Here Comes Irene: Flood Prep & Rain Expectations

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In summary, a hurricane is expected to pass through the area, causing three days of heavy rain and potential flooding. The individual in the conversation has prepared with supplies such as water, gas, batteries, and candles, but may be forgetting other important items such as a generator, car adaptors, and a chainsaw. They also discuss cooking without electricity and alternative ways to heat and light their home during a power outage.
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The ground here was saturated before Irene came. Irene flooded the town and Lee dumped a lot of rain here. If Maria swings by to take a shot at us we may sink altogether.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
The ground here was saturated before Irene came. Irene flooded the town and Lee dumped a lot of rain here. If Maria swings by to take a shot at us we may sink altogether.

How do you solve a problem like Maria?
 
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lisab said:
How do you solve a problem like Maria?
How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?
 
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A flibbertijibbet, for sure.
 

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