Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Well, it's 11:44 p.m. this evening and I was just in the backyard with all the Italian people. These people (some are over 80) are terrified of what's going to happen tomorrow and Sunday. I am taking the computer from the older gentleman who lives downstairs and I'll bring it up to my first floor apartment. They are going to their daughter's home to ride out the hurricane. They know what they will face when they return. Scary stuff happening here in Brooklyn, NY. Keep praying. Melody > > You're good to help them. > Still praying, > Beverly > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have in > there. I know to keep it closed. > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE MY > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > lol > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > number) if they need anything. > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going to > happen on Sunday. > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was in > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water out > from their basement apartment. > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > boats. Can you imagine this? > > Good Lord!!! > > Will update. > > Sproutlady Melody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 prayers still coming your way!!!  Patti ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 10:46 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Attn: Melody  Well, it's 11:44 p.m. this evening and I was just in the backyard with all the Italian people. These people (some are over 80) are terrified of what's going to happen tomorrow and Sunday. I am taking the computer from the older gentleman who lives downstairs and I'll bring it up to my first floor apartment. They are going to their daughter's home to ride out the hurricane. They know what they will face when they return. Scary stuff happening here in Brooklyn, NY. Keep praying. Melody > > You're good to help them. > Still praying, > Beverly > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have in > there. I know to keep it closed. > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE MY > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > lol > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > number) if they need anything. > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going to > happen on Sunday. > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was in > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water out > from their basement apartment. > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > boats. Can you imagine this? > > Good Lord!!! > > Will update. > > Sproutlady Melody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks for the updates, Melody - you are our woman on the scene and I, for one, appreciate your checking in with us as things proceed. Certainly lots of prayers are going up for sure! Anxiously anticipating your next report when you are able so we'll know all is well. Thea From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of Melody Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 11:47 PM To: sproutpeople Subject: Re: Fw: Attn: Melody Well, it's 11:44 p.m. this evening and I was just in the backyard with all the Italian people. These people (some are over 80) are terrified of what's going to happen tomorrow and Sunday. I am taking the computer from the older gentleman who lives downstairs and I'll bring it up to my first floor apartment. They are going to their daughter's home to ride out the hurricane. They know what they will face when they return. Scary stuff happening here in Brooklyn, NY. Keep praying. Melody > > You're good to help them. > Still praying, > Beverly > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have in > there. I know to keep it closed. > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE MY > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > lol > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > number) if they need anything. > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going to > happen on Sunday. > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was in > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water out > from their basement apartment. > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > boats. Can you imagine this? > > Good Lord!!! > > Will update. > > Sproutlady Melody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Best wishes to you, Melody! Sounds like you are well on top of it all. When we have a storm pending, I fill ziplock bags full of water and pack as many as I can into my freezer and fridge. If the power goes out, they first serve as ice packs to keep everything cold, but then can be used for drinking or bathing water as they melt. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I have family there in NYC, Albany, Washington DC, and right here on the coast in NC, so I am following this very closely. Good luck! > > > > You're good to help them. > > Still praying, > > Beverly > > > > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have > in > > there. I know to keep it closed. > > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE > MY > > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > > lol > > > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > > number) if they need anything. > > > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going > to > > happen on Sunday. > > > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was > in > > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water > out > > from their basement apartment. > > > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > > > boats. Can you imagine this? > > > > Good Lord!!! > > > > Will update. > > > > Sproutlady Melody > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 : the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. Doing it now. And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. Here you go!