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11-18-12, 12:16 PM
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Squamata Concepts
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My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
Hurricane Sandy aftermath.
Aerial Photos by Bill Lyons (The Staten Island Advance)
A house that got ripped off its foundation and dragged out into the marsh
My area. It is still hard to believe that I actually swam through this for blocks and came out alive. The power of the winds and water were crazy. The human flight or fight response is pretty powerful as well.
A couple of interesting pics.
An oil tanker that washed up on to the street about 2 miles away from my house. So far, all attempts to remove the ship from the street have failed.
Keep in mind that these photos were taken almost 3 weeks after the storm hit.
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11-18-12, 12:24 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
That's just astounding....
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11-18-12, 12:41 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
Wow... what a horrible sight... I can only imagine  It takes a strong community to recover from damages like that. I'll be keeping you and your hometown in my thoughts.
Out of curiosity, what ways have they tried to move that ship? I can't seem to think of many options myself.
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11-18-12, 12:55 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
It's amazing that you actually were able to survive that. Swimming through that water with all of the currents on a beach is death defying but swimming through streets with all of the loose houses, cars and everything else is nothing short of a miracle. Take care and hopefully you'll be back in your home soon.
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11-18-12, 01:18 PM
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Squamata Concepts
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
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Originally Posted by alessia55
I'll be keeping you and your hometown in my thoughts.
Out of curiosity, what ways have they tried to move that ship? I can't seem to think of many options myself.
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Thanks Alessia,
So for all they have tried was tugging. From what I hear, they are either going to leave it as landmark or they are going to chop it up and part it out.
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Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny
It's amazing that you actually were able to survive that. Swimming through that water with all of the currents on a beach is death defying but swimming through streets with all of the loose houses, cars and everything else is nothing short of a miracle. Take care and hopefully you'll be back in your home soon.
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I was actually able to help get my 2 neighbors who are in their 70's to drier ground as well. Adrenaline is some good stuff. LOL
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11-18-12, 01:43 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
So how did all your animals come out?
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11-18-12, 01:53 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
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Originally Posted by marvelfreak
So how did all your animals come out?
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They are all alive and well. They were cold for a few days while power was out but the flood waters never reached where we house them. Thankfully!
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11-18-12, 02:20 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
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Originally Posted by Gregg M
Thanks Alessia,
So for all they have tried was tugging. From what I hear, they are either going to leave it as landmark or they are going to chop it up and part it out.
I was actually able to help get my 2 neighbors who are in their 70's to drier ground as well. Adrenaline is some good stuff. LOL
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11-18-12, 02:24 PM
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Captain America
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
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Originally Posted by Gregg M
They are all alive and well. They were cold for a few days while power was out but the flood waters never reached where we house them. Thankfully!
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Good to hear they made though ok.
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11-18-12, 02:37 PM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
Na, Rob, he is a New Yorker. That means something special here.
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11-18-12, 05:06 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
Wow.. those pics really give a wake up call. I am glad you are ok and very happy to hear you where able to help those other people. I hope everything is rebuilt and your community sticks together and everyone helps everyone.
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11-20-12, 04:18 AM
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Re: My neighborhood 3 weeks after the storm.
Wow. Talk about intense!
As for the tanker they should excavate under it til they hit water level. It would be easier to tug away.
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