From hurricane’s might to snowy white
All in a week. A pretty powerful Nor’Easter is visiting the same areas that Sandy just visited last week. This time the temperatures are low enough that we are experiencing a heavy, wet snowfall. By the time morning comes, the meteorologists have said we can expect anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow, depending upon location.
It started snowing pretty hard around here at around 4:00 PM and is still coming down.
Fortunately, our power is still on, but I am occasionally seeing those now familiar flashes in the sky, indicative of power transformers experiencing a non-passive failure (i.e blowing up). I sure hope the power stays on; but I am seeing via Facebook that parts of South Plainfield have returned to darkness.
I spoke with W2SH, Charles on 80 Meters this evening, He is a fellow Foxhunter and QRPer who lives roughly 20 -25 miles from me. Charles lives in a very rural area in Morris County and his property is pretty far from his street. He experienced a few utility poles in his area collapsing, so he is still without power as not only the lines; but the poles need replacing too. I gave him my telephone number and asked him to call me if he needs anything. He told me that he and his wife are in good spirits, they still have gas, so they can cook and still have hot water and have a fireplace to keep the house from getting bitter cold.
Please keep in your prayers all the victims of Sandy who are experiencing another knock down punch this week.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP – When you care to send the very least!
Hi, Larry:
My sister just flew into Tucson for a visit today from Fairfax, VA. No real worries there, and they mised the brunt of Sandy.
My prayers are with you and your family, and I hope that all works out for you and your neighbors. I just wish that there was something more I could do to help, but perhaps my contribution to the Red Cross can make a difference.
All the best, and keep safe and warm.
73,
Karl
N7DMA
Tucson, AZ (where we are awaiting our first real cold snap of this winter… even though our cold snap doesn’t even compare!)