What a week.... - Page 2

Kristie · 10-28-2005, 12:12 AM

not only that, but did you notice that Exxon put in the paper today that they made record profits this past quarter? over any other corporation/company out there to date!!!!!!

THAT in itself - says something! it also totally explains why gas prices have not gone down!

how long will 2 55 gal tanks be able to last?

roz · 10-28-2005, 12:11 PM

It's already gone! But a few more gas stations now have either power or generators. And W said we have to be patient. So, we'll be patient!

roz · 11-02-2005, 05:34 PM

Update Day 10:

Still no power or phones. The electric company has no clue as to when we'll have power--they give us a range of any day up until the 22nd. Now they increased it to the 28th.

Staff and patients have been incredible. We even had two families who came to check up on their daughters have to stay with us because their hotels were closed. That was a challenge--caring for families while providing therapy to patients. We have four new admits coming--despite the conditions. The sister of my HR Rep works at a nearby nursing home that has laundry facilities powered by generators. They let our staff do laundry for the facility and the patients. That was so wonderful. And to the company, who we don't even know, that responded to our desparate post for help and provided us with two 55 gallon gas drums, the pump and the gas (two refills also) out of Melborne--we are eternally grateful. They saved the lives of our people who were literally stranded with no power and no way out.

Therapy is continuing and the patients have bonded over this. Staff are wonderful and the chefs are doing a great job. Our healing garden is destroyed, though.

Yesterday it rained and now it's hot and humid. There are no fans to be found. So we found some in Philly and are overnighting them--but only six of them.

Charlie had an overnight in FLL over the weekend. He said it was eerie. Businesses are boarded up. There is darkness everywhere and a curfew after 7 PM.

Kristie · 11-03-2005, 12:45 PM

Wow...I thought they'd at least have power up by now!

If you need Doug or I to send anything, let us know.. we'd be glad to help!

Bigsweetie · 11-03-2005, 05:08 PM

Roz, this is insane! Why isn't the news covering this more? They just made it sound like it wasn't that bad and now it's over!!

If there's anything Eric and I can do please let us know. They're in our prayers already.

Sorry to hear about the healing garden. If you think they'd like seeds or flowers to replant let me know. I can try to get some down there.

Take care,

roz · 11-03-2005, 05:53 PM

No, it fell off the news after the Supreme Court nomination on Monday. Thank you for your kind offers. I'll ask about the seeds Tanya.

The GREAT news is that tonight the power was restored at our facility!

Here's some news:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business...ostemailedlink

Remember the storm hit 10/24: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink

10-28-2005, 12:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
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10-28-2005, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What a week.... It's already gone! But a few more gas stations now have either power or generators. And W said we have to be patient. So, we'll be patient!

11-02-2005, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What a week.... Update Day 10: Still no power or phones. The electric company has no clue as to when we'll have power--they give us a range of any day up until the 22nd. Now they increased it to the 28th. Staff and patients have been incredible. We even had two families who came to check up on their daughters have to stay with us because their hotels were closed. That was a challenge--caring for families while providing therapy to patients. We have four new admits coming--despite the conditions. The sister of my HR Rep works at a nearby nursing home that has laundry facilities powered by generators. They let our staff do laundry for the facility and the patients. That was so wonderful. And to the company, who we don't even know, that responded to our desparate post for help and provided us with two 55 gallon gas drums, the pump and the gas (two refills also) out of Melborne--we are eternally grateful. They saved the lives of our people who were literally stranded with no power and no way out. Therapy is continuing and the patients have bonded over this. Staff are wonderful and the chefs are doing a great job. Our healing garden is destroyed, though. Yesterday it rained and now it's hot and humid. There are no fans to be found. So we found some in Philly and are overnighting them--but only six of them. Charlie had an overnight in FLL over the weekend. He said it was eerie. Businesses are boarded up. There is darkness everywhere and a curfew after 7 PM.

11-03-2005, 12:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,729 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What a week.... Wow...I thought they'd at least have power up by now! If you need Doug or I to send anything, let us know.. we'd be glad to help! __________________ www.jetcareers.com

11-03-2005, 05:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bigsweetie Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 1,590 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: What a week.... Roz, this is insane! Why isn't the news covering this more? They just made it sound like it wasn't that bad and now it's over!! If there's anything Eric and I can do please let us know. They're in our prayers already. Sorry to hear about the healing garden. If you think they'd like seeds or flowers to replant let me know. I can try to get some down there. Take care,

11-03-2005, 05:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What a week.... No, it fell off the news after the Supreme Court nomination on Monday. Thank you for your kind offers. I'll ask about the seeds Tanya. The GREAT news is that tonight the power was restored at our facility! Here's some news: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business...ostemailedlink Remember the storm hit 10/24: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...ostemailedlink

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