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Avatard
08-27-2011, 10:37 PM
My generator earns its keep tonight.

Got a full tank, and another 20 gallons...as well as a full tank in the truck I can siphon if need be.

Oddly, my Internet and Cable TV has stayed up...but I'm the only one on the block with lights at this point...
Rangerscott
08-27-2011, 10:45 PM
My generator earns its keep tonight.

Got a full tank, and another 20 gallons...as well as a full tank in the truck I can siphon if need be.

Oddly, my Internet and Cable TV has stayed up...but I'm the only one on the block with lights at this point...

They'll be heading to your house like zombies.
G-Rex
08-27-2011, 10:49 PM
They'll be heading to your house like zombies.

Double tap.
shmike
08-27-2011, 10:55 PM
Oddly, my Internet and Cable TV has stayed up...but I'm the only one on the block with lights at this point...

Cable and phone are underground so they don't usually die unless things get bad.
Avatard
08-27-2011, 11:26 PM
Not in Jersey, they're not. If it even hints of rain, everything's usually out.

Power's been in and out, so I'm just staying on generator, and avoiding the surges.
tommymac
08-27-2011, 11:50 PM
Not in Jersey, they're not. If it even hints of rain, everything's usually out.

Power's been in and out, so I'm just staying on generator, and avoiding the surges.

we have only had reports of about 500 homes on LI without power, just not sure where. All was good when I left to go to work,hopefully its not too bad tonight and everythings good when i get home.
Avatard
08-28-2011, 12:32 AM
Power's back, things seem to have settled a bit...I may be speaking too soon, and get hit with the backside...but we'll see...so far, so good.
tommymac
08-28-2011, 12:47 AM
Power's back, things seem to have settled a bit...I may be speaking too soon, and get hit with the backside...but we'll see...so far, so good.

Any flooding issues out your way, heard on my way to work a few of the rivers will be overflowing.
Particle Man
08-28-2011, 08:29 AM
Mine is gassed up and ready
Cutty72
08-28-2011, 12:11 PM
I need to get me one, but I want at least a 10K, so I can run the house almost as normal on it.
Avatard
08-28-2011, 12:37 PM
Any flooding issues out your way, heard on my way to work a few of the rivers will be overflowing.

Haven't ventured out on the streets today, I think I'll leave the roads clear for the crews to clean up.

Had to move a few downed branches, and one old downed tree in the drive.

Small branches everywhere.

One thing I did notice: Remember how we didn't have acorns for a couple years, and they came back...sorta...last year? Well, prepare to be fucking pelted with tiny coconuts. Looks like the Oaks have strengthened, and are plotting revenge. Fucking things are big, real fucking big...and they're still not full grown. Look out below...
Gas Man
08-28-2011, 05:13 PM
5k? That's it? I've got a 12k always standing by.
Avatard
08-28-2011, 05:45 PM
I want to get a nice 12 KV propane system, with auto-transfer. I'd like to plumb for gas anyway...house is currently all electric.
Trip
08-28-2011, 05:59 PM
Pfft, I gotz me a nice 1200MW one to hang out at.

Hey look at that its almost 1.21 jiggawatts lol
Avatard
08-28-2011, 06:08 PM
Yeah, but you'll never get it up to 88 MPH, so you're stuck here with us.
Trip
08-28-2011, 06:57 PM
Yeah, but you'll never get it up to 88 MPH, so you're stuck here with us.

lol, It would require one massive vehicle to get the nuke plant up to 88 mph
LeeNetworX
08-28-2011, 08:42 PM
They'll be heading to your house like zombies.

No shit. Back in FL, if you had a generator running after a storm knocked out everything, you'd better keep a close eye on it or it would grow legs and walk off.
VatorMan
08-29-2011, 07:01 AM
We fared well. The lights blinked twice and that was it. I did get some looks of envy when I was testing the generator on Saturday. :lol My neighbors know I am well armed so they stay clear of my stuff.