My prayers and positive thoughts for all those who are in Sandy's path. I especially pray for the first responders who are out in Sandy's way ready to come to the aid of those in need. They are putting their own lives at risk for the sake of others. We have one of our own out there.

I do hope that everyone is taking all necessary precautions. This is going to be a rough ride. We should be okay but the winds have picked up and sounding scary. Sandy is still south of NYC.

Stay safe on the East Coast!!!!

So far, so good! No power outage yet. I can still get internet and cable.

Sorry about your evac Darleen. Hope you don't sustain any damage.

Well-wishes and good thoughts to all in the path of the storm. I hope you are safe and taking all necessary precautions.

Sharon

Will be thinking of you 'boomers in the storms way...have been since it was forcast. please when you can check in with us and let us know how you are(doing)-ok? keep safe. hugs to you all.

Prayers to all involved. Help each other and your pets too.

This storm is making me nervous: they say it could be the worst we've ever had.
It's windy now, and supposed to get worse as the day progresses.
I think it's not IF we lose power, it is WHEN and for how LONG we do.

Keep us all in your thoughts; this is going to be a rough 2 days. : (

I've got my chocolate ready and am brewing a cup of coffee while I still can: don't want to go into caffeine withdrawal!

Sending many bands of angels up and down the Coast for all the Boomers, my many and scattered friends and family members that are in the path of this great storm. Saying lots of prayers that no one will be injured or worse.

I'm thinking about all the ones of you on the storm path, please be safe!

everyone. We will all be praying for you.

Well, it's been storming here all day. When I was walking to my car after work, I was stuck in place for a minute when I was crossing the street, as the wind wanted to blow me the other way. I . . . don't think I'll be going to work tomorrow.

Darleen, so sorry you had to evacuate yet again. Hope you are staying safe.

Mary, glad to hear you are prepared with all the chocolate.

We're okay so far. It's expected to really hit at six, so I'm going to do any electricity related things I need to get out of the way now, just in case. I'm hoping we keep our power, but best to be prepared. We have flashlights and batteries. And chocolate, too.

Hope everyone is staying safe!

Thank goodness you have Chocolate Venus! That should make this whole mess all better. Stay safe, dry and warm. Crossing fingers that everything is over soon.

My relatives in New Jersey were evacuated and are staying the rest of the family in New Jersey in an non evacuated area and they have been without power since noon. They just texted us. Stay safe all!

Becky is without power right now. They had stronger winds and rain earlier today.
The family has their gamepads ready and working.
She filled up with salmon jerky and chocolates - and other essentials.

Midge is at work right now but they are intermittently losing power. Strong rain and winds right now.

May the angels protect those in the path of storm.

Thanka MaG!

Fill some thermoses with coffee/tea/soup for use after the power is out. Fill some old fashioned water bottles to heat your bed. Stay safe everyone.

Looks dreadfull on the world news, stay safe you guys I am thinking of you. World news had pictures of New York at 4 am and it looked as if all the power was on, so fingers crossed.
Cuddles to you all
Maggsie

Prayers for all being affected by the storm. Prayers for my sis and family in N. J.

Will do Connie, also to all those in Queens and the patients who had to be eveacuted from the hospital along with the new babies from intensive care.
Lord what a mess
Maggsie

I spent my first 10 years of life on Long Island. We had hurricanes that were so awesome to me as a kid, but now, I see the devastation they cause, it's not that much fun.

Prayers for all affected.

My goodness !! The BBC News pictures and reports of New York are truly awful

My area has been extremely lucky. We continue with rain and winds gusting to 50mph but locally we haven't lost power. At this time there are only 2 alerts/warnings and they are for flooding and winds.

My prayers go out for those caught in it's fury. I see by the weather channel how devastating this storm has been. I pray that all those affected will be able to manage and recover quickly.

Prayers winging over the pond to all my American friends who suffer from the hurrican. May you all be safe! I'am thinking of you all very hard. Take care!!

Evelyne

Still praying for everyone. Has anyone heard from smitty? I am also waiting for news from two other dear friends in NYC. Haven't heard from family in NJ or Boston but I think it may be due to power outages. What a mess!! I hope Midgie made it home last night. Guess I better go to the Diner next...

smitty145? She is fine and no damage.
Gerry is still awol though.

Ana

I just talked to my sis. Her and all the family are OK. They still have power even though many around them have lost their power. Prayers Gerry is OK.

My prayers are going out for everyone in the storms path.