

Sally Redux Oct 29th 2012 8:00 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 10356214)
Who are the "native Africans" exactly?

I have friends from South Africa - one is of Dutch/Boer ancestry and another of British, but both are South African natives from several generations ago.
http://www.virginmedia.com/images/sc...ou-431x300.jpg

Jerseygirl Oct 29th 2012 8:01 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10356243)
Looks like he could do with visiting a dentist...or hairdresser...or both. :D

Lion in Winter Oct 29th 2012 8:02 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10356243)
I don't think I can deal with another of those threads.:blink:

JRG67 Oct 29th 2012 8:07 am
Re: Sandy
 
Survival hints:
1. Withdraw money from the bank (incase of power cut)
2. Prepare flashlights, batteries and candles.
3. Bottled water and non-perishable foods.
4. Fill bath tub with water.
5. Gas canisters and portable stove.
6. Do all laundry before any power cuts.
7. Gasoline

Jerseygirl Oct 29th 2012 8:09 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by JRG67 (Post 10356254)
Survival hints:
1. Withdraw money from the bank (incase of power cut)
2. Prepare flashlights, batteries and candles.
3. Bottled water and non-perishable foods.
4. Fill bath tub with water.
5. Gas canisters and portable stove.
6. Do all laundry before any power cuts.
7. Gasoline
Really?? :lol:

robin1234 Oct 29th 2012 8:12 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by JRG67 (Post 10356254)
Survival hints:
6. Do all laundry before any power cuts.
Fortunately since both the kids left home years ago and didn't bother to take their clothes with them, I have clean clothes for several weeks ...

Sally Redux Oct 29th 2012 8:12 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 10356247)
I don't think I can deal with another of those threads.:blink:
Sorry :lol:

Sally Redux Oct 29th 2012 8:13 am
Re: Sandy
 
Originally Posted by JRG67 (Post 10356254)
Survival hints:
1. Withdraw money from the bank (incase of power cut)
2. Prepare flashlights, batteries and candles.
3. Bottled water and non-perishable foods.
4. Fill bath tub with water.
5. Gas canisters and portable stove.
6. Do all laundry before any power cuts.
7. Gasoline
8. Aim for the brain.


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