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55. I know how that feels, tk2kewl! Hurricane Iniki on Kaua'i in '92.. 20 years ago but

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 08:42 PM

Nov 2012

you never forget the feeling of gratitude.

Best Wishes for a Timely Recovery for you and all those affected by Sandy.

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I received a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich and a bottle of water from a van yesterday afternoon [View all] tk2kewl Nov 2012 OP

Wish we all lived closer so we could help you with the labor. Skidmore Nov 2012 #1

+1000! SammyWinstonJack Nov 2012 #2

thanks... could be worse tk2kewl Nov 2012 #3

I sure hope no one was in those homes when the sea went through there. Skidmore Nov 2012 #39

Wow, I thought those were toys at first glance. In case anyone wonders, as I did, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #50

Amen. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #36

My dad's a lawyer tk2kewl Nov 2012 #38

+1! uponit7771 Nov 2012 #70

"...Collectivists" CanSocDem Nov 2012 #4

I don't think I've femrap Nov 2012 #60

I know you didn't address this to me, but,I'm a socialist and I live in a communal living situation tavalon Nov 2012 #64

All decisions femrap Nov 2012 #72

Hey, and the rest f us don't mind paying for this nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #5

LOL. Uh, huh, uh, huh tavalon Nov 2012 #65

Yes, as opposed to their philosophy of borrow and spend. japple Nov 2012 #68

From the collectivist horde, 'You'e Welcome.' Wish I was there to offer you some help. freshwest Nov 2012 #6

that is why we have a government tk2kewl Nov 2012 #17

That's what I tell people. Taxes pay for those we don't know. It's a good thing. Stay safe! freshwest Nov 2012 #22

Lots of us do care meeshrox Nov 2012 #7

where is your mom's cuosin? tk2kewl Nov 2012 #16

Long Beach, NY 10 blocks from the beach meeshrox Nov 2012 #29

very fortunate not to have gotten hurt or killed tk2kewl Nov 2012 #32

That's terrible beyond words! meeshrox Nov 2012 #33

Damn it all. tavalon Nov 2012 #67

Our friends in Long Beach tried to stay, too. Lost their 3 cars. aquart Nov 2012 #37

Yep, my mom's cousin lost her car, furniture, etc. meeshrox Nov 2012 #40

My geology professor told a story about a colleague, a fellow geologist aquart Nov 2012 #41

I shudder to think what the insurance was for that meeshrox Nov 2012 #42

I am so glad my taxes paid for you sandwich and water. Wouldn't have it any other way. Booster Nov 2012 #8

Been thinking about all of you affected by Sandy. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #9

fortunately I now have a generator hooked up and my gas is on tk2kewl Nov 2012 #11

You sound scary self-sufficient. I really like that. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #23

I hope you and your wife enjoy dinner! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #49

My guess is this was a local worker's private initiative. intheflow Nov 2012 #10

could be... tk2kewl Nov 2012 #13

MREs add another dimension to the story. intheflow Nov 2012 #63

Been there, done that. You should have taken all you needed when they offered sarah FAILIN Nov 2012 #12

i have family in unaffected areas tk2kewl Nov 2012 #14

K/R (nt) NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #15

That's just too cool. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #18

tk2kewl, where are you at? I'm a fellow Tri-State DUer. DinahMoeHum Nov 2012 #19

I'm in Westchester too -- had the opposite. We lucked out tremendously on my block, Chorophyll Nov 2012 #31

You must be one of the people who wants "free stuff" AlbertCat Nov 2012 #20

You had to go there.... someone did. DCKit Nov 2012 #24

I am truly SICK of this new round of the... AlbertCat Nov 2012 #25

You think they're that smart? Dream on. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #28

I'm about 1/2 mile from the FEMA/Red Cross tent city at Monmouth Park Racetrack bklyncowgirl Nov 2012 #21

Geez, I had no idea. We were in western VA for the storm and didn't see any damage. DCKit Nov 2012 #26

Good luck with your home. Liberal_in_LA Nov 2012 #27

K&R and I hope your recovery efforts go smoothly from here on in. Chorophyll Nov 2012 #30

thanks tk2kewl Nov 2012 #35

"Peanut Butter and Jelly for Everyone" rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #34

Good luck to you and thanks for sharing flygal Nov 2012 #43

... reminds me of quote in movie SEABISCUT from time of Depression, LA Kings Fan Nov 2012 #44

nice quote tk2kewl Nov 2012 #46

Thnx LA Kings Fan Nov 2012 #52

I'm so sorry to hear of all the upheaval that Sandy caused. ailsagirl Nov 2012 #45

Best wishes ProSense Nov 2012 #47

THIS IS WHY I PAY TAXES!!! Maine-i-acs Nov 2012 #48

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #51

I'm glad you got what you needed. We're all in this together. Aristus Nov 2012 #53

Hell. Yes. Good government at work. DirkGently Nov 2012 #54

I know how that feels, tk2kewl! Hurricane Iniki on Kaua'i in '92.. 20 years ago but Cha Nov 2012 #55

Where are you? Beacool Nov 2012 #56

you mean.. a FREE LUNCH?!?! RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #57

kicking argiel1234 Nov 2012 #58

Bless you Buddy, you're a nice fella/lady.... fadedrose Nov 2012 #59

Good on you dude! lonestarnot Nov 2012 #61

. myrna minx Nov 2012 #62

tk2kewl, I wish I could buy you prime rib. I hug you from Alaska. I wish you all well. roguevalley Nov 2012 #66

got a fire going in the fireplace tonight tk2kewl Nov 2012 #73

damn. I may come over to your house for dinner. :D I hug you both. roguevalley Nov 2012 #74

Another socialist freeloading 47%er gets addicted to the government teat. Buzz Clik Nov 2012 #69

I'm glad that you got a little bit of help. I'm happy to help pay for that. yardwork Nov 2012 #71