There is a serious storm pummeling the easy coast, so they aren't having it so easy. There are alot of us growers there, and this could really mess them up. I have been praying and trying to remain positive. I have family in the direct path, and I am scared. This is going to be a disaster for some of us. For growers in the path, get Coleman lanterns, that way you can turn them on in the flower rooms if you lose power, so you don't mess up your light schedule. Water everything, if you are automated. If anyone has anything still outside, chop now!!!! Store plenty of water for res's. It is gonna get cold, and if you lose power, candles are a good source of heat,but can be dangerous, so put plastic wrap around the plants, to keep them warm, if that is possible. If you think you will have flooding at all, get all the electrical wires/ballasts up and off the ground. Make sure to bring pets in, if they are dogs, they will alert you to any looters. Try to get odor eliminator air fresheners, or moth balls...if emergency officials come knocking, and your power is out, the carbon filters will not be working, and you have to have something to mask the odor...scented candles can also be a HUGE help in this situation. If your indoor plants are close to harvest, you might just want to do that now, as opposed to dealing with power outages and light schedules. If you have generators, get them feuled up, but refer to your individual ballast manuals, to see if it is safe to use with a generator....I have been told most ballsts cannot be used with some generators. Call any family members, loved ones, and friends, before you lose phones. And pray. I have so many friends, and peeps that used to be friends, that I am worried about. I hope everyone makes it through safely...and that if they are growing, their grows make it through. I wish I could start GEMA....GROWERS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION, and be able to help any growers affected. Actually, we can....keep in touch as much as possible with EAST COAST'ers, and if they are in need of cuts, edibles, equipment, etc...and we are able to help at all, then be ready, cause we should all help. They are us, and we are them....and I would like to believe that this community will take care of it's own. This is serious, and could really ruin things for our fellow growers on the east coast. If anyone has any other suggestions, please post them up. Good luck, God bless and stay safe.
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Pray for the EAST COAST!!!
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yeah my prayers are with you guys. the media is saying it's gonna be bad, lets hope they are wrong as usual.
all stocked up candles , batteries, Gen set , fire wood
its starting to happen there calling it the perfect storm cold front from Canada and sandy = destruction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jgrllVs2DDw
its starting to happen there calling it the perfect storm cold front from Canada and sandy = destruction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jgrllVs2DDw
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SeaMaiden
I keep looking at the satellite photos. This storm is HUGE, it looks like it's half as big as the North American continent. They're saying that its effects will be felt as far west as Wisconsin, and that the surge may affect the Great Lakes.
It's here, it's here NOW. No more poo-pooing, because it's here now, not 50 years from now.
It's here, it's here NOW. No more poo-pooing, because it's here now, not 50 years from now.
I was hoping sandy would wash all of D.C. into the Sea
Coming down right on top of me. I am ready !
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no Generators anywhere close to my area.Im just waitin it through.Got candles,gas,Water,batteries.Filled one tub full of water for various things.Im not looking forward to the long nights with no power and the house shaking.Good luck to everyone in the middle of this.Peace and Stay Safe,DWW. 
Max Yields
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Damn!!! Sandy is looking like one mean beeyotch!...Best of wishes & luck to everyone having to endure her..!
iampolluted
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it's the day after tomorrow...but starting today lol. it might have been a far fetched film, but i have a feeling this storm will only be the beginning of the erratic weather associated with global warming, and it'll only be getting worse.
this should be an interesting one to watch. considering what has hit the northeast in the past, i think they'll be able to handle things. i don't think the snow is gonna be a problem, it's gonna be the flying debris. blizzards and snow are nothing new in any state above sc...it's the 90 mph winds they don't see usually....like the lawn chair that comes flying through the window.
hopefully the power issues are minimal to our folks, but a couple days of dark for flowering girls won't hurt em a bit. the veg side are the ones i'd be worried about. lanterns and scented candles are great ideas. stay safe peeps...
this should be an interesting one to watch. considering what has hit the northeast in the past, i think they'll be able to handle things. i don't think the snow is gonna be a problem, it's gonna be the flying debris. blizzards and snow are nothing new in any state above sc...it's the 90 mph winds they don't see usually....like the lawn chair that comes flying through the window.
hopefully the power issues are minimal to our folks, but a couple days of dark for flowering girls won't hurt em a bit. the veg side are the ones i'd be worried about. lanterns and scented candles are great ideas. stay safe peeps...
Hang tight all. Well except maybe Snooky and a few others. Maybe we can lose just a wee bit of the Jersey shore.
All we can do is sit & wait now . the only thing i'm really worried about is flooding & power loss for days . they are pretty quick here about getting the power fixed ... but it depends on how bad it gets .
good luck everybody here in the northeast .... keep yer feet dry & stay out of the wind !!
good luck everybody here in the northeast .... keep yer feet dry & stay out of the wind !!
i'd worry about not have a running exhaust more then the lights being off a few days. end of flowering is a stinky time when you really need your scrubber. although without the lamps the smell from turning on and off is gone, and temps can be ignored so you can make it air tight to contain the smell inside the grow space.
THIS had me worried! Especially almost ready for harvest.
Thankfully, haven't lost power. Someone/something out there was looking out for me.
Really hope everyone makes out ok!!!
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SeaMaiden
I'm going to suggest that once this is all over everyone who possibly can get themselves even one of those handheld generators. Something is better than nothing.
Me an the wife were talkin about this in the morn how everyone with grows must be hurtin rigt about now. We wish you well east coasters.
