The Mobius Trip - Page 385

DR. Rock · 11-01-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DR. Rock

Like most natural disasters, the stuff that comes after almost always eclipses the actual event. We weathered the storm just fine @ the AdventureLoft. Still no power, no running water, no heat. That said, we're well fed, getting plenty of exercise climbing 10 flights, and still have 2/3rds full bathtub for flushing the toilet. Camping at home isn't so bad. We're certainly much better off than those who've lost lives or homes.

Situation at work has been more challenging & problematic. I'm stuck here overnight with all but two patients evacuated. I don't want to hijack our own ride report with the details, but I should be able to process some photos on the laptop, just no way to upload them.

Biggest issue for us now is a hot shower.

Original post got cut off. Had to rewrite in edit mode on smartphone. Cell service really sketchy. What a PIA. Go home and hug your broadband. ;-)

Posting from the field; please excuse brevity & misspellings.

Bob · 11-01-2012, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the update, hope things improve quickly.

CBAT · 11-01-2012, 03:30 PM

Glad you are both OK and were somewhat prepared. Like the old Chief said to Josey Wales While quoting Lincoln said, "Endeavor to persevere."

taco250 · 11-01-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR. Rock

Like most natural disasters, the stuff that comes after almost always eclipses the actual event. We weathered the storm just fine @ the AdventureLoft. Still no power, no running water, no heat. That said, we're well fed, getting plenty of exercise climbing 10 flights, and still have 2/3rds full bathtub for flushing the toilet. Camping at home isn't so bad. We're certainly much better off than those who've lost lives or homes.

Situation at work has been more challenging & problematic. I'm stuck here overnight with all but two patients evacuated. I don't want to hijack our own ride report with the details, but I should be able to process some photos on the laptop, just no way to upload them.

Biggest issue for us now is a hot shower.

Just like on the trail isn't it??? Well...not really. I too am glad you guys are ok but I honestly wasn't that worried about you two. All the stuff you've gone through on Mobius has prepared you better than most.

Rainshadow · 11-01-2012, 11:48 PM

Thinking good thoughts for you and LDF. Been getting sketchy details from my little sister in Staten Island and it's not good at all. Hopefully it'll all just be a bad memory soon.

Don't forget the power of a Baby Wipe "bath"....

dvwalker · 11-02-2012, 09:04 AM

From the latest con-ed outage reports (also twitter) sounds like the utility is starting to get the wet primary substation bits sorted and dried. After primary voltage is restored (sat?), will be building by building depending where the electrical rooms were located (above or below waterline). Water (salt) and electrons not a good mix. What a PITA...

local NW news on Thu (nov 1st) showed a private charter being boarded by NW line journeyman to add to the mutual aid crew roister. Hopefully better design lessons learned will come out of this weather disaster.

very smart thinking filling your bathtub before your building lost power.

sincerely hoping life returns to semi-normal very soon.

malibu_dan · 11-02-2012, 11:08 AM

I see where Bellevue had to evacuate also...

See, if you don't hijack your own thread, we will!! Be safe guys.

rugbyrtcwka · 11-02-2012, 01:56 PM

I'm glad you and LDF are wheathering the storm. Know that alot of us Canadians are thinking of you all in the coastal States that really got hammered. sending as much good karma as I can your way. Wish I could do more to help.

Sincerely a Kanuckle head from Winnipeg Manitoba

blaisew · 11-02-2012, 02:38 PM

We'll just consider this a Mobius Interlude. Would love to see some of your pics of what you are having to deal with there. Being on the Gulf Coast, Hurricanes are part of the deal and I've been thru a number of them; the aftermath is always a challenge, and always very uncomfortable. I keep screens for the windows when there is no air conditioning and can hook my attic fan to a generator, but in NYC I doubt those are options for most. Dittos on congratulations for filling the bathtub with water. That's thinking ahead.

Come back to us when you can!

DR. Rock · 11-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Power is back on!

Hot shower, here I come!

DingWeed · 11-02-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DR. Rock

Power is back on!

Hot shower, here I come!

Waaaaaa---Hooooooooo

Scott

BigDogAdventures.com · 11-02-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DR. Rock

Power is back on!

Hot shower, here I come!

Awwwww----you guys have been sittin' around the "Campfire Substitute" in your Kermit chairs-----drinkin' bourbin-----with a bit of sausage,cheese and oysters.