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks Thea: The hurricane hasn't even hit yet and we've been deluged with these Bands of Rain (as they call them). I aleady went out to breakfast at 7 a.m. Came home, went downstairs, got the guys computer, modem, monitor, all cables, etc. Brought them up to my house. My stuff won't get wet. We are not in a zone that is to be evacuated. I just take precautions because I don't know what else to do. Actually we are more afraid of what will happen AFTER the hurricane. No power, no electricity, no water, etc. That is what I am prepared for. And I did tape up my windows and secured the front storm door and put waterproofing all around my door. Hey, better safe than sorry. lol Melody > > > > You're good to help them. > > Still praying, > > Beverly > > > > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have > in > > there. I know to keep it closed. > > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE > MY > > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > > lol > > > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > > number) if they need anything. > > > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going > to > > happen on Sunday. > > > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was > in > > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water > out > > from their basement apartment. > > > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > > > boats. Can you imagine this? > > > > Good Lord!!! > > > > Will update. > > > > Sproutlady Melody > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks to everybody. I just uploaded a video (at least I think I did). I'm so bonkers today with all the preparation for this stupid hurricane. Let me go and check and see if I uploaded it. Melody > > > > You're good to help them. > > Still praying, > > Beverly > > > > > > Re: Attn: Melody > > > > > > packed to the gills with Ice and cold keepers and whatever veggies I have in > > there. I know to keep it closed. > > I also have Igloos and cold keeping stuff. But whatever else I do, I HAVE MY > > LOVELY SPROUTS TO KEEP ME NUTRITIONALIZED!! (is there even such a word??) > > lol > > > > And yes there is a basement. Two lovely little old people from Italy live > > downstairs and they have a relative visiting. No one speaks any English > > whatsoever. They are scared to death of what might happen. > > > > Today, I saw them and told them not to worry, to call me (they have my > > number) if they need anything. > > > > Basements in Brooklyn ALWAYS get flooded so try and imagine what's going to > > happen on Sunday. > > > > Last time this happened was during a rain storm about 3 years ago. It was in > > August and we were up at 3 a.m. till 6 a.m. trying to get all the water out > > from their basement apartment. > > > > I expect the same to happen again. The neighbors are talking about getting > > boats. Can you imagine this? > > > > Good Lord!!! > > > > Will update. > > > > Sproutlady Melody > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey? I'd like to hear in two weeks, after you've stored stuff, if they really do the job. ew Re: Fw: Attn: Melody : the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. Doing it now. And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. Here you go!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have NEVER stored anything for 2 weeks in my life. Which product should I test? Berries, Potatoes?? Give me a product and I'll do it for 2 weeks. Melody > > Hey? I'd like to hear in two weeks, after you've stored stuff, if they really do the job. > ew > > Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > : > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > Doing it now. > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > Here you go!! > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I definitely would try something relatively highly perishable to really test the product well. Berries sound like a good option! T. From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of Melody Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:20 PM To: sproutpeople Subject: Re: Fw: Attn: Melody I have NEVER stored anything for 2 weeks in my life. Which product should I test? Berries, Potatoes?? Give me a product and I'll do it for 2 weeks. Melody > > Hey? I'd like to hear in two weeks, after you've stored stuff, if they really do the job. > ew > > Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > : > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > Doing it now. > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > Here you go!! > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Then berries it shall be. Have to wait until Monday because Irene is ready to hit NYC. They say there will be a wall of water (two rivers will meet) in NYC. OH My God!!! Melody > > > > Hey? I'd like to hear in two weeks, after you've stored stuff, if they > really do the job. > > ew > > > > Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > > > : > > > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE > BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > > > Doing it now. > > > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > > > Here you go!! > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > > > Melody > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Mel, No I don't usually store anything for two weeks either. Pack some strawberries in your usual manner. The pack some in the green boxes and make a comparison. Then tell us the difference, if any. Thanks ew Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > : > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > Doing it now. > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > Here you go!! > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I just heard on the LA news that Irene is not a fierce as they said it was going to be. ew Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > > > : > > > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE > BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > > > Doing it now. > > > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > > > Here you go!! > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > > > Melody > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Oh, that's good. I'll use ziplock bags, oso fresh, and the green stuff. I'll put berries in each one and check in one week. Sounds like a plan. AND OF COURSE, I'LL MAKE A VIDEO. lol, Melody > > > > Hey? I'd like to hear in two weeks, after you've stored stuff, if they really do the job. > > ew > > > > Re: Fw: Attn: Melody > > > > : > > > > the ziplock bag thing filled with water and then put in freezer IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD. > > > > Doing it now. > > > > And I made a video of my brand new Debbie Myers Green boxes. > > > > Here you go!! > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahDGfF_KjA > > > > Melody > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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