Don't worry, boss, we'll keep everything under control around here. Hope you get your power back soon!

That's what got to me when we had the news on yesterday. They went from one news bit about how stores holding "hurricane specials" were coming under fire for taking advantage of the situation, to then discuss which candidate looked better in his response to the disaster... which seems to me to be just about as bad in terms of manipulation. Yes, it obviously matters how our leader reacts to something like this, but the only focus in the news is how that will affect the polls! Ugh.

Was gonna tell you to stay warm, but it sounds like you're doing a good job of that! Glad you're alright and fueled up! Keep us updated.

I have to give serious props to Governor Christie, not only for his warmth and caring for the victims of Sandy, but for his absolute slap-down during a news interview the other night. When asked about the presidential election, he got seriously pissed off and asked how it was possible that someone wanted him to talk about politics at a time when he was worrying about people's lives. I'm paraphrasing, but he was spot on!

How do you guys, especially in the NY area, feel about Mayor Bloomberg proceeding with this Marathon? It does seem kind of odd that after Sandy and all the destruction,he'd make that decision. What do you think?



TIS

MSNBC just announced that Mayor Bloomberg HAS cancelled the marathon. Kind of thought he might. He was getting all negative responses when he said it would go on.

I am torn, to be honest. While I understand that the Mayor was hoping for a return to normalcy, I think he overestimated the progress that the city would have made by now.

I'm not sure if it was actually Bloomberg, or the NY Road Runners Assn., or exactly what happened. Maybe someone can clarify before I go back to my TV.

What I just heard was that the NY Road Runners marathoners want to use their time here to go into the seriously affected communities and volunteer to do whatever they can to help.

Sounds good to me. Personally, I thought having the marathon at this time was lunacy.

And, welcome back, SC!! (Looks like we'll have to be on our best behavior again!


Signor V.

Glad to see Bloomberg canceled the NYC marathon. NY and NJ face an ongoing tragedy, while the marathon cancelation is an inconvenience. The manpower and blocked roads are not an option when so many are without food, power, and/or a roof above their heads.

MSNBC is airing the Hurricane Sandy benefit now. Cool, don't have to wait til 8:00





TIS

Aww How nice. Steven Tyler, Jimmy Fallon, Bruce, Billy Joel all singing "Under The Boardewalk." Touching


Oh good. Arrowsmith is singing "Dream On".

Now Sting sings "Message in a Bottle."


TIS

So the Marathon was cancelled not postponed?

I was hoping for the latter...

I believe it was cancelled for this weekend but I'm guessing they will reschedule at some point.

TIS

From MSN:

"The cancellation means there won't be another NYC Marathon until next year."

I knew this year's marathon was doomed when I saw that New York Post cover.

I supported postponing the marathon not cancelling it. I read the Marathon last year had an economic impact of $350 million on NYC. Would have been nice to get a little jolt into the local economy during the reconstruction that would be taking place after this Hurricane.

Anybody heard from Carmela? She mentioned before that she lived in Jersey...

Glad to hear from SC

I hope she's okay, but odds are that she's without power. I'll say a prayer for her (and for everyone in Jersey) anyway .

I hope she & her family are okay as well. I would bet that their construction company is busy helping out with clean up, etc. She told us all of the great work they did helping after 9-11 so I'm sure they are very busy these days. Good to hear everybody is doing okay under the circumstances. Has Don Cardi checked in yet? BTW - Billy Joel looked terrible in that concert last night... am I the only one who noticed?

Mark

BillyJoel has been looking his age lately but yea, I know what you mean. He still sounded good though. Steven Tyler didn't look real good but then he never did. He sounded good as well tho and sang one of my favorite songs. Are BillyJoel & Bruce from the same Jersey town?


TIS

Billy Joel isn't from Jersey, Tis. He's from Long Island all his life.

Correct, PB - Levittown to be exact.

Oh, ok thanks. I get all confused with all the different areas, islands/boroughs, sections, etc. AND tend to think of NY/NJ as one in the same (don't shoot me) .

I KNOW Bon Jovi is from Jersey because they showed him visiting his hometown/area he lived in.


TIS

Joel did sound great, TIS. I couldn't help but notice he was plugging his new motorcycle shop with the hat & logo he was wearing... nice job, Billy. I would have done the same thing!

Oh is that what his hat was. It didn't look like any sports team I was familiar with (then again my knowledge there is very limited) but I kept trying to read it.

Cool, Dems have Springsteen, BonJovi and the other side has Meatloaf.

Btw, I really didn't think Jimmy Fallon a decent job with "Under The Boardwalk" too.



TIS

Billy has always looked a bit older than he is. To be honest, it's probably the booze .

But who cares what he looks like as long as he can still sing!

Ohhhhh! It took me a minute to figure out what the heck you just posted. Is that a short term memory or what? A day late and a dollar short.

You gonna stop by and buy yourself a motorcycle sometime?


TIS

Am ok. No power yet since Monday. Thanks to those that were concerned n asked. So much devastation and damage. It's heartbreaking to see what's happened to this state not to mention ny. We had couple properties on the shore that are no more. Gas lines are 2-3 hours long for cars and generators to get fuel. Today went into effect odd/even gas system. Last digit in ln plate determines if u can get gas on odd day or even day. My husband rented out a couple of our huge generators to get couple gas stations open in exchange for almost 1000 gals of gas so we can fuel our trucks to work as well as personal cars, etc. he's headed down to Asbury Park now to get to work. My daughter and I have been buying things and donating as well as helping in shelters for homeless. It's so sad I can't take it sometimes. Hope to get power soon but at this point I'm grateful to have house. Don't know when I'll check in again. Stay well.

Stay strong, Carm. You're doing God's work by helping out like you are.

Geez, odd and even gas rationing. Reminds me of the late '70s here in New York City. It wasn't any fun then .

Carmela,

Thanks for checking in. I'm sorry for the devastation. I know it'll take time but I do hope things get back to normal for you and all other victims as soon as possible.

Take care of yourself.



TIS

Carmela, glad to hear you're safe. God bless.

DMC got a couple of texts from Don Cardi saying that he and his family were safe. I've tried to reach him several times, but got nowhere. DMC got power back last night, but poor SC and JG are still in the dark.