BigDog

EvilClown · 11-02-2012, 05:05 PM

Was just wondering about you two and how things were in your neck of the woods. Nowhere near caught up here but glad to hear you're doing fine.

Bob · 11-02-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDogAdventures.com

Awwwww----you guys have been sittin' around the "Campfire Substitute" in your Kermit chairs-----drinkin' bourbin-----with a bit of sausage,cheese and oysters.

BigDog

What, they started Mobius 11?

LDF and Doc, glad you got the utilities back.

Hey Mark

GapRunr · 11-02-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DR. Rock

It was an extra heavy-duty tube that we'd sourced at the beginning of Mobius I, believe it or not, from Francois Gaprunr in Tennessee

Wait.... 4 years, umpteen thousand miles, across the country and another country several times, mostly off road, and it failed? !

Did ya keep your receipt?

11-01-2012, 03:30 PM	#5763
CBAT occasional wanderer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Central Texas Oddometer: 709	Glad you are both OK and were somewhat prepared. Like the old Chief said to Josey Wales While quoting Lincoln said, "Endeavor to persevere." __________________ Bruce 2000 Suzuki DRZ400S, 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere My Great Divide Ride 2009 Great Divide Part 2

11-02-2012, 09:04 AM	#5766
dvwalker Working to ride Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Orygun Oddometer: 667	sandy intermission... From the latest con-ed outage reports (also twitter) sounds like the utility is starting to get the wet primary substation bits sorted and dried. After primary voltage is restored (sat?), will be building by building depending where the electrical rooms were located (above or below waterline). Water (salt) and electrons not a good mix. What a PITA... local NW news on Thu (nov 1st) showed a private charter being boarded by NW line journeyman to add to the mutual aid crew roister. Hopefully better design lessons learned will come out of this weather disaster. very smart thinking filling your bathtub before your building lost power. sincerely hoping life returns to semi-normal very soon.

11-02-2012, 11:08 AM	#5767
malibu_dan Adventuring Mystic Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Oddometer: 1,070	I see where Bellevue had to evacuate also... See, if you don't hijack your own thread, we will!! Be safe guys. __________________ Follow me over here >>> WRRDualSport.com <<<

11-02-2012, 01:56 PM	#5768
rugbyrtcwka railroader Joined: Sep 2010 Oddometer: 512	Thinking of you I'm glad you and LDF are wheathering the storm. Know that alot of us Canadians are thinking of you all in the coastal States that really got hammered. sending as much good karma as I can your way. Wish I could do more to help. Sincerely a Kanuckle head from Winnipeg Manitoba __________________ Old enough to know better but probably do it again.

11-02-2012, 03:12 PM	#5770
DR. Rock ^OP Part of the problem Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYfC, yff Oddometer: 5,341	Juice Power is back on! Hot shower, here I come! __________________ "I came into this game for the action, the excitement; go anywhere, travel light... get in, get out... wherever there's trouble, a man alone... Now they got the whole country sectioned off; you can't make a move without a form."--Robert De Niro as Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle in Brazil, 1985. The Mobius Trip index \| Spot tracking live 4/6-4/21/13 \| AdventureLoft™ Tent Space

11-01-2012, 11:46 AM	#5762
Bob Formerly H20Pumper Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Corral de Tierra Oddometer: 2,011	Thanks for the update, hope things improve quickly.

11-01-2012, 11:48 PM	#5765
Rainshadow Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 343	Thinking good thoughts for you and LDF. Been getting sketchy details from my little sister in Staten Island and it's not good at all. Hopefully it'll all just be a bad memory soon. Don't forget the power of a Baby Wipe "bath"....

11-02-2012, 02:38 PM	#5769
blaisew Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 398	We'll just consider this a Mobius Interlude. Would love to see some of your pics of what you are having to deal with there. Being on the Gulf Coast, Hurricanes are part of the deal and I've been thru a number of them; the aftermath is always a challenge, and always very uncomfortable. I keep screens for the windows when there is no air conditioning and can hook my attic fan to a generator, but in NYC I doubt those are options for most. Dittos on congratulations for filling the bathtub with water. That's thinking ahead. Come back to us when you can!

11-02-2012, 05:05 PM	#5773
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,428	Was just wondering about you two and how things were in your neck of the woods. Nowhere near caught up here but glad to hear you're doing fine. __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

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