Anecdotal Storm Report From "Back Home:" Long Island New York!

Today 4/22/2007, I went to my favorite restaurant, "Sunwaters" to enjoy their "World Class," New England Clam Chowder. I asked the Waitress about the Nor-Easter Storm, that hit long Island on April 13, 2007; she shared the following details!

The Sunwater Restaurant, that I spoke of earlier in this blog, is positioned on a peninsula next to the Shinnacock Inlet, in Hampton Bays (at the end on Dune Road!) There is only one way in, and one way out!

In the early stages of the Storm, a portion of Dune Road was under about 14 inches of water; The restaurant stayed open, because many "Brave SUV Drivers," wouldn't let the water stop them! "Sounds like something I would do! Ha Ha."

"Hay! we like to have Hurricane Parties too!!!!!! "
Long Island people are still crazier than those of you that moved down South; because "We Don't Know any Better!" Ha! Ha!

After listening to the weather report, they were warned of an impending "Storm Surge." They then closed the Restaurant, and evacuated the area. This preventative measure did prove to be fruitful: the storm Surge arrived at 8PM, and the waves were coming over the top of the 10 foot Dune, that protects the area. At the time of the Storm Surge, Dune Road was submerged!

The Restaurant survived; and I did not see Billy Joel fraternizing with the Fisherman! Ha! Ha!

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