After 4 days without power we now have electricity, heat, the ability to cook food, have a hot shower and some semblance of normality after Hurricane Sandy is returning, albeit slowly.
You still cannot get gas (petrol) and the odd few stations that have it, have queues miles long and waits of up to 3 hours to fill your tank.
Having said that, I do have a roof over my head, clothes to wear and food to eat which is much more than can be said of some of my friends in other areas around NY who have lost their homes, business facilities and are still a long way off from finding that place in life that we call "normal".
So I'll take a deep breath and count my blessings that the damage and mayhem is confined to downed trees and destruction about the house, but not on it or inside it.
Our thanks go out to all the service men and women who are working hard to get our neighbourhoods and lives back to normal, in particular the Melville Fire Department who came and cut away fallen trees from our street and driveway so that we could get "out"!
My thanks also to all of my online friends and family who have reached out either via FB, the blog or phone to check up on me. I love you all and am so glad you are there and keeping us in your thoughts.
Hi Marie,
I can imagine it was a shocking experience. I'm glad to hear that you are safe, and life is slowly recovering.
Stay safe and warm.
Posted by: Elena Nosyreva | November 04, 2012 at 12:36 PM
you are still in my thoughts. I came by to check on the progress. smiling for you. stay safe and count those blessings.
Posted by: Nancy Gene Armstrong. | November 03, 2012 at 04:19 PM
I don't understand why they won't let you vote!! You sound like a native and you have all the right opinions about everything! Have you told them that? Sometimes that's enough to get you in.
Okay, I shouldn't have brought that up right off the bat. Let's discuss something else...
In Los Angeles, the firefighters don't wear so much clothing. Just sayin
Seriously, thank goodness for the civil servants, the public servants, the volunteers, and all the people who put themselves in harm's way or work long hours to ensure that we stay as safe as possible.
The other day, since we're talking about me, it bothered me that I have spoken so little in my travels on my blog, instagram, facebook (under an alias), and twitter, about my concern for the victims of this incomprehensible event. I find it hard to address the immutable. Just trying to help as much as one can. But my heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones, pets, possessions, livelihoods, and every day I send out massive good thoughts and volumes of wishes. I was so glad to hear you have electricity now, and heat and showers and food.
Oh, and firefighters.
Posted by: Chris | November 03, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Gald to hear that normal life will came back to you!!!!!
Posted by: Christine Baier | November 03, 2012 at 01:57 PM
Glad to hear that things are improving some after the crippling effects of Sandy, long road ahead for many.
Posted by: Bren | November 03, 2012 at 09:21 AM
Glad to hear that things are on their way back to normal. It's going to be long and hard for a lot of people and every step toward the path of normalcy is a victory. I hope you stay safe and warm.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | November 03, 2012 at 07:36 AM
so glad to hear life is returning. hoefully the gas problem will be straightened out soon. I think many people dont equate electricity with the pumping of gas or they just dont listen. I am really amazed at the amount of "recovery " that has already happened. stay warm. we have been very fortunate 30 minutes inland from Atlantic city never lost power and little damage! the coast is unbelievable. keep us posted!
Posted by: lyle baxter | November 03, 2012 at 06:45 AM