A little note about Sandy (that bitch).

by Paula D. on November 1, 2012 8:32 pm in Drinks / Family / Rockaway

I had a great post about apple pie in the queue for today but it didn’t feel right sending it out.

So many of our friends and family live in Breezy Point and Rockaway – it’s been a difficult, sad, strange week. Having said that, the folks on the peninsula are positive people – who love their community. I was in Rockaway today helping my husband’s parents clean out their basement. I heard joking and laughing on the streets, I saw people working hard, shoveling and moving debris. Others were passing around hot coffee and on 116 a bunch of fire fighters were grilling up burgers for anyone who wanted a bite.

At Maureen and Jerry’s house we were joking around, I insisted the liquor cabinet officially move onto the first floor. We lost a lot of bottles!

There’s much to say on this matter (about the serious shit) but I just don’t have the energy to get into that right now.

Photos by James Walsh.

If you’re interested in helping out or donating,  look for updates here:
Rockaway Emergency Plan
Breezy Point Hurricane Sandy Information

And if you’re not already, follow Rockaway native @katie_honan on twitter for updates and opinions.

 


tagged in breezy point, memories, queens, rockaway
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  • http://eatingcleaninthedirtycity.com/ Iris

    Hope all your friends and family in Breezy Point/Rockaway are doing OK now. Saw some pretty terrifying photos of the area.

  • Clare Bear

    How lucky are we to have Paula in our lives?! She did an amazing, above and beyond job at my parents. You’re the best Paula!

  • Fran Chiodo Honan

    Despite the horrendous mess, we will all return to Rockaway and to our respective kitchens to prepare delicious food again. I am looking forward to contributing to the Tomato once again. I love your description, Paula, of the storm.

  • Paula

    Can’t wait for more posts from u Fran!

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