Where have all the East Coasters gone?

[Jay_Miller]

The lights are getting closer and closer to my block.

To celebrate I’m drinking a glass of the magical La Bota Amontillado #37

[jhowe]

@Todd F r e n c h

I need to stop looking at CNN.com, as watching those videos, and reading the articles is quite disheartening. I really feel for all of you out there, particularly when so much of the rest of the country appears almost oblivious to the massive storm that just struck the East coast.

Yeah, I’m certainly not oblivious. I live in the South. Most of that time either on the coast or within an hour of it. Been through a bunch of big storms including 3 weeks without power when Hugo hit Charleston. I have a lot of friends impacted by Sandy and many are having a tough time. I feel for them too. It will improve with time, but for many it won’t be easy.

[Scott_Brunson]

@jhowe

@Todd F r e n c h

I need to stop looking at CNN.com, as watching those videos, and reading the articles is quite disheartening. I really feel for all of you out there, particularly when so much of the rest of the country appears almost oblivious to the massive storm that just struck the East coast.

Yeah, I’m certainly not oblivious. I live in the South. Most of that time either on the coast or within an hour of it. Been through a bunch of big storms including 3 weeks without power when Hugo hit Charleston. I have a lot of friends impacted by Sandy and many are having a tough time. I feel for them too. It will improve with time, but for many it won’t be easy.

us too (and we were on a well so we had no water either)
Our hearts really go out to those affected–it’s still a raw nerve with us even after 23 years.
We’ll pop a nice bottle tonight and toast to community and recovery

[Dan_Collins]

@Ramon Cabrera

Just got back from an early evening run that included Lower East Side and East Village. Strange and eerie sight (and feeling) in the East Village, specifically along the restaurants/bar rows along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, which is almost deserted with every business establishment closed, very dark with no lights anywhere, and very very light vehicle traffic.

Just as reported, the power cutoff is exactly at 39th Street.

Hi Ramon,
A tale of two cities, I suppose. There were swarms of children in Halloween costumes strolling up and down Broadway in the West 100s this evening. Lots of chatter and lots of laughter. Most of the shops and stores are open.

[Brad_S_w_a_l_l_o_w]

We were fortunate to have had power throughout the storm. The forecasts for Maryland had me worried that our state could have experienced far worse damage than it did (although I know many here – especially on the coast – suffered damage and are without power). I am enjoying a bottle of wine while passing out treats tonight, but it is hard not to think of the folks who really got hit hard by this massive storm. I have been paying more attention to the weather news than the board the past few days.

[Ramon_C]

@Dan Collins

@Ramon Cabrera

Just got back from an early evening run that included Lower East Side and East Village. Strange and eerie sight (and feeling) in the East Village, specifically along the restaurants/bar rows along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, which is almost deserted with every business establishment closed, very dark with no lights anywhere, and very very light vehicle traffic.

Just as reported, the power cutoff is exactly at 39th Street.

Hi Ramon,
A tale of two cities, I suppose. There were swarms of children in Halloween costumes strolling up and down Broadway in the West 100s this evening. Lots of chatter and lots of laughter. Most of the shops and stores are open.

Dan,

Now that I’m in my nighborhood at 2nd and 46th, I also see plenty of children in costumes strolling up and down 2nd Ave.
It was really kinda weird seeing a dark and deserted East Village. Btw, while I was running back up, I notice quite a few northbound pedestrians rolling bags and suitcases, presumably to crash somewhere north of 39th, where electricity and hot water are avaialble.

[Charles_Fuss]

Surfed the hurricane… Swell made me tired

[Jeremy_Holmes]

I saw Paul Hanna post in the 09 DRC thread but haven’t seen Anthony, Sanjay, Ian or some of the orther East Coasters posting for a while.

[Markus_S]

East coasters? We’re here…lurking in the shadows. Actually, CNY escaped unharmed, but ROchester was without power in parts. Ithaca some spotty outages, but not much rain here - more a wind event.

[Zachary_Ross]

@Mike Cohen

I’m around and have power although 90% of my town doesn’t have power. Our house has become a revolving door for people looking for a meal, shower, nap, etc. Last night we went through a bottle of 2010 Au Bon Climat Sonoma County PN, 1998 Gallet Cote Rotie, 1998 Ogier Cote Rotie, 2001 Charvin CdP, 2001 Beaucastel CdP, and 1998 Vieux Telegraphe CdP. Didn’t drink on Monday night…too scared.

Glad you’re all right, bud.

How were the wines? Especially interested in what you thought of the Gallet.

[manton]

I miraculously did not lose power but I did lose internet and cable for three days.

[YacobovE]

double post

[YacobovE]

I’m in the 20s on 3rd ave…w/o power and water…very creepy at night!

[loren.grossman]

No power and no idea when we might get it back. We have been going from friend to friend with wine, beer and thawing meals in hand. So far Dominio IV tempranillo and viognier, L’Aventure Optimus, Sojourn pinot, Halcon syrah, Brooklyn Brewery’s Local 1, Sirachi Ace and Bam Boozled have all been welcomed guests.

[Paul_McCourt]

I have to uptown to my mother-in-laws for any power/connectivity. So this naturally limts my participation.

Last night was much emptier and creepier in Chelsea. Gonna be a dark, cold night in the apartment tonight.

[Peter_Kleban]

Supposedly power will be back on in lower Manhattan by 11pm Saturday (so I heard that ConED announced–so this is indirect news)

[Jay_Miller]

Enjoying a lovely, 2008 Drouhin MSD Clos sorbe with my candlelit supper tonight.much better than a previous bottle which didn’t show much.

[YacobovE]

@Peter Kleban

Supposedly power will be back on in lower Manhattan by 11pm Saturday (so I heard that ConED announced–so this is indirect news)

I received a vmail from Con Ed saying as such…

[A_Gillette]

@YacobovE

@Peter Kleban

Supposedly power will be back on in lower Manhattan by 11pm Saturday (so I heard that ConED announced–so this is indirect news)

I received a vmail from Con Ed saying as such…

Latest update is the ConEd believes power will be back in manhattan today.
A

[alexnicholas]

Just catching up. Here in south orange, nj and have been without power since Monday. No heat. So many trees down, it is hard to imagine. That said, feel very lucky as all are safe. Kids having fun with no school. People on block having “cook what is in freezer parties”. I have been supplying wine, as they all know I am the nut with a lot of wine in cellar. I have been opening some old selyems - these were too a bit too big for me, but all enjoyed, then a few old ridge Zins and petit syrahs from 2001 and 02. - these are just great. Performing so well. Tonight, I think I’ll go Spanish and bring some older Ribera’s.

We are hoping for power by Monday but it could be another week. And now they say another N’ester on Wednesday. Perish the thought!

Glad to be back on WB though. Cheers.